I am a natural sista, what do I mean by that? I have given up chemical relaxers which have been proven to have side effects including but not limited to total or spot hair loss, hair breakage where hair breaks at the scalp line, bald spots scalp rashes, irritation and potential scarring of the scalp. In rare cases, if burns occur on the skin, these can leave scars as well. Now I am researching the affects that synthetic hair has on the head. In the world of natural hair care, there is a distinction much like Vegans vs. Vegetarians. I have learned the term natural is a truly relative term.

Also with chemicals in your hair it may stop growing temporarily or permanently as a result of the chemical relaxers. In fact, the FDA lists hair straighteners and hair dyes among its top consumer complaint areas. I find it depressing that a product that can cause this type of damage can legally be sold in stores around the country. I mean they are available for everyone to use, without much instruction. Receiving a relaxer is a powerful process which transforms the basic chemical makeup of the hair strand. Before beginning any hair treatment, especially one that introduces chemicals to your hair I feel I owe it to you, and more importantly, you owe it to yourself to be well informed. Equipped with a better understanding of this process, you will be able to make a decision that will work for you and you hair and scalp. Read more of my blog entries and you will become more educated about the process of chemical straightners.