The TRUTH About Hair Relaxers

[@aminamelancon5640]

I'm so glad hair professionals are making their mark on KZbin. There are so many random people doing hair videos giving bad advice. It would be good for everyone if KZbin did something to incentivize licensed/working professionals across all fields to make video content.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Amina Melancon I totally agree, especially with some of these hair challenges and such! KZbin could definitely use more skilled professionals sharing.

[@SincerePresence]

Did you see the young lady that did the video using mud to define a curl pattern? I couldn't believe it.

[@jasminevaliente96]

Sincere what's wrong with that? Genuinely asking because I've used Aztec clay mud to get rid of build up and it did define my curls. Of course I've realized shampoo probably does the same for cheaper but at the time thats all I had home and thought why not.

[@SincerePresence]

Jasmine Valiente : It wasn't so much wrong as different or unheard of to me .... At that time. Hoping that answers u

[@courtneybynum4947]

I agree with what you said here

[@MunahBoss]

How do you not have more followers. This channel is the bible for hair. Thanks for this video, I am a mother of 3 girls. I need this!!!

[@sunlightshore9785]

Priscilla George I agree!!

[@thandie67]

Priscilla George indeed! I also want to know.

[@juliesbraidsbeauty6199]

Priscilla George i wondered the same thing...i loveee this channel

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you all! I’m am thankful for the growth we do see daily, it’s definitely a blessing! Thank you all so much for your support!

[@susanbullock7258]

Thanks !so informational! Pls continue to make these videos

[@AeijaBlu]

EXACTLY! say it with us......relaxer is meant to RELAX the curl NOT REMOVE the curl!!!!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

+Aeija Blu AMEN!

[@traceylennon1204]

I know right!!!

[@Ade419]

I so love u lol.. It's a child's face... You're welcome.

[@pierg1974]

Mokakes Yes!!!!! He is so awesome!!!! He's like the brother I wish I had.

[@GetGlamFam]

+pier tolliver Lol thank you! I’m sure I’d be an annoying sibling though! Lol

[@nickynicki7625]

“If you remove all of the curl, you have removed all of the hairs strength” 🙌🏾

[@LG-kx8xl]

The kiddie relaxer...there's a child's face on the box.......crickets!!! Lol. Thank you for explaining "No base". Not a curl Remover! I would think pulling the relaxer all the way through is over processing &;Jesus....more than 6 wks. W/o, as soon as a cm of new growth shows seems to be a sin. THANK YOU FOR PROPER EDUCATION! #TEAMGLAM

[@GetGlamFam]

+S T my absolute pleasure! Thank you so much for watching!

[@tiffanyjennings7409]

I been telling my clients this for 30 yrs

[@tjtanner9311]

"Only difference is there's a child face on the box." 💀💀💀

[@kudzaidaili6487]

😂& then he was like🙂u welcome...

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank y’all for watching!

[@jomibleau8681]

Dude, you know your stuff! I stopped relaxing my hair and my kids 12 years ago, that burn, ouch!

[@GetGlamFam]

+Jomi Bleau that burn is no joke!

[@lolayah1633]

Jomi Bleau did someone say ouch?

[@seven7asable]

If you’re feeling burn, you’re doing it wrong. I’ve been getting my hair relaxed for about 2 years now. Once every 4/5 months. I personally don’t like my curly hair. Get it professionally done and take great care of your hair afterwards. I’ve never felt that burn.

[@jhopeworld3815]

Seven7as the “professionals” severally burnt my scalp, and use an intense among of heat... a lot of people that are considered professional don’t know wtf they r doing ya know

[@janeakindele-abe6855]

@@seven7asable I remember getting heat damage a few years ago (as a kid) when my mom put relaxer in my hair. It was awful and I don't know what happened to my hair, but it felt thinner. I still put relaxers in my hair (even though I'm planning on going natural), but it was a really scary experience.

[@asandayoung8085]

Damn so Informative 🧐.. Where I'm from (South Africa) "Beauty is Suffered for" , "the relaxer is ready to be washed off only when it begins to burn" and being uneducated about our own African hair after apartheid oppression is normal 😣😓... Your videos are changing lives ✨🌼

[@lady.p.]

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[@lady.p.]

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[@KidneyGirl91]

it was very Informative I am texlaxed with waist length hair. and do touch ups at about 3-4 months

[@GetGlamFam]

+KidneyGirl91 glad to help provide information out here! 😊

[@HWTMPH]

I use petroleum to protect my scalp, use coconut oil on the already relaxed hair before applying a touch up, I stretch for 16 weeks minimum, and only leave the relaxer on for 5-7 minutes - I'm not a hair stylist but I feel like this is all common sense... I'm so shocked to hear some people do it every 4wks and re-relax the ends that were already relaxed. Yikes.

