For those of us who relax their hair, we have usually had this occur at one point or another in our lives? But what can you do if the relaxer actually burns your hair or worse your scalp? Hair breakage, scalp irritation, and even hair loss can all be results of a chemical relaxer on your hair. The main reason that this occurs with a chemical relaxer is due to it being applied improperly. The FDA has stated that hair strengtheners and hair dyes are the highest when it comes to consumer complaints. If you notice that your hair is damaged then it is important for you to get to a salon immediately. Of course you will end up spending money that you probably did not want to spend, but if you want to avoid going bald then I would strongly recommend that you do so quickly.
It is also important that you know what chemicals are in the product that you are using. Many feel that if it is being sold in the store that it is perfectly ok for you to use it. This is not the case. Remember manufactures are just trying to make a profit they do not care about the health of your hair.
Did you know that the actual chemicals used in these products penetrate the root of your hair and actually weaken the natural structure of your hair? This is how hair that was once curly suddenly becomes straight. Obviously the more this is done the more damage you can cause to your hair. Some specialists in this field even feel that chemical relaxers are worse then just using a flat iron, or a curling iron to change the structure of your hair. In addition to damaging your hair you can also cause serious damage to your scalp which can add to skin irritation. This is why you should make sure you read the directions on any chemical relaxer carefully before applying it to your hair. As soon as your hair begins to burn you should immediately apply the neutralizer shampoo. What this does is neutralize the chemical in your hair and stop it from working. You should also keep in mind that when you are reapplying the perm it should only be on the new growth. You should also keep in mind that it is possible for your hair to get damaged at a salon. If you notice any type of breakage that is mentioned in this article after getting a chemical perm at a salon you should immediately contact them for treatment. They should be willing and able to treat your hair with some type of conditioner that will repair the damaged hair. Make sure that they do not charge you for this since it was their fault. If they refuse to fix it free of charge it would definitely be better to take your business elsewhere.
