- 1). Put on the latex gloves from the lye relaxer kit. The gloves will protect your hands from coming in direct contact with the relaxer. Apply petroleum jelly around your hairline, especially around the ears and the back of your neck.
- 2). Cover your shoulders with an old towel to protect your clothing and skin from accidental relaxer spills.
- 3). Part your hair down the middle of your scalp, and separate your hair into six sections using the wide tooth comb. Mix the relaxer activator liquid into the relaxer creme until it is completely blended. Set a timer to monitor your processing time. Dip the applicator brush into the mixture, and apply the mixture to your underprocessed hair.
- 4). Avoid applying relaxer to hair that was relaxed before your last relaxer treatment, as it can lead to overprocessing, which breaks off the hair. Follow the relaxer kit's instructions for appropriate processing time, and wash the relaxer out of your hair using warm water.
- 5). Completely remove all traces of the relaxer from your hair, and pour a quarter-sized amount of moisturizing shampoo into your palms. Gently massage the shampoo into your hair to lower your hair's pH level. Rinse it out with warm water. Repeat this step once more to ensure the chemical is no longer in your hair.
- 6). Drench your hair with the relaxer kit's conditioner, and leave it on for 5 to 7 minutes. Rinse the conditioner out with cool water. Coat your hair from roots to ends with a deep conditioner and leave it on for 45 to 60 minutes. Rinse it out with cool water. For better results, put a shower cap or plastic cap over your hair during the waiting period.
SHARE
