I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioning

[Supergirl]

It is not okay to use a protein/ reconstructor conditioner with KERATIN protein after a relaxer or even a few days after. (I wish I knew what the window of time is) This must be what's making my relaxer go back slightly.

I've done a little researching and this is what I concluded. Also, the Affirm 5 in 1 reconstructor, which my stylist puts on after my relaxer, does not have Keratin, it has collagen.

 

[EmeraldSky]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

Supergirl,
I hope I didn't miss the answer to this already, but why is it not okay to use a protein conditioner with keratin on just relaxed hair??
Thanks

 

[FineChyna]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

my question is what is the difference between collagen and kertain interms of shampoo/conditioner?

 

[Supergirl]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

EmeraldSky,

Here is the answer to your question:

answer for Emerald

 

[Supergirl]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

FineChyna,

Here is the thread where I broke down the different kinds of proteins in hair products:

For Fine Chyna

 

[EmeraldSky]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

Thanks!

 

[Tracy]

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Uh oh....

I do this all the time! SG - is it that you think it's reverting your relaxed hair in some way?

 

[Supergirl]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

Exactly Tracy! The other day I made a post about how my hair is great and straight when I leave the salon, but I've made it a practice to clarify and protein condition 5 days later. Then the freshly relaxed hair is wavy...not as kinky as it was prior to the relaxer, but wavy enough to look like it hadn't been relaxed.

 

[Chichi]

Supergirl,

This is interesting... very interesting... I just got my retouch too and did the whole post-relaxer regimen with protein (Joico K-Pak) and noticed very slight waves after my treatments. But in my case, I sort of welcomed the waves (they are slight -- my hair still looks relaxed) because she had relaxed my hair so that it was bone straight. My hair looked okay but it was flat (and I am not used to this). I had Affirm put in too and I am maintaining with Nexxus Humectress (that has keratin in it too). Guess that I will have to wait and see to see how my hair behaves...

Would an ACV rinse before the proteing help this? It is supposed to seal the cuticle.

Chichi

 

[Supergirl]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

I'm sorry, but I am clueless about ACV rinses. I have never done one .

 

[FineChyna]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

thanks for the link

 

[Chichi]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

ACV rinses close the cuticle of the hair. It imparts great shine and smooth hair. That's why I was thinking that maybe closing the cuticle of the hair would solve that whole keratin protein issue...

At first, I was doubtful about them because I was thinking how could a 99 cent bottle of ACV do me any good? But it really works!

I mix one ounce of Apple Cider Vinegar to eight ounces of distilled water. I use it before my conditioner.

Here's the link for more on on ACV rinses:

ACV Rinse

Chichi

 

[Honi]

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Wow that's strange. I always use a reconstructor the same day I relax and didn't notice that. Could it be because of the clarification step??? Or do you think this would happen if you didn't clarify?

 

[Supergirl]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

Honi, what reconstructor do you use and does it contain keratin?

 

[Honi]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

No...I believe it's wheat. If it's the keratin that's doing that to ya I will stay far away from it.

 

[Supergirl]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

Thanks Honi,

I'm sure the wheat protein is fine to use shortly after a relaxer. Obviously, with Keratin--there must be some time between the relaxer and a reconstructor conditioner with Keratin.

 

[Nubianrose]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

just a question about Joico K-pak..what is the approximate cost and where do you ladies buy it?

 

[Supergirl]

Re: I have concluded...re: post-relaxer conditioni

K-Pak can be found at places like TradeSecret and Ulta. It costs about $2 per ounce.