Elasta QP Relaxers

[Supergirl]

Does anyone have an opinion on these, particularly the "no base" ones (not the ones in the box). I am also interested in how a lye relaxer can be "no base," must be quite gentle.

 

[RoseTintedCheeks]

bumping...

 

[Supergirl]

Bump, anyone????????

 

[Dee_33]

I used it for about 2yrs when I was texlaxing. Never had any issues with chemical burns or damage to my hair. I switched to Revlon lye when I decided to start relaxing 2x a year since Revlon relaxes me bone-straight.

 

[Supergirl]

Well, I went ahead and tried it. My thoughts: It is labeled as a no-base relaxer, so I didn't base. I won't do that again! I don't feel it gave me enough time to work compared to Silk Elements, but then again I always base with Silk Elements. That could be what made the difference. Nevertheless, I think I will stick with Silk Elements, because I have about the same amount of underprocessing with the Elasta as I do with SE, but I had to get the Elasta off quicker because I started to burn. If I ever did use the Elasta again, I would base my scalp for sure no matter what the label says!

 

[leona2025]

Supergirl If you don't mind me asking why do you use lye over no lye? I tried to use lye and it burned my scalp and left me very underprocessed. What benefits do you see to using lye?

 

[Supergirl]

leona2025

Lye is less drying to the hair. That's the main thing for me. I've also found that my ends stay nicer longer. I remember when I was growing out the no lye relaxer and transitioning to lye, the no lye hair was definitely dryer and more see through. I do seem to underprocess more often when I self-relax with a lye, but go figure my hair stylists in the past have always been able to get my hair straighter with the lye relaxer than I do. I'm sure part of my issue is user error since I'm not a pro, but I enjoy being a DIYer.

Your hair looks great, nice and full, so keep up with what is working for you!

 

[Supergirl]

Well now that almost a week has passed and I've had a wash day since my relaxer, I'm having second thoughts. Maybe I WILL use it again. My hair feels salon-fresh and I was mistaken. I do have some underprocessing, but not as much as I do with Silk Elements.

At the moment, I think I'll try the Elasta again with the next touch up. I'll base and I might go with the mild so I'll have more time to work. I used regular this time.