Destiny9109
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I finally found Mizani relaxer on the ground today.....but I already relaxed my hair 3 days ago with a boxed relaxer. Guess I'll change on the next touchup.
Relaxed Hair Thread
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Destiny9109
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I'm getting so many compliments on my hair, but I have no idea what did it lol. Was it the oil serum I added to my relaxer or the black rinse(extra collagen protein)? I'll just incorporate both on my relaxer day from now on.
greenandchic
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Can you really use lye after using no lye and vice versa?
Lilmama1011
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Before the hair board I did.
Evolving78
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Yes you can. And I have switched back to no lye. I'm having better more consistent results too.
greenandchic
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That's good to know. I'm thinking about switching to Creme of Nature Straight from Eden since I've read and watched a lot of good reviews so far...
Destiny9109
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Yes, I've done it so many times on my hair journey. I'm always conflicted lol. With lye the only thing I can't get is the straightness I desire, but I don't have to constantly chelate and moisturize. With no lye I love the consistent straight results, but I have to do so much to combat dryness on my scalp and hair. So now I just use a no lye like once or twice a year, I haven't broken myself from the need to have silky straight hair yet lol
Fotchygirl
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Ladies I'm getting a TU soon but I've noticed that after each relaxer my hair looks really flat and has no bounce. How can I avoid this without or it's to be expected?
Lilmama1011
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Dont relax bone straight or switch to no lye
Evolving78
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I was having that issue with Mizani lye. But when I use the no lye, I neutralize with Mizani chelating/neutralizing shampoo. Since using no lye, I have less shedding and breakage, since my hair is is consistent to receive moisture. I don't have to over moisturize either.
Fotchygirl
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Thanks Lilmama1011, I'll ask my stylist to switch or I'll just bring it with me. I was thinking of changing to ORS anyway since some ladies on youtube use it.
greenandchic
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I was worried about the dryness I've heard about no lye relaxers. In terms of chelateing, would it be something I would only have to do after washing/neutralizing out the relaxer and maybe one other time or do you have to do it constantly?
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Evolving78
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I do it right after relaxing. Since I am back to using a non sulfate shampoo, I will do it once a month.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
I am 16 weeks post. Last night I wAshed, clarified, deep conditioned, blow dried on cool & flat ironed. I found two places that needed trimming but I'm sure it's when I ripped some rubberbands out of my hair. I just left them alone u ntil my relaxer.
My NG has been so good to me. I'm so certain it's because I changed from olive oil mango butter to Hawaiian Silky for my NG. I neeeeever had consistent moisture like this!!
My NG has been so good to me. I'm so certain it's because I changed from olive oil mango butter to Hawaiian Silky for my NG. I neeeeever had consistent moisture like this!!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
How often do you flat iton?
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Twice a year
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
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MissC320
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pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
I'm actually surprised that my ponytail reaches WL. Especially since Im also 16 weeks post relaxer.
Lilmama1011
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pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Girl it ranges. The past 4 months I have been in box plaits and cornrows though.
greenandchic
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irisak
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EcoStyler Gel and buns.
greenandchic I know lol. I usually stretch for 12 weeks plus and I've only relaxed twice this year but I just feel so fly with a fresh touch up!!
greenandchic
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I'm 9 weeks post; I usually go for 12 and I have to remember I only have 3 weeks. I'm also still trying to decide if I'm going to switch to no-lye or stick with lye.
Saludable84
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Sometimes, though we put ourselves in restrictions, I feel that you have to do what's best. If stretching may cause you too much trouble or breakage just relax. In the end, you have to weigh the pros and cons of waiting and relaxing.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I'm 9 weeks post; I usually go for 12 and I have to remember I only have 3 weeks. I'm also still trying to decide if I'm going to switch to no-lye or stick with lye.
Determine how much texture you want and go from there.
greenandchic
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I want less texture but not straight. I'm finding out my hair is very resistant, at least to lye so far.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
No-Lye won't leave your hair super straight, you can keep some texture with it. My hair straightened better with no-lye while my hair is resistant to the lye. Well resistant in general. It doesn't hurt to try the no lye, just be aware of the upkeep it involves. I first texlaxed with no lye and it wasn't bad. I still had some thickness, but it was straighter too.
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