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Guanidine Hydroxide is the other common option of relaxer chemical used today. This is what is referred to as “no-lye” relaxers. This label can be misleading to some consumers. It does not imply that there aren't any strong chemicals used or that the chemicals used are somehow less potentially damaging. Some have mistakenly thought that with “no-lye” relaxers there are less steps and all the worry of chemical hair straightening is removed. Although this type of chemical hair relaxer can be less damaging than its counterpart, the hair and scalp should be in top condition before attempting treatment, and this type also requires special care when applied.


Ok, now Im a little confused. For the longest time, I have always heard from women and hair stylists that no lye relaxers where more damaging than lye relaxers. Which one is it?
 
I've read up on various sources, it is seems the general consensus is that no-lye is less damaging on the scalp, and lye is less damaging to the hair. I'm not sure which the author is referring to (which is why she probably lists 'can be less damaging' instead of 'ARE less damaging'.
 
I dont think it really matters....as long as you take good care of your hair. Ive use no lye for years and now that I actually learned how to take care of my hair everything's good. Lye relaxers just literally "ate" up my scalp.
 
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Babygurl said:
I dont think it really matters....as long as you take good care of your hair. Ive use no lye for years and now that I actually learned how to take care of my hair everything's good. Lye relaxers just literally "ate" up my scalp.

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Same here, I've been using no-lye for almost 20 years after having a bad lye perm experience. I always try to take good care of my hair and haven't experienced any problems. I was just wondering if I should use something different to base my scalp with, I usually use oil on my scalp and petroleum jelly along my hair line, but the article recommended using a cream as a base. Does this mean that I should just grease my scalp before applying relaxer, does anyone here do that?
 
"Hot oil treatment conditioners are the latest marketing ploy from the cosmetic companies. The idea dates back to the 1950's when hot oil treatments were first marketed by Alberto Culver. The basic idea is that the application of heat drives the conditioners - oils, peptides, etc. - deeper into the hair shaft and the hair looks better for a short time. However, the high heat - about 250 degree F. from a hot air dryer - will ultimately damage the hair follicles - which cannot take heat much about 120 degrees F. - and the follicles will produce less hair and thinner hair."

I found this statement on the same website,I actually agree with it, what do you think?
 
Great, very informative article!!! It really makes you think about relaxers! Though I think most people on this board are trying to stretch their relaxers a while, and this is great because this way their scalp only comes into contact with the chemical four or so times a year instead of 10 or 12 (every 4 to 6 weeks). It's almost impossible during a touch-up for no chemical at all to touch your scalpt, so this is a good protective method.

I'm transitioning so I found this article to be of particular interest! BUT, I am planning on doing the big chop and texturizing in April when I have about 3 1/2 to 4 inches of newgrowth. When I do it, I'll stay about 1/2 inch away from my scalp! This way NO CHEMICAL at all will every touch my scalp. Hair is dead anyway, so it doesn't matter that it would be texturized and left on just about 2 to 3 minutes including the time it takes to just run it through with my fingers (NO Combing because the goal isn't straight hair!)So that's my plan for protecting myself from the chemicals, yet still having the versatility of straight or curly styles!!
 
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Babygurl said:
I dont think it really matters....as long as you take good care of your hair. Ive use no lye for years and now that I actually learned how to take care of my hair everything's good. Lye relaxers just literally "ate" up my scalp.

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Same here, I've been using no-lye for almost 20 years after having a bad lye perm experience. I always try to take good care of my hair and haven't experienced any problems. I was just wondering if I should use something different to base my scalp with, I usually use oil on my scalp and petroleum jelly along my hair line, but the article recommended using a cream as a base. Does this mean that I should just grease my scalp before applying relaxer, does anyone here do that?

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I use petroleum jelly all over usually and have had no problems.
 
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for this very informative information. There are things here that i will use and most interesting was the paragraph about Hot Oil treatments, because i have noticed over the last month (having 4 a/b long hair to bra strap) that i am still experience alot of breakage, and the botanical shampoo info is useful too..
Thank your so much kaela, for taking the time to share this i got alot out of it.
 
Tight hairstyles, hot combs, hot oil treatments, and harsh use of hair blowers can all produce damage to the hair fiber.

I saw that statement on the site, i didn't realize hot oil treatments were damaging to the hair. I always thought they were beneficial.
 
Someone could come out and say that relaxers cause women to grow beards and shrink breasts, and most would still relax while shaving..with there brand new implants.
 
I don't believe that hot oil treatments are damaging, but I still don't get/experience any benefits particularly.
 
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