relaxers
Hair-smoothing chemical treatments
Relaxers are chemical products applied to tightly curled or kinky hair to straighten it permanently.
The treatment breaks down the hair's protein structure, allowing it to be reshaped: She stopped using relaxers and went natural.
The process requires regular touch-ups as new growth comes in.
Also called chemical relaxers or hair relaxers.
Making something not crooked
- keratinStructural hair protein
- salonGrooming establishment or gathering
- hairstylistOne who cuts, styles
- permChemical hair curling
texturizer · detangler · smoothing · blowout · flatiron · rebonding · coiffure · shine
Soft tissue manipulation
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- meditationFocused attention practice
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
acupuncture · sauna · yoga · reflexology
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- loosenReduce tension or grip
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
- softenMake less firm
slacken · unclench · lighten · unbend · destress · release · breathe · soothe
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- quietudeState of calm stillness
- restfulnessCalm, peaceful state
ease · comfort · stillness · repose · placidity · contentment · solace · gentleness
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- hydroxideAlkaline oxygen-hydrogen compound
- alkalineHaving high pH
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
- formaldehydeColorless pungent preservative gas
straightening
Making something not crooked
- keratinStructural hair protein
- salonGrooming establishment or gathering
- hairstylistOne who cuts, styles
perm · texturizer · detangler · smoothing · blowout · flatiron · rebonding · coiffure · shine · softness
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- meditationFocused attention practice
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
hydrotherapy · acupuncture · sauna · yoga · reflexology
unwind
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- loosenReduce tension or grip
- alleviateLessen pain or trouble
soften · slacken · unclench · lighten · unbend · destress · release · breathe · soothe · settle
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
restfulness · ease · comfort · stillness · repose · placidity · contentment · solace · gentleness · quiescence
lye
Hydroxide cleaning solution
- hydroxideAlkaline oxygen-hydrogen compound
- alkalineHaving high pH
- neutralizerAgent that cancels effects
relaxerscurling irons
Heated hair-shaping devices
perms · texturizers · hot rollers · crimpers · permanent waves
relaxersstimulants
Agents that heighten arousal
stressors · agitators · energizers · uppers · irritants
- relaxed fitRoomy garment style
- hair relaxer
- muscle relaxerDrug reducing involuntary contractions
- relaxed fit jeansRoomy casual denim pants
- relaxed moodUnhurried emotional state
- relaxed stateCondition of being calm