Best relaxers to use at home

Krymsonkween

New Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #1

I tried Silk Elements and had horriable shedding a couple of others have had the same prooblem. I used to use Mizani Butter blends when I went to the salaon. I stopped using it but think I may go back.

What relaxer has been great for u n please give ur reults and how often u use it n how long u have used it.

 

naturalpride

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #2

I've been using Optimum Relaxer in the box for 4 years minus the year and 3 months I was natural and get great results. I apply the relaxer every 12-16 weeks.

 

amwcah

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #3

ORS works well for me. I have been using it for the past 4 years. I relax my hair 2x per year.

 

eurka007

New Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #4

good question op!! I bough silk elements lye relaxer, and I'm really afraid of whether or not I should have bought a no-lye relaxer

 

Tickin4Gold

New Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #5

I use Just for Me kids relaxer - regular. I am now texlaxed but I used to use it before I started texlaxing.
ETA: I've been using it for maybe 3/4 years. It works great for me, I have no complaints which I why I keep using it.

 

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ellehair

Active Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #6

bumping for responses.. good thread op

 

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PJaye

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #7

I have been using Profectiv no lye on my neighbor for the past two years and her hair has really done well with it; she relaxes once every 3 to 4 months.

 

krissyprissy

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #8

I use Vitale at home because its easy to get in my area. If I go to the salon I use Mizani or Syntonics.

 

Toy

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #9

When i started my hair Journey about 4 yrs ago i was using Dark & Lovely then i went to Profectiv now i am back to Dark & Lovely.

 

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bjgsmith

New Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #10

I have used optimum relaxer (in the box) for over 5 years now...I recently changed to Affirm regular control lye relaxer and I must say that I was a bit nervous at first, but I followed the instructions to a T and my hair came out very, very soft and silky. I didn't have a problem with the optimum I just wanted to try a lye relaxer to see if my hair would have a different reaction. I relaxed with the affirm in january, next relaxer scheduled for may. but if I had to vote on the best at home relaxer, I would definately have to say Optimum in the red box (anti breakage therapy).
happy hair product hunting!

 

Optimus_Prime

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #11

Get chu a bottle of Isoplus for $1.39, a 4lb tub of Bantu lye relaxer for $13, a bottle of AVC for $1.59, a jar of Softee hair grease (green or blue, doesn't matter) for $0.99 and I'm sure you already have some conditioner in your home. Bam! 16-18 months worth of touchups at home.

 

Coffee

Well-Known Member

• Feb 22, 2010

• #12

I have used Nairobi for the past 2 years. I relax about every 10 weeks. It doesn't burn, and relaxes really well. The Nairobi condish is an added bonus.

 

crr0121

New Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #13

When I was relaxing, i used ORS olive oil and loved it. It didn't break my hair off and i had good shine and it was just great overall. No problems w/ ORS.

 

almondjoi85

New Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #14

My most recent relaxer was at home with Mizani Butter blends, I bought up everything Mizani to try it out.... the honey shield, scalp protector (I forget the name now), the butter blends relaxer, and the coconut souffle. I plan to review all the products on my blog in full detail, but so far so good. No complaints about any of the products.

 

chelleypie810

Well-Known Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #15

I've been using revlon for I dunno how long, but my hair has never broken nor shed from this relaxer. My hairdresser also used to use proclaim back at home.

 

kami11213

Well-Known Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #16

I use the MBB system and it works well... it's good for at home use b/c it doesn't process as fast as most relaxers IMO...

 

Day Dreamer

New Member

• Feb 23, 2010

• #17

Hey coffee,

Do you go to the salon for this or you self relax at home with the nairobi?

Coffee said:

I have used Nairobi for the past 2 years. I relax about every 10 weeks. It doesn't burn, and relaxes really well. The Nairobi condish is an added bonus.

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vikkisecret

Nubian Girl

• Feb 23, 2010

• #18

crr0121 said:

When I was relaxing, i used ORS olive oil and loved it. It didn't break my hair off and i had good shine and it was just great overall. No problems w/ ORS.

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I TOTALLY AGREE! It's by far the best relaxer i've ever used for my hair besides soft n beautiful which my hair grew out of. Ive been using it for over 5 years now. I have had no breakage..just soft manageable stronger hair! I love the majority of their products besides the mayonaisse or carrot oil products.