Should You Relax or Perm?
Not everyone is blessed with hair that falls perfectly into
place. Some need to coach their hair a little to get the look
they want and others fight a never-winning battle when it comes
to taming their tresses. In order to help in this battle, many
turn to chemical relaxers and perms to make their job easier.
Should you?
The first thing to remember when choosing to perm or relax your
hair is that chemical processes can cause damage to your hair.
This is important because choosing the wrong procedure at the
wrong time can leave you with a mess that's harder to deal with
than what you currently have. So, before you decide to perm or
relax, make sure your hair is in the condition to handle it.
Another thing you should think about is all of the
state-of-the-art ceramic thermal flat irons and curling irons
that are on the market. If you can achieve your look with one of
these, you might be able to pass on the chemical process. And
with the new ionic technology available, even the kinkiest hair
can be sleek and shiny.
So, when should you relax or perm? Follow these guidelines: