What happens if a relaxer overlaps onto previously relaxed hair?

What happens if a relaxer overlaps onto previously relaxed hair?

• A. Scalp Irritation
• B. Hair Dryness
• C. Color Fading
• D. Breakage or Overprocessing

Answer: (D)

When relaxer is applied to hair that has already been relaxed, the chemical is working on strands that are already weakened. Relaxers break the disulfide bonds in the hair to straighten it, and reapplying on the same hair compounds that damage. The result is overprocessing, where bonds are broken too much, leading to breakage and thinning of the hair. Dryness or scalp irritation can occur with improper application, but the direct consequence of overlapping onto previously relaxed hair is breakage from overprocessing. To prevent this, apply relaxer only to new growth and avoid overlapping onto already relaxed sections, using proper base protection and timing.

When relaxer is applied to hair that has already been relaxed, the chemical is working on strands that are already weakened. Relaxers break the disulfide bonds in the hair to straighten it, and reapplying on the same hair compounds that damage. The result is overprocessing, where bonds are broken too much, leading to breakage and thinning of the hair. Dryness or scalp irritation can occur with improper application, but the direct consequence of overlapping onto previously relaxed hair is breakage from overprocessing. To prevent this, apply relaxer only to new growth and avoid overlapping onto already relaxed sections, using proper base protection and timing.