Im Scurrrrred-PLEASE HELP!

[ebonyhair]

Hi Ladies,
Ok I know that my title is a bit dramatic However..........I'm getting a relaxer today after a long stretch and for some reason I feel a bit nervous about self relaxing (first time). So I am coming to you wonderful ladies for advice about
1.)A good relaxer
2.) How you prep before the relaxer
3. How you protect your ends
4.) What you do before neutralizing.
5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after

Thanks in Advance

 

[~NanCeBoTwin~]

bumping for you............

 

[soulie]

1.)A good relaxer

I use Phytospecific Type II (don't know if you'd be able to get your hands on any today, though)

2.) How you prep before the relaxer

I do a protein treatment one week prior to relaxing and try to minimize manipulation after that. The day of the relaxer I base my scalp (I use the base that is included in the Phytospecific kit), then I apply EVCO to my previously relaxed hair.

3. How you protect your ends

I apply EVCO to my previously relaxed hair.

4.) What you do before neutralizing.

I rinse thoroughly and apply ORS Mayo to my hair for approximately 7 minutes. I rinse that out then neutralize.

5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after

I use Nexxus Keraphix about a week after the relaxer.

 

[Sepia_Rose]

1.)A good relaxer

Phytospecific Index I

2.) How you prep before the relaxer

Usually Aphogee protein treatment, the hardcore one, about a week or two beforehand, wash hair about two days before I relax.

3. How you protect your ends

A little Coconut oil.

4.) What you do before neutralizing.

Nothing. Tried Aphogee 2 min once before but that doesn't work well for me.

5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after

Aphogee hardcore a week or two before, Redken extreme protein conditioner & coconut oil under a dryer for about 15-20 min after neutralizing.

 

[camilla]

1.)A good relaxer

I use ors olive oil relaxer

2.) How you prep before the relaxer
base my scalp put cholesterol on already permed hair only

3. How you protect your ends
see above

4.) What you do before neutralizing.
i do my protein after i rinse hair really well before i neutralizing duo tex or ors replenishing pac
check out sistaslicks article in associated cont copy and paste the link

http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar...safely_applying_chemical_relaxers.html?cat=69



5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after
about two weeks later BUT if i am using mega tek i do not until next relaxer

 

[wish4length]

1.)A good relaxer
What works well for one person may not work so well for you.

2.) How you prep before the relaxer
Don't stress the hair (brush, pulling in a tight pony tail, etc...)

3. How you protect your ends
oils or moisturizers

4.) What you do before neutralizing.
good question lol

5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after
about a week

 

[gissellr78]

1.)A good relaxer

ORS Olive Oil Normal

2.) How you prep before the relaxer

A week before i do a hardcore protein like Sebastians Penettrait or Emergencee
3. How you protect your ends

Coconut oil
4.) What you do before neutralizing.

Nothing..just rinse out the relaxer..next time i will do a reconstructor

5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after

The day of i DC and a week after i do Emergencee

Thanks in Advance[/quote]

 

[prospurr4]

1.)A good relaxer
I use Revlon Realistic Regular Lye

2.) How you prep before the relaxer
Hmmm...before I apply the relaxer, I detangle as thoroughly as I can with my fingers. Also, I apply a product called Gloves In A Bottle to my hands because I don't wear gloves when applying.

3. How you protect your ends
I apply neutralizer shampoo to my previously-texlaxed ends.

4.) What you do before neutralizing.
After rinsing the relaxer, but before neutralizing, I apply Motions Protein Reconstructor to damp hair for about 5 minutes, then rinse.

5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after
The only time I use protein is during the touchup process (item #4 above).

 

[audacity.]

1.)A good relaxer I use ORS-No Lye
2.) How you prep before the relaxer Other than basing my ears, neck and scalp, I don't think I prep...should I be???
3. How you protect your ends I satruate my previously relaxed hair with conditioner
4.) What you do before neutralizing. Nothing. Should I be doing something???
5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after I condition immediately after...I use protein on a weekly basis pre-relaxer week or not...

 

[ummrumaysah]

1. A good relaxer,

Org olive oil.

2. how do you prep before a relaxer ?

for 2 weeks before relaxer i stop using growth aids with sulphur, mn or anything with a high amount of eo in, [i learnt this the hard way !!!]
i used wgo,, vatika oil, etc, for 2 days before the perm i base my scalp with vaseline etc,

3. how you protect your ends.

with petroleum based products,

4. what do you do before neutralising ?

i apply motions silk protein,

5. how soon do you condition [protein] before and after ?

i do a aphogee 2 step hardcore treatment 1 week before i relax & a 2 minute reconstructor straight after i rinse out my neutraliser.

 

[JJamiah]

1.)A good relaxer
I use Motions Lye Relaxer Regular

2.) How you prep before the relaxer
I use Aphogee 2 step the week before a relaxer

3. How you protect your ends
Chi Silk Infusion at the ends or moisturizer

4.) What you do before neutralizing.
I apply Motions Moisture Plus

5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after
I put a Aphogee 2 step one week before
Recently I started to put Aphogee 2 minute in a week after

 

[ChemistryGirl]

I'm doing my first self relaxer today and I'm scurrrred too! But you can do it! This is a great thread that gives you a lot of info about self relaxing http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=157899

1.)A good relaxer
I'm going to use Phyto index II
2.) How you prep before the relaxer
I'm going to base my scalp, protect my ends and pre-part my hair. I'm worried about talking too long on application, so making like 12-16 sections ahead of time will help speed up my application time.
3. How you protect your ends
Castor oil
4.) What you do before neutralizing.
I'm going to try using Aphogee 2 min reconstructor. This is my first time trying it hopefully it will go well
5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after
I did a dc with Megatek as a protein treatment on Sunday

GOOD LUCK!

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

1.)A good relaxer
I use Vitale Life and Body regular, there entire system for relaxing
2.) How you prep before the relaxer
I shampoo and DC with something strenthening and very moisturizing[making sure my NG is soft and easy to part through/B]
3. How you protect your ends
I apply amala, jojoba and coconut oil to my length
4.) What you do before neutralizing.
Rinse all relaxer out then apply Step 3 Revive Positive Conditioner
5.) How soon you condition (protein) before and after
After neutraliing I DC w/Step 5 Triple Blend Reconstructer and then use Aphoghee or Henna 2wks later