Retouch My Roots

Relaxer retouches are done when a person has previously relaxed their hair and it has started to grow. The new hair that has grown in is called new growth and is found by the scalp.Retouching can be tricky because you have to be sure to not over process the hair that has been previously relaxed. You want to start off with your basic steps such as applying your protective cream, and sectioning you hair in a T part so you will have four sections, as before.You can also apply protective cream to the ends of the hair that was previously relaxed for added protection.

When beginning the relaxer you will again start with the most resistant area of the head and continuing your 1/4" inch sections. The smaller the section the better it guarantees that the hair has even and full coverage. When starting to apply you want to start at the root area of the head closet to the scalp and ONLY cover the new growth area. Going further down will cause over processing of the previous relaxed hair and can cause hair breakage. You will then begin your smoothing with the back bone of the comb do not comb through the hair while the relaxer is in it can cause the hair to stretch to much and break.

Processing time for a retouch is shorter than a virgin relaxer because you are working with less hair that needs to be straightened. When your processing time is over rinse the hair with luke warm water and follow with neutralizing shampoo. Be careful not to scratch the scalp when washing it is very sensitive and easy to cut. Condition the hair with a conditioner that is best for the clients style and texture of hair, dry and style.