Overprocessing from a chemical relaxer is most often indicated by which condition?

Overprocessing from a chemical relaxer is most often indicated by which condition?

• A. Increased Curl
• B. Dryness
• C. Loss Of Elasticity
• D. Breakage

Answer: (D)

Overprocessing from a chemical relaxer weakens hair by breaking too many disulfide bonds, leaving the strand brittle and prone to snapping. The most direct sign of this damage is breakage—hair strands fracture easily when combed or styled, especially along the midshaft or ends. Dryness and loss of elasticity often accompany damaged hair, but breakage specifically reflects that the hair has been overprocessed. If you see repeated breakage after relaxing, it indicates the processing time or strength was too aggressive for the hair. To prevent this, follow proper processing times, use the correct product strength, perform strand tests, and finish with appropriate neutralizing and conditioning to restore moisture and strength.

Overprocessing from a chemical relaxer weakens hair by breaking too many disulfide bonds, leaving the strand brittle and prone to snapping. The most direct sign of this damage is breakage—hair strands fracture easily when combed or styled, especially along the midshaft or ends. Dryness and loss of elasticity often accompany damaged hair, but breakage specifically reflects that the hair has been overprocessed. If you see repeated breakage after relaxing, it indicates the processing time or strength was too aggressive for the hair. To prevent this, follow proper processing times, use the correct product strength, perform strand tests, and finish with appropriate neutralizing and conditioning to restore moisture and strength.