The Issues of Switching From No-Lye to Lye Relaxers

According to the hair care Technologist (Mr. J.K. Bansah) it is non applicable in cosmetological and unrealistic statements made by some self style advisor within the cosmetology industry that, one should not switch from the use of no-lye (non sodium base) branded relaxer cream to lye (sodium base) relaxer cream. If even the consumer is not comfortable with the end results from the no-lye relaxer.

He confidently advice any consumer who experiences the following results of Hair drying prematurely, discoloration of the hair, dullness, hair thinning so early from the mid strand within couples of weeks, and experiences excessive of hair breakages severly by the use of No-lye relaxer(the Calcium Base mix with Guanidine Carbonate) can immediately switch to any other type of relaxer by the assistant of a qualified update cosmetologist.
He also took the opportunity to help some consumers to understand few terminologies with in the cosmetology.

• “Perm” is the short form of permanent and can be apply to any of the following_
• Perm wave (s) =  chemically Permanent waves  (that is moving straight hair to form wave curls) but some Ghanaians and other African apply it to re – adjust the patterns of their curliness (Jelly curls)
• Perm = also applies to chemically permanent relaxed or "straightening" of  curly or kinky hair
• Perm dyes = refers permanent dyes (permanent colors).

Cosmetology is the art and science of beauty culture which involves the treatment of skin, hair and nails.Which has to do with manicure, pedicure, application of artificial nails, special occasion hairstyling, shampooing hair, cosmetic application, body hair removal, chemical hair relaxers or straightening, permanent waves, coloring and highlighting of hair, and hair extensions or wig treatments e.t.c A person who is licensed or certified in cosmetology and practice it for a fee is a Cosmetologist. The certifications are subject to renewals.

There are specific disciplines of cosmetology that some cosmetologists may specialize in. The different types of special cosmetologists include hair stylists(hairdressing), shampooers, manicurists, estheticians, technicians, instructors, tecnologist, stage stylist, make-up artist in industries, salon managers, barbering, cosmetic dealing and distribution, Free lance writing, research, and electrologist e.tc. Many cosmetologists specialize in at least one to five of these categories.

He concluded his section of advice by pleading with the end users (consumers) not to fight or challenge qualify update cosmetologist by applying the sweet selling tools or lies of some manufactures to attack cosmetologist views and recommendations. Because, most of the claims of manufactures are based on pilot basis (hypothesis).

The best way to keep yourchemically relaxed hair healthy isto keep away from causing harm to it.

J.K. Bansah

Beauty creams

Cosmetic firms in its defense, the cosmetic industry says “there are a wide variety of safe and effective cosmetic ingredients available today for use in cosmetics.”  Meanwhile Mr. John K. Bansah is not the kind of customer those facial make-up ladies at the cosmetic shops like to see approaching.

He’s a skin and hair care Technologist, so he knows the dermatology facts behind ingredients like collagen, elastin, royal bee jelly and oils. Sales people may advertise them as miracle additions to cosmetics,” they add much to the advert copy and a lot to the benefit of the product,” he said. All the so-called anti-aging creams in the world can’t actually rejuvenate skin that is been abused by sunning, improper cleaning and age, which can increase wrinkling.

There is huge display of products out there in the markets, but most of them are simply moisturizers, with collagen, Protein, elastin, eggs, royal bee jelly, and liposome. The consumer is told these will be anti-aging, skin-firming, whatever,” he said.
You may buy them anywhere from ¢37,500.00 to ¢285,000.00 for 417ml to 812ml. with fancy packaging and claims but its all marketing. You may feel like you’re bound and choke to get the whole line.

I quiet remember he said, that, a spokesperson for the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association in Washington, D.C., once said that “any question about the use of an ingredient in a particular product or claims for that ingredient would have to be answered by the manufacturer of that product.” He believes that most people can benefit from a quality moisturizer, particularly in dry climates. Older people with drier or what he politely calls “mature,” skin, as well as those who already have spent too much time in the sun or have over-irritated the skin by using harsh soaps, shampoos, sponge, or scrub brushes also are candidates.
But no matter what you hear or read about them, moisturizers can neither retard nor reverse the skin aging process, he said. Moisturizers serve to soothe, smooth and soften your skin - nothing more.

Moisturizers work by locking in moisture that’s already there, not by providing extra moisture. He advises applying an all-purpose moisturizer (his favorite is Moisture) and you can often use the same one on your forehead that you use on your forearms, while the skin is still damp from a shower. The line between cosmetics and drugs is beginning to blur, and customers often are led to
believe that there are salons, beauty centers, and cosmetic shops that can change the structure of the skin. While cosmetics fall under the purview of the toiletry industry, drugs such as Retin-A are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and any claims of beneficial results from their use must be scientifically proven.

J.K.Bansah said, according to research, many of the hyped ingredients like collagen and elastin, egg, aloe vera, veg. oils, e.t.c have molecules too large to penetrate the skin. So even if a pricey cosmetic advertises truthfully that “you need collagen for younger looking skin,” that product isn’t providing the collagen in a suitable form.

Despite the claims of products that promise to make us look better, J.K. Bansah says, the most important thing we can do for our skin is to avoid harming it and stay away from the sun rays between 11:00am to 4:00 pm depending on the day’s climatically condition.
He said, as for those so-called facials treatment that are religiously practices of some ladies offered in and around some beauty centers in the country offered by  some self style therapist, may be  temporary fine for normal skin and if done by update qualify cosmetology for only once or twice a year .
I have no objections to them, as long as you know you’re paying ¢180,000.00 to ¢1,000,000.00 just to be pampered, slathered and creamed in a dark room with soft music, and then be hit up to buy an expensive cosmetic line at the door.

Don’t expect miracles, or deceive yourself into thinking you’re doing your skin a favor.

J.K.Bansah