Alter Ego Linange Shea Butter Relaxer and Full Line - Review and Questions

[africa]

I used this relaxer on sunday,and i washed the day before...
No burning

My results are very nice,and my hair is straight,but not deathly straight.I really like this relaxer.We'll see how it plays out long term,but mizani (regular or butter blend) can't touch this!
I also ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE NEUTRALIZING CONDISH!!!!
I used it the day before i relaxed on dry hair on my ends and it is so amazing
Simple,yet effective ingredients
I'm sticking to this one

Yaaay! ! I'm glad it worked out well for you! Washing the day before and still not burning is amazing.

I'll be trying this for the first time in about week and I'm so excited. I'll let ya'll know how it goes. I'm switching over from Mizani BB so I'll be able to compare the two.

 

[PeopleTalkDaily]

i'm going to try the whole set on Friday...
I will make a note to take pictures before and after..

I'm kind of excited ladies

 

[JerriBlank]

i'm going to try the whole set on Friday...
I will make a note to take pictures before and after..

I'm kind of excited ladies

Do you have the mask?I wish i did

 

[luckiestdestiny]

You guys HAVE to post and I want pics please! Or at least a really good review. I am very interested in using this relaxer if I make the leap from natural!

 

[Miamori]

I have received a few PMs requesting a follow-up.

These are pictures from my relaxer at the end of November. I didn't mean to take an entire month to post these... (School makes a girl busy...)

I was relaxed with Affirm in between this relaxer and being relaxed with Alter Ego in the summer. In comparison, being relaxed with Affirm was a miserable experience during the process and especially over the weeks (which turned into months, unfortunately) that followed.

I'm just going to stretch longer and wait until I get home next time.

Anyway.... there are pictures showing closer shots of my roots / the smoothness in my fotki, but here's a survey:

I tried to show the shine / lightness.

Keep in mind I took these after a LONG, HARD week following the relaxer and having my hair styled. So it lost a lot of body, was kind of dirty, and a lot frizzier than it was at first.

The last one is just because it gives a better idea of my roots, though my hair is a lot thinner there than everywhere else. (I took it as a comparison shot to see if it's gotten thicker and longer since I first set out to grow my hair.

Oh yeah, and I had it dyed darker in October too. Got sick of the highlights, as pretty as people said they were.
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[Healthb4Length]

Ok so if y'all are comparing this to Mizani Butter Blends then I'm interested! Sounds so promising...I'm willing to stray. If one has thick type 4a/b color treated hair which strength should I use?

ETA: would the 15oz be enough for someone with a big head or alot of hair?

 

[Miamori]

Ok so if y'all are comparing this to Mizani Butter Blends then I'm interested! Sounds so promising...I'm willing to stray. If one has thick type 4a/b color treated hair which strength should I use?

ETA: would the 15oz be enough for someone with a big head or alot of hair?

I have no idea. I have a big head AND some THICK hair and never apply myself. So I dunno. I know when I used other relaxers, I used a jar and a half of other sizes sometimes.

For Alter Ego I'm relaxed out of a big tub. That's why I can't tell you.

My hair is a thick 3c/4a. It is twice highlighted and once darkened with a demi. So quadruple processed? The ends are the most processed though, especially because that's when I used to overprocess my relaxers stilll, and the highlights are grown out from the roots. Needless to say I don't relax the length.

Anywho I use the regular one. It is gentle like another poster said, but you can still easily process to where you want, plus they have a texturizer. I think they just have the one I use and the texturizer, but I'm not sure. I like mine processed straight, but not to the point where it's beaten straight. I like it to still have lots of body if it hasn't been straightened, and have some texture for my wash and goes, which it does.

 

[africa]

I used the lye texturizer and neutralizing conditioner on Friday. I have to say I am really happy with this line. My 4a/4b hair is coarse and looks natural to most people. It shrinks to about half of its length if its not manipulated (without any chemicals it would shrink about 80%). I use it mainly to help with manageability and cut down on styling time. I last relaxed in June 2008 with Mizani Butter Blends. I used Mizani BB for about a year.

