20 Best Hair Relaxers For Black Hair (2022 Updated)

I purchased a regular strength AFRICAN BEST relaxer a few days ago at Walmart bc it was one of the few on the shelf. I don’t relax often but I’ve use this before. Unfortunately, yesterday after only few minutes with the relaxer on my hair I noticed my hair texture feeling very gummy and soft, as I parted it balls of hair would be pulling from hair.

This was only after a few minutes. I hadn’t cover my whole head yet. The relaxer was literally melting my hair! I stopped, washed it out with the neutralizing shampoo a couple of times and used the conditioner from the box.

As I combed my hair it was literally coming out, it was extreme mushy soft. I had so much fall out I started looking for bald spots. Not only that my wet hair felt as it was frizzy, only not a dry frizz but a wet frizz.

I went to the trash can that I threw the box away to see if I had bought a super by mistake but it said regular. I checked the date and it wasn’t expired. I rewashed and conditioned my hair a couple more times.

This morning I woke up with my hair extremely thin, stuck to some areas of my scalp, like it’s still processing and it’s extremely dry that it has a cracking sound as I comb it. I’m awfully afraid that this perm is still active in my hair…NOT ONLY THIS!!! I called my daughter in another state to tell her about my experienced and she said she had just had the VERY SAME EXPERIENCE THE WEEK BEFORE! WITH THE VERY SAME RELAXER AND IT WENT ON FOR DAYS She went to the hairdresser to stop the process and had to have her hair cut and layer because of the damage.

She told me to get more neutralizing shampoo to stopped the process!!! I don’t know if this perm is mislabeled or it’s a bad batch but to say this is supposed to be a no lye relaxer something’s wrong!!!!.

I have purchased other relaxers but I love this one. Once the activator is added, it thins out and is definitely easier to apply. The only issue is the color of the shampoo. I have silver hair and it turns it to yellow.

I wish it was clear or white shampoo. My hair comes out just the way I like it.

Glad and sad to know I’m not the only one. After using a regular strength relaxer and following instructions to a tee my hair started falling out in clumps and continues to do so every time I wash it.

This is devastating and painful, as much as it hurts to give a bad review I’m forced to let it be known that this product is no good!.

I realized both my hair and my daughters hair. I’ve been natural 4 years and had 4 inches 4c coils that stretch to 10 inches. The relaxer took well (so I thought) as I followed all the instructions carefully, but day 2 and beyond I combed out hair like I was on chemo.

I tried to wear jt just slicked back no products just a little castor oil no heat or nothing. A month later more served breakage. I’m waiting for 1 inch new growth and I’m chopping it off. I’m behind devastated.

My daughter is aldo 4c virgin hair. she’s 16 I relaxed her hair the day before mine. her’s appeared to take well also. A month later she has bad breakage not as bad as mine but everywhere short pieces.

Our hair is snapping off and won’t stop. I pray her hair stops breaking that will be traumatic for her. As for me it is devastating but I will deal with it. btw I checked the expiration dates on the boxes and they are within a year of expiry.

and it was Regular strength relaxers. I wish I would have just used the soft sheen purple box like before.

I realized both my hair and my daughters hair. I’ve been natural 4 years and had 4 inches 4c coils that stretch to 10 inches. The relaxer took well (so I thought) as I followed all the instructions carefully, but day 2 and beyond I combed out hair like I was on chemo.

I tried to wear jt just slicked back no products just a little castor oil no heat or nothing. A month later more served breakage. I’m waiting for 1 inch new growth and I’m chopping it off. I’m behind devastated.

My daughter is aldo 4c virgin hair. she’s 16 I relaxed her hair the day before mine. her’s appeared to take well also. A month later she has bad breakage not as bad as mine but everywhere short pieces.

Our hair is snapping off and won’t stop. I pray her hair stops breaking that will be traumatic for her. As for me it is devastating but I will deal with it. btw I checked the expiration dates on the boxes and they are within a year of expiry.

and it was Regular strength relaxers. I wish I would have just used the soft sheen purple box like before.

It straightens women of color’s hair perfectly. And it leaves it soft and supple and bouncy. What a great product for African Americans with course hair. Black women should praise Sally beauty for catering to the black audience.

