[B]How long should I wait to relax after washing my hair?[/B]

[growthbyforce]

How long should I wait to relax after washing my hair?

I washed it Monday and was thinking of relaxing today. Is that ok? Coz I once relaxed a day after washing and the relaxer hadn't even been on my head for 2 minutes before it started to burn real bad.

 

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

Re: How long should I wait to relax after washing my hair?

Good question. I was told to wait at least 3 or 4 day.

 

[JLove74]

I've always been told to wait at least 72 hrs.

 

[dlewis]

I wash the same day I relax, that's the only way I don't burn. There's a thread in this. I'll see if I can find it.

 

[dlewis]

here it is

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=106746&page=2&highlight=wash

 

[SqrpioQutie]

i wash daily, so i normaly do my touchups right before my daily wash... but maybe it's not so bad because i cowash??... i dunno...

no matter what, though, i don't experience burning... as a matter of fact, i haven't had burning since i started self-relaxing...

 

[growthbyforce]

thanks dlewis........i really wanted to know how long you ladies wait.

 

[Royal Glory]

I follow the 3 day rule. That seems to work for me.

 

[InnerSoul]

My hair was relaxed my hair 2 days after washing and deep conditioning.... I think waiting atleast 2-3 days is fine.

 

[Arcadian]

24 hours.

-A

 

[glamazon386]

Yeah, I agree with the other ladies a few days. Your pores might still be open.

 

[CAPlush]

I think as long as you don't stratch or rub your scalp during washing, waiting 1-2 days seems fine. I've always waited a week

 

[dlewis]

I think as long as you don't stratch or rub your scalp during washing, waiting 1-2 days seems fine. I've always waited a week

those are some big rollers, I'm gonna have to purchase some