Ever thought of making your own relaxer??

[Myjourney2009]

My mother ( born in 57) and her sisters where all relaxed from about age 6 forward. My grandmother was relaxed way before that.

Interesting. I guess I learned something new. Its just from the reading I've done, it never mentions AA woman getting relaxers. Guess I need to do more reading.

 

[JFK]

Interesting. I guess I learned something new. Its just from the reading I've done, it never mentions AA woman getting relaxers. Guess I need to do more reading.

OT but that was such a humble response. I rarely see it on this board. Usually I see people still trying to prove they're right instead of taking a step back. (Maybe it's because I'm in OffTopic and Entertainment alot LOL)

An attitude like yours gets people far in life.

This had nothing to do with the thread but thought it was worth mentioning.

 

[MissErikaM]

Has making your own relaxer ever crossed your mind... or am I the only crazy one!

I was thinking I would get some lye, shea butter, cocoa butter, and other things/chemicals to buffer it and give it a go... or maybe not. I still don't know yet.

I don't think the ingredients they use are all available to the public. You could obtain they lye, butters etc easily but then you would just end up with a tub of soap or an oily mess. I use lye all the time when making soap and while I've never had anything drastic happen I have gotten some on my skin and it was rather irritating. Not something I would subject my scalp to.

Do you know any cosmetic chemists? I won't lie I would like to know the process behind making a relaxer (mainly because I am a dork and obsessed with making stuff) but it would DEF have to be in a controlled environment

 

[ShortyDooWhop]

NOPE!!!! That thought NEVER crossed my mind. Just my luck I would mix up something that would scalp me in seconds... I leave certain things to the professionals. Good luck to you though if that's your prerogative.

 

[ShortyDooWhop]

OP, the idea of making a better, healthier kind of relaxer is great but please don't try to mix it up yourself (or have cousin Joe do it in your kitchen). Some chemicals should be handled in controlled environments by people with adequate training, and resources to manage possible risks involved in the process (think HAZMAT procedures and protective gear; Ventilation; Neutralizing agents; managing chemical burns to skin and airway etc, waste disposal and management). No a basic chemistry degree won't cut it, neither will some random lab.

Also note that by violating some of those risk management things or not being adequately eqipped to handle the risks I listed could get you in trouble with the authorities. Not just anything can be poured down the sink, and you can't be mixing up just whatever in your house especially when it's a hazardous chemical.

If you're going to do this, be smart about it. Do your homework, research, hire the right people, and get authorized.

Just wanted to add GraceV, that your blog is AWESOME!!!!!

 

[Aisling~Siahbon]

I strongly advise against this... I was mixing all natural ingrediants and got some in my eye during the rinse.. my eye swelled and turned red...it was very very scary..it took a few days before it was completly normal! please don't just imagine what chemicals could do.

 

[pink219]

Thanks for all the responses. So, I guess I won't be mixing my own relaxer at home - since that's all dangerous and what not.

I'm still interested, and I'll just have to go about it in a different manner.

 

[growinghealthyhair]

pink219

Are you not able to use the ones available in stores personally?? Or are you wanting to create your own to sell?

 

[pink219]

pink219

Are you not able to use the ones available in stores personally?? Or are you wanting to create your own to sell?

I have a really really sensitive scalp, and I like my hair bone straight! I haven't been able to find anything on the market (even sensitive scalp formula) that gets my hair straight like I like it without the burn and keep my hair moisturized.

So I wanted to create/develop my own relaxer and if it went okay for me I maybe would consider selling it (after rigorous chemist development of course lol).

Also, I have been natural before - and I would flat iron and/or press my hair sometimes and it made my scalp sore and irritated - don't know why I have a hypersensitive scalp - however my hair grows at a healthy pace so I know there's nothing wrong there.

 

[greenandchic]

Interesting. I guess I learned something new. Its just from the reading I've done, it never mentions AA woman getting relaxers. Guess I need to do more reading.

Me too! My mother had a relaxer back in the early 80s, but her hair fell out as she was walking out of the shop and vowed never to do it again. I didn't realize they were around before the very late 70's (of course after the men's conking generation).