This product was designed to make the hair straight and it gives new growth to short hair that’s hard to grow. I use this product often. I would say,”always. ” Sally beauty knows how to captivate it audience by offering them a product that’s sure to strenghten and lengthen hair for the women of color.

And they cater to all audiences with a variety of products like hair color, nail polish, and all beauty essentials. That makes Sally Beauty #1 in the business of making beauty salons and individuals beauty care a top priority.

I’ve used many relaxers over the years and much prefer Optimum. However, lately the formula has been too liquidy, which means there’s greater mess, more a chance that it gets on already relaxed hair, and that it can fall in your eyes.

This is a poor design. There is no benefit to overly runny relaxer. Next time, I will add the activator little by little until it gets the consistency I want. My hair still turned out nice though.

Recommend it for those who safely search for a good straightener without worries regarding hair breakage or possible hair loss. Always search for a straightener that has an indicator when all the straightening process is gone from your hair to prevent further damage.

This product has an indicator that warns you through instructions the correct process to safely straighten your hair. This straightener comes as mild, regular, and super. Consult your hairstylist to make a better choice before buying.

Also, I would like to provide further tips to maintain your straighten hair healthy after treatment. You can provide your hair once a week or every two weeks at your discretion with a dose of keratin with Nexxus Keraphix Protein Fusion.

This product heals signs of severe hair damage (Chemical, Bleaching, Heat Styling) with its keratin protein and black rice blend. I would recommend that you take a chance to combine Soft Sheen Carson Optimum Straightener with Nexxus Keraphix Protein Fusion after treatment maintenance and you will see positive results.

Your hair will be healthy, smooth, and stronger.

This review is for the Regular Strength Optimum Salon Haircare Defy Breakage No Lye Relaxer Kit. I switched to this product after getting less than optimal results with an Olive Oil brand relaxer. I am super happy! My hair is shiny, and straight.

Friends thought I was wearing a lace front! With the other relaxer, it wouldn’t smooth even when a flat iron was used. Hopefully, the formula won’t change anytime soon because it works great for my 4C hair.

For the price point this is a great relaxer. It leaves my hair straight but also feeling soft and moisturized. I recommend this for anyone who has thick and coarse hair. Definitely does better then other more expensive relaxer brands.

Affirm conditioning relaxer is one of the few best products on the market. It makes my hair more manageable and my hair has grown. I won’t use anything else. One application is actually enough if not more for people with thick hair.

My hair is fine and i always have about 1/4 of tub left! Part of my hair relaxed with it definitely feels different (sleek, stronger, shinny, healthier looking) than the part i relaxed with other relaxers.

Greatly recommend!.

Did wonders to my hair. My hair came out softer and much more manageable, the relaxer did not burn my head or leave me with open scabs which is awesome overall. The best at home relaxer I have used. Even better than my professional stylists relaxer.

This is the first time I have used this relaxer, but my daughter has been using it for years. Her hair always looks great and full of shine will get back to write my self review so far I like. I really like working with this company and I have ordered many hair products from them, they are very fast and the products are wrapped very well for shipment.

Keep up the good work.

This new product does nothing but dry your hair out! When I brush my hair it comes out in clumps! My hair was on my shoulders and after using this shea moisture relaxer, my hair us at my ears! My hair will NOT stay moisturized! Not with the products that are supposed to be used as aftercare or just plain hair cream.

My hair looks dinghy and dull! The only product that grew my hair and maintained the healthy look and shine, was the healthy gloss 5 product line. So if it wasn’t broken, why did you try to fix it. I say bring back the healthy gloss 5 with satin oil product line and you will really have some grateful customers.

The healthy gloss 5 with satin oil moisture hair cream,shampoo and conditioner was EVERYTHING!.

I’m going to say something that I know you guys were obviously probably not admit. I have been using Dark and Lovely perm relaxer for over 25 years. I noticed that the Dark & Lovely perm relaxer has a different-looking box.

I was hesitant to buy it at first. When I got home with it, I was hesitant to use it as well. The ingredients inside look different. The creme activator appears to be thinner and lesser of it. Also the perm cream in the jar has a pinkish color, instead of white.

