Adding oil to relaxer?

[PatTodd]

Ladies, I'm about to touch up my hair for the first time in six months and for the first time since joining the forum. I seem to recall some ladies mentioning adding oil to the relaxer mix for added moisture. I need some guidance on this. How much oil, and what kind? I will be switching from no-lye to lye for the first time and will probably be using Vitale regular formula. Thanks in advance.

 

[Sosoothing]

Sorry I dont have an answer, but I would love to know opinions about this too .

 

[kombov_dymond]

I added a teaspoon of sweet almond oil and avocado oil to the amount of relaxer I used to touch up. I really wanted to use some Aphogee Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) oil, but I couldn't find any.

Adding oils makes the relaxer more creamy and your hair is more moisturized afterwards. I'll be adding oils to mine from here on out.

HTH

 

[gorgeoushair]

You can also add EVOO and some people like the Aphogee oil.

 

[PatTodd]

Thanks ladies. One more question - since I have SO much new growth, I will probably mix up an entire batch of relaxer to avoid running out.

Kombov_dymond, are you saying you add one teaspoon EACH of sweet almond and avocado oil? I am assuming you use half a container of relaxer for your touch up - should I add four teaspoons total to an entire container? Thanks in advance!