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

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Theresamonet said:
Does anyone know what is the active ingredient in the texturizer? Is it just a mild sodium hydroxide relaxer?
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Texturizers usually have thio in it. They are milder, but not the same as NaOH. A mild relaxer contains NaOH, but they do not get the hair as straight.
 
Theresamonet & Saludable84

Here are the ingredients for both the Texturizer & The Relaxer (both LYE based)

Linange Shea Butter Cream Texturizer
Water, Mineral Oil Petrolatum, Ceteraryl Alcohol, Propylene Glyco, Shea Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysobate 60, Laneth-15, Cetyl Alcohol, Peg(150) Stearate, Steareth 20, Peg (60), Lanolin, Hydroxypropy Itrimonium, Vegetable Protein, Fragrance.

Linange Shea Butter Relaxer
Water, Mineral Oil Petrolatum, Ceteraryl Alcohol, Propylene Glyco, Shea Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysobate 60, Laneth-15, Cetyl Alcohol, Peg (150) Stearate, Steareth 20, Peg (60), Lanolin, Hydroxypropy Itrimonium, Vegetable Protein, Fragrance.

They have the same exact ingredients in the same exact order ... I wonder if they are indeed the same strength? :look:

I use the texturizer to loosen my coils and it is very very mild (though my hair is a bit resistant) :yep:
 
Thank you very much NappyRina. I'm trying to understand the difference between the two. I'm hearing that the relaxer is mild for a relaxer and that the texturizer is strong for a texturizer, which sounds like they may be the same strength. :lol: I wish there was someone who has used them both.
 
Can I just added my lurking .02 cents :hide::lachen: The textuirizer is AMAZING i have been using it for 5 years now:lick: and the Shea butter mask ughh to die for love the way it actually penetrates the hair and the softness!! May i just say that I am sick of them raising the prices on this line!! :nono: When I started using it the texturizer was just 9.99$ now its darn near 15.00$ and the tub of mask huh....but hey u want quality right and last time I checked it don't come cheap...#church :amen:
 
Used the Linange Shea Butter Relaxer today and my hair came out a lot straighter than normal. Usually I still have a bit of noticeable texture; however today it really looks like I relaxed with a no-lye relaxer. I will see how my first wash (or co-wash) goes before I say anything else.
 
I am still using this relaxer. I don't think it's mild, considering that it is the only relaxer that gets my hair straight.

Sleekhair.com let me redeem a $10.00 off coupon for my next purchase! I can't wait to buy it in the next couple of days with my huge discount!

Sleekhair.com will not have the matching neutralizing conditioner in stock for at least another two weeks. :sad:
 
Okay... The result I'm going for is straight but textured. Straight with a body wave. :look:

Should I get the texturizer or the relaxer? I definitely want texture left in my hair, but not too much.
 
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Bumping...I'm curious as well. I use the relaxer and added conditioner last time; was thinking about just going ahead and trying the texurizer instead at my next touch up.
 
caliscurls said:
Bumping...I'm curious as well. I use the relaxer and added conditioner last time; was thinking about just going ahead and trying the texurizer instead at my next touch up.
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@caliscurls What are your results with conditionar added to the relaxer? I'm not trying to retain a lot of curl, But I would like to keep texture. Not enough that I still look natural though. Do you think I could acheive that just using the relaxer? I'm thinking that the texturizer will leave too much texture in my hair.

ETA: I'm thinking I may go with the texturizer. I'd rather be under processed than the reverse. The lye texturizer comes in a light blue jar, right??
 
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Theresamonet, I dont know I tried adding oil to my texturizer and my hair didnt turn out so good... I waited and went to the salon for my stylist to correct...

The Linage texturizer is already mild...
 
Theresamonet I definitely had curl left (added 3/4 c of conditioner) which was what i was aiming for, just to loosen my curl pattern a bit. Prior to that, if I didn't smooth I also had curl left, just looser. In my case I'm thinking I'll just skip the conditioner add and go with the texturizer.

That said, I have read that with some people it gets them straight so either way do a strand test. Good luck!
 
AnjelLuvsUBabe said:
@Theresamonet, I dont know I tried adding oil to my texturizer and my hair didnt turn out so good... I waited and went to the salon for my stylist to correct...

