There’s a lot of talk about over-processed relaxed hair, but under-processed hair also poses a problem for women with relaxed hair (especially those who prefer the bone straight look). Under-processed ...

Natural hair gets most of the attention, but plenty of people still do get relaxers. This treatment chemically straightens the hair, typically with sodium hydroxide, which breaks down hydrogen bonds ...

Maria Loren Ackies remembers the first time she went to the salon to get her hair professionally straightened. “I was 14 and I was so excited,” Ackies, 49, of West Hempstead, recalled. But her mood ...

So it’s been a couple months since your last relaxer and your new growth is in full effect. It’s time for a touch up! Getting a fresh relaxer is typically an exciting time; however, for some, it can ...