Is this absolutely the same as the Affirm relaxer that doesn't need mixing. I have a problem with changing from professional to mixed perm.
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Yes you do have to mix this one. It comes with a large bottle of activator and a measuring cup. The cup has 3 fill lines...Mild, Regular, and Super. The relaxers are in individual containers. It is great!! Actually, I get better results with this one than the one that they use at the salon. The one my stylist uses doesn't seem to last as long. I do use the protecto - step 1 and steps 3 and 4. I processed my hair just yesterday..Awesome results
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The new Pro-X Microdermabrasion Plus Advanced Cleansing System (in the silver blue box) gives you the additional microdermabrasion attachment, in addition to the cleaning brush & is 3 speeds, rather than the 2 speeds found on this one. Looks as if Olay decided they should have a "machine" that more obviously competes with, e.g., Neutrogena's Microdermabrasion System. (I am not interested in the Neutrogena one because it's designed to work only with their (disposable) pads, which come pre-saturated with some kind of Neutrogena product & I'd rather have the flexibility of using my own choice of cleansers, etc)
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You'd be better off asking your stylist. This really isn't a home perm, but if you are going to try it, I'd buy 2, just in case. Better to have 1/2 a bottle left than 1/2 a perm.
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This is a lye relaxer. You do not mix it with anything. It leaves your hair soft, with a lot of body. I have used it for a little over a year now with no problems. I relax three or four times a year. Linange makes good conditioners, too.
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The Perma Soft liquid is different than the ProSoft. Perma Soft gets more firm when set and ProSoft is softer and more flexible, but may not last as long. The Perma Soft liquid is ethyl-methacrylate and the liquid in the ProSoft is ethyl alcohol. Hope this helps!MelissaPerma Laboratories
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I have not mixed it with anything. It is a deep conditioning treatment on it's own.
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I want to thank you for posting this review. I am in a simular situation as yourself. I have vowed to stop using relaxers due to thinning in the crown of my head. I have thick corse hair and stopped perming it around December of 2007 and have only had it washed and flat ironed since then. I have been fearing that the flat iron would not work after a while. But after reading your post my mind is at ease. Thanks for the conditioning tips also. :)
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I go to an Esthetician once a month fir facials and she uses this on me. The one I purchased at Amazon is identical, only cheaper. Not cheaper ingredients but cheaper price.
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This perm has a mild fragrance and not like that at all. I am very pleased with it and plan to use it again.
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Well, it's effect is not long term as hair reverts back after 1 month to it's original state. So some touch ups might be needed but overall it doesn't pose any damage. I think i might switch to their relaxer cos is difficult to blend my hair with an extension.
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I really like the perm. I think with that extra long hair you should have three bottles. My hair is medium length and one bottle was about right for me. But you want to be sure you get all of your hair saturated. Be sure you have plenty of perm wave rods and take very small sections for each curler so that all of the hair is thoroughly wet it by the solution. I know you will love your new permanent
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My natural hair is VERY thick and coarse. If you apply this relaxer and make sure you go back and SMOOTH it afterward, I can't imagine that your hair would revert. I just did my touch up this past weekend and I had A LOT of thick, new growth. My hair is so straight and manageable, it's amazing!
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It depends. If you're relaxed and trying to touch up then you can. It's less harsh than a regular relaxer. It's meant for softening the texture of naturally curly hair so if you think you need something stronger then I recommend continuing to use a super strength relaxer if it gets the job then.
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I don't have a perm (Although I highly doubt this will loosen your perm), but I do have very fine and oily hair (must be washed every day) and I do not have a problem with this adding any grease to it. I don't condition my scalp though, just pretty much the back of neck down. It is amazing and makes my hair silky soft! You can't beat the price, you should give it a try!
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I don't perm. I do color. My hair is naturally very fine and very curly. I like this product because it does not make my hair greasy.
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Honestly, I only use this product after I relax my hair. It is a very "heavy" conditioner. Meaning, it's meant to repair hair that is damaged. Since the nature of perms is damaging, it's meant especially for them. I've heard you can also use this when your hair is in bad shape, but I don't recommend using it on a regular basis. Now, to answer your question (sorry I rambled lol), you use this after you shampoo. Since it is a part of the Affirm relaxer system, it's used before the final PH balancing shampoo, but when used alone, you use it last.
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Hi Shirl, sorry to hear about your results. I've been using this relaxer for years. I have no complaints and won't use any other relaxer!!! Can you share a little more about what you did after you applied the relaxer? How long did you leave it in? Did you use the "Sustenance" conditioner after rinsing the relaxer out? And followed with the "Normalizing Shampoo"? I would give it another try and maybe allow a stylist to do it for you. I also use it as a texturizer on my husband and it curls up after I'm done. I hope this helped!