How long does it take to go natural from relaxed hair?

Whether you decide to do a big chop or gradually grow out a relaxer, it’s going to take at least three to four months to start to see real change. For some, it may be a full year before you’re completely chemical-free.

Does cutting relaxed hair make it grow faster?

No. Going natural will NOT make your hair grow faster. Your hair will grow the same whether it is natural or relaxed. Hair growth is based on the cell reproduction happening within your scalp.

How can I control my relaxed hair at home?

Read on for Handy’s tips on how to keep relaxed hair healthy during the summer.

1. Wash Your Hair Weekly and Double Up on Moisture.
2. Get Ends Trimmed Regularly.
3. Go Easy on Heat Styling.
4. Drink Water and Pay Attention to Your Diet.
5. Avoid Overprocessing.
6. Wait Awhile Before Installing Protective Styles.

Which hair food is best for relaxed hair?

Use an oil Relaxers straighten the hair but weaken the hair shaft. Oils like coconut (that contain a trace of protein) work great for relaxed hair as well as protein-free oils such as argan oil, shea oil, babassu oil, maracuja oil, sacha inchi oil, alone or combined.

Can I go natural with relaxed hair?

Relaxers are permanent, so whatever parts of your hair that have been in contact with a relaxer will never grow back naturally. Over time you’ll have removed all of the damaged, relaxed hair to above the demarcation line, allowing your natural hair to grow more strongly.

How can I get my relaxed hair to grow faster?

How to Grow Out Relaxed Hair: What Should You Do

1. Your friends are going to have (many) questions, so stay confident.
2. Research a hair care routine and begin to implement.
3. Try new hairstyles.
4. Wash less and focus on conditioning and deep-conditioning.
5. Detangle with care.
6. Moisturize as often as possible.

What softens relaxed hair?

Massage a quarter-sized amount of pure coconut oil into your scalp and onto the new hair growth after you shampoo and while the hair is still damp. This will add moisture and soften the new hair growth so it will loosen its curls.

Can I make my relaxed hair curly?

Just because your hair is relaxed doesn’t mean you have limited styling options. Sometimes, those with relaxed hair want to sport a curly ‘do. You have several options to get those curls without relying on thermal tools like a curling iron — which, when used too often, can result in heat damage.

How to grow long and healthy relaxed hair?

This will help soften the hair and also make the new hair growth almost homogeneous with your existing relaxed hair. Apply olive oil or coconut oil to your hair ends on alternate days, in the night and tie up your hair with a silk scarf to seal in the moisture.

What’s the best way to make your hair relax?

If on a budget, try a do-it-yourself mask of coconut oil. Gently massage two tablespoons of body temperature coconut oil into your damaged hair and wash with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner afterwards. If you can’t bear the oiliness in the daytime, try sleeping with the oil in and rinsing come morning.

Do you have to trim your relaxed hair?

And no, you do not have to trim your relaxed ends as your hair grows. The trick to getting your hair to grow is to provide it adequate nutrients, keeping the hair and the scalp clean and ensuring that you are not inhibiting the hair from growing at the roots and treat your hair to strengthen it.

What happens to your hair when you have relaxed hair?

If you’ve had your hair chemically relaxed, you’ll now have straight and smooth locks. Your new hair has faced a traumatic process and may now need some extra attention to ensure the longevity of your new relaxed look.