[@mtchar9312]

LolaW don’t forget your application time that needs to be factored in

[@GrenadaLovee]

@@mtchar9312 I do the same as TMPH. I use texturizer (but whatever) lol. My application and processing time is a total of 4 minutes. And my hair is short so I can do that. Any longer and my pattern will loosen a lot and I Definately don't want that. Really the texturizer removes my frizz i guess because that's the only changes I see. AND I have about 4 different textures on my hair. I have to time and apply correctly

[@mahimaahmed9315]

Very good information about the hair Thanks

[@mahimaahmed9315]

Very good information about the hair thanks

[@Flourish_today]

When i was relaxed, i used to retouch or relax as people call it twice a year so every 6 months and my hair was doing just fine.

[@rahinatibrahim6207]

I got my hair relaxed about 3 months ago and to be honest I don't regret it and I hope I won't later. I didn't let d relaxer stay more than 5 minutes on my head and I won't be relaxing until at least every six months. My cousin started relaxing her hair 2016 after going natural for about 4 years and believe me her hair has grew really longer than before and more healthy. I have asked her how she cares for her hair. She said she doesn't use heat frequently and massages d hair alot with avocado oil and coconut oil, castor oil and most importantly she relax every 6 months or even more. There is so much more she does but can't start typing it lol but I do know she really do take care of her hair alot. Wish me luck and if this relaxer doesn't work for me, am not afraid to start from the beginning again.

[@veganmarie4737]

How did your relaxer go?

[@jaidal1n]

Yes, finally someone who gets the purpose of a relaxer! I always used to put relaxers on my hair religiously (Every 6 months), before I let my hair go natural in 2013, and my purpose was to relax my kinky curly 3c-4b pattern in the root of my hair. Due to the hard process of detangling my hair and frizz, I put relaxers on my root because it helped a ton with shrinkage and a whole load of other thing's. As someone who has learned to deal with my own natural state of my hair now, I would never sit here and bash relaxers, because relaxers helped me when I didn’t know how to manage my hair before 2013. Thank you for explaining what the real purpose of relaxers are for😆 BTW I love your channel and have learned a lot from your tutorials and informative video's. Keep up the great work!

[@GetGlamFam]

+Nicole J my pleasure dear ! It is definitely my desire to help educate and share my knowledge with others, it’s the only way we get better! 😊

[@blkstang46]

Oh wow 😮. Thank you so much. I’m one of those people who thinks it’s not working unless it burns a little, but I knew better. Now I know what is actually happening to my hair when I do that, no more burn for me. When you know better you do better. Thank you again.

[@davis1035]

blkstang46 I'm a covert, I used to believe it needed to burn a little. I no longer relax

[@rej536]

Can't understand why someone would thumbsdown this video. This is so informative and helpful. Take care and have a blessed day! Thanks for the info👍👍

[@purplereign5889]

Re Giss, I was wondering the same thing. Probably someone who is butt-hurt.

[@rej536]

Nikki Royal Exactly. You know, there are people are there that's just unhappy and like to spread their misery unto others.😊

[@GetGlamFam]

+ReGiss . #SaltyFolk lol

[@kathleenkatillacmcneil6017]

ReGiss cause the hairstylist makes money thru perms /relaxers liquid gold that's their jackpot

[@dddg6327]

RG people hate when they watch someone more educated than they are or that says something they don’t like. Its just so ridiculous

[@qianamarie5195]

Thanks for the caffeine tip. Never heard that before.

[@simonemark4095]

Very, very informative..... Btw can u do a video demonstrating the correct relaxer process on virgin hair and retouch??? Thanks

[@GetGlamFam]

+Simone Mark I’ll do my best!

[@homehere9817]

Disulfide bonds! Converts to lanthanide bond! You go boy!!! I have my biology and nursing degrees! So I hear you! You are on point!!

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so much! I’m big into educating, so I try to share as much as possible 💜 thanks so much for watching!

[@beautybyjaymorris9106]

I am in agreement with everything you said, I have not relaxed my hair in about 10 years, I love being natural and wearing protective styles, great info, thank you🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😀#Glamtober #GlamFam

[@GetGlamFam]

+Beauty by Jay Morris amen! I love protective styles!

