Relaxed-haired

Relaxed-haired describes an individual whose naturally tightly coiled or textured hair has been chemically treated to loosen the curl pattern, making it straighter and more manageable. This process, typically involving relaxer creams, alters the hair's disulfide bonds, leading to a smoother texture. While the term primarily applies to Black hair, the outcome of chemical straightening, which reduces hair's natural volume and curl, has implications for texture management, styling options and potential health risks to the hair and scalp. The degree of 'relaxation' can vary, influencing the final hair texture, and the process requires ongoing maintenance.

Relaxed-haired meaning with examples

• Despite the popularity of natural hairstyles, many women, including Sarah, opted for relaxed-haired looks for years, enjoying the ease of styling and diverse options the texture afforded. She believed the ability to quickly and easily create sleek styles for job interviews and social events gave her an advantage.
• In the early 2000s, relaxed-haired styles were widely embraced, with many magazines showcasing celebrities with smooth, flowing hair. The pressure to conform, as well as the ease of styling, led many women to embrace the process. As new styles, like natural hairstyles and locs have gained popularity, views on relaxed hair have evolved
• The salon offered a wide range of services, from relaxed-haired treatments to haircuts. Despite the availability of various services, many of the patrons were there for chemical relaxing treatments. She wanted the hair she knew and was accustomed to for a long time.
• During the time period of the 1980's and 1990's, relaxed-haired styles were almost ubiquitous in media and society. People were often under tremendous pressure to look a certain way to attain certain levels of success. People's perception of beauty was greatly influenced by the media.