How Do I Choose the Best Chemical Hair Relaxer?
Choosing a chemical hair relaxer based on hair type and the length of time since the woman has last had her hair chemically treated is the best way she can prevent damage or breakage. It is important to note that a chemical hair relaxer will help the hair relax and straighten, but does not provide stick straight hair the way a chemical hair straightening process does. Chemical relaxers are divided into three categories: the lye relaxer sodium hydroxide, no-lye relaxer guanidine hydroxide, and ammonium thioglycolate. Chemical hair relaxer kits come in mild, regular, and super. While stronger kits using sodium hydroxide — considered the strongest of the chemicals used — will provide straighter hair, it carries the highest risk for damage.
