With what tool is your relaxer applied?

MissMusic · Dec 20, 2007

Just curious. My stylist uses her hand/fingers. My aunt uses an applicator brush to relax herself. My cousin uses the back side of a comb to self relax, lol :spinning:

. Any comments are welcome as to why one might be better than the other. So, what do you or your stylist use to apply a relaxer and which tool is best (as suggested below)?

sareca · Dec 20, 2007

Applicator brush. I just used it today. :yep:

Amarech · Dec 20, 2007

What should you use when you apply relaxer? I've been using a comb but I'm thinking of switching to something else?

What's the best tool?

lawdiva · Dec 20, 2007

All of the above!!!

I start with the applicator brush, then I use my fingers and then I use the back of the rat tail comb for smoothing.. Yup, I am an indecisive Libra or just impatient :spinning:

Isis · Dec 20, 2007

I must use my fingers (bare) so I can "feel" my newgrowth as I apply. I also use the back of the comb for smoothing.

MissMusic · Dec 20, 2007

Amarech said:
What should you use when you apply relaxer? I've been using a comb but I'm thinking of switching to something else?

What's the best tool?

I don't know if there is a best, but I would think that which ever one keeps the chemical off of your scalp! Of course someone out there must have a better explanation

nicki6 · Dec 20, 2007

I use an applicator brush because it gives the most precise,een distribution of the relaxer. I go back and smooth with a comb and my fingers.

tiffers · Dec 20, 2007

I use my hands for the application and I use the spatula thing that comes with the relaxer to smooth when I'm done applying

HoneyDew · Dec 20, 2007

I self-relax and I use a Tint brush from Sally's. I love this one. It is thin enough for me to be very precise. And not too wide.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/Tint+Brush/SALLY11,default,pd.html

I use my gloved fingers to smooth.

RosesBlack · Dec 20, 2007

Isis said:
I must use my fingers (bare) so I can "feel" my newgrowth as I apply. I also use the back of the comb for smoothing.

Don't you burn your fingers doing that? I tried and my skin was not happy.

I use gloved fingers. I buy nice latex free very thin gloves and they are faaaaantastic.

Then I smooth with comb and fingers.

locabouthair · Dec 20, 2007

i used a comb and smoothed with my fingers. that was my first self relax and my hair does not even look like a perm touched it. maybe i didnt use enough relaxer.

SelfStyled · Dec 20, 2007

I use a plastic pastry bag, w/ a plastic tip. I like it cause I am able to squeeze out just enough and aplly quickly, I smooth w/ my fingers.

SimpleKomplexity · Dec 20, 2007

RosesBlack said:
I use gloved fingers. I buy nice latex free very thin gloves and they are faaaaantastic.

Like ultra thin condoms ehh lool :grin:

Okay sorry for me being random!! lool Too many Red Bulls!! But I like using a small appilicator brush. It lets you be precise and not get on the previously relaxed

TLC1020 · Dec 20, 2007

I use my fingers....

RosesBlack · Dec 20, 2007

Krazynkute0188 said:
Like ultra thin condoms ehh lool

Okay sorry for me being random!! lool Too many Red Bulls!! But I like using a small appilicator brush. It lets you be precise and not get on the previously relaxed

LOL exactly.

Cause I'm allergic to latex and found out the hard way. :blush:

MizAvalon · Dec 20, 2007

I use an applicator brush.

locabouthair · Dec 20, 2007

I see a lot of people use the brush. I tried practicing with the brush and the comb was easier for me to handle.

Monigirl · Dec 20, 2007

I use a tint brush and my fingers.

gymfreak336 · Dec 20, 2007

SelfStyled said:
I use a plastic pastry bag, w/ a plastic tip. I like it cause I am able to squeeze out just enough and aplly quickly, I smooth w/ my fingers.

That is cool

Isis · Dec 20, 2007

RosesBlack said:
Don't you burn your fingers doing that? I tried and my skin was not happy.

I use gloved fingers. I buy nice latex free very thin gloves and they are faaaaantastic.

Then I smooth with comb and fingers.

No burning here and I've done it too many times to count. My fingers are like extra "eyes" so I can "see", especially in the back. :eye:

MissMusic · Dec 20, 2007

SelfStyled said:
I use a plastic pastry bag, w/ a plastic tip. I like it cause I am able to squeeze out just enough and aplly quickly, I smooth w/ my fingers.

Wow! That's ingenious!

RubyWoo · Dec 21, 2007

Applicator brush for me!

Babydall818 · Dec 21, 2007

EEEK! I used my hands which I know isn't good bc my fingernails turn like a tint of yellow... yeah cough haha going to have to get some gloves huh?
haha

Misseyl · Dec 21, 2007

I use my fingers..

malibu4590 · Dec 21, 2007

tinting brush then smooth with fingers

Xavier · Dec 21, 2007

Those using their fingers, are you using gloves or not?

Lavendar · Dec 21, 2007

I use an applicator brush to apply and smooth. The tail end of the brush works well for parts. I'd be lost without this brush.

HoneyDew · Dec 21, 2007

Isis said:
No burning here and I've done it too many times to count. My fingers are like extra "eyes" so I can "see", especially in the back. :eye:

I prefer doing it this way, actually.

Honestly, I think some relaxers are better for this than others.

I used to do it with my bare fingers while using TCB Naturals. That stuff almost melted away my fingerprint! :drunk:

It took days to get back to normal.

But, with Profectiv, I've used my bare fingers and it is not harsh on my skin at all. I can still tell that the chemicals touched my skin, but not as much.

But I have found that my tint brush (not the regular color brush) and skin tight gloves work okay. Still nothing better than the eyes on the fingers. :yep:

Traycee · Dec 21, 2007

Applicator brush for my relaxer and deep conditioner...

GodsPromises · Dec 21, 2007

I do the exact same thing!!!

RosesBlack said:
Don't you burn your fingers doing that? I tried and my skin was not happy.

I use gloved fingers. I buy nice latex free very thin gloves and they are faaaaantastic.

Then I smooth with comb and fingers.

With what tool is your relaxer applied?

What does your stylist use to apply your relaxer?

an applicator brush

hand/fingers

comb

other. Then What?

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