I got a straight perm/relaxer yesterday and I seriously hate it. My hair looks so damaged and dry. Even when I run my fingers through it it feels so nasty. My hair goes down to my waist and I truly regret getting this perm. The hair dresser said it will last about 6 months and I am not going to wait 6 months for this perm to wear off. So my question is this, if I cut my hair to a short bob will the perm go away faster? I mean I'm getting rid of most of the processed hair right? Please help!
By Tawny R
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First check with your stylist to see if it was actually a chemical relaxer, or one of the newer treatments that gradually wears off over time. I can tell you from personal cosmetology experience (I was a hair stylist), a chemical relaxer is permanent, the only way to get rid of it is to cut it out, and the new treatments wear away slowly.
Second consult with your stylist about conditioning treatments or reconstructor treatments you can get to make your hair more healthy; if you can't afford to go in for treatments ask what the best ones are to use at home.
Finally, hair grows about 1/2 inch per month so a bob at this point is still going to leave you with a lot of relaxed hair. To be able to cut it and be rid of most of the relaxer you have about a year ahead of you, unless you want to cut it very short all over after about 3-4 months. regular conditioning treatments and trims will do the most good to get your hair back into shape. Good luck!
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