It’s not exactly news that hair relaxers may not be the best option for straightening natural hair. We know about bad odors, burns, and injuries. But that hasn’t stopped people from keeping their hair relaxed. Well, it’s easy. Relaxers simplify styling, greatly reduce the chance of knots forming, eliminate moisture issues, and make natural hair more “acceptable.” It was a staple, but does it have to be? Explore why it’s time to stop using relaxers in 2023.
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About Expert
Trichologist Tolu Alli is a trichologist who runs a hair consulting business called Fine Hair Coach and runs Bloom Hair Atelier, a natural hair salon in Lagos, Nigeria.
Recent studies linking uterine cancer and relaxant use came to light when various news outlets covered the announcement that there had been lawsuits against L’Oréal, SoftSheen Carson, Strength of Nature, Dabur, and Namaste Laboratories. I was guessed. The study found that “a woman who reported frequent use of a hair straightening product, defined as 4 or more times in the previous year, was more likely to develop uterine cancer than a woman who did not use the product.” It turns out that the sex she is more than twice as much. The study states that uterine cancer is rare, with only 4.05% of women who used curling irons developing uterine cancer by the age of 70.
The risk of relaxers eventually causing uterine cancer is minimal, but regular use can cause other problems. are accustomed to scalp burns caused by relaxers left on the scalp for too long.These scalp burns lead to long-term hair loss due to destruction of hair follicles and what is known as scarring alopecia. Unfortunately, hair loss due to scarring alopecia is permanent.
If you’re one of the many people who relax their hair because they want it straight, we’re not telling you to stop. So There are many better options for safer semi-permanent orthodontics. So how do you get the straight hair you want without compromising your health?
Ali suggests swapping the relaxer for a silk press and pairing it with a texture release treatment for those with mostly straight hair. This is a heat activated smoothing system (like a steamer or hooded dryer). According to Avlon, the company that created the professional Texture Release System, Texture Release features amino acids and conditioning agents that penetrate deep into the hair fibers, unlike chemical relaxers that work by breaking down hair bonds. , allows for styling versatility.
The treatment is not permanent and is perfect for those who want to keep their natural hair.
Anyway, it doesn’t matter at all if you have tight curls and keep your hair straight. , must be safe.
