WHY ARE THE OLD TYPE OF RELAXERS SO DAMAGING?

Most relaxers contain corrosive ingredients such as Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Lithium Hydroxide, Calcium Hydroxide etc.  These ingredients corrode the hair to the point where it is able to be changed to a straight look.  These products leave the hair feeling like straw and the curl comes back after an often short period of time.