Relaxer switch

[tanyaj]

Okay Ladies, I hope I'm not becoming a pain in the butt with all my questions, but heres another one.

I usually use the Linange Relaxer system and I love it, my hair loves it. I started using it in November. First time I've ever used lye. I usually relax every 6-8 weeks. I have tried to go longer, but when I do, I lose hair!!

Anywhoo, I co-washed Wed. and I know I need to wait at least 4 days before I can relax, so I plan on relaxing tomorrow(upcoming wed. will be 8 weeks). I just looked in my stash and I have no relaxer at all!!! So, ladies please tell me if it's safe to use another brand and if so, what should I use. I'm on my way to Sally's for some other stuff and plan on stopping @ a Beauty Supply store as well.

Thank you
Tanya

 

[JJamiah]

I'd say wait and get your known to be true, nothing drastic is going to happen but you might not process the same So Stick with what you know and love.

 

[MissLawyerLady]

I'd say wait and get your known to be true, nothing drastic is going to happen but you might not process the same So Stick with what you know and love.

I agree. That way you won't be disappointed or surprised.

 

[tanyaj]

Thanks Ladies. Unfortunately, if I wait any longer, my hair may kick my butt. It starts rebelling usually after 7 weeks. The company I order from sometimes takes their sweet time and I dont want to lose any hair waiting for them.

 

[MissLawyerLady]

I recently used Linange for the first time and I'm sold. I won't be using anything else, unless they stop making it. So, if you feel that you need to use another brand- just be very careful. It will probably process much differently so pay attention to how your hair texture is breaking down during processing.

I was using Silk Elements (SE) mile lye, but switched to Linange because the SE caused me to shed so badly. So proceed with a new relaxer with caution.

I've heard ORS lye is good but I've never used it. Perhaps you could do a quick search in the self-relaxers support thread.

FYI: I dont' know where you get your Linange from, but I ordered my Linange from bluebeez.com and it came to me within 4 or 5 days.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

 

[tanyaj]

Okay, here goes.... my name is Tanya and I'm a product junkie erplexed
After all day long going completely insane over my loved relaxer, I went out to Sally's to get some other products to try to combat my dryness. I came home and looked again through my massive stash and lo and behold a whole jar of Linange relaxer. I have way to many products.

So my stash from Sally's that I bought yesterday consists of:
Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Finishing Lotion
2 Bottles of ORS Replenshing Conditioner
Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Conditioning Treatment
2 jars of Queen Helene Cholesterol
Elasta QP Leave-in H2
Aphogee Two-Step Protein
Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer
One 'n Only Argan Oil

 

[taz007]

I would suggest waiting but if you can't, do a patch test. I was planning to switch from Phyto II to Mizani Butterblends and I decided to do a patch test in the back. I am so glad that I did! Let's just say that the results were NOT good.