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I use Alter Ego Linange Shea Butter
I have used
Mizani (only one for which I'm unsure of the kind)
Affirm
Motions
Motions with Herbal extracts
Design Essentials
Silk Elements
Nairobi
PCJ
(All regular strength)
Out of those, my favorites were Nairobi, Silk Elements, and Design Essentials.
I was fine with all of them and just used whichever was the most convenient until I tried the Alter Ego and noticed the PROFOUND difference. I tried using Affirm a couple weeks ago, and it reminded me why I will never use any of these relaxers again unless I am in DIRE need (like having a breakage setback and am 6 months + post).
1) They all burned me, except the Mizani, which I think was no-lye. I realized what I used to tolerate or think wasn't that bad in terms of burning and/or itching isn't necessary tolerate.
2) Some dried out my scalp, and while I didn't usually get extreme dandruff... my scalp was still dry and/or itchy
3) They left my hair seemingly beaten, and while not overprocessed.... my hair seemed processed. I realized that is also not necessary.
4) They felt unpleasant, and I realized a relaxer could feel almost refreshing.
5) Some got my hair too straight or caused shedding and/or thinning over time.
6) Some did not leave my hair feeling moisturized.
MBB users,
I just started using this but only have the relaxer and neutralizing poo. It started burning so I had to wash out quick and only one side got permed. Do you guys use the whole system?
For those of you who have found lye relaxers taht have worked for you hair, what is your hair type. I'm trying to find something that works for me. I'm type 4a/b.
Which lye brand do you use and why? Which strength?
Have you used others? Why have you stopped using them?
I'm sure I'll be switching to lye for my next relaxer. I'm so lazy; the constant moisturizing isn't for me unfortunately. I'm thinking about using ORS Lye... for now![]()
For those of you who have found lye relaxers taht have worked for you hair, what is your hair type. I'm trying to find something that works for me. I'm type 4a/b.
Which lye brand do you use and why? Which strength?
Have you used others? Why have you stopped using them?
I'm sure I'll be switching to lye for my next relaxer. I'm so lazy; the constant moisturizing isn't for me unfortunately. I'm thinking about using ORS Lye... for now![]()
I've been using ORS but it burns my scalp everytime. My next relaxer I want to try SE.