Which relaxer for first-time self relax?

[shtow]

I have been searching on here for 2 hours and I'm stuck where I started...undecided LOL

I am thinking of self relaxing and I want to use either Silk Elements Lye Shea Butter formula, Elasta QP lye, Hawaiian Silky lye, or ORS lye (all regular). Which one should I choose? Any experiences with them?

*I have an unopened tub of Elasta QP Super that I purchased and chickened out on a few months ago*

Please

 

[wannabelong]

I use Silk Elements Lye Shea Butter and I love it. It leaves my hair nice and silky.

 

[shtow]

I use Silk Elements Lye Shea Butter and I love it. It leaves my hair nice and silky.

Thanks. This is my first choice. I have read a lot on here about women having trouble with it reverting after a few weeks and shedding. Hopefully that won't be a problem because my hair usually "takes" very well.

Do you use the regular formula?

 

[wannabelong]

Yes, I use the regular formula.

 

[outspokenwallflower]

I used Silk Elements as well.

 

[beana]

I've used and didn't like the elasta or ORS lye relaxers.

I use no-lye now, but a few months ago when i was thinking of switching to lye I narrowed it down to silk elements.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

If you prefer no lye relaxers, Silk Elements also has a no lye version. It made my hair so strait and did not make it lifelessly flat. If I decide to continue relaxing, this relaxer would be the only one I'd use.

 

[WorkInProgress88]

i've used the silk elements with no problems (i was slightly telaxed -- but thats what i was going for) . I recently switched to Mizani BB (just to give it a try)

 

[Demi27]

The very last time I relaxed my hair was with Silk Elements Lye relaxer. If I ever relax my hair again, I will use it again.

 

[CaramelPrincezz]

I've used Hawaiian Silky Lye the last two times. It left me underprocessed and kinda dry. I'm gonna try Lineage Lye for my next relaxer.

 

[**SaSSy**]

I have been searching on here for 2 hours and I'm stuck where I started...undecided LOL

I am thinking of self relaxing and I want to use either Silk Elements Lye Shea Butter formula, Elasta QP lye, Hawaiian Silky lye, or ORS lye (all regular). Which one should I choose? Any experiences with them?

*I have an unopened tub of Elasta QP Super that I purchased and chickened out on a few months ago*

Please

I would choice the one I hightlighted and base my scalp very well before applying the relaxer.

 

[Encore]

Definitely Hawaiian Silky Lye ... i used mild so i can work slower and not worry too much about over processing. I loved it Im on a another stretch so I wont be relaxing for a while but when I do I will def. be using this again. The results were great!

 

[MarieB]

I haven't relaxed for a while (transitioning), but the last one I used, and would use again if I decide to relax in the future, is Silk Elements Lye w/ Shea Butter. I added a little sweet almond oil to mine to slow the processing time. If you're self-relaxing for the first time, I highly recommend doing that to give yourself enough time to apply without over-processing.

 

[sqzbly1908]

I started self relaxing again last January and I used MBB Lye Mild(Fine/Color-Treated) but if I could not get the MBB I would have purchased the SE Lye Mild

 

[Esq.2B]

I like the SE Lye (Shea Butter formula)

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I used Silk Elements w/ lye when i was texlaxing. I would douse my hair in conditioner to slow down the processing. I also added olive oil to the mix.

 

[C@ssandr@]

I too had it narrowed down to Silk Elements lye and ORS lye. I only chose ORS because I don't have to order it online (cant find SE in stores for some reason).
I will be self relaxing for the fist time i 1-2 weeks.

 

[imaccami]

Elasta QP! Elasta QP! Elasta QP!

I've never tried super, IDK if you have the new formula, I haven't tried the new formula yet.

 

[shtow]

Elasta QP! Elasta QP! Elasta QP!

I've never tried super, IDK if you have the new formula, I haven't tried the new formula yet.

I think it's the old formula. But I don't think I will use it. My mother told me off and said she never used any super in my hair. I figured it was weaker then the ones from the Salon so I got the super

 

[imaccami]

I think it's the old formula. But I don't think I will use it. My mother told me off and said she never used any super in my hair. I figured it was weaker then the ones from the Salon so I got the super

Hopefully you can return it. What kind did your mom used to use on you?

 

[shtow]

Hopefully you can return it. What kind did your mom used to use on you?

She used the dark and lovely box perms. When I was about 13 we all started going to the salons and that was when I was introduced to the wonderful world of lye lol

 

[sharifeh]

what did you end up using?

 

[shtow]

what did you end up using?

nothing yet. My last relaxer was early november. My NG has been cooperating with me very well and it doesn't even look like I need one yet. I'm going to either transition again (yea right) or wait a few more weeks. I will def update on what I use.

 

[Tangie]

I use Hawaiian Silky no base lye and absolutely love it. It's cheap and not mentioned often on the hair boards but it gives me the results I want. I add about a tablespoon on EVOO to it and my hair comes out silky and soft.