Does newly relaxed hair=extra dry hair??

[ebonyhair]

I am starting to notice that the first week after my hair is relaxed its sooooo DRY! I have been moisturzing like crazy and shortly after my ends are tired looking and VERY dry! Is this normal? Des anyone else notice this with your hair?

 

[exoticmommie]

Did you use a lye or no lye. I currently use no-lye and I am going to switch over to lye because I too have this problem if I forget to chelate. I use ORS Creamy Aloe which is a chelator. It does wonders to remove the build up from the no-lye.

ETA: you should probably try a chelator even if you aren't using no lye. I have heard so many rave about how it helps.

 

[ebonyhair]

Did you use a lye or no lye. I currently use no-lye and I am going to switch over to lye because I to have this problem if I forget to chelate. I use ORS Creamy Aloe which is a chelator. It does wonders to remove the build up from the no-lye.

What is chelate? It doesnt matter if its lye or no lye-I always get the same results

 

[exoticmommie]

A chelating agent can chemically bind with minerals and keep them from depositing on your hair . Chelating Shampoos removes calcium and mineral deposits from the hair. If you use a no lye relaxer or have hard water you will need to use this. It is different from a clarifying shampoo since clarifying only removes product build up.

ETA:
Once you remove the mineral buildup your hair will be free to drink up the moisture it needs.


Joico K-Pak Chelating Shampoo
ORS creamy aloe

are good

 

[curlcomplexity]

How long are you deep conditioning for after relaxing?

 

[me-T]

chelate-a shampoo used to get rid of mineral buildup (like calcium from like hard water and no-lye relaxers)
the 3 shampoos i know of (don't know the exact name so stick w/ me)
ORS aloe/olive, nexxus(?) aloe rid, mizani balance hair bath(matches the mizani butter blend relaxer.

this thread reminded me, it's time for me to chelate!

 

[lexielex]

Do you only apply the relaxer to the new growth, when I would relax improperly (relaxer all the way through) I got that dryness, But not now. You can cover your already relaxed hair in conditioner during your relaxing process.

 

[LaidBak]

Wow, I've never had that problem. In fact, it was always just the opposite. My hair would be all glossy, shiny, and soft after a relaxer for about 2 weeks. Then it would start to dry out. Are you neutralizing enough? Do you also use a reconstructor during the process?

 

[ebonyhair]

I actually covered the ends with chi silk and dc'd afterwards for 15 minutes. It was actually a lye texturizer. (first time using this) What can I do to combat the dryness?

 

[LushLox]

You just need to generally up your moisture. Relaxing essentially is very drying for the hair. Maybe try an overnight DC or baggying.

 

[The Princess]

I used to notice this when I used box relaxers. Now I use Mizani (lye) and I feel the opposite, my hair feel very moisturized and soft. From going to no-lye to lye that one of the things I notice. Now my scalp,oooohhhhhh weewee, be itching like crazy after I get a relaxer, but it returns to normal after my first wash.

 

[ebonyhair]

You just need to generally up your moisture. Relaxing essentially is very drying for the hair. Maybe try an overnight DC or baggying.

I was thinking the same thing! Thanks!

 

[vkb247]

Make sure that your moisture level is up before you do a touch up because a relaxer will only make any issues you already have worse.

If you are going to texturize than I would recommend only using one with lye (if it is in a box than it is no-lye) or use a regular lye relaxer and mix either with conditioner/oil.

Are you doing a post-rinsing pre-neutralizing protein step? I know that this step makes my hair feel extra yummy even though it usually hates commercial protein products.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I never had a problem with no lye relaxers giving me dry hair. ORS mayo makes my hair so moisturized and silky soft. I also add honey, molasses, and cinnamon to the conditioner. My hair just drinks it up!

 

[foxieroxienyc]

I agree that maybe the type or brand has a lot to do with it too. My results are always the same, super shiny, moisturized, and strong. I use Silk Elements Mega Silk relaxer, but I recently switched over to the Silk Elements Olive Oil relaxer. All I can say is YUM.

Also I coat my ends (from right before the NG to the ends) with conditioner - and if I'm lazy then I use regular ole' base, but a little goes a long way with the base. Maybe that has a lot to do with it as well. Perhaps the chi si, isn't enough of a protective coating during the rinse out, and you need something a little thicker/better.

After I'm done rinsing, I neutralize of course, but then follow it with Porosity Control. I do this before I DC. With every relaxer, I do a protein treatment (usually Aphogee hard core), and then a DC with a SUPER moisturizing conditioner (either one of the Silk Elements deep conditioning masks or Moroccan Oil Intense Conditioning Mask -- which is my FAVORITE dc).

After all that's said and done, I apply my leave-in's and style. Your hair care in between is crucial as well, and as someone mentioned you should probably step up your moisture anyways.

 

[Starronda]

I say try baggying a few times a week. That should work

 

[AllieCat0817]

Another excellent chelating (also clarifying) shampoo is Kenra Clarifying. Learned about it here at LCF and found it in Beauty Express (Trade Secret). It really doesn't seem 'stripping' ironically.

 

[Nightingale]

I agree that maybe the type or brand has a lot to do with it too. My results are always the same, super shiny, moisturized, and strong. I use Silk Elements Mega Silk relaxer, but I recently switched over to the Silk Elements Olive Oil relaxer. All I can say is YUM.

Same here.