Revlon Realistic Users

[Purtygurly]

I'm going to use this relaxer on sombody's hair. I looked at the neutralizing shampoo that goes with it, the pH is 6 point something (I think 6.8)

Shouldn't it be much lower?

What neutralizing shampoo do you use with it?

 

[crhall1]

I noticed this also. I used this relaxer for the first time in years for my touch-up last October. When I tried to use the shampoo after I had rinsed the relaxer out it made my scalp BURN. Luckily I had a bottle of the Motions neutralizing shampoo near by and used it. It made the burning stop and I had no problems after that. I do belive the pH of the Revlon neutralizing shampoo is too high.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I use Isoplus Neutralizing shampoo. No burning there. Also remember Revlon is a very strong relaxer so don't leave it on too long. Work quickly! Good Luck!

 

[SweetNic_JA]

I use motions neutralizing shampoo and I rinse with a higly diluted solution of ACV.

 

[Ebony]

i use isoplus neutralizing shampoo always. i concur with dontspeakdefeat. I stopped using revlon realistic years ago. It is very strong.

 

[CurlyCrly]

I use the Revlon Realistic neutralizing shampoo (Herbal Deep Clean) with the relaxer. I think if the ph was too high, I'd be bald or my hair would be hard and crispy. It works for me and I've been using it for several years.

 

[Purtygurly]

Kay, thanks. I'll use isoplus.

It's funny how you warn me about how strong it is. I used it for my last touchup and it only texturized my hair even though I kept it in for 30 minutes (and no, I'm nowhere near overprocessed)

but I'll take your advice, I know that her (my b/f's mom) hair isn't resistant.

 

[shinyblackhair]

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Purtygurly said:
I'm going to use this relaxer on sombody's hair. I looked at the neutralizing shampoo that goes with it, the pH is 6 point something (I think 6.8)

Shouldn't it be much lower?

What neutralizing shampoo do you use with it?

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I had thought this too.however I've been using the Revlon neutralizing shampoo and it's been fine. I should add that I also follow up the neut. shampoo with my QP Shampoo for Relaxed Hair which has a really low ph (3ish).After that, I use Motions Silk Protein conditioner. My hair comes out so nice and soft.

 

[nita4]

I have been using the regular and I have fine/thin hair. I should be using the mild, but it texturizes my hair too. So, I use regular for 20 minutes. But, I would really, really prefer to a mild.

 

[shinyblackhair]

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nita4 said:
I have been using the regular and I have fine/thin hair. I should be using the mild, but it texturizes my hair too. So, I use regular for 20 minutes. But, I would really, really prefer to a mild.

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Maybe that's my problem??? I've been using mild!