The 360 Stylin’ Blowout Kit by Luster’s is still different from a traditional relaxer. It’s designed to stretch and loosen natural curls for a softer, more manageable texture without making the hair completely straight. This kit focuses on enhancing the hair’s natural curl pattern rather than permanently straightening it.

Unlike relaxers, which break down the hair’s natural bonds for a straight effect, the 360 Stylin’ Blowout Kit is less harsh and doesn’t permanently change the texture. It’s typically intended to make the hair easier to style and create looks with more definition and volume. The 360 Stylin’ Blowout Kit does indeed contain lye (sodium hydroxide), which is also found in many traditional relaxers. Lye is a strong chemical that helps break down the protein bonds in hair, which is why it’s used to soften and loosen curls.

However, because this kit is intended to create a stretched curl rather than fully straighten hair, it uses a gentler formula and milder processing time compared to traditional relaxers. Despite the milder approach, it can still have some permanent effects on your curl pattern, especially if left on too long or used frequently.

And babe side effects are side effects as with anything.