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relaxer

relaxer

3 6.0
A product that makes curly or textured hair straight and smooth
  • noun
  • /rɪˈlæksər/
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  • You cannot relax damaged hair in the hope that the relaxer will improve the condition of the hair.
  • hair relaxer
  • chemical relaxer

Examples

  • 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

straightener
vsrelaxer
3 3.5

A tool that makes hair smooth and flat using heat

uses chemicals to break hair's natural structure and remove curls

How Effective

relaxer
3 6.0
straightener
3 3.5
blow dryer
  • US
11 2.7
comb
49 1.0
brush
145 1.0

Surface Forms

relaxer singular
relaxers plural

Morphology

relaxer = relax (transparent) = relax + er

The product name is a standard instrument/product formation (something that relaxes the hair) from 'relax' + '-er'.

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.