When I used it, my hair felt so hard and stripped! It has never felt like this before!! I know you guys are going to “claim” that you didn’t change anything with the ingredients, but a customer like me, who has used something for 20 plus years, would know if there’s a difference about it.

Something is not right with it now. My hair was so hard and rough, but thankfully I had some Pantene Pro-V shampoo and conditioner on hand. After I use your shampoo, I had to rewash my hair with the Pantene Pro-V shampoo and put conditioner on it to soften my hair up, just so I comb it!! I would never buy the product in this new looking box anymore.

I’m going to do all I can to see if I can find anybody that still have the old original looking box with the dark purple. Your new box looks cheaply done and the product is ABSOLUTELY horrible. I will NEVER buy this stuff again in your new cheap looking box!! Im gonna be sure to tell all my friends and family not to buy it either.

Get rid of whatever you all have done to the original Dark and Lovely perm relaxer. I have extremely long hair almost to my butt. I pray to God that this mess you all put in your “new box “, does not break my hair off!! I am highly disappointed in your product with the new box!! So disappointed to the extreme!.

I’ve used the Dark & Lovely relaxer for years. I detest going to the hair dresser/hair salon, so I learned to relax my hair at home. I used this new formula for the first time one week ago. I immediately noticed a difference in the “feel” of my hair.

This new 6-step process is easy on my hair. My only objection. WHERE are the after-relaxer products? How do you sell a relaxer and not the products needed to compliment the process, i. e. , the Recovery Shine Cream? Much to my chagrin after much searching, it was disappointing to find out that the Dark and Lovely Healthy-Gloss 5 w/Satin Oil Moisture Hair Creme has been discontinued.

And apparently, the newer Recovery Shine Cream 6 w/Coconut Oil is only available in the relaxer kit? Does that make sense? Such oversight will cost this company customers.

I use this yearly product to straighten my natural waves. It is an inexpensive and easy to find product. I like it because its ingredients take great care of my hair since they are of organic origin, it has a good texture and it is easy to prepare.

What I don’t like is that it has some ingredients.

My scalp is very soft to a point that i get headaches when i try to comb out my natural hair. This relaxer has help a lot. It does not hurt my scalp neither does it damage my hair. Have been using olive for a very long time and I believe it is the best.

This is my go to relaxer. I relax once or twice per year and I love this brand. This brand products is really good and it works really well on my hair. My hair is really thick and this relaxer works well.

Great product I will always buy this product because it works.

purchased this kit few months back. when i shampooed chemical creme out in the shower, felt burning on my skin – some NEUTRALIZING SHAMPOO dripped down. wary but had no choice as i had to rinse ALL relaxer creme out.

afterward i noticed strands of tresses going down shower drain! as i combed my hair to apply on hair rollers, i noticed my excess hair on comb. after hair dried via room temperature [haven’t used heating appliances in over FIFTEEN YEARS!] more hair than usual in my brush! i reported to manufacturer STRENGTH OF NATURE GLOBAL,, LLC who didn’t respond.

subsequently, i reported claim with BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU but this UNCONSCIONABLE outfit did not respond! in fact, its rep tried to contact me directly knowing BBB was my MEDIATOR in claim!! obviating that they didn’t want negative publicity ! and CONSUMER COMPLAINT did not get a response either.

to date, one side of my hair is seriously damaged and now i’m shopping for a corrective [ for hair damage] hair product to UNDO what OLIVE MIRACLE RELAXER did!!! I VOW TO NEVER AGAIN PURCHASE ANYTHING IN THIS/THE ‘AP’ LINE! BE WARNED!.

What I dislike is that it didn’t give me the option to choose between regular and super strength. It wasn’t until after I relaxed my hair that I realized I just put super in my fine thin hair. But thank God it turned out well.

My hair is silky smooth and shiny. I love the texture of my hair now. I think I will stay with African Pride products for a while. They work well and smell delicious.

I was worried because this relaxer is about half the price of the others. I even double checked the price. It was easy to mix and apply without the strong relaxer smell. I had to rinse multiple times though, neutralizing shampoo was still pink! I made sure to deep condition before using step 4, just to be on the safe side.

My results were phenomenal! Very straight and soft. This is definitely a winner and I will be purchasing again.

