Do/Have you reused Old Relaxer?

[itismehmmkay]

Was it okay? I'm thinking of just storing relaxer in the fridge. I don't mind if it loses its strength really. I just want to make sure it's not goiing to randomnly make my hair come out in clumps.

Any experiences? I feel like I've seen this mentioned before.

 

[nicki6]

I've only ever done that with TCB relaxer that does not require mixing. I just left it under the cabinet. No refrigeration. Never had a problem.

I now always use no lye relaxers that require a mixing of the liquid activator with the solid. The directions specifically state NOT to keep it as it will eventually EXPLODE

 

[MizzBrown]

Relaxer is too inexpensive for you to feel like you need to recycle it. Even the no mix, lye relaxers have a shelf life.

It's your HAIR! Your scalp we are talking about. Throw it away before you come back in a few weeks with a thread crying about your bald spots.

 

[tiffers]

The only relaxer that I kept was Vitale Life & Body No Mix Lye that came in a big jar. If you use boxed no-lye, it needs to be disgarded as soon as you're done.

Don't mess around with your scalp, girl. A few dollars saved is not worth it.

 

[bebezazueta]

I use silken child or just for me no lye relaxers. You have to mix them & I throw the unused amount away.

I agree with others. The big tub lye (no mix) relaxers can be stored at room temp just check expiration dates.

 

[SuchaLady]

My grandma and sister do all the time. They just put it in the refrigerator.

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[leona2025]

I did it for years with no bad result. The relaxer looses a lot of strength and I didn't refrigerate either. I don't do it now though.

 

[Aviah]

I used to do this. Never had a problem with it storing in the fridge. I only ever used the liquid activators ones anyway.

 

[danysedai]

I use affirm mild in the big bucket(lye, so no mixing) and it lasts me a year usually. I have never had any issue with it.(and I don't keep it in the fridge)

 

[MsDee14]

I relax every 4 months and use the 18.75 oz ORS Lye Relaxer. Although I have some left over after each relaxer use, I still buy a new one for each relaxer and throw out the old one. I know it can still be used, but it only cost about $6.00 so I don't mind spending the extra money to calm my paranoia.

 

[itismehmmkay]

My grandma and sister do all the time. They just put it in the refrigerator.

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I did it for years with no bad result. The relaxer looses a lot of strength and I didn't refrigerate either. I don't do it now though.

I used to do this. Never had a problem with it storing in the fridge. I only ever used the liquid activators ones anyway.

Thanks yall. And it's for convenience. I mix the relaxer and put it in an applicator bottle. Last night I was able to just pull it out the fridge and apply it right quick.

If I'm still concerned I might switch to another relaxer, but I like what this one does for me.

 

[FearlessNik]

When I used to relax in my non healthy hair habit days I did. I used to use that big ol tub of Bantu and I just kept it under the counter. If I had a small cup I'd put it in the fridge or under the counter. Sometimes I would mix it together with the new perm.

 

[Ms. Tiki]

When I used to relax in my non healthy hair habit days I did. I used to use that big ol tub of Bantu and I just kept it under the counter. If I had a small cup I'd put it in the fridge or under the counter. Sometimes I would mix it together with the new perm.

You can do that with bantu. It doesn't have a true shelf life. I called and asked before I used a jar I had since 08 on my daughters hair.

 

[SuchaLady]

Idk why this would be seen as harmful. You'll never see a stylist throwing away the remainder of relaxer.

 

[MsDee14]

Idk why this would be seen as harmful. You'll never see a stylist throwing away the remainder of relaxer.

So true! I never thought about it that way. I swear this hair journey has me more anal than ever.

 

[PJaye]

My sisters used to habitually store the unused portion of their boxed no-lye relaxers in the freezer. I think they still do.

 

[itismehmmkay]

Maybe I will switch to a no-mix just cause

 

[itismehmmkay]

Just wanted to say I won't be doing this again.