Relaxer: The relaxer didn't smell like a chemical at all. I used the 15 oz. It actually smelled more like a conditioner. Before I applied it I got scared it wouldn't take at all since my hair is pretty resistant. It just smelled too good for me to believe it would actually work on my hair. It took about 5 minutes to apply and it didn't seem like it was doing anything to my hair at first. I smoothed the living daylights out of my new growth and rinsed out after 10 more minutes. It was on my head for a total of 15 minutes. My crown started to tingle a little after about 12 minutes, but I've been scratching that area all week so that's pretty impressive. I rinsed it out and it washed out pretty easily.

Neutralizing Conditioner: This had more of a chemical smell to me than the texturizer strangely enough. It was a really watery consistency which surprised me because I expected a more creamy texture. I put it in after rinsing the relaxer out and left it on for about 5 minutes. My hair felt stiffer after the conditioner than when I put the relaxer on. I checked the ingredients, and it has some keratin in it so that explains it. I used Mizani BB neutralizing shampoo after that and would you believe the color indicator didn't even come on?!!!! I had the neutralizing poo in my hair about 10 minutes and I didn't even see a hint of pink the whole time! That was shocking and a relief to me all at the same time. It's the first time I've used a conditioner right after putting the relaxer in and I've always been scared my hair would keep processing if I didn't put the poo in right away. This conditioner neutralized the heck out of the relaxer.

Overall I was very happy with my results and plan to use this again. I didn't notice any shedding at all. I noticed shedding with Mizani BB so I know this is really gentle on the scalp. My new growth blended in perfectly with the rest of my kinky texlaxed hair and I am really happy about that. I will stop talking because I can go on and on. Just wanted to share.

I reached bsl for the first time ever but I won't claim it until it covers my bra strap (its about half an inch over now). I'm really happy I had a great relaxer experience and reached a milestone on the same day. Next time I'm going to get the larger size and maybe even the shampoo. Will post pics as soon as I have access to a camera.

 

[Aggie]

Excellent review Miamori. Now I am also tempted to try this relaxer out. I like Design essentails and Mizani Butter Blends and if this is better than both of them, then it's definitely worth trying. I will be checking into this for sure...I just saved the links in my favorites.

 

[Chameleonchick]

I've been eyeing this myself. I decided to stick with Mizani BB my last relaxer but in March I may go ahead and try this.....so the texturizer is the milder one of the two? I like texlaxing.

 

[Miamori]

Neutralizing Conditioner: This had more of a chemical smell to me than the texturizer strangely enough. It was a really watery consistency which surprised me because I expected a more creamy texture. I put it in after rinsing the relaxer out and left it on for about 5 minutes. My hair felt stiffer after the conditioner than when I put the relaxer on. I checked the ingredients, and it has some keratin in it so that explains it. I used Mizani BB neutralizing shampoo after that and would you believe the color indicator didn't even come on?!!!! I had the neutralizing poo in my hair about 10 minutes and I didn't even see a hint of pink the whole time! That was shocking and a relief to me all at the same time. It's the first time I've used a conditioner right after putting the relaxer in and I've always been scared my hair would keep processing if I didn't put the poo in right away. This conditioner neutralized the heck out of the relaxer.

Yeah thank you for that. Had me a little worried because I only use the conditioner. I didn't know, but I went ahead and did it again because my hair was just fine the first time. The conditioner IS watery. Reminds me more of a rinse.

 

[kiwiny]

My new dominican hair dresser is dying for me to try this but when I looked at the container, it said no lye.. That is why I was hesitant but since you guys say there is a lye version I will try it. I am just curious had anyone seen a no lye version with a little bottle to mix in the chemical(typical no lye procedure) I saw them giving a girl this relaxer at my salon however any time a tried to look up linage no lye.. I get nothing.. I am just wondering where did my salon find this version?

 

[africa]

Yeah thank you for that. Had me a little worried because I only use the conditioner. I didn't know, but I went ahead and did it again because my hair was just fine the first time. The conditioner IS watery. Reminds me more of a rinse.

