How long does it take relaxed hair to lock?

Generally speaking, it could take anywhere from 10 months to two years to get to the maturest stage of locs.” The process of hair “locking” and the process of these locs maturing are different.

What can you not do with relaxed hair?

Other Things That Are Bad For Relaxed Hair

Not using a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair.
Brushing or combing your hair while it’s wet.
Not using a heat protectant before using heated styling tools.
Flat ironing wet hair.
Using heat tools on hair that you’ve applied oil too (it’s like deep-frying your hair)

Can relaxed hair be twisted?

Twist outs are not only for the natural hair sistas, you can also do a twist out for relaxed hair. So in essence you can have the beauty of both worlds; curly and straight. And what woman doesn’t appreciate versatility when it comes to hair styling? If that’s you, now you can enjoy a twist out on your relaxed hair.

Can I dread my relaxed hair?

Starting locs with brittle relaxed hair can lead to some of the disaster stories you’ve probably heard of. A loc can’t be strong unless the hairs that make it are strong, too. So if your hair is fried to a pulp, it really is just best to do a big chop and start from there.

Is there a way to reverse a relaxer?

The only answer to this question is “no.” “There really is no such thing as stripping relaxer from hair because once texture has been removed, you can’t put it back,” says Branch. “Any such process would significantly damage hair further.

What is relaxed hair?

Relaxed hair is chemically straightened to relax the natural curl pattern, whether the texture is wavy, curly, or coily. Unlike natural hair that has the ability to revert to its curly state after a silk press, relaxed hair is always straight and typically still blown out and straightened for a smooth, straight finish. What is a relaxer?

Is locking your hair the best hair decision to date?

But after the decision to go natural in the first place, locking my hair has been my best hair decision to date. Images via Shutterstock, Corbis, Shea Moisture, and author’s personal collection.

Does locking your hair make it shrink?

Now, everybody’s experience is different; but when I decided to lock my hair, I had just cut it so when my beautician spun me around after she had carefully coiled my hair, into what’s known as “starter locs” (aka two strand twists), the shrinkage was so real. I still thought I was cute…just a cute little boy.

Can you start dreadlocks with Perm or relaxed hair?

STARTING DREADLOCKS WITH PERM OR RELAXED HAIR. It is not required to cut your relaxed hair to start your dreadlocks. You do have options on how to start your dreadlocks. Do your research and find the right hairstylist or Loctician who specializes in Dreadlocks or dreadlocks extensions.