Best Relaxer Goes To....

[~*Hollywood*~]

HELLO ALL!!!

I'm new on here....so I'm not as experienced as most.....but for my hair....and I'm not sure what my hair type is because I don't know how 2 find that out...lol....but with my hair.....Silk Elements does wonders. It gives my hair body and a beautiful shine! I'm not a "hater" on the other perms....but Silk Elements works best for me....AND....it's not hard on my pockets!!

 

[TriniStarr]

Affirm Baby!!!

 

[taytay86]

What do you ladies think is the best relaxer that you have ever tried?

Definitely Botanicals because I have seriously sensitive scalp. I used Revlon Cream of Nature for years and recently tried Dark and Lovely but they are too strong for my scalp.

 

[taytay86]

What do you ladies think is the best relaxer that you have ever tried?

MizaniMami, have you tried Mizani's Butter Blend Relaxer System? If you have, what do you think of it?

I went through the site and product list, and the stuff seems "ok". What do you recommend/use?

 

[BreZn]

1.Mizani SS No Lye 9/16/07:roots were super straight, hair soft well conditioned... I loved it , but I wanted to give a LYE relaxer another try!
2.Mizani F/CT Lye 12/5/07:textured roots, hair soft, flow-y. Needed to step-up my protein /moisture balance trmt for better conditioning, hair responded well,gained thickness from these trmts.This was my 1st lye rhelaxer in 3 years, last being Affirm... and I had major shedding/breakage...was turned off by lye relaxers but really not pleased with no-lye results.
*Phyto has piqued my interest... will try it in the near future.

 

[freshlikemoi]

Mizani and Affirm are my truth fighters. I dont think i will ever use ORS lye anymore. Just never got my hair straight enough.

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

Growing up I used Optimum b/c my mother did my hair. Then I started using African Pride until I heard about Dr Miracles. Now I'm debating if should keep relaxing or go natural. I don't want to lose my hair!

 

[LivingDoll]

Wow! Decisions, decisions!

I'm new on here, but have been absorbing all the good advice and experience on this forum. I'm about to change relaxers after years of using Soft and Beautiful no-lye regular relaxer which at first, produced good results on my hair, but I've noticed for a while that whilst initially the hair looks straight after processing and a roller set (thanks Sis!) my hair tends to feel very dry.

Now I'm torn between relaxer choices, as I'm thinking about Silk Elements, ORS Olive Oil, Profectiv or Phyto Index 2, as I know that I do not want to continue with Soft and Beautiful, but I need a relaxer that can straighten my hair and keep it straight (my hair can revert from super smooth to looking like I need it to be relaxed again, within 2 to 3 weeks) which doesn't burn my sensitive scalp.

What a dilema! So any advice ladies - or further thoughts on these relaxers will be soooooo appreciated!

Charlie...I'm new also and I had the same dilemma. For me, it was a toss up between Silk Elements, Elasta QP (because I mostly use the products), Optimum Multi-Mineral, Optimum Bodyfying for Fine Hair and ORS. Then I had to figure whether I wanted Lye or No Lye. I decided on lye because my hair is very dry and no lye contributes to dryness. That automatically ruled the No Lye relaxers out. The Optimum Multi-Mineral has properties of both lye and no lye which I wasn't comfortable with. So I decided on ORS Lye. I based the day before and added 2 tsp EVOO to the relaxer to buy myself some application time. In the end, I was very happy with the results. I'm Smitten!

ETA: I agree with freshlikemoi above...it didn't get my hair bone straight but I texlax so it was ideal for me.

 

[PrettyBlackHair]

ORS LYE!! ORS LYE!!! ORS LYE!!!

 

[Blessed_Angel]

I voted for Affirm (with lye). I love the way it quickly straightens my thick hair.

I've tried Motions: too drying. Mizani (with lye): doesn't work as fast. Profectiv: also drying (no-lye is a no no for me)

 

[MizaniLocs]

Bumping for 20pearls.

 

[20Pearls_Girl]

Thanks Mizani. I just read all 23 pages. I am now torn between Mizani butter blends and Phyto II. I will probably follow up with Keracare products.

Bumping for 20pearls.

 

[taj]

I voted for Affirm, because I've been using it for the past 10 years and it has worked exceptionally well. However, after using it for so long it doesn't have the same results as it did in the past. I'm interested in trying Design essentials or Elasta QP.

 

[Mrs.Green]

I voted other cause i use Optimum. I can't believe only 4-5 votes for Optimum.erplexed

 

[Victory1]

Affirm Fiberguard Sensitive Scalp is the best relaxer I've tried in a long time. I have thin hair and my hair looks full after this relaxer and I left it on for 25 minutes!

 

[morehairplease]

Affirm Fiberguard Sensitive Scalp is the best relaxer I've tried in a long time. I have thin hair and my hair looks full after this relaxer and I left it on for 25 minutes!

This is the one SouthernTease used before she began transitioning. Her hair is so dreamy! There is the lady that I know that only uses Affirm and she does my DH best friend's hair(her hair is ALWAYS amazing). I am going to look her up when I choose a date for my relaxer.

 

[ekomba]

i voted Mizani the best ever that i tried.

 

[nomadpixi]

i voted Mizani the best ever that i tried.

Hey Ekomba, which Mizani strength are you using and how long do you leave it on for? Seems a lot of people like Mizani.

I'm looking for a new relaxer and am thinking of maybe trying Butterblends.

 

[ms_xcarlett]

Phyto for me..not even bothered by the price!

 

[danigurl18]

When I was relaxed, profectiv was the truth!!

 

[longhairdreamzz]

I would have to say Soft and Beautiful.

 

[cocomochaa]

elasta qp lye! best lyei've tried. Left my hair body and bounce. love it!

 

[beautifulisaunderstatment]

Only posting so I can subscribe and read 2 morrow during my 12 hour sanity fast...

 

[tasty0619]

i voted silk elements(lye) its my fav next to affirm

 

[moonglowdiva]

Silk Elements Lye Regular

 

[GeorgiaCutie]

Mizani Butter Blends!!!

 

[bermudabeauty]

I have used gentle treatment for the last 18years love love love it.

 

[Geminigirl]

Ima vote Mizani it left my hair blowin in the wind. i love it so far but I need to use it a few more times to make sure that it is the one.

 

[VirGoViXxEn]

I use Dr. Miracles. This is great for someone with THICK hair!

 

[filthyfresh]

Mizani Butter Blends. Hands down!
Even when I'd been scratching all week.
Once I was done, no relaxer burn!
It's absolutely amazing.