This is my first time trying this brand of hair relaxer, i’ve always used ORS which is a good brand but usually when i use that one it leaves my hair dry and frizzy, this one left my hair much shinier and softer than ORS.

it’s also not too much product, I have a pixie cut so I always end up with too much product left over but this one had just the right amount. It’s also cheaper than ORS. Definitely going to continue using this brand.

This relaxer ruined my hair, leaving it hard in some spots, and thinned off. You pay for what you get. Never again. Worst decision

No burning or scalding, easy to apply and relaxes black hair well. Love it. Use to use texturizer, but will now change to this. Prize is right too.

I realized both my hair and my daughters hair. I’ve been natural 4 years and had 4 inches 4c coils that stretch to 10 inches. The relaxer took well (so I thought) as I followed all the instructions carefully, but day 2 and beyond I combed out hair like I was on chemo.

I tried to wear jt just slicked back no products just a little castor oil no heat or nothing. A month later more served breakage. I’m waiting for 1 inch new growth and I’m chopping it off. I’m behind devastated.

My daughter is aldo 4c virgin hair. she’s 16 I relaxed her hair the day before mine. her’s appeared to take well also. A month later she has bad breakage not as bad as mine but everywhere short pieces.

Our hair is snapping off and won’t stop. I pray her hair stops breaking that will be traumatic for her. As for me it is devastating but I will deal with it. btw I checked the expiration dates on the boxes and they are within a year of expiry.

and it was Regular strength relaxers. I wish I would have just used the soft sheen purple box like before. 4 Years of growth down the drain.

Without question, this is the best relaxer I have ever come across. It relaxes my hair beautifully and lasts well, until touch up is needed. I have used this relaxer exclusively for the last few years and I would recommend this brand to anyone with relaxed hair or who is looking to relax their hair.

As with any relaxer, it is also important to follow all the instructions on the box and ensure you look after your hair carefully in it’s relaxed condition. The price is also extremely competitive. Highly recommend.

10/10.

My hair has a medium strength curl and very frizzy. I have a lot of hair too. I have used relaxers in the distant past but have been doing keratin treatments for a while. I then saw this so i decided to check some reviews on line.

Most of the reviews are from people with black Afro hair but I decided to go ahead and use it. OMG! 2/3 of my hair fell out but what stayed on was relaxed and with no volume. It broke my hair in half and left a weird sugary feel to it.

I really has damaged my hair and I would recommend this only to those who have thick Afro hair. It was so scary to wash the product off and see the amount of hair on the floor. I’m just using good nourishing masks to heal what is left on my head and will just have to carry on cutting the hair to get rid of the sugary feel to it as the product doesn’t seem to be leaving my hair after so many washes!.

This was my first time relaxing my hair in almost 20 years. I used two containers to have my friend do it at home (unprofessional) Perfect results. Zero scalp burning. No seriously foul smell. Things have really changed over the decades with relaxers especially for black folks hair.

The box has all the things you will need except neutralizing shampoo and application brush. I’m very very pleased. Orders two more for my next new growth relaxing in a few months. Also recommend getting the conditions from this brand that are also great and smell good too.

I got it from amazon Canada it literally fried my scalp. I have been using hair relaxers for more than 10 years and i have never been hurt like that I need you communicate with me to know what exactly has happened.

I followed the instructions and prepared my hair as usual and after 10 mins it burned my scalp not only that but also it didn’t give any affect on my hair. I have been refunded by amazon but t thought i have to warn you that your formula needs more attention and i need a feed back from you.

I bought ORS olive oil no lye hair relaxer and target and it ruined my hair. This product it is horrible it shouldn’t be available to costumers. It ruined my hair and I followed all the instructions left of less than 15 minutes and while I was washing it wouldn’t stop falling in big chunks non stop.

It was scary I screamed crying at what was happening to my hair didn’t know what to as it was non stop more than half of it it gone you can see the short hair on my scalp as thanks to god I didn’t applied close to my roots.

What’s left of it it is fried and looking horrible. My hair is ruined, I have pictures of it and I’ll sue you and this monster product.

This relaxer pretty much did the job! I ordered it because I needed a relaxer badly and was running low on funds, but I do not regret my purchase. My hair was relaxed straight, although the base of the formula was a bit runny.

