Whats the difference, and is it true that No Lye relaxers can cause more breakage?
Briefly, the difference between Lye and No Lye relaxers is that Lye relaxers are made with sodium hydroxide (same chemical in drain cleaner) and No-Lye relaxers are made with either calcium, potassium or guanidine hydroxide. Lye relaxers have the highest pH levels, around 12-14, while the No Lye product has pH levels between 10 and 12. The pH of drain cleaner is 12+. Currently we are conducting a hair study and so far the conclusion is: all relaxers cause breaking and thinning hair if they are repeatedly pushed on to the scalp. Lye or No Lye makes no difference! Cathy Howse is a Black hair care expert and the founder of Ultra Black Hair Products/UBH Publications Inc., a 16-year old company that teaches the truth about Black hair care and growth. Her book, Ultra Black Hair Growth II, is classified as the only proven black hair growth system in the world. Notoriety for her method has been included in Whos Who in America, Whos Who of American Women, and Whos Who in the World. Visit her we
