( ultimately damaging it ), resulting in a straighter , less full look to the hair . There are three types of relaxers :
• Lye-based relaxers : Lye relaxers are considered the harshest type of relaxer with an active ingredient of sodium hydroxide .
• No lye relaxers : This relaxer is considered less harsh compared to key-based relaxers and has an active ingredient of potassium hydroxide or calcium hydroxide .
• Keratin treatments : This treatment is a semipermanent treatment that will smooth and straighten hair .
The use of chemical hair straighteners or relaxers usually begins as young as age five in young black and brown girls , continues throughout adolescence into teenage years and adulthood for some . Relaxers are typically reapplied every four to six weeks , depending on how quickly the hair grows , scalp sensitivity , and overall need . The use of chemical hair straighteners usually results in scalp lesions and burns , which in turn allows the harmful mixture of the relaxer to seep into the body .
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