To Lye or Not to Lye?
Which is better: lye or no-lye relaxer? No lye relaxers (boxed relaxer kits) are not the best form of relaxers to use. Often they dry the hair out and damage the hair far beyond the effects that lye has on the hair. The myth is often that “no-lye” is better because it is free of [...]
How to Relax Black Hair
How to Relax African American Hair If you are thinking to relax your hair for the very first time, then it is advisable to seek professional help. However, if you are convinced that you can do it yourself at home then make sure you do it right. Relaxed hair done right looks great; relaxed hair [...]
Treating Relaxer Burns
For me, there is nothing like the feel of a fresh relaxer. I love the way my hair falls and moves. How the breeze lifts the strands and tickles my scalp. Mostly I love how I can loosen up my regime for a few days and just wrap and forget my hair. It’s no fuss [...]
How to stretch relaxers successfully
How to Stretch Relaxers Successfully The price that women must pay for beauty sometimes is enormous. Yet, women cannot fight the urges to perm, die, and fry at every chance they can get. As knowledge is increased, ladies who often relax their hair have come to realize that less is more. The less you relax [...]
