The first relaxer on hair that has never been relaxed. The most important relaxer you will ever have, because it sets the foundation, so it is applied with care and precision.
A virgin relaxer is the first relaxer applied to hair that has never been chemically relaxed. Because the whole length is being processed for the first time, it requires careful, even application to protect the hair. A relaxer uses hydroxide chemistry to permanently reduce curl, so the first application sets the foundation for healthy relaxed hair going forward.
After a virgin relaxer, future services should only touch the new growth, never overlapping onto already-relaxed hair, which is the key to avoiding breakage. We set your touch-up timing and home routine, and emphasize moisture and protein balance.
A relaxer permanently reduces curl on the treated hair. As your hair grows, new growth is addressed with touch-ups, typically every several weeks to a couple of months, applied to new growth only.
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Hair extensions, smoothing treatments, silk press, straightening, or relaxer services: every recommendation is guided by the same approach. Healthy hair comes first, and HHCF explains what your hair needs before moving forward. Read more about the HHCF Approach.
Start with a consultation request so your goals, hair history, current condition, photos, and service interest can be reviewed before the next step is recommended.