Alter Ego Linange Shea Butter Relaxer and Full Line - Review and Questions

[bahamababe242]

^^^^^^ beautiful! The result is really pretty and it still looks thick as well too! You and your SO did a GREAT job!!!!!!!
when I texturize I will post results as well.

 

[OneInAMillion]

Thanks! Yes, please post your results. I'm curious to see how long other texturizers are leaving this on.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

^^^Can you please post pics of how it looks when it dries? I'm considering possibly texlaxing. It took me a good 8 months of dragging my heals but I'm almost completely sure I will do it with linange tex or relaxer (and still tex lax either way), if I go forward. Much appreciated.

 

[OneInAMillion]

Yes, I'll definitely post some more pics. If it didn't snow this weekend I would have straightened yesterday. I'll take some of it dried in a few...

 

[OneInAMillion]

Bumping for Luckiestdestiny...

I just wanted to post pics of my hair when dry, and then after a rollerset. I was going to wait to rollerset until the end of the week, but I got bored today . Again, very happy with my results. I really think I'll reach MBL this year now!!

The first pic is my hair wet, then 2 dry pics, then the result of a rollerset on red and purple magnetic rollers.

 

[HairGurl]

Gorgeous hair! I love your curls! I'll be relaxing with this in about 2-3 weeks or so. I hope to FINALLY be apl.

 

[OneInAMillion]

Gorgeous hair! I love your curls! I'll be relaxing with this in about 2-3 weeks or so. I hope to FINALLY be apl.

I'm sure you'll make it, your hair is lovely! Please post your updates with this line. I love it...it's been almost two weeks and I'm in love with my hair. All the pictures in this thread convinced me to use this relaxer.

 

[HairGurl]

I'm sure you'll make it, your hair is lovely! Please post your updates with this line. I love it...it's been almost two weeks and I'm in love with my hair. All the pictures in this thread convinced me to use this relaxer.

Awww thanks girl! I hope i do...been hoping for MONTHS. I will def. post pics as usual!

 

[bahamababe242]

Ok, so I was trying to hold off posting until I had pics but I'm on day four and I can't hold out any longer! Pics will come soon I promise!

Sooo, I self texted and I didn't expect curls with my 4B hair, however I still have patches of spirals here and there; I can still rock my fro, AND I can bun! My hair is so soft! No shedding or breakage, no dryness, no weird chemical smell. I love my hair!!!!!!!
No burning whatsoever! Im actually considering going to about 80% relaxed, right now I'm about 50%

Detangling has been so effortless, I nearly screamed on wash day because I was done in 45 minutes. No more two hour ordeals for me. I should have done this from December, lol! Sorry so long but I can't stop blabbing!

 

[OneInAMillion]

Ok, so I was trying to hold off posting until I had pics but I'm on day four and I can't hold out any longer! Pics will come soon I promise!

Sooo, I self texted and I didn't expect curls with my 4B hair, however I still have patches of spirals here and there; I can still rock my fro, AND I can bun! My hair is so soft! No shedding or breakage, no dryness, no weird chemical smell. I love my hair!!!!!!!
No burning whatsoever! Im actually considering going to about 80% relaxed, right now I'm about 50%

Detangling has been so effortless, I nearly screamed on wash day because I was done in 45 minutes. No more two hour ordeals for me. I should have done this from December, lol! Sorry so long but I can't stop blabbing!

Thanks great!!! Don't forgot to post pics!

 

[gymfreak336]

Has anyone used this linange product?

http://www.sleekhair.com/27711.html

 

[Miamori]

Bumping for Gym.

^ Haven't used it, but I'd be interested in seeing the ingredients list. The description reminds me of a product I use - bioInfusion Olive Oil Shine Serum. It was a gift. I saw it in a store once but chose not to buy it after looking at the ingredients. The ingredients are basically just cones, so I was weary, but I have been using it for over a year now when I heat style, and the results are great, and no harm was done to my hair (it's healthier, longer, thicker and what not). It is a little slick though, so I wonder if the linange product is slightly less so. (I wouldn't say the bioInfusion or greasy... moreso slick, though that's probably just my word choice.)

 

[rufus12]

THE BEST RELAXER EVER CREATED ON EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL, Rufus12

 

[morehairplease]

posting to subscribe and read later

 

[simsim1980]

BUMP BUMP!!!!

 

[epiphany braids]

Hey ladies!! So so sorry it's been awhile!! I just got my hair texturizer again and loving it!! No burning!! I have some pics!! This is the 1st week since the treatmeant and yes bone straight again :-( some ppl like this but I don't I can't seem to figure out y this is!! Pero it's ok I'm still going to use it!! I did not use that neutralizing conditioner YUCK!! I did use the Shea butter hair mask yummy!! I will post pics later today as right now I'm in the salon!!


Thx HHG

 

[CaramelPrincezz]

I just ordered this relaxer. I can't wait to try it.

 

[MissLawyerLady]

Bumping for updates. I'm considering using this relaxer in place of Silk Elements mild, which caused me a lot of shedding!

Does anyone get shedding from this?

 

[MissMusic]

Bumping for updates. I'm considering using this relaxer in place of Silk Elements mild, which caused me a lot of shedding!

Does anyone get shedding from this?

I used Silk Elements and it caused sooo very much shedding that I was worried until I figured out the culprit. I switched to Alter Ego and I get no excess shedding, plus the results are always fantastic and I do not get that unwanted flat look that often happens after relaxing. I never burn and it does not have the relaxer smell of most relaxers. Can you tell I love it?

 

[bahamababe242]

um yea so I deserve a for taking so long with these pix erplexed

 

[joliemaman]

hey everyone! new to the boards, but not new to the forum. I've been growing out my hair since last summer; no perm on the roots but my ends have Silk Elements. I am *thinking* about purchasing the texturizer and had a couple of questions...

