relaxer for type 4 hair -mild or regular?

[keylargo]

Below is a quote from Andre's book:

Type 4 hair appears to be coarse, but it is actually quite fine, with lots and lots of these strands densely packed together.

I'm wondering if I can get away with using a mild lye relaxer. I know my hair is fragile, but it may be more fragile than I think. /images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[nita4]

Keylargo,

I have type 4a/b hair and I use a mild lye relaxer.

 

[Ennyaa]

I believe my stylist uses mild on me also and I am a 4.

 

[auntybe]

I used to use a mild when I relaxed my hair.

 

[smlwndr97]

Hi,

I am a 4 and I use a regular lye relaxer, most of the time. Although somemonths I do request mild. Depends on how long its been since my last touch up. I use Affirm.

-Monique

 

[Kitkat]

Affirm mild has been used on my hair and worked well, and hair can't get any coarser than mine!! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Dionne]

Usually with a mild relaxer, you can avoid overprocessing more easily than with a regular and super relaxer.

 

[Guest]

I'm guessing it depends on what effect you want. If you really want straight hair, I'd say go with the regular.

 

[keylargo]

thanks ladies! i think i'm gonna start with mild. i don't mind if my hair has a little wave to it. i bleieve when it's bone straight, it is easier to damage. if it has a slight wave pattern to it, it may be a little stronger.