Hair Relaxers
30 Dec 2009
Hair Relaxers -
Relaxers Straighten Hair - Not All The Way, but enough to make tightly wound coils of hair look like soft curls or even loose waves. Long used by people of Afro-Caribbean descent, relaxers are also popular with curly-haired women of European ancestry. Like permanent waves, relaxers work by breaking down hair's bonds, then restructuring them in a different configuration. Unlike permanent waves, rollers are not used, which makes the procedure a bit easier and faster - but no less harsh. In fact, relaxing services often begin with an application of petroleum jelly or cream to the scalp; this protects skin from the harsh chemicals that follow.
If your hair is damaged, but not extremely so, don't be surprised if your stylist asks you to undergo a series of deep-conditioning treatments before she will use a hair relaxer on your hair. If the damage is slight, she may agree to relaxing your hair on the spot after applying a protective conditioner - called a filler - to the porous, damaged areas of your hair.
Next comes an application of the relaxing solution, which is painted on hair, then pulled through tresses to ensure all strands are coated. The longer the solution is left on, the straighter the hair will be. However, because of its harshness, relaxing solution usually remains in place just 5 to 8 minutes to avoid harming hair. Note: Some chemical technicians actually comb relaxing solution through strands, although many experts feel this leads to severe breakage.
Fixing the relaxer
When the hair has finished processing, the relaxing chemicals are rinsed away with warm water. This is a long rinse - some stylists keep their clients under the faucet for 10 to 15 minutes. Afterward, hair is shampooed for up to 10 minutes. Next comes a neutralizer solution often called a fixative or a stabilizer. Like the one used in a permanent wave service, this neutralizer encourages the hair's bonds to stay put in their new configuration. Some stylists finish the service with a deep-conditioning treatment to remoisturize strands.
Depending on the company that makes them, some relaxers use a neutralizing shampoo instead of separate applications of shampoo and neutralizer solution.
Among the several types of relaxers are:
Sodium hydroxide relaxers These are also known as lye relaxers. As the strongest of the relaxer types, sodium hydroxide formulas provide the fastest results and the most dramatic straightening effects. While they are capable of making super-kinky hair super-straight, the chemicals are so damaging that it is not often recommended. A better option for most people with really curly hair is to go for a loose wave, which can be worn naturally, or, occasionally, blow dried straighter for special occasions.
Calcium hydroxide relaxers These are often referred to as "no-lye" relaxers and contain a mixture of calcium hydroxide and guanidine carbonate. While calcium hydroxide relaxers are slightly less damaging than sodium hydroxide relaxers, they tend to create frizzy, fuzzy, rough-looking results - the chemicals simply aren't strong enough to evenly break down the hair's bonds.
Ammonium thioglycolate relaxers Often called thio relaxers or perm relaxers, they use the same ingredients as many permanent waves. The results, while thorough - none of that no-lye relaxer fuzziness here - are gentle. Thio relaxers are better at gently softening curls than aggressively turning kinks to waves. For this reason, they are popular with Caucasian curlytops and others whose original curls are on the moderate side. If your curly or frizzy hair is driving you crazy, don't worry, there are hair relaxers just right for you.
 Perfect Results Pro Hair Creme Conditioning Relaxer Mil  US $8.49
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 DARK LOVELY NO LYE RELAXER FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR KIT US $7.99
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 ISOPLUS CONDITIONING CREME RELAXER ALL HAIR TYPES 144 US $4.49
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 BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS KIDS NO MISTAKE RELAXER FINE HAIR US $6.99
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 MOTIONS FOR KIDS CREME RELAXER COARSE HAIR 15OZ US $5.29
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER SUPER 15OZ US $5.99
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 MOTIONS HAIR RELAXER SUPER FOR COARSE RESIST HAIR 15OZ US $5.49
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 MOTIONS SALON HERBALS HAIR RELAXER SUPER 4LB US $24.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER SUPER 4LB US $21.99
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 MOTIONS HAIR RELAXER MILD FOR EASILY RELAXED HAIR 4LB US $21.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER MILD 4LB US $21.99
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 MOTIONS SALON HERBALS HAIR RELAXER REGULAR 4LB US $24.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER REGULAR 15OZ US $5.99
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 MOTIONS HAIR RELAXER REGULAR FOR NORMAL HAIR 4LB US $21.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER REGULAR 4LB US $21.99
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 MOTIONS HAIR RELAXER SUPER FOR COARSE RESIST HAIR 4LB US $21.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER MILD 15OZ US $5.99
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 MOTIONS HAIR RELAXER REGULAR FOR NORMAL HAIR 15OZ US $5.49
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 MOTIONS SALON HERBALS HAIR RELAXER MILD 4LB US $24.99
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 MOTIONS HAIR RELAXER MILD FOR EASILY RELAXED HAIR 15OZ US $5.49
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 KUZA NO LYE HAIR RELAXER SYSTEM SUPER KIT 1 APP US $5.49
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 KUZA NO LYE HAIR RELAXER SYSTEM REGULAR KIT 1 APP US $5.49
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 TCB NO BASE CREME HAIR RELAXER REGULAR 15 OZ US $3.99
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 TCB NO BASE CREME HAIR RELAXER SUPER 75 OZ US $1.99
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 TCB NO BASE CREME HAIR RELAXER REGULAR 75 OZ US $1.99
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 TCB NO BASE CREME HAIR RELAXER MILD 15 OZ US $3.99