But first, a little history: I've been on SE relaxer for about 3 years. I've had great experiences with generally, little breakage and wonderful silky shiny hair.

Last year I began experimenting with the wash and go look and had success using SE with Dove and Garnier Fructis mousse. Not bad, just a little crunchy. I then stumbled upon Herbal Essence's Tousle Me Softly. I loved it as it allowed me to have full, soft and bouncy curls.

I was in HEAVEN and thought I had found a great, low maintenance, hair saving look with both products. Then I decided to just wash and go and did so for a month straight until my hair began to shed, drastically. Within that short amount of time, my thick bsl hair was thin and see through.

My hair was extremely dry, no matter what I did to it. Then the hair in the "kitchen" area smoov broke off about an inch from my scalp. With the all over shedding, plus the kitchen break off damage, I couldn't wear the wash and go look at all; it reminded me of back in the day when your jerri curl started to grow out; all thick at the roots and thin on the ends...it was SAD. I wound up cutting my hair 3 times, until the shedding finally stopped.

I decided to give my hair a rest, as I was scared to do ANYTHING to it. So here I am now, with 70 % of my hair natural, the other 30% with SE on the ends.

I would like to wear my hair in the wash and go fashion as a way to "spare" my hair from all the heat styling and give it a break. I am also wanting to grow it out; it is currently in between apl and bsl.

My questions are:

1. Is anyone doing wash and go primarily with the texturizer?
2. What products are best to use? (I don't want a repeat of the SE fallout)
3. Should I be concerned about overlapping Linange with SE?
4. Any additional tips to share?

Advice would be greatly appreciated! Merci!

 

[LMM]

Beauty of NY Locations

Where is this store located? I've been hunting all over Queens for this relaxer and none of the BSS around me sell it.

Was this question ever answered? Anyway...brick and mortar info below, but you can also order at their online shop.

Number one online site - beautyofnewyork.com


TEL : 718-342-6046 470 Rockaway Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11212
TEL : 718-774-1070 1109 Rutland Rd. Brooklyn. NY. 11212
TEL : 212-369-2836 1906 3rd Ave. New York. NY 10029
TEL : 718-205-5672 61-06 Roosevelts Ave Woodside. NY 11377
TEL : 718-765-0253 56-20 5Th Ave. Brooklyn. NY 11220

 

[NYDee]

Please share the image of the bottle of the no-lye and lye. A lot of sites don't indicate which is which.

 

[Angelicus]

Hello. After reading this thread a few times in the past three years, I broke down and purchased the Relaxer, Neutralizing Conditioner, and Alter Ego Garlic Treatment from bluebeez.com. It was very expensive for me but I live in AZ: Sally's out here is no longer carrying lye-conditioners; and I live too far from a Asian BSS. I didn't want my hair to suffer any longer from neglect.

I've been self relaxing for several years and this was the best relaxing experience I've ever had. I'm under the dryer in a roller set but I can tell that this is the straightest my hair has ever achieved with a relaxer. I also like the way the neutralizing conditioner foams. After I rinsed out the neutralizing conditioner, I shampooed with my cheap-o neutralizing shampoo and deep conditioned with the Alter Ego Garlic Treatment.

This system is definitely a keeper. Although it is expensive, I think my hair is worth it. Thank you, everyone for your reviews.

 

[simsim1980]

Anky are you going to post pic? I use the relaxer 2x and really like it. I underprocess last month and its been hell dealing with my hair.

 

[Angelicus]

Yes Ma'am, I will try to post a picture after I come back today from spa!

 

[outspokenwallflower]

Do you need the full system (neutralizing conditioner and deep conditioner) in order for it to work successfully, or is it still as good without those two items?

 

[pink219]

Hello. After reading this thread a few times in the past three years, I broke down and purchased the Relaxer, Neutralizing Conditioner, and Alter Ego Garlic Treatment from bluebeez.com. It was very expensive for me but I live in AZ: Sally's out here is no longer carrying lye-conditioners; and I live too far from a Asian BSS. I didn't want my hair to suffer any longer from neglect.

I've been self relaxing for several years and this was the best relaxing experience I've ever had. I'm under the dryer in a roller set but I can tell that this is the straightest my hair has ever achieved with a relaxer. I also like the way the neutralizing conditioner foams. After I rinsed out the neutralizing conditioner, I shampooed with my cheap-o neutralizing shampoo and deep conditioned with the Alter Ego Garlic Treatment.

This system is definitely a keeper. Although it is expensive, I think my hair is worth it. Thank you, everyone for your reviews.

Did you use the lye or no-lye version of the relaxer?

 

[Angelicus]

ETA to add picture: I am sure that you don't need to use the complimenting neutralizer conditioner (very runny and highly viscous btw) or the deep conditioner to get a good result. The directions say comb the neutralizer in after applying. I was so scared to do this but my hair was so easy to comb, wow!

I used the lye version. My hair hates no-lye relaxers. My hair is thick and it got my hair straight. Wow. Haven't had straighter hair in years (usually "tex-laxed"). I would be somewhat scared to use this if I had fine hair-- it works quite well! The relaxer is very smooth and easy to apply. It wasn't messy at all.

ETA: This is a not-so-good picture of my hair a day after the relaxer.

I'm not the best self-relaxer If I would have smoothed it down just a little more it would have been bone straight. My hair is very resistant and did not get straight with any other relaxer until using Alter Ego Linange Shea Butter Relaxer.

 

[beauti]

buuuump! i will be 6mos post next month and still debating whether i should keep stretching or relax....i know for sure i will use this alter ego linange when i do!!! any more updates??