Motions Aloe Relaxer (Herbal Salons)

[Faith]

It is lye (sodium hyroxide) and comes in a green jar? Has anybody used this? How was it? I saw it at a BBS today and it seemed interesting.

 

[karezone]

my roommate used this for her touch up recently and now she has a scab the size of a silver dollar piece in her head that is oozing.

 

[NewYorkgyrl]

I have never heard of this happening with this relaxer. And there are few ladies here that have used it. The only complaint I heard was underprocessing (I think). maybe she did something wrong.

I have used this realxer for over a year every 2 months ( my last realxer was in August). I love this relaxer.

The only reason that I am considering switching is b/c the new hair dresser I am thinking of going to does not have this in the shop. She is pretty famous around here "marcia". (just do a search she is really nice and claimed to be the best).
Anyway she is planning on using Affrim. But she is EXPENSIVE. Alot more than the Dominican slaon that I go to.

So if I decide not to go with Marcia I will be sticking to this relaxer (Salon Herbals) because I like it. But that is jsut my opinion. HTH

 

[jasmin]

There are a few people on other boards that love this relaxer.

They have a neutralizing conditioner (not shampoo) to go with it and they love it.

 

[Faith]

Neutralizing conditioner? That's interesting. Not a shampoo? Hm! Nice to know. Thanks ladies

 

[empressaja]

I use this relaxer and I like it . I really lik ethe fact that it uses a neutralizing conditioner instead of shampoo. Less manipulaiton on the hair weakened from the chemical process. Th smell is pleasant and it does not irritate my scalp. I leave it on for about a total of 8 minutes and Im pleased.

 

[NoNapNique]

This relaxer DEFINITELY caused underprocessing in my hair and a large burn on my hairline the size of a dime (got it in June, the scars are STILL visible )

And I applied this relaxer same as any other... Followed directions, applied base, watched time, etc.

PLEASE do not let the "herbal" thing get you, like it did me. I regret making that purchase and am still having to do things to correct the problems. Now I have about 4-5 inches of underprocessed hair that I have to correct. And I am using skin bleachers to try and lighten the scars.

Just find something else, don't take that chance.

 

[jasmin]

I'm going to have to test this on a piece of hair first.

 

[Robin41]

This is my relaxer of choice. I've used it many times and only got scalp burns when I didn't base my scalp first. Now I base really good with anything heavy, even vasoline, and I've had no problems. I use it with the neutralizing conditioner and it works well for me.

 

[Puddles]

This relaxer DEFINITELY caused underprocessing in my hair and a large burn on my hairline the size of a dime (got it in June, the scars are STILL visible )

And I applied this relaxer same as any other... Followed directions, applied base, watched time, etc.

PLEASE do not let the "herbal" thing get you, like it did me. I regret making that purchase and am still having to do things to correct the problems. Now I have about 4-5 inches of underprocessed hair that I have to correct. And I am using skin bleachers to try and lighten the scars.

Just find something else, don't take that chance.

I agree with everything you said. The same happened to me.
I figured since I already use Motions Mild.....I'd give this a try.
OUCH!...too strong. Even though I never relax straight.....I couldn't leave this stuff on for a second.
I went back to my Motions Oil Moisturizer Mild

 

[karezone]

My roomie followed directions to a T. But she did not underprocess.

 

[bronzehair]

i liked this relaxer i used it for about a year, never had any burns or underprocessing i used mild and regular. hth

 

[Faith]

This relaxer DEFINITELY caused underprocessing in my hair and a large burn on my hairline the size of a dime (got it in June, the scars are STILL visible )

And I applied this relaxer same as any other... Followed directions, applied base, watched time, etc.

PLEASE do not let the "herbal" thing get you, like it did me. I regret making that purchase and am still having to do things to correct the problems. Now I have about 4-5 inches of underprocessed hair that I have to correct. And I am using skin bleachers to try and lighten the scars.

Just find something else, don't take that chance.

WOW! Sorry to hear that. Thanks for the info.

 

[Faith]

i liked this relaxer i used it for about a year, never had any burns or underprocessing i used mild and regular. hth

Do you still use it? If no, why did you stop?

 

[bronzehair]

no i don't use it anymore not because it isn't good but because i've always preferred Bantu