Elucence Relaxer turned my hair to Silk!

[L.A. Woman]

Thank you ArmyQT because your post convinced me to try something new. I wish the hairstylists (Joseph and Marvin Carrington) I called were as open to trying something new. They "don't allow" any other relaxers besides the ones they use (even if the ones they use are too harsh and causes long-term damage) But I'm not hatin'. I just wish they were more open to trying a new product when it's clearly great.

I have 4a fine hair. I went with the Medium for normal hair. I went to the Dominican salon in the East Village (recommended by brownrelaxedhair-- thanks) and had it done by Nelly. She was really sweet and very thorough.

My hair was transformed. To look at me you'd never know my hair was ravaged in June. (I have Got to learn how to post pictures here). My hair is now at 8.5 inches so it doesn't look like I've suffered too much.

Growing it out, chopping the damage as it grew was well worth it - a highly recommended cure for overprocessed hair. To follow it up with a relaxer as gentle as Elucence is also a good move. It's like conditioner going on. I'd scratched like crazy the night before because I couldn't help myself and I thought I was going to pay. But I didn't. By the time I felt the tingles, it was at like the 20th minute and by then we were heading for the rinse. (By the way their color-coded neutralizing shampoo smelled like freshly squeezed grapefruit juice)

Sorry to go on and on but you don't understand what a find this is. And if you only knew what a harsh critic I am of products you'd know this is high high praises...

 

[simone103]

I have to definitely agree with you on Elucence. That relaxer is extremely gentle. I relaxed my hair with it last night and there was very little if any irritation, considering that I had also scratched my scalp the same day. It didn't get my hair completely straight, but I really wasn't trying to get it bone straight anyway. However, my hair was soft after using it.

 

[Integrity]

is this a lye relaxer??

 

[Country gal]

I happy to hear you had some great results.

 

[AmilLion]

Wow that sounds like a great experience with Elucence, however, I cannot blame Marvin or Joseph's for not using a relaxer that they may not have any knowledge of. Even though Elucence is a great relaxer from your experience doesn't necessarily mean that everyone "believes" its a great relaxer.

But I'm very happy for you, and I'm now considering Elucence and Motions thanks to you and this board. I currently use Affirm.

 

[Guest]

Must get Elucence......must get Elucence....... /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[L.A. Woman]

Yeah, who knows the horrors they've seen with other "new" products to make them so wary. It's logical in their field, because the slightest thing might trigger a lawsuit. And I'm sure they'd rather avoid that... so again I don't hate.

I also agree there is no one blanket product for all heads. So it's nice when you finally find something that suits your own. A relief. You always have to stick with what's working for you....

To Pandora: Yes, Elucence is lye.

 

[vevster]

Did you use the LYE or no LYE Elucence relaxer?? I am glad you had a good experience /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Integrity]

In reply to:

Yeah, who knows the horrors they've seen with other "new" products to make them so wary. It's logical in their field, because the slightest thing might trigger a lawsuit. And I'm sure they'd rather avoid that...


huh!a lawsuit? fat chance. i cant remember anyone taking their stylist to court for a botched job. i wonder why these people are not held more accountable, with all the horror stories i have heard (i remember a stylist cutting Boadicea's wait length to above her ears!). stylists really seem to get away with sloppiness and blatant incompetence. /images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[beverly]

Elucence makes a lye and a no lye version of there relaxer, In my opinion, this is the best relaxer around, I just love it. (the lye version)

 

[Armyqt]

Congrats L.A. Woman, I'm glad it worked for you. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Fashionista]

Which formula of the relaxer works best on 4a/b hair?

 

[Ebony]

Is anyone still using this relaxer? Haven't heard it mentioned in awhile.

 

[Mom23]

I use it and I'm very happy with it. I use the Lye version.

 

[Hardwksister]

I love it. My hair is fine, i'm not sure of the type but i use the no-lye. I tried the lye but my hair hates lye relaxers. I've used Phyto Index II and i would compare it to that. Hope this helps.

 

[PecanSandie]

Ladies:
I am interested in purchasing this relaxer, but I thought that you had to have a cosmetology license to do so. Is it sold to nonprofessionals on the internet? If anyone has a web address or info on where I can purchase it, let me know.
Thanks

 

[shawniegee]

I love it. My hair is fine, i'm not sure of the type but i use the no-lye. I tried the lye but my hair hates lye relaxers. I've used Phyto Index II and i would compare it to that. Hope this helps.

Wow!! I may try it!

 

[Hardwksister]

I've used the no-lye for my last two touch ups and my hair feels healthy and strong. I order the 4 pack from Mr. Gee's website, no license needed for $25.00. That's not including the shipping/handling tho.

 

[PecanSandie]

Thanks Hrdwk!!

 

[peacelove]

I just got this relaxer last time and I am pretty happy with the results. I did not know they made a no-lye though. I am not sure if she used lye or no lye on my hair. I will ask next time.

 

[NeeSee]

I'm happy that you liked it. I've used Phyto Index I the past couple of relaxers but now yall got me wanting to try this.

 

[Jbirds1]

I used it for my last relaxer and I loved it! As soon as I finish my Nexxus products I"m going to try the shampoo and conditioner as well.

 

[secretdiamond]

How is this relaxer with burning?

 

[Lotus]

Ok, I'm game. Do most of yall use the Lye or No-Lye relaxer?

 

[dreamer26]

WOW, if it's being compared to Phyto then it might be worth it since
Phyto is $60.00 a pop and Elucence is a whole lot cheaper.

I have some time before my next relaxer but I will keep checking this post for more updates.

Thanks Ladies.

 

[Mom23]

I use the lye version and I have never burned at all. It is very gentle, it straightens my hair well and I have no complaints. I will continue to use this as long as I relax.

 

[Supergirl]

I'm not familiar with Mr. Gee's website. Can someone post the link? Thanks

 

[Hardwksister]

www.mrgeesbeautysupply.com

I don't post often but i visit this site daily and the ladies here are very knowledgeable and i appreciate all the information and advice given.

I've used phyto index 1 and index 11. Index 11 believe it or not burned the crap out of my scalp, i could not let it process and had to wash it out. Index 1 was very nice and i loved it but for 60 dollars it was special but not that special.

I use Elucence Sensitive Scalp relaxer (no lye) and i absolutely love it. For the ladies that don't like their hair bone straight, you won't like this perm. It never burns, not even a tingle and the results are like silk.

 

[NeeSee]

Thanks for your review Hardwksister, I looked at your album, your hair is pretty.

 

[*Frisky*]

www.mrgeesbeautysupply.com

I don't post often but i visit this site daily and the ladies here are very knowledgeable and i appreciate all the information and advice given.

I've used phyto index 1 and index 11. Index 11 believe it or not burned the crap out of my scalp, i could not let it process and had to wash it out. Index 1 was very nice and i loved it but for 60 dollars it was special but not that special.

I use Elucence Sensitive Scalp relaxer (no lye) and i absolutely love it. For the ladies that don't like their hair bone straight, you won't like this perm. It never burns, not even a tingle and the results are like silk.

Do you know which one is the lye relaxer?