How to Apply Relaxer to Virgin Afro Black Hair Back to Black Hair Care TipsBefore choosing a hair relaxer

you need to determine your hair texture.

Handling black hair relaxers is tricky. These chemicals can burn the skin if applied incorrectly it is difficult to smooth all areas e!ually because you can"t see all your hair and you shouldn"t lea#e the relaxer on too long or your hair will break. Ha#ing said all that$ if you follow all the directions on the package and you are careful$ you will get the best results. %e ha#e compiled the steps usually needed to relax your own hair so you will know what you are in for.

Black Hair Relaxer Application%hat you will need& cotton to wrap around your hairline$ a wide'toothed comb$ paper towels$ a timer$ a smock or old shirt(top$ a large towel and of course a relaxer kit.

)T*+ , -ay out the contents of the box on a clean$ flat surface in the order in which they need to be used.

)T*+ . Co#er your ears and neck line with a protecti#e co#ering or a long band of cotton.

)T*+ / +ut on the glo#es that come in the box.

)T*+ 0 1se a spatula or wooden stick to mix the relaxer base with the relaxer acti#ator until all lumps disappear.

)T*+ 2 Comb hair gently to remo#e any tangles.

)T*+ 3 +art hair into four e!ual parts.

)T*+ 4 Apply relaxer to the hair in small !uarter'inch sections starting at the crown of the head. The product should be applied to the roots ' a#oiding the scalp ' and worked down to the ends of the hair with your fingers. After you complete each section flip it forward and out of the way.

)T*+ 5 )tart your timer from the moment the product touches your hair. 67ormal hair will need about ,2 to .8 minutes$ while coarse hair might need up to /8 minutes.9

)T*+ : Continue to apply relaxer to hair$ working your way from the crown to the nape of the neck.

)T*+ ,8 1se your hands to spread the relaxer throughout your hair. ;ently straighten and flatten small sections of the hair using your fingertips or a comb. Be careful not to tug or stretch your hair 6it might break9.

)T*+ ,, %hen you ha#e a few minutes left on the timer$ pull away a small section of your hair to #iew the curl pattern. <f it is straight$ go on to the next step. <f it is still curling$ lea#e the product on for the remaining minutes and continue to smooth the hair with your fingertips or a comb.

)T*+ ,. Rinse hair under warm water for a few minutes. Be careful not to get relaxer in your eyes. 6=ake sure all of the relaxer has been rinsed out of your hair before you proceed.9

)T*+ ,/ %ash your hair with neutralising shampoo and rinse that comes in the box.

)T*+ ,0 Comb lea#e'in conditioner into hair. >o not rinse.

)T*+ ,2 )tyle as desired.

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