Phytospecific Relaxer Is this phytospecific a natural relaxer, or does it have chemicals in it. I have no perm in my hair, which is very curly and do not want to go back to a perm.
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Yes it has chemicals. It is a no-lye relaxer so it doesn't use sodium hydroxide. I just used it the last time I relaxed my hair and so far so good. I did not burn like I have with all the relaxers I used previously.
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Hi Laria- I've been using this for a little over a month now & no chemical change at all. I use in combination with silicon (saw a YouTube video) and it leaves my coarse curly hair very soft and bouncy. Hope that helps!
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Very much so, my hair is relaxer free and this left my hair with a beautiful shine and was able to curl my ends effectively. Remember to per-strech your hair with blow drying or with a pressing comb prior to use. If one didn't know me, you'd think I paid a professional to blow my hair out which it wasn't.
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No, not according to the ingredients on the label. I didn't realize ammonium laurel sulfate would be ammonia. I have used it for several years and it helps maintain my light brown hair but still lets some of the gray show. I think it looks very natural.
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Yes, definitely, but as a side note... I just started using the Super Smooth Elixir they sent as a sample and I think I like it better... it makes my hair smoother than the relaxing serum. My hair is wavy and a mess if left to dry naturally.
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It does have lye. It doesn't say on there no lye relaxer. It's better to go to a beauty supply store and check out no lye relaxers. I just like this relaxer because it is not harsh on my hair
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It's been a couple years since I've used this product. But it has enough other chemicals in it that sulfates would probably be the least of your worries. It's like a relaxer. It lasted about 2 weeks. The smell is pretty strong. I'm really thinking going natural and not putting anything in my hair. There's always the latest fad of "Oh my God! what is this in my food, soap, shampoo?!?" I'm not a chemist so the stuff in this is probably bad for you. but try it once. It wont kill you, but it does have hair straightening chems in it.
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I'm natural and have not had a relaxer in 12 years. I apply JBCO everyday combined with olive oil and coconut oil as a moisturizer.
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I lost 40 % of my hair after surgery/anesthesia and some of the medicines I was on. Day after day, I saw an alarming amount of hair loss. In complete desperation I tried the Phyto Phytolium, I first noticed less hair shedding, then after the 2nd- 3rd month...new hair growth. It's been 8 months since my surgery, and I still use the Phyto Phytolium. I'm pleased it worked for me and I hope to recover as much as my hair as I can.
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This isn't a chemical and it doesn't alter the hair. It's actually good for the hair. Gives hair body, growth, and makes it silky soft.
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I use this for my children who are bi-racial and it has been a life saver. I myself have a regular strength relaxer applied to my hair every 6 weeks. I think based on what I have seen this product do for my children, that it may be a bit too mild for both my and your hair, especially if your current relaxer strength is super. I would say be careful and maybe try the strand test if you really want to use it, but I'm not sure that it would give you the result you are looking for.
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Okay, so I spoke with someone at Phytospecific, explained my hit or miss experience , and informed the of the disparity between the two packages and the drastically different results. She advised one that if the product has a dry crust on the top of the cream portion of the relaxer to NOT use!!! This due to oxidation and it is not advisable to put it in your hair. I told her that if that is the case it should be clearly written on the packaging so that consumer are aware. I've been hearing a lot about people receiving packages that are NOT sealed. DO NOT USE!!!!. I've come to the conclusion that it's best to purchase this product from authorized retailers. Sephora , Ulta, Neiman Marcus,Nordstoms etc. I'm gonna do the same and post my next results here. Hope this helps! Eve
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OAs I remember there are NO chemicals only "natural" ingredients which is why I bought it as my family has allergies to chemicals, and we had. no problems. It worked great too. I highly recommend this product.
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My hair is chemically straightened, but 75% of my hair dresser's clients are going natural. She uses this product on all of her clients' hair (mine as well as the natural one) and it is absolutely soft and beautiful! Seeing the results of this product on natural hair is making me really consider going natural also.
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My natural hair is VERY thick and coarse. If you apply this relaxer and make sure you go back and SMOOTH it afterward, I can't imagine that your hair would revert. I just did my touch up this past weekend and I had A LOT of thick, new growth. My hair is so straight and manageable, it's amazing!
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No, sorry I have only used the Real-Ease neck & shoulder Relaxer. It works very well for me.
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Yes, there is lye in this relaxer. But this is a very mild relaxer. It is wonderful. As a cosmoetologist I would suggest you not to get caught up on No Lye products. If the producer takes Lye away from the relaxer system they will replace the lye with about 7-8 more different types of chemicals to do what lye does. Make sense....As far as I'm concerned, the fewer products the safer. Make sure you always put conditioner on the ends of your hair that are not going to be relaxed as a protectant against over processing.