In conclusion, using a neutralizing shampoo after undergoing chemical treatments is crucial for maintaining the health and appearance of your hair. Failing to do so may lead to damage, color changes, poor retention of the chemical treatment, dryness and breakage, and scalp irritation.
Two Reasons Why You Should Always Neutralize After A Relaxer
FAQ
What happens if you don’t neutralize a relaxer?
Without the neutralizing shampoo the chemicals will continue relaxing your hair strands, eventually eroding it and then breaking it off. My mom didn’t listen and just used regular shampoo to wash out the relaxer. she said she would buy some neutralizing shampoo to wash her hair again by the end of that week.
Do you have to neutralize a perm?
Check to see if your perm has a mid-step. If so, this is when it would be applied. If towel blotting was done properly, the hair should absorb the same amount of Waving Lotion and Neutralizer. Therefore, if a full bottle of Waving Lotion was used, then you should also use a full bottle of Neutralizer.
Why is a neutralizer important?
Chemical neutralizers, such as sodium pyrophosphate, help homogenize ionic charges, causing repulsion between soil surfaces and microorganisms.
Can I perm my hair without neutralizing shampoo?
If you run out of the shampoo included in the kit any shampoo will do. It does not have to be a neutralizing shampoo, it’s the water that really does the “neutralizing”. If you leave a very minute amount of chemical in your hair, residual chemical action will occur.