Hey guys—what’s good, what’s popping? In this video I’m walking y’all through my 8-week relaxed hair root touch-up routine, step-by-step, and this is my second touch-up since getting my relaxer. I keep it all the way real (yes, you might hear my nieces and nephews in the background), but I still make sure I’m doing the important stuff: protecting my scalp and only focusing on my new growth. I use a scalp cooling protector around the rim and in my sections because we’re working with chemicals and I’m not trying to play with burns or irritation. I also show the products I’m using, including my neutralizing shampoo (a must after relaxer), my relaxer, and the shampoo/conditioner set I decided to go with this time. I talk about my affordable favorites too—because you already know I like to save my coins, sis. After washing and conditioning, I take y’all into my flat iron portion with the tools I use and how I’m getting my hair smooth and wrapped. And I’m not skipping the real-life hair journey part: I did experience breakage, especially where my bonnet sits (that friction is no joke). I share what I think caused it, what I’m changing (less ponytails), and I ask y’all to drop alternatives to bonnets that won’t snatch your edges and back area up.