Why do you prefer Lye or No Lye Relaxers?

[lthomas1]

I have a lye relaxer in my hair. I prefer lye because my hair never has the dry feeling. I notice it I wash my hair and don't you any products afterward it still never feel dry. When I used no lye my hair was much drier. I definitely prefer lye relaxers.

 

[Dreamn]

i only use lye, because ive only used the same relaxer my whole life. except once, i tried a no-lye way back, and it didnt even relax my hair

 

[adrienne0914]

i used no-lye for most of the time that i've been relaxing my hair. i only switched to lye in 2002. because i relax so infrequently, i honestly don't notice a difference between then and now except that my hair is getting lighter and lighter. that might be the reason why.

anyway, i like the Affirm relaxer system because of the conditioners that you use during the process. it's really a great brand for me.

 

[lthomas1]

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adrienne0914 said:
i used no-lye for most of the time that i've been relaxing my hair. i only switched to lye in 2002. because i relax so infrequently, i honestly don't notice a difference between then and now except that my hair is getting lighter and lighter. that might be the reason why.

anyway, i like the Affirm relaxer system because of the conditioners that you use during the process. it's really a great brand for me.

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I use the Affirm too. ITA I love the conditioners too.

 

[candibaby]

I prefer Lye because my never never seemed to be "relaxed" when using No-lye, all it did was make my hair a little flatter. Design Essentials is my stuff!

 

[Dreamn]

desingers touch is mine

 

[JuJuBoo]

Design Essentials is an excellent relaxer. The best I've ever used. SO moisturizing.

Now I use motions because my stylist doesn't have DE.

But it's still good.

I'll never go back to no-lye relaxers. I made the mistake of switching to a no lye a couple years ago and it broke off my hair something awful. My tresses couldn't take that calcium build up.

 

[Carlie]

Affirm Lye!!! ...I switched back in April... my hair did a total 360 when it comes to improvement in manageability, shine, moisture ... makes my hair look and feel wonderful!

 

[AnjelLuvs]

even though I just switched from no lye to lye I can tell the difference, my end feel so brittle and dry whereas my roots are more moisturized, I think that ia why I am goin stick with Lye. Affirm Baby, lol

 

[sunny]

Lye Lye Lye!!!! dudleys Lye relaxer in reg or mild is great.. soft shiny moisturized hair....no dryness or brittleness.

 

[lthomas1]

I love Affirm Lye relaxer. I am a little shocked that the majority of the response are for lye relaxers. I was under the impression that most of the ladies on this board were using no lye relaxers.

 

[Lindy]

Last week my stylist used Designer Touch Lye relaxer in my hair instead of the usual Affirm Mild No Lye, by mistake

but I have to say that so far I'm liking the results a lot. As long as my hair continues to do well, I think I'm going to stick with the lye, except that I might ask for Affirm Lye or Mizani.

 

[lthomas1]

ITA, I will be sticking with lye relaxers too. My hair feel much softer and more moisturized. My hair felt much drier when I used no lye relaxer and I realized that could not be good for my hair.

 

[BAILEYSCREAM]

I prefer lye.

The no lye dries my hair out. My old ends have been processed with no lye and they feel dry as a bone since taking out my braids.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

I prefer no lye. Putting a lye relaxer on my hair is like putting conditioner on it....my hair is the same after as before.

 

[Wildflower]

I prefer Lye because it's less harsh on my hair. It doesn't fully relax my hair, only texturizing it, but the no-lye relaxers dried my hair to a crisp and it would never grow.
Maybe if i knew then what I know now, I'd be able to get my hair to grow, but I notice that my hair has more elasticity now than ever before.

 

[BAILEYSCREAM]

I prefer no lye. Putting a lye relaxer on my hair is like putting conditioner on it....my hair is the same after as before.

Really? I wonder why that is. How long do you leave it on?

 

[sylver2]

i used no-lye for most of the time that i've been relaxing my hair. i only switched to lye in 2002. because i relax so infrequently, i honestly don't notice a difference between then and now except that my hair is getting lighter and lighter. that might be the reason why.

anyway, i like the Affirm relaxer system because of the conditioners that you use during the process. it's really a great brand for me.

DITTO!! My hair use to be jet black and now its getting dark brown.
I use no lye. I use to use lye back in the day, the only reason I switched was because my scalp would start burning right away. I also don't see a difference when I use lye or no lye.
I've use box Relaxers all my life. I alternate between Creme of Nature and Optimum.

 

[HairQueen]

Until I came to this board I didn't even think about this, apart from the fact that I didn't understand the difference. Now the impression that I am getting is No Lye = No good!

My hairdresser uses arteffex relaxer on me I have no idea if that is lye or no lye, I am def going to ask her before my next appointment..........

 

[simplycee]

Up until Firday I was using lye and loving it. My hair dresser pulled the bait and switch on me and used a no lye box perm instead of my usual Motions WITHOUT my consent.

When I used no lye my hair was extremely dry and brittle. It took me years to figure out it was the no lye relaxers that was causing this.

 

[DigitalRain]

I prefer Lye and used it for years until I figured out that lyes were too harsh on my scalp and was wreaking havoc on my hairline. I switched back to no lye "Phytorelaxer" and my hair line is slowly coming back. I do admit my hair is dryer than before but its nothing a little extra moisturizing can't handle and I'd rather sacrifce my hair than my scalp.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

Really? I wonder why that is. How long do you leave it on?

I left both on about 10m

 

[Jewell]

Definitely LYE. My mother put a kit in my hair after years of pressing, and it broke off something serious. Thank God I didn't lose all my hair, it just became a lot shorter. Since then...lye only. I use Optimum Multimineral Mild Lye Relaxer at home, along with the attending normalizer and neutralizing shampoo...I've used Textures and Tones, Elasta QP, Affirm, Mizani, Revlon, Creme of Nature-you name it. With the Optimum Multimineral System my hair never felt as good after a touch-up as it does now...it feels silky and moist, even after its dry. To combat dry scalp, which I have with or without a relaxer, I have to oil it. I'm almost afraid to try Phyto (since its no lye), but at the same time I'm curious. I think I'll stay with Optimum...curiosity killed the cat

 

[sugaplum]

I used no lye for years and years (since I was little). I switched in December 2004 to lye and I've never looked back. My hair silkier, straighter, and I have less dandruff.

I use Hawaian Silky No-Base Conditioning Lye Relaxer (pink label).

 

[UmSumayyah]

I prefer no-lye. Using lye is like putting nothing at all on my hair.

 

[RainbowCurls]

I prefer no lye because it gets my hair straight and doesn't irritate my scalp as much as lye does.

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

I prefer No-Lye.

Thats all i ever used,never had a problem with no-lye relaxers.

 

[miracle]

I've been using a lye relaxer, but thinking of switching back to no-lye. The no-lye seemed to be a lot easier on my scalp.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

I've never used lye relaxers on my hair because I was told that they are too harsh on your hair & scalp. I've used no-lye all my life (literally) and I'm afraid to make a switch because of what might happen to my hair.

I have a question though. For those who texturize, which type of relaxer is best, lye or no-lye?