Can you relax relaxed hair?

There’s no need to re-relax already relaxed hair….it’s already been chemically altered to remain permanently straight. Relaxing already relaxed hair is called “Over lapping”. Repeatedly relaxing all the hair on your head is a good way to damage your hair and cause thin hair strands which eventually leads to breakage.

Is it bad to have relaxed hair?

Because hair relaxers contain lye, they can damage your hair and scalp if used incorrectly, and even cause hair loss. Hair relaxers straighten hair by penetrating the cuticle and the cortex layers of the hair shaft to loosen the natural curl pattern. This process leaves the hair weak, brittle and prone to breakage.

Is relaxed hair permanent?

This is because relaxers are permanent, so your style will look inconsistent once your natural texture starts to grow back in. However, overlapping already relaxed hair with new chemicals can cause your hair to break. We recommend you do not have your hair relaxed more than once every 3-4 months.

What is considered relaxed hair?

What Is Relaxed Hair. Having relaxed hair is caused by a chemical opening the cuticles of the hair and making it straight. It remains in your hair until it has grown out. Typically, most people get a touch up every 6-8 weeks, depending on how fast their hair grows.

Is it good for hair to be relaxed?

Relaxed hair is only as good as the processing of it. If you are overdoing the process and applying chemicals for too long, the results are going to be mediocre to say the least. Avoid this by timing your application and being reasonable with how long you keep the chemicals in your hair.

What happens when you stretch your relaxed hair?

When your new growth is not visible, it’s much easier to overlap the relaxer on the previously relaxed hair. This can cause thinness, breakage and overall damage. Stretching your relaxers makes your hair stronger and thicker over time.

How long does it take for relaxed hair to grow out?

Having relaxed hair is caused by a chemical opening the cuticles of the hair and making it straight. It remains in your hair until it has grown out. Typically, most people get a touch up every 6-8 weeks, depending on how fast their hair grows. Pros of Relaxed Hair

Can a chemical Relaxer make your hair grow out?

Hair that has been treated with a chemical relaxer is permanently changed. However, relaxed hair will grow out over time without having to cut it.