[@GetGlamFam]

Whomp “unleash?” Is that what you call “spreading ignorance? Looks to be the case. Like I said again, closed minded. The only thing you have effectively unleashed, actually “exposed” would be more appropriate is your hatred

[@eyekandy3000]

3 big chops and I’m feeling like going back to texturizers- very gentle loosening of curls. I just want less shrinkage and easier detangling. And maybe after 3 big chops I can stop trying to be team natural- so over it. Not for everybody lol

[@GetGlamFam]

I totally understand, everyone doesn’t go natural for the same reasons, and you have to do what you feel would work best for you 😊❤️

[@quartzzhuit]

Choose unhealthy ways over healthy ones. It's your life.

[@char6081]

@@quartzzhuit no need to be rude

[@darceyderosa2426]

Yes, I had healthy relaxed hair. I stretched every 6 months. I wish my natural hair was as healthy. I'm still learning about how to care for my natural hair. This video is very informative. Thank you!

[@sasumekyoto34]

I used to get relaxers every 3 weeks for years, and my stylist would always cut my hair, which left me wondering why my hair stayed the same length. It didn't start growing until I moved to a new location. And I always grew up thinking the burn was normal. Ever though my mom would tell me to let the stylist know when there was just a slight itch, I powered through the pain anyways. I stopped getting relaxers 8 years ago, when a bad relaxer experience(with someone else) took most of my nape area out. I still struggle with severe self-inflicted heat damage, but I will never go back.

[@danawilliams601]

I am natural, but I wish I knew you when I was relaxing my hair . You are a wealth of knowledge and of saved me a lot of pain and heartache .

[@faysam60]

Thank you thank you thank you! I started relaxing my hair when I was 14 until I was 53 until illness made my hair fall out. I decided to go natural once the illness was under control and I now have healthy hair within the confines of my medications. I'm not judging anyone who uses relaxers but for me personally, I will never relax or dye my hair ever again. I'm grey and loving it!!! Thank you for all you do on this channel. Blessings x

[@GetGlamFam]

+Fay Samuel totally understandable and I am so glad you are well! 🙌🏽

[@cdnelson0102]

Thank you!!!! I am natural right now, but am going back to my relaxer. Keep getting fussed at about the damage it will do, but my hair was very healthy with my relaxer and was never dry like now with me being natural. I loved my wraps and will happily apply a relaxer. Just subscribed.

[@-jj-studios1064]

I just watched this video in my cosmetology class and I thought it was really informative and my whole class enjoyed your video especially me and my friend henli btw she said you seem very nice anyways thank you for reading my comment❤🤗

[@ItsTreen]

Go relaxers! Team relaxers!😂😂 This video was so informative, ty!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

[@nicolebarnes6376]

This is why I am so Happy that I came across your video. Very informative. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and keeping us up to date on how to properly care for our hair. ❤❤

[@GetGlamFam]

+Nicole Barnes my absolute pleasure dear! I’m happy to help!

[@debiseeu1620]

Young man, you know your chemistry 🙏🏾 thank you.

[@JamieSmith-ci7wh]

THANK YOU! ugh, I stopped going to my hairstylist because she was touching up my hair WAY too frequently (like every three weeks -_-). AND, she was not basing my scalp. I started doing my own hair for that reason (in addition to it being too expensive). I base my scalp EVERY TIME I relax my hair. It is also good to know that just because it says "sensitive scalp" does not mean anything. As I mentioned before, I touch up my hair once every 1-2 months. I'm definitely going to stretch that time frame out more. I don't think it is necessary for me to touch up my hair once every 1-2 months. I went back and read the "Mizani Butter Blend relaxer" kit (medium/normal strength) that I use and it has Sodium Hydroxide in it. I definitely will be deep conditioning my hair and using a more intense shampoo to get rid of the build up. As far as a deep conditioners go, what product do you recommend? I have a "medium" curl pattern. Does it matter what deep conditioning product you use for your curl pattern? Would you recommend deep conditioning once a week or once every two weeks for chemically treated hair?

[@GetGlamFam]

+Jamie Smith I would typically recommend deep conditioning with moisture regularly and adding protein once every month to month and a half, in most instances. I have several favorites, Framesi makes an excellent moisture masque for the hair as well.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Jamie Smith oh and LAWD 3 weeks?! That is the spirit and lifestyle of too murch! Lol

[@JamieSmith-ci7wh]

GlamFam yes she was doing THE MOST! very sweet lady, just doing a lil too much for me. Plus she really was trying to sell me on doing finger waves in my head and I am anti-gel lol I had a mini panic attack in her chair 😂

[@madebymidnite]

This information was was gold. I love that you take time to educate ppl on hair care instead of "just styling." In hair school my instructor used to call calcium hydroxide relaxers the "no lye" lie. I agree with relaxer getting a bad rap. Mainly because they are being applied incorrectly. For my relaxed clients and myself. I've always used a mild "lye" relaxer. I've always found that I had beautiful results without that "hard" calcium buildup on the hair. I don't recommend ppl doing relaxers themselves because it's hard to see overlapping, especially in the back. One tip I would like to add if you don't mind. Someone taught me to add a heavy conditioner to the length on the relaxed hair before doing a touch up. This doesn't completely stop the damage if overlapping happens, but it buys a few minutes to get to the sink if a small amount is accidentally overlapped. Lastly, would you please do a video on relaxing, snatching edges in tight braid, adding tight weaves to small children? I see so many kids with no edges or over-processed/heat damaged hair at such young ages. Keep the vids coming!

