I was considering stretching until June or possibly transitioning. However, at a few days short of 16 weeks I relaxed. I used to use Vitale which was fine but I kept feeling like my hair needed more. I went to the BSS store last week and the attendant suggested Silk Elements Lye Relaxer for Coarse Hair. I told her that I was looking for something along the lines of Affirm but more easily accessible and economical. She said that they didn't sell Silk Elements but Sally's did. (My thoughts were ok I am tired, it is the end of the day, I have a 2 inch twa under my previously relaxed hair and two children (not mine) ages 1 and 2 in tow, this must be really good if she is sending me to another store!
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I bought the big tub for coarse hair from Sally's for like fourteen something. I have to say hands down that was the best relaxer I ever had. It was worth every penny I spent and more! I actually was able to air dry and my hair was straight afterwards without the use of a hair dryer. Usually when I do this my hair is a bush and I have to blow dry and or flat iron straight. My hair is extremely silky. I did not blow dry and I did not use my flat iron. I did use my Denman brush. Oh and I did not experience any burning sensations. My hair was relaxed the same all the way through. Sometimes, I have areas that do not relax as good as others though they had the same amount of time.
I am truly amazed. I will definitely, definitely stay with this one. Never have I seen results like this on my hair. I have also decided just to relax every 16 weeks-a schedule like JenniferMD's. It works for me also. I guess you just have to play around with the numbers that work best for you.
BTW after my relaxer, I shampooed with a neutralizer shampoo of course and I also used Aphogee Intensive Keratin Reconstructor to rebuild the protein on my strands. I had no breakage or anything just a wonderful experience. Also, I like the fact the relaxer has shea butter in it.
I used it yesterday and my hair came out great!
Thanks for the reviews!
