I washed my hair last night...Can I touch up tomorrow?

[Cleve_gryl]

Ok, my hair was gunky and smelled like S Curl...so I washed it. Washed with poo. I can't stretch any longer, its killing me. Can I safely touch up my hair tomorrow night?

Timeline = Washed hair Wednesday night, relax Friday night?

 

[Jazzy413]

I would wait for at least 5-6 days before relaxing and you may want to do a protein treatment today. I think being that you washed it only a couple days before, that would be too much manipulation to apply a relaxer that soon. HTH

 

[Misshairdiva]

If you want to do it in a few days I would start putting grease on your scalp to act as a barrier from the relaxer so it doesn't burn. That is the only way in the past I have been able to wash my hair and then a few days relax. When I tried it w/out the grease it felt like my scalp was on FIRE!!

 

[Cleve_gryl]

That's what I'm most concerned about...burning up my scalp!! Okay, so if I base with vaseline or Castor oil, starting tonight I may be okay? erplexed

 

[MizAvalon]

I would wait a few more days.

 

[Jazzy413]

I would most definitely say to base your scalp with vaseline now or after you do a protein treatment....The protein is gonna help prep your hair for the relaxer by making it stronger so it can withstand the creamy crack LOL. I posted a few links that talked about it a little bit below. The last is from Sistaslick who gives some great advice on caring for your hair before, during, and after the relaxer process.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=3801751

http://public.fotki.com/sistaslick/sistaslicks-healthy/chemical-relaxer-su/

 

[Cleve_gryl]

I would most definitely say to base your scalp with vaseline now or after you do a protein treatment....The protein is gonna help prep your hair for the relaxer by making it stronger so it can withstand the creamy crack LOL. I posted a few links that talked about it a little bit below. The last is from Sistaslick who gives some great advice on caring for your hair before, during, and after the relaxer process.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=3801751

http://public.fotki.com/sistaslick/sistaslicks-healthy/chemical-relaxer-su/

Thanks for you advice!! I'm not too concerned about the protein. I did a good protein overload last week with Aveda DR, so I'm good on that. I'm just getting so anxious to get through these roots!!

 

[Cleve_gryl]

I would wait a few more days.

I think I am...I'm nervous now

 

[Jazzy413]

Beleive me I understand....I am trying to wait it out another few weeks and don't know how much longer I can take it!! I think if you give it a few days and keep manipulation down to a minimum and base properly, you should be good by say Monday or Tuesday.

 

[Cleve_gryl]

Beleive me I understand....I am trying to wait it out another few weeks and don't know how much longer I can take it!! I think if you give it a few days and keep manipulation down to a minimum and base properly, you should be good by say Monday or Tuesday.

Sunday...I just pray I don't end up :burning:

 

[ChocalateDiva]

I washed on Monday and relaxed yesterday with no problem. I usually wait 48 hours............

Best of luck on what you decided.

 

[sareca]

I try for 48 hours, but I've washed the night before on many occasions.

 

[lisana]

as long as you didn't scrub your scalp too hard you can relax the next day

 

[tbaby_8]

I say wait til Sunday and base the mess out of your scalp NOW. This will help you out from getting burned. Try not to manipulate your scalp too much or it will cause it to become irriated and you will be on fire.

 

[Tee]

Sunday...I just pray I don't end up :burning:

I would wait if possible. I would hate for your head to be on 'fiyah'!

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I try for 48 hours, but I've washed the night before on many occasions.

Ditto. I washed/clarified last night and I'm doing my touchup tomorrow.

 

[Cleve_gryl]

Ok thanks ladies!!! So, if I decide to touch up tomorrow I'll be safe. I feel a scratch coming on though

 

[Wandabee]

I would wait for at least 5-6 days before relaxing and you may want to do a protein treatment today. I think being that you washed it only a couple days before, that would be too much manipulation to apply a relaxer that soon. HTH

I totaly agree you could get burned.