Hi all! There were many PYB questions on corrective relaxers so I decided to do one post addressing the topic… figured it would be easier/more helpful. WHAT IS A “CORRECTIVE” RELAXER & WHY WOULD YOU DO ONE As the name suggests, a “corrective relaxer” is still a touch up done to correct your results if...
Taiff asks: Hi Jen, my cousin always applies the relaxer to all my hair… like from root to tip, so new growth + hair that is already relaxed. My hair is constantly thinning and breaking off. I watched your self-relaxing video and saw that you only apply the relaxer to your new growth. I told...
Am I going natural or will I eventually end my relaxer stretch? I’m not sure yet. I made the decision to put off relaxing my hair because I am considering going natural to support my mother (who is natural but doesn’t believe she can achieve long hair). I’m the queen of indecisiveness so it’s no...
1. Do everything with a patient attitude If I’ve learned anything during this stretch, it’s that rushing through anything will do more harm than good (a lesson also applies to life in generally really). 2. Detangling is always in my best interest Always. Seriously. If I skip one week of detangling, matted hair is in...
Hi LaTisha! I’m going to answer your questions in reverse. Am I ever tempted to have someone else do my touch up, nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, haha. Because I’ve working out all kinks in my self-relaxing technique there’s just such a peace of mind when I do it. I don’t think my nerves would be able to handle...