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 TCB NO BASE CREME HAIR RELAXER SUPER 15 OZ US $3.99
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 TCB NO LYE NO MIX HAIR RELAXER REGULAR 15 OZ US $3.99
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 NEW VIGOROL LIQUID HAIR RELAXER 4 OZ US $3.99
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 VITALE HAIR RELAXER CONCORDE SUPER 16 OZ US $5.99
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 VITALE HAIR RELAXER IDEAL FINE 16 OZ US $5.99
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 VITALE HAIR RELAXER LIFE AND BODY REGULAR 16 OZ US $5.99
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 CURL FREE RELAXER Hair Straightener Kit NEW Complete US $49.99
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 Willie Morrow Signature Line No Lye Enzyme HAIR Relaxer US $6.29
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 Caribbean Dreams Thio Free Hair relaxer retexturizer US $29.99
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 SOFNFREE N PRETTY HAIR RELAXER FOR KIDS NO LYE NEW US $4.99
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 BRAZILIAN HAIR RELAXER Dande NANO KERATIN 140oz US $420.00
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 DARK LOVELY RELAXER KIT FOR COLOR TREATED HAIR US $5.99
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 NEW Soft Beautiful Botanicals NO LYE Hair Relaxer US $10.97
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 VIGOROL LIQUID HAIR RELAXER 4oz 2 COMPLETE APPLICATION US $3.49
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 BERNARD EVANS PLATINUM HAIR RELAXER KIT SENSITIVE US $6.99
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 BERNARD EVANS PLATINUM HAIR RELAXER KIT REGULAR US $6.99
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 BERNARD EVANS PLATINUM HAIR RELAXER KIT AGGRESSIVE US $6.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER 15oz MILD US $4.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER 15oz REGULAR US $4.99
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 MOTIONS OIL MOISTURIZER HAIR RELAXER 15oz SUPER US $4.99
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 MOTIONS HERBALS SILKENING HAIR RELAXER 18oz REGULAR US $5.99
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 MOTIONS HERBALS SILKENING HAIR RELAXER 64oz REGULAR US $14.99
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 MOTIONS NO BASE HAIR RELAXER 64oz REGULAR FORMULA US $14.99
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 MOTIONS NO BASE HAIR RELAXER 64oz SUPER FORMULA US $14.99
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Mizani Butter Blen Medium /Normal Relaxer 30 Oz Sale Price: $17.99  |
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Phase 2: The Butter Blend Relaxer has been developed with an ultra-moisturizing blend of cocoa butter, shea butter and honey to keep hair healthy during the relaxing process. This easy rinse sodium hydroxide base relaxer contains less chemical actives with cationic conditioners that optimize straightening and conditioning... |
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Motions Oil Moisturizer Hair Relaxer Regular Formula For Medium Textures 15oz/425g Sale Price: $8.44 |
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MIZANI Butter Blend Relaxer Mild/Fine/Color 30 oz Sale Price: $17.99 |
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Phase 2: The Butter Blend Relaxer has been developed with an ultra-moisturizing blend of cocoa butter, shea butter and honey to keep hair healthy during the relaxing process. This easy rinse sodium hydroxide base relaxer contains less chemical actives with cationic conditioners that optimize straightening and conditioning... |
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Avlon Affirm Moisture Plus Conditioning Relaxer 9 Single Applications Sale Price: $42.50 |
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Affirm Moisture Plus Conditioning Relaxer is an innovative four-step system which leaves hair silky-straight, well-conditioned and incredibly healthy-looking. This special conditioning relaxer is designed to moisturize dry hair and provide maximum scalp comfort... |
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Avlon Affirm Moisture Plus Conditioning Relaxer 4 Single Applications List Price: $54.99 Sale Price: $37.50 |
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Affirm Moisture Plus Conditioning Relaxer is an innovative four-step system which leaves hair silky-straight, well-conditioned and incredibly healthy-looking. This special conditioning relaxer is designed to moisturize dry hair and provide maximum scalp comfort... |
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REVLON Professional Realistic Conditioning Creme Relaxer No Base Formula Regular for Normal & Medium Textured Hair 18.75oz/531g List Price: $12.75 Sale Price: $6.99 |
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Realistic Conditioning Creme Relaxer No Base Formula Regular for Normal & Medium Textured Hair (not bleached or tinted). |
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Phytod¿frisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm, 3.3-Ounce List Price: $26.00 Sale Price: $18.35 |
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Phytodefrisant is a relaxing balm for all hair types, naturally curly or permed hair. Ferula, horseradish and garlic extracts coat and straighten hair without any chemical action. The non-oily formula won't weaken hair... |
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MOTIONS Oil Moisturizer Hair Relaxer Regular Formula for Medium Textures 15oz/425g List Price: $12.95 Sale Price: $6.25 |
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Contains a hydrating blend of emollients which maximize moisturization. Excellent straightening and shine. For Professional Use Only. |
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Nairobi Replenishing Hair Relaxer Regular Formula for normal hair(4 lbs.) Sale Price: $57.99 |
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PhytoSpecific Beauty Phytorelaxer Index #2 List Price: $60.00 Sale Price: $45.75 |
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PhytoRelaxer is a multi-purpose, odorless, permanent curl reduction cream complex with 100% natural egg and soya extracts. This revolutionary product can straighten, relax, or texturize even the most resistant hair... |
