Can I switch to a Motions relaxer w/o going bald?

[auntesther]

I've been using Creme of Nature relaxers and doing touch ups at home, but i've been eyeballing the Motions relaxer. Can I use Motions for my next touch up w/o a professional or is this a no-no?

 

[pebbles]

Yes, you can switch and you should be ok. Just follow the regular precautions that you use for any relaxer application. Best of luck to you!

 

[Karonica]

Let us know the results.

 

[auntesther]

Thanks, Pebbles.

I'm skerrrd, but I'll proceed with caution. I've made so much progress with the condition of my hair since hanging out here at the LHCF, I don't want any mishaps. I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

[pebbles]

After you apply the relaxer, I recommend you use the Motions Oil Moisturizer protein conditioner. It's a great conditioner.

 

[auntesther]

That's what I'll do, Pebbles! I saw it at the bss near me. Thanks for the good wishes, too, Karonica. Now in about a week, if y'all do a websearch and find that Auntesther is a moderator for the new "Jacked Up Hair Care Forum", you'll know I messed it up.

eh, eh, eh. . . not that funny.

 

[pebbles]

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auntesther said:
That's what I'll do, Pebbles! I saw it at the bss near me. Thanks for the good wishes, too, Karonica. Now in about a week, if y'all do a websearch and find that Auntesther is a moderator for the new "Jacked Up Hair Care Forum", you'll know I messed it up.

eh, eh, eh. . . not that funny.

[/ QUOTE ]

LOL!

I'm sure that won't happen!

 

[keez1979]

I want to switch to one too. I have waited over 8 weeks and my hair is NAPPY!!! Ha, ha. I was trying to wait longer and to do extra conditioning before I switched (I was getting Affirm sensitive scalp which my beautician would rake through my entire head) so I want to get something that I can put in myself. Are you going to get lye or no lye?

 

[loverofnaps71]

WATCH OUT FOR MOTIONS RELAXER!!!!

One of the reasons why I HAD to go natural is because my beautician and so-called "friend" insisted that I use Motions. It gradually took my hair out on the sides and in the back. I mean, my hair was so badly damaged and brittle that even Aphogee could not repair it. I eventually ended up doing the BIG CHOP last year and my hair has never been so healthy. And as a natural, it is grown back beautifully and continues to grow. I now have anywhere between 7 and 9" of healthy, naturally curly hair...up from less than 1.5 inch from last August!!!

 

[auntesther]

Keez: Lye.
Loverofnaps: No lie?

Uh-oh. Maybe I better do a little more research on this one. I've made too much progress to mess up now. . .

 

[karezone]

I used Motions my last touch up. Before that I was using Optimum Care lye and no lye. I basically switched back and forth depending on how much money I had at the time. I think as long as you don't overlap, overprocess, or under neutralize, you should be fine. I have not had any adverse reactions and I am currently 2 weeks post relaxer. I used Motions Oil moisturizer relaxer mild. And I believe that I timed it for 20 mins for application and smoothing. I did not burn, but it was strange, using a silk protein conditioner before shampooing with neutralizer. It did make my hair feel nice though. I am not using it as part of my regular regime though. But I did have very good results.

 

[asummertyme]

well i have been using motions for a long while and i always get wonderful results....i totally cant complain, i have been using motions for years now.......

 

[SoniT]

I use Motions when I do my own touch ups and I haven't had any problems with it. I agree with the person who said it feels strange to use the Moisture Plus Conditioner before the neutralizing shampoo. However, these are what the instructions say.

 

[auntesther]

<font color="blue"> </font> Thanks Asummertyme, Karezone, and SoniT for the positive replies. I think I'm going to go ahead and try it, but I'll get a friend to help. <font color="blue"> </font>