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I permanently straightened my hair with a relaxer and now it's dry. should i wet it and apply product to hold in moisture? or do something else?

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Hair issue: ChastityM643 ~ the best person to ask is a hairdresser who specialises in this. However, there are special products you can buy OTC to put on hair after straightening, so the answer is yes, but consult a specialist hairdresser to ask which one thanks

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