[@lorinebaskerville2413]

One of the BEST hair videos I've seen yet. Thank U and God bless.

[@GetGlamFam]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@shavoniajackson3152]

Thanks for the truth love! Could you do a natural myths video. I hear things about my natural hair that doesn't add up. For example, wearing your hair down will cause it to break. My hair will grow long but I have damaged it with heat and lack of moisture. Porosity and hair typing info would help. You know... is it that big a deal? Sorry this is a long comment but I'm curious. 😘

[@GetGlamFam]

+Shavonia Morrow this comment isn’t too long at all, honey I get some serious novels! Lol thanks so much! I’ll try to develop a video on that for you!

[@shavoniajackson3152]

GlamFam 😘😘 as always my love to you and your beautiful family! Thanks!

[@GetGlamFam]

+Shavonia Morrow thank you so much dear! 😊😊❤️

[@AuthorJanaeMarie]

I really need to find a hairdresser 💇🏾‍♂️ as educated as you are in my town. I’ve done some damage to my hair and I’m afraid I can’t get it to grow back to the length it originally was. 🤦🏾‍♀️🥺😢😩

[@diamondmind68]

Totally took me back to Betty Steven’s School of Cosmetology here in Florence SC. I love learning about hair. I love everything about hair.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Ruth Foxe awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@baztecbaztec582]

Hello Ruth, I'm from Florence!

[@Camii_cakes]

Good old Betty Steven’s

[@ms.tangelique4627]

Thank you so much for the info. This needs a million likes.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Thea Goines aww thank you! My pleasure dear!

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

Re ACV to reverse the effects of relaxer: I DON'T CARE WHO TOLD YOU WHAT - IT'S NOT POSSIBLE 😂😂💀

[@avocadoPNK]

I've never heard that myth before...that's like trying to reverse a scrambled egg XD

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

@@avocadoPNK 🤣🤣🤣

[@KSS236]

Took me back to high school science..lol Hair can be so complicated😩. I haven't had a perm in years, but after watching this video I realized I had some bad perms as a kid and in college (experimenting). ❤ your videos!!

[@krisiawilliams2121]

"There's a childa face on the box.... Your welcome"...... Omg 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theconcealedmistress]

I just go to a professional hairdresser beeen going to her for over 10 years. She does not relax to bone straight. I think people do their own hair not knowing what their doing then blame relaxers. If you can't afford to pay a GOOD professional don't relax.

[@mearrafranklin8711]

Thanks for not bashing us relaxed haired sisters. Very informative, and amazingly executed ❤️❤️❤️

[@janethenderson3645]

Curious about relaxer on colour treated hair if it's a good idea i have very thick hair and coarse naturally wavy and heavy feels like I'm wearing a winter toque all summer any moisture through out the day just adheres to my hair making it puffy and more thick idk...i must add that I wear a hard hat for work 5 days a week

[@teachthem4ever]

Thank you for giving this scientific information in a basic "viewer friendly" format. Please consider doing a series on natural hair; particularly kinkier, tighter curl patterns. While every head of hair is unique, "generic" information on the following would be very helpful: wash day routines, protective styles, how to deal with multiple textures on one head, regrowing damaged or missing edges, tips for retaining length, etc. If you have any clients with 4b/4c hair that would be willing to come on camera as "examples", that would be awesome! The Glamily thanks you in advance😃

[@GetGlamFam]

+Cece B sure thing! Let me see what I can manage to put together 😊

[@rodatriplett3296]

your a good teacher , thanks for helping me grow😁💯💯👍👍

[@imforgiven8886]

Soooo informative! Not long enough! Questions: what is the difference between heat damaged and "trained" hair? Is hair length a game of genetics?

[@GetGlamFam]

kimberly sawyer the length of hair can be impacted by genetics to a degree, although for most it’s a game of haircare. Honestly, “heat training” is a nice term for heat damage. It just sounds more gentle 😊

[@bibisweet6711]

The just for me kids hair relaxer damage my hair and also broke off between the new growth and relax hair. Before using the just for me I use to use gentle treatment in a jar already mix, but they stop selling the jar and now have it in a box. The one in the box you have to mix everything up wish I don't like cause you can not save the rest like the one in the jar but I can say I never had any problem with the gentle treatment relaxer at all.

