Hydroxide relaxer types include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide and guanidine hydroxide. These relaxers can be marketed as base and no base relaxers.
Although no base relaxers have a thin, oil like protective cream within the relaxer system, most stylists use a base cream around the ears and hairline for added protection. During a chemical relaxing procedure of a hydroxide relaxer a process called lanthionization occurs, which is the breaking of a disulfide bonds to alter the curl pattern of the hair.
During this process the curl pattern is loosened or relaxed. The cortex is thus elongated, stretching the original curl pattern, therefore making this a permanent alteration. There are several types of Hydroxide relaxers aka Metal Relaxers which are sold to professionals and consumers with no mixing requirements.
The ionic metals include sodium Na , lithium Li , and potassium k. These metals are combined with oxygen o and hydrogen h , forming ionic compounds known as relaxers which include the following active ingredients: sodium hydroxide NaOH , potassium hydroxide KOH , and lithium hydroxide LiOH. Sometimes calcium CaOH is added to hydroxide relaxers, but it is not used solely to relax hair.
Because it processes quickly it is also the most commonly used relaxers by professionals. Through speedy and precise application, professional stylists are able to apply the relaxer evenly, process the relaxer in a timely manner and rinse thoroughly with a neutralizing shampoo to avoid damage and potential irritation during the chemical process.
Although these ionic compounds are not lye, hydroxide is an active ingredient. No lye relaxers are ideal for someone with a very sensitive scalp, as the chemicals and pH level of these type of relaxers are milder than lye based relaxers. No lye relaxers are commonly associated to dryer hair due to calcium buildup. Hair relaxers are a boon to curly hair since they help with management as well as versatility.
Hence, users need to know everything that there is to know about relaxers before making an informed choice. A number of options are available are in the market, but which one is the best for you?
The difference between lye and no-lye relaxers can be particularly confusing. Your stylist can help you make a decision based on your hair type and scalp sensitivity, but the stylist will never choose your relaxer for you without informing you on the type of relaxer being used. Although, if you do not suffer from sensitive skin or are not as easily burned, your stylist would most likely recommend Lye based relaxer because of the many benefits it offers your hair.
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Information Officer. Brand Influence CC. Office OE, Ground Floor,. Nautica building, Waterclub Complex,. Cape Town, This email address is being protected from spambots. Hair relaxers have been around for many decades and have been the first choice for many African women when it came to finding an easier way of managing their hair.
This process can be stressful and damaging to your hair, so you need to be very careful when choosing kind of relaxer to choose. Hair relaxers work by altering the bonds of the very curly hair and so, making it less tangled and straighter. It is a chemical process that can weaken hair and make it vulnerable to breakage. Despite this, many ethnic women continue to use hair relaxers so that they can achieve straighter hair that is easier to comb and style.
Fortunately, many advancements have been made with regards to hair relaxers. They are not as dangerous for your hair and scalp as they used to be. However, there are still some risks that come with using hair relaxers and this is why you should consult a professional when it comes to them. At the moment, the two most popular types of relaxers on the market are lye and no-lye relaxers. They both promise to give you flowing straight hair, but it can get confusing deciding which one would best suit you.
Relaxers, in general contain a pH of between 9 and The no-lye relaxers also promise to be gentler on your scalp and not burn it as much as the lye relaxers. It may seem obvious that a no-lye relaxer would be the automatic choice when it comes to hair relaxer because of the lower pH, but some women may still choose the lye relaxer because it is a more effective relaxer. Those with very course hair may need a stronger relaxer to help them achieve the straight hair look that they want.
A lye relaxer is very strong and so, works very quickly when you apply it. It is recommended that a professional hairstylist applies lye relaxers because they can apply it quickly and evenly around your head and then rinse it out before it causes any damage but after it has done its job of straightening your hair. No-lye relaxers , on the other hand are very gentle, but may not do a good job of straightening course hair.
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