self-relaxers, do you apply with your fingers

[keylargo]

I'm getting ready to retouch this weekend and I usually use an applicator brush. I'm concerned about overlapping. Is it better to you use your fingers to apply or the little applicator brush?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I feel like I have more control when using my fingers. I use gloves of course. I usually make sure they are really snug so they won't slip and slid and get in the way.

 

[keylargo]

Thanks DSD!

 

[Armyqt]

I use my fingers. I don't like the way gloves feel on my hands. With my fingers, I feel really in tune with where I'm putting the relaxer.

 

[Barbi]

I agree with you 100%. I would prefer to use my hand because I feel like I have better control. Do you find that your fingers are bothered afterwards?

 

[Armyqt]

nOt really. My nails are little yellow, but they're like that when I make curry chicken too

 

[nita4]

I use my fingers. More control.

 

[UmSumayyah]

Brush initially. When I am going back to smooth and applying more relaxer creme, I generally use my fingers.

 

[flyjump00]

I use the brush with no gloves and just guide with my fingers.

 

[Isis]

I use my fingers for more control. I can also feel the new growth better.

 

[MissMarie23]

I use a brush to apply it, and my fingers to smooth it. Then, I usually go through it one last time with a comb...



Armyqt,

I find that if you polish your nails with a few coats of polish a few hours before you relax, they won't turn yellow.

 

[Cleo]

I apply with my fingers as well.

 

[renee_n_3000]

I wear gloves but use a 'wide' tint brush to apply it. I use the handle of the brush to part my hair. For me, this gives an even and quick application. I need all of my (gloved) fingers to be relaxer free. Otherwise, the relaxer may get on my previously relaxed hair as I part and grasp each section.

Then I lightly smooth the relaxer with my gloved hands. I don't comb it through because I don't relax my hair bone straight.

 

[jellynote]

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Poetess232 said:
I use a brush to apply it, and my fingers to smooth it. Then, I usually go through it one last time with a comb...


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That's what I do too

 

[Babygurl]

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Poetess232 said:
I use a brush to apply it, and my fingers to smooth it. Then, I usually go through it one last time with a comb...



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I do the EXACT same thing

 

[hiza]

I apply with my fingers as well.

 

[NAY007]

I put on some snug gloves and then apply with my fingers.