The Linage texturizer is already mild...
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AnjelLuvsUBabe Do you think the texturizer is strong enough to process up to about 75-80%

caliscurls said:
@Theresamonet I definitely had curl left (added 3/4 c of conditioner) which was what i was aiming for, just to loosen my curl pattern a bit. Prior to that, if I didn't smooth I also had curl left, just looser. In my case I'm thinking I'll just skip the conditioner add and go with the texturizer.

That said, I have read that with some people it gets them straight so either way do a strand test. Good luck!
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What is your natural hair type and what degree of curl do you have remaining?
 
Theresamonet my head is all over the place. It's mostly 4a, 4b in a few spots and 3c in a few spots. Prior to the last touch up if I didn't smooth or just smoothed a touch I'd get 3a/2c, with the last one when I added the conditioner and only left it in a few minutes I'd say it was probably mostly 3b/c....my challenge is consistency thus wanting to try the texturizer.
 
Theresamonet said:
How long do you process your relaxer for? Angelicus
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I think I keep it on for about 25 minutes. I relax my hair straight, not bone-straight, but much straighter than my texturized days. This is the only relaxer that will get my hair straight. I received a ten dollar discount from Sleekhair.com so I am so happy. I cannot say enough about this relaxer system. I still use the Lye version and too scared to try the texturizer, as I want straight hair.
 
caliscurls said:
@Theresamonet my head is all over the place. It's mostly 4a, 4b in a few spots and 3c in a few spots. Prior to the last touch up if I didn't smooth or just smoothed a touch I'd get 3a/2c, with the last one when I added the conditioner and only left it in a few minutes I'd say it was probably mostly 3b/c....my challenge is consistency thus wanting to try the texturizer.
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Okay, thanks. I'd classify my hair the same way: ".. mostly 4a, 4b in a few spots and 3c in a few spots". :yep:

The last time I relaxed my hair, I used Silkk Elements mild. My hair started getting straight super fast in some areas, and didn't get loose enough in others. I'm thinking that the texturizer will be easier to control the results. And like I said, I'd rather be under than over.
 
Theresamonet said:
@AnjelLuvsUBabe Do you think the texturizer is strong enough to process up to about 75-80%



What is your natural hair type and what degree of curl do you have remaining?
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Yes it all depends on how much smoothing you do and how long you keep it in.. I think you still come out with some texture though, as my stylist does a lot of smoothing and smoothing to get straight, which is what I want... I have fine hair so that texture gives more body and fullness which is how I like it...
 
Where can I buy this relaxer? I don't have time to buy it online. Which store sells it?

TIA
 
Keen said:
Where can I buy this relaxer? I don't have time to buy it online. Which store sells it?

TIA
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Unless you live in the NY you have to order it online, this is a great relaxer, they raised the price by double and it was inconvenient to order online but the hype is soo right. The condish that is the neutralizer :yep:smells like baby powder. I would def. recommend to anyone:grin:
 
MizzBFly said:
Unless you live in the NY you have to order it online, this is a great relaxer, they raised the price by double and it was inconvenient to order online but the hype is soo right. The condish that is the neutralizer :yep:smells like baby powder. I would def. recommend to anyone:grin:
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MizzBFly any suggestion where to order? I need to receive it by Friday.
 
Just finished relaxing me hair w/ the worlds greatest texturizer:)

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pelohello said:
Just finished relaxing me hair w/ the worlds greatest texturizer:)

Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch Q using LHCF
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I got my Linange Texturizer and Neutralizing Condish in the mail this week. I've been using Mizani for a couple of years with mixed results. I decided to try Linange based on what I've read here on the LHCF. Thank you so much for posting the pics.
 
I ordered it from Jade Beauty through Amazon on Sunday and it was in my mailbox on Wednesday of this week.

I did my touch up after being 24 weeks post. I went for a straighter look, so I really took my time smoothing it through my new growth. I am very happy with my result.

But I have a slight dilemma, I didn't smooth it down far enough to cover all of my new growth, so I have a ring of unprocessed hair about 3 inches from my roots. Not sure what to do about it I will think of something.
 
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