5 reasons you should not apply relaxer to your hair

A lot of people apply relaxers on their hair not knowing the hazards it causes to their health. Here are five reasons why you should not apply relaxer to your hair:

Toxic Chemicals: Relaxers contain toxic chemicals such as parabens and phthalates that have been linked to early menopause, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.

Burns and Scalp Sores: Relaxers contain toxic chemicals that can lead to skin irritations, burns, and scalp sores. Relaxing creams have a pH of 12-14, which is as alkaline as a drain cleaner, and can easily damage your hair and skin.

Thinning/Hair Loss/Alopecia: Relaxing your hair could lead to thinning and hair loss. When under strain from relaxer or tight braids, your body tries to protect itself from harm by causing inflammation, which in the case of scarring alopecia destroys and replaces your hair follicles with scar tissue.

Dryness: All relaxers denaturalize your curly pattern and make your hair dry. The relaxing process changes the surface of your hair, causing the outer layer that protects all your inner structures to become more acidic. This can lead to rougher, drier hair.

Health Risks: Chemical hair relaxers contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which can disrupt the functions of the endocrine system and affect hormone levels. These chemicals include phthalates and parabens, which can be found in relaxers. People can be exposed to them by absorption through the skin or inhaling them in the air.

It is important to note that all chemical processing, including using hair relaxers, can damage your hair. If you decide to use relaxers, it is best to have an experienced professional apply the treatment.