For those who want a straighter look with their relaxed hair, they can blow dry it or use a product like Conair's new Steamer Flat Iron, which allows you to straighten the hair while putting moisture into it. Just because the newer products are less damaging doesn't mean anybody can use them. They still use strong chemicals. A professional stylist must determine the condition of the hair. If it is damaged and fragile, the process could seriously damage the hair.
Some stylists do a patch test to see how the hair reacts.
If there is breakage after the test, don't relax the hair. In the wrong hands, the results can be disastrous. This will keep damage to a minimum. Handle With Care To keep relaxed hair looking good, it must be treated with care. It may even feel a little bit dry and brittle.