I'm wondering if my hair is dry because I'm using Mizani - No-lye.
Aggie, thank you for your response. So you were saying No-lye is bad for your hair and LYE worked fine. I appreciate your input.
I'm still undecided and I would appreciate it if others wouldn't mind helping me figure this out since I'm a do it yourselfer - my hair seems dry and I use Mizani - For Sensitive Scalp which I believe is "no-lye" (off to google that). I'm a 4a/b
My hair is APL and almost right above my bra-strap when straightened...and I Texlax, so I'm not applying the relaxer for more than 5-7 minutes (with smoothing of the edges only). Soo...should I be using Mizani mild LYE relaxer instead??? Thank you for any more replies. I'm at 12 weeks post relaxer, or maybe 13 weeks, because I think I counted wrong.
I think I'm going to try HS Mild next time I texlax. I've been using the Regular thinking I was relaxing but I always ended up textlax even after the right time and smoothing it down. So I'm wonder if I should just stick with the regular and add some oil in it. I don't want my hair to laugh at me using mild.
Speaking of HS, I had to toss my last jug out. I had about 2 more applications with that.I'm thinking I'd like to have my hair more under processed. I added in some Grapeseed oil on a whim. I had a brain fart and couldn't remember if I needed 2 tbsp or more in there. And what do I do- instead of coming on here like most people would- I added 1/4 cup of the oil to it.
I'm sitting there stirring for 5 minutes and it still isn't creamy like it was. I tried to stir it with a spoon, my applicator brush and it just slid off. Instead it looked like the relaxer had broken up into clumps and was floating in the oil. I'm ticked because GSO is my favorite oil and I wasted that and my HS.
I guess the moral of the story is to not add that much oil in a relaxer when you only have about a quarter relaxer left. Also to not be lazy, come on here a do a search.
I'd also like to say thank you to Gymfreak for doing her review on HS.
.This post is too cute Brittanie and it made me laugh too. Thanks for sharing it. You ladies are having so much fun with all this relaxer mixing that I want to relax now but I made a commitment to myself to stretch 18-20 months this time and I'm sticking to it
How did your relaxer turn out anyway Britt?
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Thank you, Jahzyira! Ceramides was it!
I have been complaining about my hair not having shine and feeling dry no matter what I did. Until now...
I applied the Biolage Ceramide cream to my hair (it has a watery consistency). Now the directions say to leave it in for 5-10 minutes and rinse. Of course I had to do my own thing and steam it in for 30 minutes and wow
As soon as that cream touched my hair, it was instantly silky and shiny (That is a definite feat for my hair). My hair is still so very soft!
So what I will do is apply this treatment once per month and add this to my Phyto II relaxer as well.
Ceramides are a definite must for No-Lye, relaxed heads!
Imma say this one mo 'gin. Ceramides are the TRUTH!! My hair is still moisturized 3 days later and I have not put any additional moisturizer, of any kind, in my hair.
Thank you, Jahzyira! Ceramides was it!
I have been complaining about my hair not having shine and feeling dry no matter what I did. Until now...
I applied the Biolage Ceramide cream to my hair (it has a watery consistency). Now the directions say to leave it in for 5-10 minutes and rinse. Of course I had to do my own thing and steam it in for 30 minutes and wow
As soon as that cream touched my hair, it was instantly silky and shiny (That is a definite feat for my hair). My hair is still so very soft!
So what I will do is apply this treatment once per month and add this to my Phyto II relaxer as well.
Ceramides are a definite must for No-Lye, relaxed heads!
Since im a pj, I keep tons of ceramide products in rotation. Now a days I use Redken Real Control Rich Defender
(a rich gel like conditioner),Lanza Healing Color Trauma Treatment, Manuka Mud Conditioner, Biolage( Cera Repair, Fortifying Conditioner, Fortifying Leave-In spray) Cupuacu butter and Eucalyptus essential oil which is said to have phytosterols(natural plant ceramides).......my newgrowth and ends have never felt soooo soft, delicious, and strong..... Were you referring to the Cera Repair or is this a new product? Im always on the hunt for something different... Next, I plan on treating myself to some Kerastase Vita Ciment, and Lipo Recharge treatments. Jahzyira & Taz: The Topic of the Use Of Ceramicides is definitely one of great interest.
J: I read your post in the University for Relaxed Heads and Taz & I talked via pm. It is a very important Subject for Ladies with Relaxed Hair. Just as Porosity Issues and Protein and other things that can plague our overall Hair Care.
I will be looking to incorporate this into my current Regimen as well. Even though I Relax with Lye, I feel it can be of great benefit to the overall rebuilding of the structure of your Hair.
Thanks Ladies
....Taz.... Sad to say, my hair is addicted to ceramides!
@ your stash!
Thank you, Jahzyira! Ceramides was it!
I have been complaining about my hair not having shine and feeling dry no matter what I did. Until now...
I applied the Biolage Ceramide cream to my hair (it has a watery consistency). Now the directions say to leave it in for 5-10 minutes and rinse. Of course I had to do my own thing and steam it in for 30 minutes and wow
As soon as that cream touched my hair, it was instantly silky and shiny (That is a definite feat for my hair). My hair is still so very soft!
So what I will do is apply this treatment once per month and add this to my Phyto II relaxer as well.
Ceramides are a definite must for No-Lye, relaxed heads!
I used Biolage By Matrix Cera Hydratherapie Repair. I will be purchasing the Fortetherapie tomorrow.
This the last piece that I needed for my regime.
I used Biolage By Matrix Cera Hydratherapie Repair. I will be purchasing the Fortetherapie tomorrow.
This the last piece that I needed for my regime.
And thats jus my ceramide stash.... I wont go into my cheapie, handmade, and too darn expensive stashes lol.