Would definitely purchase again if I was in a pinch! I usually buy Olive Oil relaxer and I did find that the smell of Africa’s Best was a bit stronger, but it did not bother me too much.

I used to use box no-lye relaxers in high school, my hair would get wavy/ straight but it would feel like straw and it would break when I’d comb my hair. It does not feel like that with a lye relaxer like motions.

I will never use a box relaxer again. I heard this kind of relaxer is harsher on the scalp so I made sure to apply petroleum jelly along my hairline nape on my ears and on my scalp in between each section 1st.

I left the relaxer on for about 15 minutes total, my hair still has some wave to it so I could’ve left it in longer but I was scared my hair would fall out lol. very well-made product no odor gentle washed it out with silk elements neutralizing olive shampoo.

I had to buy the salon size tub because my Sally Beauty didn’t have the small tub. I wish I spent more time smoothing my sections out with the product in. I blow dried my hair before I applied the product to make it easier to apply.

I received my relaxer today and was quite disappointed to see that, I had chosen regular relaxer, but they were alle super. So I went on your the website, and tried to reorder again and even though I had chosen, mild or regular, it was super which appeared in my skopping basket.

I knew I had chosen regular from the start and couldn’t have made such a mistake. I felt cheated. I can’t use the relaxer, because there’re too strong for my hair type. It’s a waste and can just throw them away.

I have always ordered from the UK and have never experienced, not receiving what I ordered. It confirm that, certain sites are not to be trusted anymore. I had hope for at long and faithfully business connection.

Marsha.

Great product, I have used this product for years. I am not a stylist, I normally do my hair at home, and my hair turns out great everytime. Normally this large tub last me other family members for months.

This is a great buy. I will purchase this product again.

This is NOT FOR A FULL HEAD OF HAIR! Enough amount for roots only and the box does not specify that, instead they show a lady with relaxed full head of hair. I basically have no transportation so I was stuck with one box, therefore the roots of the hair are relaxed and the rest of the hair is stuck the way it was because whatever little I had, I had to spread to make sure it touched the hair at least.

The shampoo is always white so you have no color change showing you, if the relaxer was washed out properly either. I am so mad! Even instructions are only for a root touch up!! This is the first time I encounter this problem because I could not get the relaxer I originally used.

TCB natural hair relaxer and this is the regular is pretty strong does straighten-the hair. And if you have thick hair is it okay to use but if your Hair is Fine make sure it’s mild hair relaxer. Listen this is my truth because I’ve used it quite a bit of times and at one point it was the love of my life.

And yes I would recommend to a person with thick hair.

Dont appreciate the person on the box is wearing a wig. How can i trust it makes the hair look nice and straight? I will stick with what i know works Luster and another one as backup when i cant find luster which the box is almost the same color as this one.

Needed a regular relaxer for thinning weak hair and with the reviews and ingredients I took a chance and whalah as I’m totally impressed. I think with the added keratin etc I extended the processing time based on texture of the hair after smoothing process.

Appreciated the added treatment and leave in lotion as this tremendously added to the softness and lustre. A perfect switch from the usual $7 relaxers. WILL BE BUYING FOR FUTURE RELAXERS!.

I’ve been using Dark and Lovely for as long as I can remember. The product isn’t what it used to be. The relaxer is not as effective and the new treatments do not measure up to the 5 gloss satin oil treatments and products.

The company keeps reiterating that the formula has not changed just the packing. I do not see how that can be true when different oils etc have been added. A tried and true relaxer system has been ruined.

And are mild kits no longer available?.

I have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It has been extremely difficult to find something that wakes me up enough to do just the normal activities of daily living. Before taking these my days were extremely debilitating and all I wanted to do was sleep.

After taking these my body has basically come back to life and has helped me loose weight. I take these an hour before I need to be up which is what it needs to kick in. I couldn’t be more happier that I have finally found something that works and most of all doesn’t give you a crash feeling !!!.

This is my second time ordering Ultra Energy Now. I have extreme fatigue due to health issues. Ultra Energy is a safe, fast acting supplement that gives me the energy I need to make it through my busy day.

