Affirm Relaxer is a product created for women of African-American descent to help straighten and condition their hair. The manufacturer states that the product will chemically change a third of the cystine crosslinks of the hair to lanthionine crosslinks. It is created by Avlon, a very reputable company in the hair and beauty product world. It's also part of the four-step Relaxer system of Avlon products. Many Internet users have posted raving reviews about the product.

On the Other: Damaged and dry

While the product promises to leave the hair silky and smooth, some users have complained that the Affirm Relaxer does just the opposite and leaves their hair underprocessed and dry. Others have said that the Affirm product leaves a calcium buildup in their hair which breaks off chunks of hair at the bottom. Finally, some users have said that the product messes up their perms and weaves and forces them to go visit a salon sooner than they usually would.

Bottom Line

Not everyone can be 100 percent happy with the way a product reacts with their specific type of hair, but, due to all the rave reviews and very little negative publicity, it can be concluded that the Affirm Relaxer does work. Check with your hairstylist to make sure the ingredients in Affirm will not mess with your hair.

Source:

Healthy Textures: Affirm review

Avlon: Affirm creme relaxer

Long Hair Care Forum: Affirm, your opinion