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Hey Sunshine!

Whatever you do, make sure you do it at least 3 days prior to your service. In other words, do not disturb your hair or scalp within 72 hours prior to getting your touch-up.

As for the ACV, it won't hurt anything. Some of us do them regularly. For example, I do one after EVERY shampoo/condition and that's twice a week. The ACV rinse that relaxed mentioned for use after a relaxer to bring the hair's pH down is a stronger solution than the one used for general conditioning purposes. Stronger solution meaning a greater ratio of ACV/water.

How do you define a deep condition treatment? I believe a protein and moisturizing treatment is essential prior to relaxing. And depending on the condition of your hair, you may need to do it several times beforehand.

Good Luck!

Hey Sunshine!

You're welcome! Congratulations on having healthy hair! It's taken me years to get to the healthy hair stage and I am happy to be here.

For protein, I have used Nexxus Emergencee, Aphogee, and ION Reconstructor as my staples in the past. However, I am slowly but surely migrating to the Avlon line and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the 5 'n 1 conditioner as a protein, but find it is moisturizing as well. I also use liquid proteins (which is a mixture of Kenra/Elasta QP Protein Supplement, Ultra Sheen Duo Tex, and Redken CAT protein). As for mositurizing, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Keracare's Humecto. I use it as my base and add Nexxus Humectress, Hollywood Beauty's Carrot Oil Cholesterol and Hollywood Beauty's Olive Oil Cholesterol.

I wash my hair twice a week. So my plan is to continue with the 5 'n 1 once a week and the liquid proteins and Humecto moisturizing combo the second time during the week. My hair is FINALLY starting to thrive and I think using the Avlon products is a major contributory factor. I will use up my Emergencee, Aphogee, and ION conditioners and don't plan to replace them.

I am happy that you have found the products that work for you. Keep up the good work!

Hey, Hey TooMany!

Girl, how have you been? I see that your computer is hooked up and working and that you are in full swing with posts! It's always nice to see your name on a post......you are consistently helpful, candid and upbeat! I'm glad my last post helped you. Please let us know if you need any other advice on pre-relaxing tips. The last couple of times, I have used Elasta QP's Before & After (a liquid protein) anywhere from 3 to 6 days prior to my touch-up. My goal was to use it up and not replace it, but I like my results and might stick with it. Also, remember that Wella Regenal that you use after relaxing (it is a normalizing lotion)? I still use it and really feel confident that I have brought my hair's pH down after using it (along with Zotos Porosity and the ACV rinse). You're planning on going to the salon for your next touch-up right? If so, please let us know which relaxer is used (you had mentioned wanting to try Fiberguard previously) and how it turns out. Take Care Girlie!