The tablets are long lasting and they don’t give you jitters like a caffeine product would and there’s no crash like sugar gives you. The tablets simply provide energy, sharp thinking and better memory on a even keel throughout my day.

Best product I have found by far. Thank you!.

The herbal tabs I find to be the best solution for quick lasting energy boost and it does not have the harsh sudden crash that I have experience from caffeine energy Products. Without saying herbal tablets are safer and more healthier for the body consumption.

PROS-I have been using Dr. Miracle’s Regular No-Lye Hair Relaxer and their other products for hair since 2010, and I think it is the best product for anyone who has weak hair, soft hair and especially damage hair from other products, coloring and perms.

The later is not my case though; however, based on my experience Dr. Miracle advertisement is point on. Not only does it do what it advertises; it does more and you will be happy about that. My hair is soft, but it use to break due to a dry scalp.

In addition, I started going through menopause and hair breakage was one of the first things I noticed besides the obvious. Then, when I started perming my hair with Dr. Miracle Regular no-Lye Relaxer, the strength and growth was amazing.

CONS- The only issue I have with the product sales, it is not sold everywhere like it use to be, and like some of the other black hair products. I use to be able to walk into Walmart every six weeks-two months and purchase at least two boxes at a time (I love this product that much), but I noticed it is barely on the shelves at Walmart anymore.

I noticed this in another drug store as well, and I am not happy about this at all. I cannot afford to pay $60-$75 for a salon to perm my hair. I get the business, but I am living on a fixed income, yet still want to keep my hair healthy, hence using Dr.

Miracle forever!.

I’ve been using Dr. Miracle’s for 7 years and it’s the best thing that could’ve happen for me. I have course and unmanageable hair, but after using Dr. Miracle’s products it has done wonders. I use the REGULAR RELAXER and the ANTI-BREAKAGE CREAM which keeps your hair soft and from breaking, I use the SERUM, GRO-OIL, OIL SHEEN, LEAVE IN CONDITIONER and the CONDITIONING SHAMPOO.

The products are AWESOME especially if you use the ones I referred to you and it leaves your hair soft and silky. When I first started using the products my hair wouldn’t grow and always breaking and my hair was very short but now my hair is down past my arm pits SO that SAYS a lot.

I just want to let people know that it works if you use the PRODUCTS AND JUST DR. MIRACLE PRODUCTS AND AS INSTRUCTED. I TOUCH MY NEW GROWTH EVERY 8 WEEKS. I AM VERY HAPPY AND PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS.

Ok. I purchased the product because I was pressed for money considering its the holiday season. But I was intrigued by the natural (go green) appeareance of the product packaging. I really didnt think the relaxer was going to work for my hair.

I had just taken out braids and my hair had a ton of new growth and was pretty dry. Taking out the product from the package I was alittle worried because the actual relaxing cream seemed to not be enough.

I did manage to stretch it and make it enough for my hair. I worked it into the roots and noticed my hair was getting pretty straight. I did the shampoo part. ect and then the conditiioner! OMG!! (Now I purchased Mr.

Miracle’s deep conditioner in addition to the relaxer. was about $1 and some change. But was so worth it!# When I tell you my scalp start tingling! Wew! And the conditioner had this natural minty eucalyptus like fragrance.

Instantly my hair got sooo soft! I just couldn’t believe it! Now that was an experince! Anyway, I left the conditioner in for about 30mins under a plastic cap. Rinsed it out and then put in the leave-in formula that came with the perm, blow dried my hair, and pressed it.

I think this was the best home relaxer I ever did. My hair looked extremly healthy and moisturized AND it had bounce and was not heavy or weighed down by the leave-in formula. That use to happen with the other product I was using #D & Lovely).

My hair felt very healthy and soft. I’m sold on this product and I am even gonna purchase the other Mr. Miracle products I saw in the store for daily hair maintenance. Oh. and the GREATEST part about this product ?!?? IT WAS LESS THAN $5.

00! AWESOME PRODUCT. AWESOME PRICE! I’m sold and I loved it : ) Thx!.

It relaxed my curls really well. But it dries ny hair horribly. I wonder if I did smth wrong to get this result. If it didn’t dry my hair it would be the perfect hair relaxer product. But it did really damaged the soft texture of my original hair.