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The bad news first -- there's no way to get relaxer out of your hair quickly. Relaxer contains strong chemicals that alter the structure of your hair. Because the process is permanent, you can't just wash the relaxer out or apply a new treatment to undo its affect. Unless you decide to shave your head, the only option is to grow it out. The process of growing out relaxed hair is time consuming; but with a little patience and the right tools, you'll eventually see your hair return to its naturally curly state.
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Skip the heat. You may have the urge to flat iron the new growth so you don't have to rock two-textured hair. The point where the new growth of hair meets the relaxed hair is weak -- applying heat may cause breakage.
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Get regular trims. This limits the contrast between new and old hair.
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Moisturize often. Black hair is naturally dry. Be kind to your hair and use moisturizing shampoos, conditioners and hot oil treatments.
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Disguise your grow-out. Sporting months of two-textured hair can take a toll on a gal's glamour quotient. Have your hair braided, use extensions or don a wig to cover it up.
Find your patience. Relaxed hair can take anywhere from two to 12 months to grow out.
If your relaxed hair is severely damaged, it's best to cut it off and rock a short style.
