Are hot combs better for the hair than relaxing?
A. Hot combs, if not used properly, can burn the hair. Relaxers should not damage the hair if hair is maintained properly, which means shampoo and condition hair regularly and maintain your ends by having them trimmed every six weeks. Q. How can I prevent split-ends? A. Your hair strands split because they have dried out. Keep them sealed by using crème conditioners. Don’t sleep on anything other than satin pillowcases; other materials suck moisture from hair strands. Keep the air moist. Q. Can I use moisturizing lotion on my scalp to help control dandruff? A. Dandruff is characterized by a bad smell. If you’re hair has a bad smell, visit a dermatologist. If doesn’t smell, you need to get dietary advice. Visit a health food store or just dive into green, leafy foods. Lot’s of them. Q. Can I hot-comb over a relaxer? Will this cause excessive breakage? A. Sure you can, with a warm comb. It would be better to use a warm curling iron. Q. What can I do to stop the breakage and thinning? A.
