relaxer
- noun
- /rɪˈlæksər/
- You cannot relax damaged hair in the hope that the relaxer will improve the condition of the hair.
- hair relaxer
- chemical relaxer
Examples
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Google these relaxers to find out the general opinion on the internet.
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If you are at this stage, do some research before considering going back to a relaxer.
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Once you find the relaxer that works for you, it's best to stick with it.
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Unfortunately, finding the best relaxer for you requires some trial and error.
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One of the questions I'm often asked is, 'Which relaxer should I use?' or 'Which relaxer is best?'
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I'm putting relaxer in my hair.
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As a starting point to finding a relaxer, I would suggest finding out which relaxers are available in your city or country.
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A relaxer will simply compound whatever problem you are having because relaxers actually weaken the hair.
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We should be happy that we, as women, are learning to put down the relaxers, curly perms, and flat irons.
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She applied a relaxer to her curly hair to make it straight and easier to manage.
Synonyms
A tool that makes hair smooth and flat using heat
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Morphology
Etymology
Relaxer comes from the verb relax, from Latin relaxare 'to loosen', plus the ending -er which means 'something that does'. A hair relaxer works by 'loosening' the hair's natural curl so the hair becomes straighter.