[@asjahm2083]

for us naturals, what else can diminish tensile strength?

[@GetGlamFam]

+Asjah M extreme heat, excessive bleaching, and improper protein balance😊

[@asjahm2083]

good to know, thank you.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Asjah M you are so welcome dear!

[@debbiethebee]

My mom won't listen to me when i tell her its not supposed to touch my scalp or your not supposed to comb while the relaxer is in my hair. I get burns every time and i sometimes just wish to shave it all off😭

[@sweetytweety0011]

The video was very informative, my hair didn’t take well to relaxer (probably over processed as she would leave it in until my hair was straight at the root but textured at the ends smh) so I have only had it once before. In the UK, it isn’t a requirement to have any sort of certification before being able to work with people’s hair. I have a question; is it true that no one should be using box relaxers because the amount of activator per given amount of cream is different depending on the type of hair you have?

[@GetGlamFam]

+Chloe I honestly don’t care for box relaxers, they leave calcium build up on the hair, I don’t even use professional 2 part relaxer systems for that same reason. If your Hair was straight at the scalp and curly at the ends, they applied your relaxer completely wrong, or way too slow, possibly both.

[@judymickens4989]

Where are you located so I can come to you 4 my hair I'm just seeing your video video and it's 2022

[@debrahudson6324]

Natural for 5yrs now. Too much work at my age. My hairs grows well in either state. Returning to relaxer because it's easier for me to maintain and less costly. I never really enjoyed being natural, I just joined the natural craze. Over it. Love the sistahs who can rock it and wear it well. This ole severly tender headed gal has had enough. Love the info. Knowledge is life.

[@104217]

Long story short: stay natural lol

[@GetGlamFam]

+Monica Brown Lol 😂 thanks for watching!

[@monie948]

Long story short go to the shop for chemical processes

[@thecraplordsell4575]

What are talking about. It is natural as long it’s your hair.

[@shai2137]

The crap lord Sell then makeup is natural too I guess... because it’s my face lool.

[@mimi-sb7ff]

Long story short: people do whatever you want to do to YOUR hair

[@tdenisethomas929]

Amazing! Thanks for setting it STR8!The follicles suffer for lack of knowledge!

[@consciouslynatural1276]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 O-M-G You Are Amazing 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Finally a licensed professional speaking the truth about hair care and actually being honest about relaxers. I’m natural (my last relaxer was more than a decade ago), but I love the science of black hair in general and learning ways to get my hair in its healthiest state possible. Find it fascinating. There is so much conjecture and division about black haircare, so it’s refreshing to find your channel. I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to find you, but I’m so glad I have. New subbie. 🤩😍🤩

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you so very much dear! I greatly appreciate you and I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you kindly for watching and commenting! Many blessings!

[@consciouslynatural1276]

GlamFam thank you for your gracious response. It’s my day off and I’ve been binge watching you and your beautiful family all morning while doing my hair, here in the UK. Learnt so much more already. My healthy hair journey (I went natural after a bad chemical burn on my mid back length relaxed hair at a salon) has just been given an extra boost, thanks to you. You and Alison are hilarious in your chit chats btw. Love you both 😘😍😘

[@GetGlamFam]

I am ever so grateful for that! It gives me joy to know that my videos are helping people! Thank you ever so much for your feedback, it is appreciated more than you know!

[@purplelace2949]

this might be a stupid question but which relaxer doesn’t make the hair bone straight

[@cassandrablack6539]

This was great information. I've been relaxed for years and I found this super helpful. Thank you!

[@GetGlamFam]

Such a pleasure dear! Thanks for watching!

[@tishpayne5368]

Linwood you are Fantabulous! I pray you continue to educate d share your wealth of Hair Knowledge to the masses 🙆💪👏👏👏👏👏 #HairMythBuster #Each1Teach1

[@GetGlamFam]

+Tish Payne thank you so much! I’m happy to help!

[@ericacarbonell4598]

Thank you for being so real. I am learning so much from you! I can tell how genuine and how much passion you have for this industry. We need more hair professionals like you. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@GetGlamFam]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate that more than you know! Be blessed and thank you for watching, as well as for your feedback!

[@carolgibson2939]

Wow I have been doing this wrong for years. My hair is relaxed it is straight. It’s thin around my edges and nape in the back. How can I fix this mess? I do take meds for blood pressure .

[@janeakindele-abe6855]

Basically my hair honestly.

[@kellyford9279]

Linwood did you ever see Good Hair? If not, you need to but if so, do you remember the part about relaxers?

