Are you suppose to wash your hair before a relaxer?

I've heard conflicting reports.





I've been told that you're not suppose to workout, take a shower or wash your hair before you get a relaxer because it opens your pores and makes your scalp burn easier and faster.





But then Oprah says that you should wash your hair before a relaxer so you can truly see where the new growth is and not go over the already relaxed hair.





I had washed my hair the day before and got chemical burns. :(Are you suppose to wash your hair before a relaxer?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Don't wash your hair before a relaxer!You can't listen to everything Oprah says,the stylist should be able to tell the difference between the natural hair growth at the roots and the relaxed hair at the ends.





You shouldn't wash your hair at least 2 days prior to getting your relaxer.I've also gotten chemical burns before and it's not a nice experience.Save yourself a lot of pain and please don't wash your hair.Good Luck!Are you suppose to wash your hair before a relaxer?
noooooooooo omg no! your scalp is going to be on FIRE!
A light shampoo is OK....just don't scrub the scalp...Oprah is right, that line of demarcation is very important to the outcome of the next relaxer.....A light shampoo will get out most of the styling products and give you a good view of the line of demarcation
Yeah, your supposed to wash your hair before a relaxer.