Hair relaxer? for white woman

[Anonymous]

I have really curly hair, 3c type. I’m a white woman. I used to get keratins but with ingredient changes they don’t really work on my hair type anymore. I want straight shiny hair, and think my curls are ok, but they age me (48). I’m thinking about trying a relaxer. Anyone tried this with non-AA hair? Damage? How straight and shiny does it make your hair?? Also I color my hair.

[Anonymous]

Yes I’ve done it and it helped but I still needed to blow it out with a lot of product to get it really straight. Used to get it done at Elizabeth Arden/Red Door. Not sure where I’d go now.

[Anonymous]

I do a regular relaxer every 6-8 weeks. It takes a drop fo the curl out so I can brush it. If you want straight shinny hair Keratin is better. I do both.

[Anonymous]

That’s cultural appropriation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s cultural appropriation.

They don't make white people relaxers so tuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do a regular relaxer every 6-8 weeks. It takes a drop fo the curl out so I can brush it. If you want straight shinny hair Keratin is better. I do both.

Where do you get the relaxer done? I am also white with kinky hair and get Japanese straightening but want to switch over to something else (not keratin)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That’s cultural appropriation.

They don't make white people relaxers so tuff.

Relaxers are for a certain curl pattern, not a specific race. My AA grandmother had 2a hair and never used a relaxer. My Jewish suite mate in college had 4a hair and relaxed every 6 weeks.

While marketed primarily to AA, people with highly textured hair of any race can use them. It will work the same.

This is also true of sunblock. Most ads show white people, but darker-skinned people can still use them.

[Anonymous]

You want thermal reconditioning (Japanese straightening) - it will give you stick straight hair

Call franz Sebastian salon in Bethesda and ask for roger.

It’s harsh chemicals and it will cost $600-ish (depending on hair length) but it’s worth every penny

Here’s an example
https://images.app.goo.gl/7c4VnUVz1EnXbbxL7

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do a regular relaxer every 6-8 weeks. It takes a drop fo the curl out so I can brush it. If you want straight shinny hair Keratin is better. I do both.

Where do you get the relaxer done? I am also white with kinky hair and get Japanese straightening but want to switch over to something else (not keratin)

Online, drug store, Sally’s.

[Anonymous]

There was a big kerfluffle a about a white girl using a black relaxer with disastrous results.
https://www.allure.com/story/hannah-forcier-hair-broke-off-relaxer

[Anonymous]

Actually I think straight hair ages women. It makes your face more drawn. Curly hair adds to the illusion of fullness in face and makes you appear younger. Plus heathy, non relaxed hair always looks more youthful than heavily processed hair.

I would seek out a curly stylist that can give you a better cut and styling tips so you don’t have subject your hair and skin to all those chemicals.

[Anonymous]

I highly doubt you have 3C coils as a white woman.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I highly doubt you have 3C coils as a white woman.

As a white woman I have terrible Jewish hair. I’d say it’s a 10z.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Actually I think straight hair ages women. It makes your face more drawn. Curly hair adds to the illusion of fullness in face and makes you appear younger. Plus heathy, non relaxed hair always looks more youthful than heavily processed hair.

I would seek out a curly stylist that can give you a better cut and styling tips so you don’t have subject your hair and skin to all those chemicals.

You clearly have easy hair. I’ve been relaxing my hair for 35 years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There was a big kerfluffle a about a white girl using a black relaxer with disastrous results.
https://www.allure.com/story/hannah-forcier-hair-broke-off-relaxer

Never had a issue. Her hair is very damaged and bleached. Bad combination.