Yeah Miamori,
I was a little confused too about the conditioner/shampoo discussion earlier so I went ahead and used a neutralizing poo. That stuff worked like a charm. I ended up using half the bottle but i wasn't trying to have that chemical stay in my hair, LOL. I think using the conditioner alone would be okay as long as the relaxer is rinsed out with water really well. Thank you so much for sharing your relaxer review though. It and you have been a total godsend .

 

[africa]

I've been eyeing this myself. I decided to stick with Mizani BB my last relaxer but in March I may go ahead and try this.....so the texturizer is the milder one of the two? I like texlaxing.

I think its the milder one...I can't compare it to the relaxer since I never used it. You never know though, it could just be a marketing ploy.

 

[Healthb4Length]

I just called my new stylist and she uses this relaxer! I'm impressed, when I get my touch up at the end of the month I'll have her use this. I hope I get nice results.

 

[kiwiny]

I relaxed last weekend with this line and it was great.
no burning at all and my hair is so so silky

 

[Healthb4Length]

I relaxed last weekend with this line and it was great.
no burning at all and my hair is so so silky

Oh weee!!! Glad you had a great experience...will you be posting pics?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I relaxed last weekend with this line and it was great.
no burning at all and my hair is so so silky

Pics PLEASE!

 

[Sugarhoney]

Someone please post pics of hair (Wet & Dry) texlaxed or texturized with this relaxer or texturizer? I need to decide whether to get this or continue using SE.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

I used the lye texturizer and neutralizing conditioner on Friday. I have to say I am really happy with this line. My 4a/4b hair is coarse and looks natural to most people. It shrinks to about half of its length if its not manipulated (without any chemicals it would shrink about 80%). I use it mainly to help with manageability and cut down on styling time. I last relaxed in June 2008 with Mizani Butter Blends. I used Mizani BB for about a year.

Relaxer: The relaxer didn't smell like a chemical at all. I used the 15 oz. It actually smelled more like a conditioner. Before I applied it I got scared it wouldn't take at all since my hair is pretty resistant. It just smelled too good for me to believe it would actually work on my hair. It took about 5 minutes to apply and it didn't seem like it was doing anything to my hair at first. I smoothed the living daylights out of my new growth and rinsed out after 10 more minutes. It was on my head for a total of 15 minutes. My crown started to tingle a little after about 12 minutes, but I've been scratching that area all week so that's pretty impressive. I rinsed it out and it washed out pretty easily.

Neutralizing Conditioner: This had more of a chemical smell to me than the texturizer strangely enough. It was a really watery consistency which surprised me because I expected a more creamy texture. I put it in after rinsing the relaxer out and left it on for about 5 minutes. My hair felt stiffer after the conditioner than when I put the relaxer on. I checked the ingredients, and it has some keratin in it so that explains it. I used Mizani BB neutralizing shampoo after that and would you believe the color indicator didn't even come on?!!!! I had the neutralizing poo in my hair about 10 minutes and I didn't even see a hint of pink the whole time! That was shocking and a relief to me all at the same time. It's the first time I've used a conditioner right after putting the relaxer in and I've always been scared my hair would keep processing if I didn't put the poo in right away. This conditioner neutralized the heck out of the relaxer.

Overall I was very happy with my results and plan to use this again. I didn't notice any shedding at all. I noticed shedding with Mizani BB so I know this is really gentle on the scalp. My new growth blended in perfectly with the rest of my kinky texlaxed hair and I am really happy about that. I will stop talking because I can go on and on. Just wanted to share.

I reached bsl for the first time ever but I won't claim it until it covers my bra strap (its about half an inch over now). I'm really happy I had a great relaxer experience and reached a milestone on the same day. Next time I'm going to get the larger size and maybe even the shampoo. Will post pics as soon as I have access to a camera.

This is a great review, I'm pretyt much sold. BTW, I don't think the Mizani Neautralizing poo has a color indicator in it. I've been using the line for about 3 years and have never seen it change colors. I read the bottle for my neutralizing and chelating poo and it doesn't say anything about a color indicator, so I prefer to use a cheapie color indicator poo like Ampro as a back up.

