I'm getting ready to retouch this weekend and I usually use an applicator brush. I'm concerned about overlapping. Is it better to you use your fingers to apply or the little applicator brush?
I feel like I have more control when using my fingers. I use gloves of course. I usually make sure they are really snug so they won't slip and slid and get in the way.
I wear gloves but use a 'wide' tint brush to apply it. I use the handle of the brush to part my hair. For me, this gives an even and quick application. I need all of my (gloved) fingers to be relaxer free. Otherwise, the relaxer may get on my previously relaxed hair as I part and grasp each section.
Then I lightly smooth the relaxer with my gloved hands. I don't comb it through because I don't relax my hair bone straight.