Oil and Relaxers

[Lissamz]

Has anyone on the site added oil to their relaxers, such as olive oil, sunflower oil, or jojoba oil? Did your hair still straighten and what were the benefits?

 

[SilentRuby]

Yes, I used olive oil and it turned out great. My hair was very silky and soft. Some of the other ladies use it to slow down the relaxer process.

 

[Lissamz]

Yes, I used olive oil and it turned out great. My hair was very silky and soft. Some of the other ladies use it to slow down the relaxer process.

I didn't know that by adding oil to the relaxer that it slowed down the processing. So does this mean the relaxer has to be left on longer to achieve bone straight?

 

[chavascandy]

I added sunflower oil to my relaxer and my hair came out more texturized than anything. Adding oils to relaxers doesn't work for me.

 

[SilentRuby]

I'm assuming so because anytime you add oil or conditioner, it will slow it down. Alot of the ladies were using it to achieve the tex-laxed look.

 

[guudhair]

I did this for the first time for my last relaxer...I added 1/4 cup of carrot oil to my ORS relaxer...my hair did not get as straight as I like...but I think I should have left it in a little longer since it does slow down the process...I plan on using oil again but not as much.

 

[lejardinier]

I use Revlon Mild. I add olive oil from DHC skincare because it seems to work the best. I add oil to a fresh jar of relaxer until it's almost to the top.
I stir it up and let it sit overnight. Then I hand it off to the woman who relaxes my hair. She starts my touch-up 1/4" away from my scalp when she
relaxes me. I stretch for a long time and usually have two to three inches of new growth when I go to her.

 

[pistachio]

I added some olive oil in my ORS super relaxer, and it didn't burn!! My hair took pretty good too!!! But I only added like 1/4 teaspoon, a very small amount.

 

[sareca]

I added 1.5 tsp to my last relaxer. It helped slow down the processing time. I'm texlaxed.

 

[pazyamor]

I did...and it dosn't necessarily slow down the process, it brings down the pH level of the relaxer, making it less ineffective...I didn't leave it on because I had relaxer drama (long story) but for the amount of time I had it in, my hair got pretty straight. I imagine you should leave it on a bit longer, IMHO.

 

[*Muffin*]

I do all the time. It makes the relaxer not burn as much and prevents over-processing. It's also good for people with sensitive scalp and skin because it prevents burns.

 

[kittie43]

I added 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to my relaxer - affirm dry and sensitive scalp formula and my hair is very underprocessed. However, it feels very soft and silky after relaxing. Any tips, on how to actually get my hair straight when adding oil to the relaxer?

 

[bluevalentine]

i am relaxing sunday and am thinking about adding oil to my relaxers but i'm scared i'm going to underprocess my hair

 

[sareca]

I wouldn't add oil if you want straight hair. You would probably have to leave the relaxer on longer than recommended to get your hair straight hair because slows the processing time. My experience was about half. When I texturized with oil it got half as straight as it was when I didn't use oil. My results have been very inconsistent but I love how my hair feels and I definitely don't want it straight so I just deal with it.

 

[caramelcutieinva]

I relaxed my hair last night and added coconut and soy oil to the relaxer.

I never relax bone straight and I was very happy with the results. My roots were very shiny when I rinsed out the relaxer . My hair is also very soft.

 

[Aggie]

I added about a 1/4 of an ounce of evoo to my relaxer for the first time yesterday and my hair turned out amazing. I used a lye relaxer and I applied it myself and my very fine hair turned out to look thicker than usual which I like. Finally, something that makes my fine hair look thick - texlaxing. I like it. Also, I didn't get burned except for a really tiny area at the back edge of my hairline.

 

[kittie43]

I added about a 1/4 of an ounce of evoo to my relaxer for the first time yesterday and my hair turned out amazing. I used a lye relaxer and I applied it myself and my very fine hair turned out to look thicker than usual which I like. Finally, something that makes my fine hair look thick - texlaxing. I like it. Also, I didn't get burned except for a really tiny area at the back edge of my hairline.

What type of relaxer did you use? Did your hair come out straight?

 

[Aggie]

What type of relaxer did you use? Did your hair come out straight?

I used Mizani lye relaxer and it came out straight enough for me. I don't care for bone straight because my hair is too fine for that look.

 

[Amarech]

wow this is a great thread and just what I needed!

I was having touch up anxiety because my hair's condition is questionable. Unfortunately, I've got tons of new growth so I have to relax real soon. I'm going to try adding my favorite oil--almond--to my vitale lye relaxer.

wow...everything happens for a reason, i believe. I was planning to relax my hair this weekend but I think I was supposed to read this.

Gymfreak also gave me some good suggestions so I'll be good 2 go!!

YAY!!!

 

[butterfly06]

Just For Me has a new texture softener. Sunflower oil is mixed in the cream and applied all over the hair...i absolutely love it...i only leave it on for 8 minutes...and can easily go from curly to straight!

 

[Amarech]

What about adding oil to your hair instead of the relaxer? Is that the same thing? Would it have the same effect?

Also I'm thinking about doing this but I'm concerned about some of the underprocessing some of you reported having.

I don't necessarily want bone straight hair, but I don't want to be too texlaxed either. How exactly did your hair looked when it was underprocessed after adding the oil?

 

[*Muffin*]

I like to add either Olive Oil or Coconut Oil to my relaxers. The benefits are very little to no burning, prevents overprocessing, and it weakens the relaxer a bit so it's not as harsh. It still gets your hair straight when you leave it in the recommended amount of time, and it also gives your hair some added protection. I add about 1-2 tablespoons to my relaxer kit. Adding oils directly onto your hair my cause the relaxer not to take well. I know that oils serve to block chemicals from getting to the hair. I always coat my relaxed parts with oil to prevent them from overprocessing. I don't know for sure, though.

 

[Aggie]

You're right ccmuffingirl, oiling the hair will prevent the relaxer from properly relaxing the curl pattern of the hair and I co-sign on using just 2 tablespoons of evoo or almond oil. This way I know it's not too much oil hence causing underprocessing. I leave it on for the required time and this allows me to complete my relaxer smoothing without my scalp being burned to a crispBut then again I base my scalp really well the night before my relaxer with vaseline as well. Works like a charm.

 

[MsCounsel]

I used Optimum Care No Breakage No-Lye Regular - added olive oil to the relaxer. Relaxed straight but within 15 minutes - including smoothing. My hair came out great. In fact, I was able to wait three days before I flat ironed my hair for curls only. This is the best relaxing job that I've done on my hair.

 

[2grlsandme]

Just For Me has a new texture softener. Sunflower oil is mixed in the cream and applied all over the hair...i absolutely love it...i only leave it on for 8 minutes...and can easily go from curly to straight!

I used this on my daughters hair in the avatar pic. It definitely loosens the curl pattern and makes it come out silky smooth. She normally has very tight corkscrews. But this helps a lot. Im sure it's the sunflower oil.

 

[tess1913]

I add 2 tablespoons of protein conditioner to my relaxer which is Motions mild and it comes out really good not extremely bone straight but not texlaxed either just right. My two cents...