 

[africa]

This is a great review, I'm pretyt much sold. BTW, I don't think the Mizani Neautralizing poo has a color indicator in it. I've been using the line for about 3 years and have never seen it change colors. I read the bottle for my neutralizing and chelating poo and it doesn't say anything about a color indicator, so I prefer to use a cheapie color indicator poo like Ampro as a back up.

Hey Cheeziness, Thanks!

I used the Mizani BB neutralizer and it definitely has a color indicator. It would turn dark pink and light pink when I used Mizani BB mild. I completely understand the need to use a back up though. NOBODY AND NOTHING could have convinced me a conditioner could neutralize hair before I tried it, LOL.

 

[Your Cheeziness]

Hey Cheeziness, Thanks!

I used the Mizani BB neutralizer and it definitely has a color indicator. It would turn dark pink and light pink when I used Mizani BB mild. I completely understand the need to use a back up though. NOBODY AND NOTHING could have convinced me a conditioner could neutralize hair before I tried it, LOL.

Oh ok, I haven't used the BB neutralizer just the regular one. Anywho, thx for that info. Now I know to be on the lookout for it. The perPhecting creme is the BUSINESS!!! Anywho, I won't hijack the thread. I"m looking forward to trying the Linage relaxer.

 

[MoMo]

Someone please post pics of hair (Wet & Dry) texlaxed or texturized with this relaxer or texturizer? I need to decide whether to get this or continue using SE.

I don't have any pics, but I faithfully used SE Mild for about two years and I used this relaxer once and I'm sticking with this relaxer for as long as it is available. It doesn't take away from the fact that SE is one of the best relaxers out there. If you try it just once, I think you will really like it...maybe even love it. If I couldn't get this relaxer, I would use SE with no thought or hesitation, however I prefer to use this one. Hope that made sense.

 

[PeopleTalkDaily]

i love this relaxer...
I used it and will forever use it...LOL

 

[Kurlee]

elaborate pls!!

i love this relaxer...
I used it and will forever use it...LOL

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I don't have any pics, but I faithfully used SE Mild for about two years and I used this relaxer once and I'm sticking with this relaxer for as long as it is available. It doesn't take away from the fact that SE is one of the best relaxers out there. If you try it just once, I think you will really like it...maybe even love it. If I couldn't get this relaxer, I would use SE with no thought or hesitation, however I prefer to use this one. Hope that made sense.

Why do you like it. What's the difference? What difference did you notice in your hair?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

As I'm still a natural on the fence, I've been following this thread as I'm interested in using this if I decide to make the leap. I gave my self six months, so my deadline will be up in May. So anyways I wanted to know...for those who have been using it ...

have you noticed any unusual shedding or dryness?

How does your hair feel now
Please provide the time frame you've used it from a month, to a few months, and please tell the condition of your hair now, and would you still recommend it?

 

[Sugarhoney]

I don't have any pics, but I faithfully used SE Mild for about two years and I used this relaxer once and I'm sticking with this relaxer for as long as it is available. It doesn't take away from the fact that SE is one of the best relaxers out there. If you try it just once, I think you will really like it...maybe even love it. If I couldn't get this relaxer, I would use SE with no thought or hesitation, however I prefer to use this one. Hope that made sense.

Thanks! My only problem with SE mild is reversion and the fact that it didn't loosen my curl much and I relaxed for the full recommended time (no one could tell that I texturized it. It looks the same except easier to comb Frizz and all). I put protein on my hair the day before and added oil & conditioner to my SE, so maybe that was the problem.

I relaxed my mother's hair with SE mild (no additives) and it came out too straight for her liking (3b/3c she likes to texlax, only a little wave left in). erplexed I was thinking that Linange texturizer would be best since it is supposed to be formulated to loosen curl.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

As I'm still a natural on the fence, I've been following this thread as I'm interested in using this if I decide to make the leap. I gave my self six months, so my deadline will be up in May. So anyways I wanted to know...for those who have been using it ...

have you noticed any unusual shedding or dryness?

How does your hair feel now
Please provide the time frame you've used it from a month, to a few months, and please tell the condition of your hair now, and would you still recommend it?

Bumping for a response to this...

 

[luckiestdestiny]

Why do you like it. What's the difference? What difference did you notice in your hair?

Bumping for a response to this one too...