Lye Relaxer vs No Lye Relaxer?

[kitkat3ny]

Can anyone tell what the difference is between the two and is one better for you hair?

Kat

 

[victorious]

Lye Relaxers contain sodium hydroxide
No-Lye Relaxers contain calcium hydroxide

As for which one is better, it seems to be a split decision on the forum.

Check out this poll:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=47236

Here are more opinions:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=67668
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=34677
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=901

ETA: I prefer mild lye.

 

[kitkat3ny]

Thank you so much for the links. I really learned a lot. I was under the impression that lye was bad for you (not that relaxing your hair is exactly the best thing to do for it) but it seems I've been misinformed.

I had made up my mind to try Silk Elements relaxer, so if they have a lye relaxer i'll try that one next. Here's nothing.

Thanks again.