Lye Relaxer Question for those with 4a/b Hair

Owest

So Wavy Baby

• Jun 14, 2004

• #1

I currently use Motion's Oil Moisturizing Normal Strength Relaxer. But lately I've been thinking about switching to another one. My hair is somewhat thick(I've been told this by hairdressers, but it doesn't seem thick to me)..I also use semi-permanent dye in my hair every 8-10 weeks. I also don't use much heat in my hair (only the hooded dryer). Does anyone with similar hair have any recommedations for a Lye-Based Moisturizing Relaxer??

 

Poohbear

Fearfully Wonderfully Made

• Jun 14, 2004

• #2

Elasta QP

 

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Cat_Eyed_Cutie

New Member

• Jun 14, 2004

• #3

Arosci Progressive Formula

 

candibaby

New Member

• Jun 14, 2004

• #4

Design Essentials is the best I've ever come across. I used to use motions, and hated it.

 

chicamorena

Member

• Jun 15, 2004

• #5

Creme of Nature Professional works great for me.

 

Owest

So Wavy Baby

• Jun 15, 2004

• #6

bumping for more responses

 

LEOLADYSW

New Member

• Jun 15, 2004

• #7

I use Mizani Medum. I have your hair type, and am color treated.

 

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Haleni

Member

• Jun 15, 2004

• #8

I have used Affirm regular, for many years and I'm very happy with the results. I have tried Motions and didn't like it at all.

 

jainygirl

New Member

• Jun 15, 2004

• #9

Revlon Professional (Mild)

 

hiza

Member

• Jun 15, 2004

• #10

I use Affirm Fiberguard mild and it works great for me.


hiza..

 

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greAtness333

New Member

• Jun 15, 2004

• #11

Elucence (I'm guessing the strongest) I have very thick hair also.

 

Enchantmt

Progress...not perfection

• Jun 15, 2004

• #12

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candibaby said:
Design Essentials is the best I've ever come across. I used to use motions, and hated it.

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Where can you purchase Design Essentials if you don't have a license? I love Design Essentials. Normally I use Vitale since I cant get it but Sally's had a damaged truck sale here a while back where they sold relaxers for 1.00 (I got an Ionic blow dryer for 5 bucks!) because the packaging was damaged so I've been using Clairol Textures and Tone lye relaxer. It was 1.00 for 16 or so oz jar. It works ok but I'd much prefer Design Essentials. TIA.

 

Poohbear

Fearfully Wonderfully Made

• Jun 15, 2004

• #13

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Enchantmt said:
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candibaby said:
Design Essentials is the best I've ever come across. I used to use motions, and hated it.

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Where can you purchase Design Essentials if you don't have a license? I love Design Essentials. Normally I use Vitale since I cant get it but Sally's had a damaged truck sale here a while back where they sold relaxers for 1.00 (I got an Ionic blow dryer for 5 bucks!) because the packaging was damaged so I've been using Clairol Textures and Tone lye relaxer. It was 1.00 for 16 or so oz jar. It works ok but I'd much prefer Design Essentials. TIA.

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I love Motions Relaxer...

Anyway, I would like to try Design Essentials Relaxer too. I know Allandra uses it but gets it done professionally. I've never seen it sold in stores.

 

stacy

Active Member

• Jun 15, 2004

• #14

I swear by Affrim! I have used Regular Affirm and I the Sensitive scalp Affirm (which is no-lye). They are both great.

 

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Donda

New Member

• Jun 16, 2004

• #15

Hawaiian Silky all the way!

The Sodium Hydroxcide (Lye) is 13-14 on the list of ingrediants which caught my attention. Most relaxer list the lye 3rd or 4th. The further down an item is on a list means less of it is in the product.

Let us know what you decided to use and how it came out.

 

Owest

So Wavy Baby

• Jun 16, 2004

• #16

will do Donda. Thanx everyone for the suggestions

 

candibaby

New Member

• Jun 28, 2004

• #17

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Enchantmt said:
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candibaby said:
Design Essentials is the best I've ever come across. I used to use motions, and hated it.

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Where can you purchase Design Essentials if you don't have a license? I love Design Essentials. Normally I use Vitale since I cant get it but Sally's had a damaged truck sale here a while back where they sold relaxers for 1.00 (I got an Ionic blow dryer for 5 bucks!) because the packaging was damaged so I've been using Clairol Textures and Tone lye relaxer. It was 1.00 for 16 or so oz jar. It works ok but I'd much prefer Design Essentials. TIA.

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Sorry-- I didn't know you had asked me a question! And to answer it, I don't know where you can buy design essentials, my ex-stylist had their products in her shop.. so I'm guessing it's a salon only product.