[@GetGlamFam]

Kelly Ford yes, I certainly have, the part about relaxers was true in terms of the chemical composition, and is definitely something people need to consider when doing relaxers. Without doing them correctly or being properly educated on them, you can do a massive degree of damage to the hair and scalp.

[@kellyford9279]

GlamFam So true, the part that killed me was when the guy at chem plant said so innocently: “why would anyone put that on their head?” Never heard that about the caffeine. You really do learn something new every day!

[@mtchar9312]

Kelly Ford it just shows how strong our hair is

[@carriemitchell4745]

Please stop telling people to chop off all of the relaxed hair. I'm in my 30's and I have stopped relaxing for a 18 months. All my hair has reverted back to 4c curly hair. All you need to do is keep your hair braided. I have done it several times.

[@PassportBrosAndBlondeManWeaves]

Right I wore wigs and crochet braids for a whole year and my hair was so healthy I never had to chop it off I would only trim my ends that's all

[@mary-sf9ix]

Wooooow I didn't even know about the caffeine thing. I've been natural for three years now and wanted to just try relaxed hair again the PROPER way. No self-hate or anything like that. My hair was flourishing back when I got it professionally relaxed and trimmed and I honestly miss it 😂. I've been watching soooo many videos on it to make sure I do it as properly as I can and not go bone straight like I used to be when I was younger and everything was broken off... *shivers* Thanks so much for this video! I'll definitely deep condition a lot. Any tips for a relaxer on thick, mostly 4c virgin hair?

[@GetGlamFam]

+mary yyy my pleasure! Typically with my clients that have 4c texture hair, I use mild strength relaxer, rather than normal. I literally never use super.

[@ItsTreen]

There's a child's face on the box.....you're welcome 😂😂

[@GetGlamFam]

Lol thanks for watching!

[@stacydesouza8696]

Good talk I am happy I am natural now. My hair is healthy and full love it.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Stacy De Souza ❤️❤️ love it’

[@stephanieoutlaw1170]

🤦🏾‍♀️ I use to be that bad hair care girl....Back in Cosmo. School I somehow convinced another student to give me a relaxer AFTER shampooing my hair🤯🤐😢🤷🏾‍♀️😒😡🤦🏾‍♀️........ We're just going to let that sink in....When I say I felt like it was a forest 🔥🔥🔥🔥 on top of my headddddd...... I mean , I know that I learned a very hard lesson in school that day!!😂😂😂.... She did try to warn me🤷🏾‍♀️ 😂..... please don't make the same mistakes as I did y'all , I already took one for the entire league 😂😂....Great video 😎

[@fattysl26]

😱😱😱

[@GetGlamFam]

Oh no! 😩 that is a hard learned lesson!

[@luzceliaromero8216]

OMG LINWOOD....😄 i was offended lol we went to my mother in law house afrer Rickys football practice his HAIR was wild after pracrice n football helmet 🤣 so one of my Husbands cousins n auntie were talking mess saying he needs a relaxer n that will help calm it down n said he just got out of practice pay attention to your childs hair Ricky jumps in shower n come out n does our routine n he said mom dont get mad u know what your doing Linwood gots u mom lol he has been watching u witb me my boy is thee best he knows i needed a hug n they lucky i have sense n knew where i was n not disrespect my mamas house

[@GetGlamFam]

+LuzCelia Romero aww I love him! 😊❤️❤️

[@luzceliaromero8216]

GlamFam i Know my Ricky is Awesome. He keeps me balanced lol

[@GetGlamFam]

+LuzCelia Romero 😊❤️❤️

[@LHT88]

When he said the difference is the picture on the box, you’re welcome.....I immediately hit the subscribe button!!! Straight FACTS!!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

Welcome to the GlamFam!

[@LHT88]

@@GetGlamFam Thank you! I am happy to be here and gain more knowledge about hair!! Blessings***

[@adrianatb61]

I am listening to this and it seems like common sense to follow the proper guidance given, and to take the up most care to the hair after using chemicals. It makes me so glad that my mom knew what she was doing. I grew up doing all that and more to protect my hair and scalp when relaxing, so it seems so strange to me that people are not following that (but then again I had very sensitive skin and eczema, along with severely dry hair - so she was always very cautious with what we used and how). Though I am so glad you spoke about the kiddie vs adult relaxer situation as I found the kiddie ones I had tried, did my hair so much damage and so I stopped relaxing. However, I couldn't manage my scalp condition well with the density of my hair as it didn't allow my scalp to breath, so I went back to relaxing but using a gentle ADULT one, and went on to have the best hair health ever when using a relaxer.

