how many days after washing your hair can you relax it?
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Most relaxers do recommend 72 hours between shampooing and relaxing. I have done it 2 days after, but nothing sooner. I use a mild relaxer though and my stylist bases my scalp well so I never had issues with irritation or burning from relaxers.
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If, however, you are talking about simply straightening the hair with a flat iron or other heat styling tool, you can feel free to do so after your first shampoo following the perm. (Most salons recommend waiting 48 hours before washing the hair after receiving a perm.)
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If you wash your hair once every 2-3 days, you should be just dandy. The less you wash your hair, the more it trains itself to adapt to less washing. When your hair realizes it isn't being stripped down as often by the shampoo and other hair products, it realizes it can produce less oil.
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Wait three or four days after getting your keratin treatment before washing your hair. That's generally the amount of time it takes the keratin to penetrate and really start working on your hair.
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Waiting Time. Wait three or four days after getting your keratin treatment before washing your hair. ... Wash your hair any sooner, and you'll lose the effect of the treatment, so as tempted as you may be to wash your hair after two days, wait just a little bit longer.
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Do Not Wash Your Hair For 72 Hours This is the most important thing to keep in mind when you get your hair rebonded. You cannot let your hair get wet, no matter what. It takes about 3 days for your hair to settle into its new structure, and washing it before that happens is going to leave you with suboptimal results.
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Some people's hair can take gettting a relaxer right away but mostly if they stay in the salon getting treatments done to their hair at their following appts. But I wait at least 2-3 weeks after weaves or braids b/c the tension from braids creates hot spots in your hair and those areas process faster w/ chemicals.
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Wait at least 3 days to wash newly permed hair, or your perm would not last as long. Use hair care products that are safe for permed hair . Wash your hair gently (don't scrub too hard or your hair will tangle up)(your hair is very porous and fragile).
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Porch said she suggests relaxed clients wait at least 2 to 3 weeks after you relax your hair to get braids. After getting a relaxer, your hair is in a “fragile” state and needs to not be manipulated with tights styles like braids or twists.
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Wait two-to-three weeks after your relaxer before you start to do any color. Coloring your hair with a relaxer will cause a lot of damage."
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As a general rule, most experts recommend washing your hair every 2-3 days.
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Avoid any form of moisture 72 hours after the treatment, from touching your hair to washing it, be it water from rain, the pool, the shower or even from perspiration. This will ensure the neutralizer has enough oxygen to complete its work on the hair.
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Do not wash your hair for 48 hours after you perm your hair. Do not touch your hair for 48 hours. Allow your hair to set with any disturbances. Keep your hair loose.
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It really depends on your hair. If your hair is thin/fine right after you wash it, waiting 24 hours to style it can help. The dirt and oil actually gives some texture to the hair and lets it hold the style.
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7. Your Hair May Actually Feel Smoother To You. If you can go two days without washing your hair, you may be able to reach that perfect level of oiliness for smooth hair. ... After making a few adjustments to your daily routine, you may be able to get your hair to look the way you want it to look.
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When washing your extensions you need to take extra care to ensure you don't damage the extensions or make the tape slip. Always wait at least 48 hours after install to wash your hair. This allows time for the tape to cure and become as strong as it needs to be to get the hold times you're looking for.
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Although the directions say that you can wash your hair the same day, we recommend refraining from washing your hair for at least two days after getting Hair Botox treatment done to maximize product absorption. The longer you wait, the greater the absorption is.