Relaxers: Mild v. Regular

[Kathy]

I have an appointment for a retouch tomorrow. For the last few years I have been using Affirm mild,
but I always seem to have difficulty getting it straight after shampooing post relaxer.
I was thinking that using a stronger formula (Affirm Regular) this time around would help.
Would using a stronger formula damage the hair?

 

[simone103]

No, I don't think that using a stronger strength of relaxer will damage your hair. Mild relaxers are used for people that have soft or easily straightened hair and/or for people who have permanent hair color in their hair. If you have coarse/resistant hair, then the best thing probably would be for you to use a regular strength relaxer.

Affirm is known to be an excellent relaxer for people with coarse hair, which I have used Affirm (regular) in the past and have had good results.

 

[Eyvonne7131]

You would probably be fine since you are sticking with the same brand...however what strength relaxer you use really depends on your hair...I have very thick coarse 4b hair and I use a mild which works just fine for me. maybe you should look at the shampoo/conditioner you are using post touch up. Or perhaps it is the way you are styling your hair.