[@GetGlamFam]

A lot of it seems like common sense to me to, but it isn’t for everyone, unfortunately I get asked these questions nonstop 😩

[@adrianatb61]

@@GetGlamFam Thanks for replying 😁. It's good you addressed it though, cause those simple changes will make the difference between damage to their scalp and hair loss/breakage to having relatively good hair health.

[@kishac1730]

Thank you so much for that information on relaxers. So glad I found your page earlier this year, it's ben quite informative, helpful and fun. Peace and blessings to you and your beautiful family.

[@anncrane6451]

Haven't had a perm in years. Been thinking about getting one. because my hair is full and real thick.Happy I tuned in to you to know the difference between perms.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Ann Crane glad to help sort it all out!

[@isidoraveronica]

Did you get one?

[@52naturalhairstyles]

Same...even started a natural hair channel! #nomoreperms

[@purplereign5889]

This is one of the best and most informative videos on relaxers. I've always been under the assumption that the kids version was healthier or safer, yet when I used them, I found that the neutralising shampoo took ages to go from pink to white, as if my hair wasn't being neutralised are all. Now I know why.

[@childcarechick]

Class is in session! Thanks for the lessons. I’m a relaxer client and am grateful for these handy tips!!!

[@GetGlamFam]

+Michelle Hamilton my pleasure! I’m so happy to help! Thanks for watching love!

[@mariah___k]

Do relaxers thin your hair over time? Or is that only if they are done improperly? Also, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the info! I have done hours of research on relaxers for the past few months (even though I have been getting them since I was 7 lol) and you confirmed tons of valuable info that I will take with me to my future apts. Thanks for hooking a sister up :)))

[@tbm5253]

Great video. I have yet to find a stylist that does not relax the hair bone straight or close to it. I always thought that meant my hair was under processed and the relaxer didn't "take." don't trust myself to self relax at home either.

[@GetGlamFam]

I totally understand! It’s a common misconception in the industry

[@ronwilliams717]

Okay when relaxers first got popular they were made to solve all your problems. you were suppose to take the hair as straight as possible. Reason why was because at that time people were not putting direct heat on the hair . They were roller setting using setting lotion and sitting you under the dryer we didn't have blow dryers, and the hot marcel irons were only used on pressed natural hair and that's it, so the hair had to be bone straight at that time other wise it did not turn out good. I remember doing those relaxers in the 1960's and that was the idea behind them.

[@52naturalhairstyles]

You can be a natural and wear your hair bone straight. Best of both worlds! Pls subscribe to my channel.

[@clovis-ti1yv]

Good video. You’re very hair savvy regarding relaxer. I’ve been natural for 2 years. It’s off topic but you’re handsome.

[@GeorginaOpoku]

Great and simple video, is love to see one with the truth about blowouts! It seems like the process changes and I'm wondering if it's different if you are natural vs relaxed I've also noted the Dominican blowout some say is too much heat for natural hair or they've had a relaxer mixed with the shampoo! 😩

[@GetGlamFam]

+Georgina Opoku usually it’s not relaxer mixed with shampoo, it’s just a very large amount of heat and it permanently damages the hair. Unfortunately, too much heat breaks the same bonds in the hair that a relaxer does.

[@dollcruel3476]

Omg, I was decided to buy a relaxer to texlax my hair. It has never been this tight and coily and I was getting tired of having to constantly keep track of the health to adjust my hair care routines. And it's sooo long, past my waste the longest part. It's a lot of work and I was just hoping to make it easier on myself. But I guess not... 😭😓

[@JustOneLadySam]

love the scientific aspect of this video 🙌

[@GetGlamFam]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@FallnAngel07]

This video makes so much sense, all of the relaxer videos I've seen involve bone straight hair and they think that's what is supposed to look like. I need to show this to all relaxed people in my family, hair is bone straight, short and damaged.

[@currystastykitchen]

very informative, thanks!

[@GetGlamFam]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@d_p4321]

I need to rant real quick. My black Dominican hair stylist has been swearing up and down against relaxer forever. Please note that she is not relaxed just very well heat trained which now appears to be extremely thin and not growing. Damaged? Not for me to say but thin as hell no doubt. Anyway she begged up and down for me to try keratin. When I eventually gave in……..needless to say my hair fought it like the plague after being relaxed 20+ years. In between blowouts I was stuck with angry two textured hair for about three months. I caved after that and told her I’m going back to my creamy crack. She said I had to wait which I did. Another three months later we did the relaxer and it took my hair illiterate self a minute to realize that something was wrong. The hair was like melted cheese or gum at every wash and was super dead even when dry. She said nothing. After a lot of googling I found out what was happening.I’ve tried protein treatments, relaxer stretching, a full weave to decrease manipulation and nothing seems to be working. It’s becoming more gum like and to my horror 7 months later my crown is about an inch tall while the rest of my head is neck length with patches throughout. Not to mention my edges are non existent. She takes my calls less and the attitude is more like she no longer wants me as a client claiming she doesn’t even do relaxers. Someone help me get my hair back. It’s never been this bad in 25 years.

