Relaxer and Permanent Dye - Is My Hair Going To Fall Out?

Relaxer and Permanent Dye - Is My Hair Going To Fall Out?

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Q: I relaxed my hair and I used a permanent dye two hours later is anything going to happen to my hair?

A: Please tell me why you never posted here before you did that? :)

I don't think your hair will fall out because of what you did but it will likely get VERY dry after a while and you might also suffer from breakage. It might not show up immediately either.

To counteract the possible negative effects of this double process you need to start doing some intensive protein and moisturizing conditioners to your hair every time you wash.

Stay away from flat irons, blow dryers and any other direct heat and make sure to use a leave in conditioner on your hair after you wash.

Never ever double process your hair.

If you want highlights get colored tracks put in, or use a temporary rinse to add "tone" to your hair. Even a few streaks of color aren't that bad, but never put a permanent color over a relaxer...

You'll just be begging for trouble!

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Relaxer and Permanent Dye - Is My Hair Going To Fall Out?

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I did this more than once..I need help..i didnt know
by: Anonymous

I used a permanent color and a perm twice before. Now I have major breakage and driness. Please suggest some actual products i can use to turn back this terrible thing i have done to my hair.

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by: Camille

The best thing you can use to repair your hair is the Aphogee reconstructor.

Please get it at your nearest beauty supply store and it they don't have it there get it online.

Be sure to follow the instruction and use the moisturizing conditioner after the reconstructor because if you don't it could actually have a very negative effect on your hair.

Check out their website for more info on the products.

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How Do I Get Rid Of The Gray
by: fonda12

I have a relaxer in my hair and I used a permanent dye two weeks later. What so I use instead to get rid of the gray?

Camille's Answer:

You could consider using a rinse but I know that might not be the most efficient thing because it washes out really quickly.

One important thing with grays is to try not to get rid of it completely because you'll be fighting a losing battle. Ask your colorist to blend your gray's away and make them less noticable with highlights.

That way you don't have to be chasing down every single tiny gray hair and as it grows out it looks a whole lot better.

Not Necessarily
by: miki

I have done both for years, however I never do them the same day or week. It depends on a number of factors such as the condition and texture of your hair. Did you want to lighten your hair? That would be the only reason to use a permanent hair color.

I have type 3 hair so I relax my hair 2 to 3 times a year, but I tint it every 3 to 4 weeks to cover the gray. It is more important to me to color the gray and lighten my hair to a medium brown. I usually shampoo/set my hair on rollers and get under a hair dryer or flat Iron occasionally.

Keep the heat off your hair as much as possible and deep condition every time. I use Nutress Protein Pack and Stop Break Leave in Conditioner. Sometimes I use their Foam Wrap to set or flat iron. I let my hair air dry mostly, then blow dry with wide tooth comb. Then I flat iron. This works for me.

If you relax your hair more often than I do, you should stick to highlights so if you get breakage it will only be the strands that are highlighted.

Camille's Comments:

Excellent points miki. When I used to color my relaxed hair I stuck to highlights only and just what you said happened and the highlighted parts broke off.

After that I used tracks whenever I wanted to add some color. It looked great and didn't damage my own hair at all. Great alternative for a lady wanting color and healthy hair!

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I have done both for years, however I never do them the same day or week. It depends on a number of factors such as the condition and texture of your hair. Did you want to lighten your hair? That would be the only reason to use a permanent hair color. I have type 3 hair so I relax my hair 2 to 3 times a year, but I tint it every 3 to 4 weeks to cover the gray. It is more important to me to color the gray and lighten my hair to a medium brown. I usually shampoo/set my hair on rollers and get under a hair dryer or flat Iron occasionally. Keep the heat off your hair as much as possible and deep condition every time. I use Nutress Protein Pack and Stop Break Leave in Conditioner. Sometimes I use their Foam Wrap to set or flat iron. I let my hair air dry mostly, then blow dry with wide tooth comb. Then I flat iron. This works for me. If you relax your hair more often than I do, you should stick to highlights so if you get breakage it will only be the strands that are highlighted. <b>Camille's Comments:</b> Excellent points miki. When I used to color my relaxed hair I stuck to highlights only and just what you said happened and the highlighted parts broke off. After that I used tracks whenever I wanted to add some color. It looked great and didn't damage my own hair at all. Great alternative for a lady wanting color and healthy hair!

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How Long To Wait To Dye After Relaxing?
by: Anonymous

How long should I wait to dye my hair after relaxing? I really want to dye my hair and I just relaxed it two months ago.

Also, what type of dying product should I use permanent or semi?

Camille's Answer:

The general rule is that you don't color relaxed hair and you don't relax colored hair (if you want it to stay very healthy).

The best way to color relaxed hair is with a semi-permanent rinse because this doesn't need peroxide to bring color into the hair.

If you're trying to go blonde this won't work of course because rinses make your hair vibrant or darker but not lighter.

If you do use permanent color or bleach in your hair the best thing is to wait at least a month after you've had your hair relaxed and do a lot of deep conditioning treatments before and after the color application to keep your hair strong.

Also, try to do streaks instead of a full head bleach/dye job so that if your hair does become badly damaged you won't lose it all.

Damaged hair from relaxer and bleach.
by: Anonymous

I relaxes my hair and i have bleached highlighted. Is my hair going to fall out?!

Camille's Answer:

Well that all depends really.

1. Are you treating your hair regularly with protein and moisture?
2. How often are you doing these highlights and relaxers?
3. Do you notice that your hair is damaged or has little pieces breaking off when you comb and brush it?

There's a 50/50 chance of your hair being relatively healthy or becoming damaged if you have a relaxer and bleach in at once.

If your hair is thick and can handle it you night not have too many issues, but if your hair is fine and thin more than likely that would be too much for it and it will start to break off on the bleached sections over time.

The best thing you can do is really ramp it up with the conditioning treatments and moisturizing daily. Also, stay away from heat styling tools which can dry out your hair even more and make it prone to breakage.

In the future I recommend getting a few tracks put in with the highlight color you want rather than bleaching your own hair. That way you get style and you get to keep your hair healthy.