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can i use the No-Lye Conditioning Creme Relaxer on my bleached hair, i know it doesn't matter how long your hair has been bleached but it's been about 5 months, My mom is a cosmetologist and wasn't sure so she asked her teacher and she said she wouldn't but thats not a definate answer, Thank you
Hiya Cassie,
It is highly recommended that you not relax bleached hair, regardless of what kind of relaxer you use. The best information you will get will be to call the manufacturer of the relaxer. There's usually a hotline customer service number on the packaging somewhere, but I can tell you this; in 27 years of doing hair, I have never seen a successful relaxer over bleach service.
You could cut a piece of the bleached hair and put it in the relaxer and see what it does, but I would not risk any type of relaxer over bleach. They are two completely different chemicals and the result will be severe breakage.
Sorry I couldn't give you better news. Try Mizani ThermaSmooth. It will condition and straighten your hair and it will stay smooth until it gets wet.
Good luck,
dana
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Dana Sear
Expertise
I can answer questions on all types of hairstyling, cutting, designing, coloring, corrective color, perming techniques,product knowledge, and in general, anything that has anything to do with hair. PLEASE NOTE: I am a professional designer and trainer. I do hair and teach advanced classes to licensed designers. I do not, under any circumstances, recommend doing chemical services including but not limited to relaxers, perms, color, highlights, or any other chemical service at home. I will not tell you how to use professional products nor will I tell you how to do your color at home.
Experience
I have been a designer and educator for 29 years. I have been a salon consultant for Redken, affiliate trainer for ABBA Pure and Natural and am currently a member of the design team and trainer for my company. I specialize in corrective color, perming and style support, and image updates (make overs)
Education/Credentials
I have been actively licensed for 29 years. I have a college degree in another field, and actively participate in and teach cutting, perming, coloring, and business building classes. I am a certified Redken Consultant and certified to perform and teach Chi Transformation.
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