How Do You Shampoo Hair After A Relaxer Chemical Burn?
Chemical relaxants can be an easy way to straighten hair; however, there are some side effects that can occur when using chemicals and one of them is a chemical burn. A chemical burn can occur when the scalp is exposed to the lye in the relaxant for a long period of time or if the skin is sensitive. This type of burn can be very painful depending on the severity of it. If you receive a chemical burn, your scalp may need a little extra care until the burn heals. Do not pick or scratch the scab that has developed on your scalp from the chemical relaxer burn. If you scratch at the scab and cause it to bleed, it will greatly slow down the healing process and could cause additional scarring. Using a wide tooth comb untangle hair that is near and within the area of the burn. Using the comb get as close to your scalp as possible and pull hair away from scalp without irritating the burn. Gently apply an antibacterial ointment to the burn with by a cotton swab. Follow the manufacturer’s directi
