How to Keep Your Hair Straight with a Perm As a Black Girl

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Detangle your hair.

   Wash it, blow it out, then straighten it a little with the blow dryer or a hot comb (NOT a flat iron!).
   
   Then, trim off any split ends.
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   Step 2: Put your hair in a bun/ponytail and leave it alone for at least 24 hours.

   This allows the scalp to heal, as opposed to skipping straight to the perm and applying so much pressure to the hair in one day.
   
   A perm will not get along with an aggravated scalp (learned that the hard way...) , This will keep any chemicals from getting in your eyes or onto your skin. , Lye-free would be the best choice for your hair.
   
   Lye is a very strong chemical that can cause a burning sensation on the scalp. , Rinse real good, as any residue might cause problems. ,, Blot excess water with a towel.
   
   You should already be able to see how different your hair has become. ,, The glosser is already in your hair, so it won't get damaged. , If you don't keep a perm moisturized, especially the ends, your hair will dry out and break off.
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   Step 3: Right before you start perming

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   Step 4: use Vaseline or other petroleum jelly around your hairline and on your ears.

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   Step 5: Use a good relaxer.

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   Step 6: Wash out the relaxer

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   Step 7: and then use a regular shampoo.

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   Step 8: Use a good conditioner that will protect your hair from breaking.

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   Step 9: Blow-dry your hair.

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    Step 10: Spray your hair with the glosser to make it shine

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    Step 11: then blow it out again.

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    Step 12: After at least 24 hours

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    Step 13: flat iron your hair.

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    Step 14: Every day

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    Step 15: use a hair cream on the ends.

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