We've all heard about Lye or No-lye relaxers and how one is better than the other. I will explain how these two affect your hair.
Before I go any further, I will like to define pH.
In Chemistry, pH (potential of hydrogen) is a numeric scale that runs from 0 to 14. 0 been the most acidic and 14 been the most basic of an aqueous solution. 7 is neutral.
About Lye Relaxers
The active ingredient in a lye-based relaxer is sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The pH level is higher in a lye relaxer than a no-lye re...
