I am getting a hair relaxer done on my hair?

I know that this damages your hair but does it kill your hair or anything extreme like that. Also I recently got a haircut and if it gives you split ends end all that crap It wouldn't be worth it for me because I don't want to get another trim again to avoid people seeing the damage. I am getting it done by a professional.I am getting a hair relaxer done on my hair?
Your hair isn't alive in the first place, how can it be killed?

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