r/relaxedhair

Hey guys! So I have 4c hair and am looking to permanently straighten my hair. I would primarily be wearing sew in's as my hair is shoulder length and I like longer hair. I just hate having to constantly straighten the 'leave out' so this is why I'm looking for something for permanent. For context: I used to get relaxers as a kid and always hated how thin and flat it made my hair. I've had different types of keratin treatments done. The last few made my hair softer and slightly loosened my curls but not by much, and I still dealt with the frizz and reverting. My first ever keratin was at a Dominican salon and although my hair was so soft and shiny and beautiful, it NEVER reverted. It was almost like a relaxer that I had to grow out. Even though she told me it Was temporary. Fast forward to today, I wouldn't mind something more permanent, although I have no idea what kind of keratin that was. In any case, which should I go with based on my goals? I'm hesitant on the relaxer due to cancer concerns, and also don't want breakage from the sew in with the relaxer. I also don't want to go to a Dominican salon and request a keratin, and not get the same beautiful, permanent results as I got on my first try.

Ok im at hour 43. My scalp itchs. Im generally able to just wash twice a week but I want to wash my hair so bad. The stylist said 72 hours. I think shes was just being conservative but idk 🤷‍♀️

If I wash at 43 or 44 hours am I going to look like a lightning struck poodle 🐩

My scalp is so itchy. Not burning or swelling none of that just itchy.

Please direct me.

Just wanted somewhere to rant:

I love my relaxed hair, have had relaxed hair majority of my life, however it’s so hard to upkeep it sometimes. I don’t relax at home and only go salons. Back home it was fine and I had a long time hair stylist on lock. My hair was growing more than ever, she even took a picture of it to show people her work and that relaxed hair can be health 🥹 Then I moved to a whiter environment and the aloof people who could do relaxers became slim to none. I already struggle doing my hair at home because of the amount of work and got used to just going to a salon. I called around for hours and the most ridiculous price I heard was $284 for a touch up, style and trim, like wtf?!?

It made me understand that I don’t have a much freedom as I want because I will always be concerned about who can do my hair. After 2 months of no styling and just washing at home, it looked horrible. Now I have to drive an hour to get it done every 2-3 weeks 🥲

I have been a straight natural for about 1.5 years and I don’t see myself going back anytime soon. I find it much easier than the curly fros I use to wear and my hair has retained way better length than before. That being said it does get expensive to pay for silk presses very often. I do my hair at home sometimes, but it doesn’t come out as fresh and nice as the salon obviously. My issue is with my roots. They frizz pretty fast and i hate when they sweat out. It’s worse when I do my hair at home cause im not able to achieve that silky straight look I love. I’m thinking about a texture release and wanted opinions. My goal is to have my hair to be easier to straighten at home and I’m looking for that silky straight look. I have thick 3C hair that usually straightens out really well, but in its natural state it’s super thick and hard to blow dry (myself). Has anybody experienced getting a texture release? Any cons? Damage?

I’ve had sisterlocks for 9 years, my hair is a little over waist length now. Hair type is 4b. I love how low maintenance my hair has been over the years, but I am getting bored with my hair. I think about relaxers bc I remember not wanting to be bothered with it because it was so time consuming, which is why I got locs. I feel like going from locs to relaxed hair is a dramatic change, I brought this up to a coworker and she looked at it as anti-black. I’m just looking to try something new but not super high maintenance! I don’t mind paying to get my hair maintained regularly. I currently pay to get my hair done every 6 weeks on the dot, so maintaining a regular relaxer schedule won’t be a problem, I’m just scared of the unknown I guess?

I grew up getting relaxers but I’ve been natural for a decade plus. I think I’ve reached a point in my life where I need a low maintenance routine and I don’t want to cover my scalp (i.e. wigs, closure sew-ins). Braids aren’t really that protective and my hair grows the best when I wash it and deep condition weekly. But that’s so time consuming with my thick 4c hair and I don’t know how to style in in the days between washes (I don’t know how to braid my hair, best I can do is a low bun). I have an active lifestyle with workouts, work in a corporate office, and travel frequently and I think it’s just time to close my natural hair chapter, but it’s daunting to consider because a relaxer is so permanent. If I just relax my roots, would that help me achieve some of the relief I’m looking for? I do like curls and volumes it’s just the maintenance I can no longer bear. Welcoming all thoughts, suggestions, etc. thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’ve never relaxed my hair before and I’ve had my wig braids for about 3 months now (yikes)..

My hair and scalp is super flaky and I was wondering if it’s okay to perform the ORS mild relaxer on my hair in this condition.

I was also wondering if it’s okay to use water to detangle my hair before applying the creamy crack?

Thank yall!!

As in the hair oils with silicones. Everytime I try and put hair oil on my ends at night my hair gets a weird texture and starts to feel dry the following days.

Hey everybody, I’m thinking about relaxing my hair after this pregnancy. Are there any super simple relaxed hair routines that I can follow? I’ll be dealing with a newborn and won’t have the patience or funds to do a 15 step routine with a bunch of expensive products.

I plan on washing when necessary and just blow drying my hair on low heat or even cool after applying whatever hair products would be best. Currently with my natural hair, I just wash, condition, apply leave in, and blue magic before braiding or styling. I deep condition like once a month but I’m a very low maintenance type of hair person.

Any simple advice would be greatly appreciated!

I’m in need of a deep conditioner that actually moisturizes my hair.

For my last wash day, I recently bought a clarifying shampoo as my hair hasn’t seemed as moisturized from the cecred hydrating shampoo. The clarifying shampoo made my hair so dry almost like I got a relaxer and I hate that feeling. I also tried design essentials honey Creme shampoo and masque but my hair still feel felt the same way.

I was considering trying the keracare humecto conditioner for my next wash day but my question is are the smaller containers different from the 5 pound containers? The 5 pound container as deep conditioner instructions I noticed but I can only buy from Amazon (I cancelled my order as it wasn’t from the brand and I was concerned about it being fake for almost $50). I can buy the smaller bottles near me.

i had texturised hair, however i’m going to switch my new growth into relaxed. i usually wash it once a week, but im seeing people wash it every other week if not multiple times a week.