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Besides the buffers what is the difference between the first potato starch relaxer and the ones on the market today? |
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The potato starch era was pure hydroxide mix with potato, lard and egg. Advantage: Permanent straighening, no hair reversion. Disadvantage: Harshness, scalp burn, hair damage and inconsistent. ~The Style Squad |
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recently asked questions
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What causes the smell of the relaxer?
Typically, the smell of a relaxer is associated with the active ingredients i.e. guanidine or lithium hydroxide. In addition to these active ingredients, there are other ingredeints in the relaxer like non-ionic surfactants that may have a slight odor.
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How does the color indicator affect the performance of the relaxer?
The color indicator in the shampoo alerts the stylist that there is still alkaline material present on the hair which could result in hair damage. This is the reason why it is crucial to rinse the relaxer out thoroughly following with the neutralizing sh
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What ingredient makes a relaxer work?
The hydroxide concentration.
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How are relaxers made?
In addition to the active, relaxers are made by combining an oil and water phase with an emulsifier to create a creamy consistent emulsion.
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If you mix contaminated relaxer (relaxer that you dipped into, saved, and put back in the container of fresh relaxer) with new relaxer does it lessens its strength?
It’s our recommendation not to mix any contaminated relaxer to a new relaxer.
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Why do people think that kiddy perms have less irritation?
Typically, kiddy perms are no lye guanidine hydroxide relaxer. Guanidine hydroxide relaxers tend to provide more scalp comfort compared to lye relaxers.
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Why is it that when a relaxer is “loose” (thin) it’s stronger than a thick relaxer?
It’s not that it is stronger, but the loose relaxer has a faster rate of penetration into the hair fiber. This makes it appear stronger. A good relaxer is designed to gently release its straightening activator on application – the emulsion is neither loos
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When texturizing hair should you use a relaxer that is lower in strength than when you are relaxing hair straight?
Yes, preferably a lower level of strength, similar to mild strength or reducing a regular strength timing and smoothing application.
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Can shampoo neutralize pH?
Shampoo ph ranges from 4-7; therefore it is very important to use neutralizing shampoo which has a ph less than 6 to ensure proper neutralization.
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