[@CeeJayLive]

So glad I found your channel at a time when I am starting a healthy relaxed hair journey

[@GetGlamFam]

Wonderful! I truly hope the videos help!

[@quartzzhuit]

There's nothing healthy about RELAXERS.

[@candiceford88]

It was definitely NOT too much. I loved the video. The information was really helpful.

[@GetGlamFam]

+Candice Ford awesome, thanks!

[@Oonagh72]

My foolproof no burn system was wash to wash my hair a week before my appointment. The next next day I base my scalp with anti inflammatory cream. Then once more that week, and then the night before my relaxer. Then the morning of the relaxer I based my scalp with Vaseline. Took me nearly two decades to figure this out. Worked great. (However, the realization that I went through all of that to mitigate the pain from a relaxer probably means I shouldn’t have been relaxing.)

[@GetGlamFam]

+Oonagh72 hmm! That’s interesting! Yet you have a valid point! That was a lot to avoid burning!

[@mtchar9312]

Doesn’t it say in the instructions how to prevent burns?

[@EK-wi2me]

What anti inflammatory cream did you use?

[@mannyiscracked8448]

Wait can we reuse the leftover relaxer

[@mrzo4332]

VERY INFORMATIVE.... KNOWLEDGE IS POWER... YOUR A POWERFUL KNOWLEDGEABLE INDIVIDUAL... THANKS SO MUCH🌹🌺💞

[@lesliedawkins3808]

Very informative thank you

[@GetGlamFam]

+Leslie Dawkins you are so welcome!

[@CJGraham440]

Good to hear a fellow hair dresser spit truth on relaxers! It's not all bad and if done CORRECTLY, it will produce great reaults and to only relax the portions of the retouch ONLY to avoid breakage!🙌

[@tranquility9325]

Love you! It's blowing my mind the extent that companies with use to trick customers. Your knowledge is power! Ty for sharing.

[@GetGlamFam]

+tranquility aww thank you! Love you too!

[@just4dalaughters431]

Great video!! But where were u they’ all my childhood? I did everything WRONNNNG. E-verrrrrything

[@kksweetness]

My hair never grew past my shoulders once I started relaxing it. Now I’m transitioning to natural, and hopefully his will make my hair healthier and stronger

[@GetGlamFam]

+it definitely should! Caeisha Joyner

[@a.c.m..]

Thank you for this video 😊😊, I also would like to ask more about applying treatment for your damaged hair and when is it safe to relax your hair.

[@jordanac7041]

What is a good leave in conditioner for relaxed hair.

[@GetGlamFam]

Ion has a moisture miracle leave in spray available at Sally’s that is amazing!

[@jordanac7041]

GlamFam Thank you! I think your girls soooooo cute!

[@AbsoluteMdot]

Thank you for making this video! I am so sick of being bullied by natural haired ladies trying to make us feel bad. I go to a professional to have no relaxers done and have had nothing but great results.

[@marcirobins5144]

On ANY package for ANYTHING: The front of the box/package is marketing. The side/back of the box is where the facts about the product are placed. Purchase from the back of the package not the front.

[@melaninbb.y3369]

okay so ik i’m late but THANK GOD this video exist bcs i watch relaxing videos for entertainment bcs it’s so cringy and horrible to watch these girls relax their hair and DAMAGE IT TERRIBLY.

[@_primalpilatesprincess]

Do you have any tips on how to relax Curly non afro hair? I want to wear my hair straight always, I care for my hair well. But I wash often due to sweating and just lifestyle. I was watching Acid Base straightening treatments, but they seem like such a hassle to deal with. With Alkaline solutions it seems I can continue to do what I already do to my hair (Prepoo oiling, wash with sulfate, deep condition and flash dry with a blower) it's just going to be straight permanently

[@sgayles11]

Thank GOD and my Mom that I have only had my hair relaxed twice eons ago. 🙏🏾❤️ I have to say I am surprised that kiddie relaxers are not milder than adult relaxers. Wow! 😩

[@tmaddaluno]

Just did a "children's texturizer" treatment on my hair after not relaxing for around 8months...hair will not stop shedding/breaking🤦🏽 never again. Help.

[@jaybae7315]

This is very informative. I actually was one of those people who thought that Kiddie Relaxers were less harmful