What Is A Hair Relaxing Treatment?

A relaxer is a type of lotion or cream which makes hair less curly, and easier to straighten by chemically "relaxing" the natural curls. Hair relaxing should be performed by a professional in a salon. As with hair dye, the treated portion of the hair "moves away" from the scalp as the new growth of untreated hair sprouts up from the roots, requiring periodic retreatment (about every 6-8 weeks) to maintain a consistent appearance.

The relaxer is applied to the roots of the hair and remains in place for a "cooking" interval, during which it alters the hair's texture through its protein structure. When the relaxer has worked to the desired degree, the hair is rinsed clean and shampooed immediately afterward. After the shampoo is thoroughly rinsed from the hair, a conditioner will be applied to help restore body and volume.

At Waldo's on High, our relaxing treatments start at just $85. Call us to set up an appointment today!