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Chemical Relaxers

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Chemical Relaxers a process or service that rearranges the structure of curly hair into a straighter or smoother form.
Thio Relaxers Use same ATG that is used in permenant waving, but at a higher pH above 10. They are thicker with a higher viscosity.
Japanese Thermal Straighteners A.k.a thermal reconditioning or TR. Combines use of a thio relaxer with flat ironing.
Hydroxide Relaxer Very strong alkalis with a pH over 13. Sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, and guanidine are all types.
Metal hydroxide relaxers Are ionic compounds formed by a metal sodium (Na), potassium (K), or Lithium (Li) which is combined with Oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H).
Lye-Based Relaxers sodium hydroxide (NaOH) relaxers (lye). It is the oldest and still most common type of chemical hair relaxer.
No-Lye Relaxers Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) relaxers are often advertised and sold as no mix-no lye relaxers.
Low pH Relaxers Sulfites and bisulfites are sometimes used as low pH hair relaxers
Base and No base relaxers sold in base and no-base formulas. also known as base cream an oily cream used to protect the skin and scalp during hair relaxing.
Keratin Straightening Treatments contain scilicone polymers and formalin or similar ingredients, which release formeldahyde gas when heated to high temperatures.
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