Relaxed hair too straight??

Gia from Waco, TX asked:

My relaxed hair is way too straight. What should I do to keep it from being so straight?

Gia, your question is one that many women of color with processed hair have. They get their hair processed/relaxed, and then are stuck with limp fine hair that is lifeless. Not every black woman with relaxers experience this, as the beginning texture has alot  to do with it. If you have a fine texture to begin with, then the relaxer process  is only going to refine it even more. Remember the chemicals are designed to loosen the curl pattern. Now although this is an irreversible process, there are ways to strengthen the hair again.

Assuming that your hair has some damage, then I am suggesting that you undergo some deep conditioning treatments. Once to twice a month, I recommend a protein based treatment.  This will strengthen and ultimately thicken the hair again.

Now the next time that you relax, try tex-laxing. This process is more desireable as it does not allow the hair to get bone straight. You only allow the chemical to sit on the hair for a very brief amount of time. It will slightly loosen the curl pattern, allowing more substance to your strands. Bone straight is not the healthiest state for your hair.

I hope this helps, Gia.

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