More Bounce with Lye or No-lye

vtoodler

New Member

• Jul 14, 2012

• #1

Which generally gives more bounce and movement: a lye or a no-lye relaxer?

I know that the results probably vary from person to person, but what do you think is the general trend?

 

Last edited: Aug 11, 2012

yynot

Active member

• Jul 15, 2012

• #2

Lye gives more bounce IMO. I'm fairly new around these parts but you may want to do a search for a similar topic. Unknown it's been discussed on here somewhere....getting the swang from lye vs non lye.

 

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InBloom

In my new-growth

• Jul 15, 2012

• #3

I've done no-lye, lye, and that lythium hydroxide (in-between).

My experience is that lye allows for more body and bounce.

 

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PinkPeony

Well-Known Member

• Jul 15, 2012

• #4

vtoodler said:

Which generally gives more bounce: a lye or a no-lye relaxer?

I know that the results probably vary from person to person, but what do you think is the general trend?

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My lye relaxed hair was more bouncy and sleek then my no-lye relaxed hair.
No lye meant the ability to self relax without depending on a stylist but also more stiff hair that would not stay sleek.

 

vtoodler

New Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #5

InBloom said:

I've done no-lye, lye, and that lythium hydroxide (in-between).

My experience is that lye allows for more body and bounce.

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InBloom

Which lye relaxer did you use, and were you self-relaxed?

 

danysedai

Well-Known Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #6

I agree, lye did it for me.
I use Affirm Regular Mild and Normal(Always used mild but now use mild in front, Normal strength in the rest of my hair)

 

curlcomplexity

formerly qtslim83

• Aug 10, 2012

• #7

I'm going to agree with Lye.

 

KaramelDiva1978

Well-Known Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #8

Lye all the way!! Healthy non-drying and major bounce for me.

 

drmuffin

Well-Known Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #9

Lye. I used Affirm and I loved the swag it gave me.

 

JJamiah

Well-Known Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #10

Lye relaxers definitely gave me more volume and body!

 

MzRhonda

Well-Known Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #11

Lye - it's not drying.

 

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InBloom

In my new-growth

• Aug 11, 2012

• #12

vtoodler said:

@InBloom

Which lye relaxer did you use, and were you self-relaxed?

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I tried Vitale as my first lye relaxer and I was happy, but once that ran out I tried and fell in love with Linange Shea Butter. It seems to agree with my fine strands.

I am self relaxed..btw

 

pink219

New Member

• Aug 11, 2012

• #13

Lye.

Vitale Lye relaxer gave me major bounce!

 

candy626

New Member

• Aug 11, 2012

• #14

I used no lye relaxers when I was a child-young teen and they didn't compare to when I switched to lye. My hair had a silkier texture, was more moisturized. It had body and movement.

Stick with lye. Lye doesn't make some people's hair as straight but that's why the hair isn't so stiff. It keeps some of the hair's natural texture and elasticity. Elasticity is what allows your hair not to break while it's being groomed.

 

hothair

Well-Known Member

• Aug 11, 2012

• #15

I believe I've only ever used no lye. Since going back to relaxed hair last year I've been using phyto 1. What lye relaxers are you ladies using.

 

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lovebug10

New Member

• Aug 11, 2012

• #16

I've only used just for me, then switched to Muzak butter blends and now I use a lye relaxer. My hair was always silky and bouncy and didn't change depending on the relaxer or relaxer type

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