80%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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5.0
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a year ago

UPDATE- This product has just been DISCONTINUED! I presume it's because of the controversy and allegations that relaxers can cause cancer. Phyto has also been accused by some of highlighting...

About reviewer (156 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown



4.0
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11 years ago

I am 44 and have kinky hair that is medium thick and very dry (it's dulling with age). I've always had a stylist and have been using Vitale, though I used to like Affirm. This relaxer (I used #2)...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

OMG....OMG...I am 59 years old and have been on the inernet from day one, of the internet existance. In all this time, I have never joined a blogg site.....But I had to join this site because I...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I have 4a/b hair and let me stylist apply. It is pretty great. No shedding and breakage and its now been about 2 weeks....usually when my Affirm relaxer would start breaking and shedding. I do...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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15 years ago

I have VERY, VERY thick, fairly wavy hair naturally. I'm growing my hair out right now from a short cut and the waves look HORRIBLE where they appear near my ears/hairline. I decided a chemical...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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15 years ago

Ok MUA ers this is going to be a long review! I love this relaxer!!! As a woman of color, with naturally coarse, thick hair, I wanted a relaxer that didn't completely strip my hair of strength...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Dark, Neutral

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

Far too much money for a relaxer! biggest mistake I have ever made. The packaging was very standard for the price, as was the sizes of products. This was gentle on my hair and scalp, but as for...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other, Cool

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

WARNING: I would not use this if you don't have decent hair care products to maintain the condition of your hair. I have naturally wavy/curly hair; the back of my hair is incredibly curly - not...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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16 years ago

Oh my gosh! The directions said to leave on 20 minutes. After 10 minutes as I was smoothing, my hair starting melting and pulling apart like gum. I lost 3 inches of hair and am on a strict...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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17 years ago

I have been natural for about 6 years and needed a change (not easy to transition back, trust me) for my very low maintenance, high octane, travel heavy lifestyle. I spent a lot of time flat...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesOther


4.0
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17 years ago

I'm reviewing this relaxer after only using it once, and I love it. I applied it myself, with no problems. My hair felt really soft afterwards--and shiny. I don't get that thin flat over-processed...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Yes, this relaxer is extremely pricey. But its the best relaxer Ive ever used. The application was thick, didnt smell horribly, though I dont care about the smell of most relaxers anyway, didnt...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is the ONLY relaxer I will ever use again! Everyone tells me that I have 'Oprah Hair'...healthy, beautiful, bouncy..lot's of body. My hair is arm pit length and I'm growing it out even...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is by far the best relaxer I have ever used. I am African American with fine hair but a lot of it. To add to the confusion it is very kinky/nappy and it's curl pattern is extremely...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Oh my damn!!! I don't even know where to start with this relaxer...I'm african american and my hair is..well...nappy! LOL.. It's not horrible, but when I need a relaxer, you can tell. I've always...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is by far the best relaxer I've used! I've alternated between natural hair and relaxed hair for over 20 years and tried many different brands. I have very thick, very dry and very curly...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I have naturally very curly, very thick, shoulder length hair. I purchased this relaxer with the hopes of softening my curls into a more manageable, less frizzy waves. I found this product very...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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19 years ago

This is a good relaxer. I have used it twice now. As the reviewer states below you must follow the directions to the "T". And have someone help because it is messy/tricky. Although I like this...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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19 years ago

A few of the reviewers on MUA read about this item on www.hairboutique.com. As a matter of fact, I am the person on that website that has written a full review with photos included (Lisa C.) of...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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19 years ago

This stuff is awesome, I have also tried the Index 1 mild formula for fine and delicate hair. I don't really see much difference between the two formulas however. Both are very good, but probably...

About reviewer (1543 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBrunette

EyesHazel