marygrove013 said:
Does anyone use Roux porosity control right before a relaxer...Or do you wait a couple of days after a relaxer to use it? Thanks for your help in advance....
I used to use PC all the time. I really don't like the smell of it so I had to find replacements for it.
I still use to use it prior relaxing to protect my previously relaxed ends.
I may always use it here because a small bottle goes a long way (its quite cheap and works well and the smell dosen't linger afterwards. Just be careful not to get any on your virgin hair.
I also used to use it after rinsing the relaxer out, just prior to shampooing. I would just apply throughout my head and let it sit for 5 minutes. I now use Affirm Sustenance for this step. (they're the same PH)
I also used it as apart of my final conditioner after relaxing, especially since I use a demi color my hair. I now use Nexxus Ensure for this (its a slightly lower PH and it smells better)
I also used to use it as a hair rinse after working out. I now use Nexxus Ensure for this.
I also used to add it to my Deep Conditioners. I now use Nexxus Ensure for this.
There's lots of uses for it, and it does work wonderfully, but the smell was such a turn off for me especially since it can really linger for quite a while.
But don't let that put you off, some people like the smell just fine! (I'm just weird
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Once I'm out of Ensure I may have to go back to it temporarily unless I find a replacement. So even though I think it smells awful, it does work and I'll always use it if I have to.
HTH
-A