What does chemical relaxing aim to do with naturally curly or wavy hair?

Chemical relaxing specifically targets the structure of naturally curly or wavy hair to change its texture. The primary goal of chemical relaxing is to straighten the hair, making it smoother and more manageable. This process involves breaking down the disulfide bonds in the hair's protein structure, which allows the hair to be reconfigured to a straighter form.

While some treatments may enhance or soften curls, these are not the main aim of chemical relaxation. Additionally, adding volume is generally contrary to the effects of chemical relaxing, as the process typically results in a sleeker, flatter appearance rather than increased volume. Therefore, the focus of chemical relaxing is unequivocally on straightening the hair.