Is Texlaxing better than relaxing?
Is Texlaxing better than relaxing?
Although texlaxed hair isn’t as healthy as natural hair that hasn’t undergone any chemical processing, it is healthier than relaxed hair that has become completely straightened.
How long should you wait between Texturizers?
One more time for the folks in the back: Texturizers are permanent. If you no longer want to commit to a texturizer, you’ll have to cut off the treated hair or wait for new hair to grow in. BTW: If you like the results, you’ll need to touch up your texturizer every eight to ten weeks at the hair salon.
How bad are Texturizers for your hair?
“Texturizers are less potent than traditional relaxers, so in theory, they are less damaging to the hair. Most texturizer products include a few key ingredients to help condition and restore the hair. Your hair will definitely need some TLC after a texturizer to keep it healthy,” she says.
Is texturized hair still natural?
A Texturizer Is Not Natural Sometimes, people believe that texturized hair is natural hair. This is not the case. Although some texturized hair looks as if it could be natural because it retains a curl pattern—although looser than your natural one—it’s still achieved with texture-altering chemicals.
How do I make a Texlax?
How to Texlax Natural Hair
- Separate your hair into four sections. Part horizontally from ear to ear, and from front to back. Use clips to hold hair out of the way when not working on that section.
- After, apply oil or conditioner to each section. Do not saturate your hair. It shouldn’t be wet or damp, just well-coated.
Will texturizer make hair grow?
Texturizers are meant to make your hair curly, but an added bonus to using them is that on initial use, it makes your hair appear longer. This is especially noticeable is you have compact hair and can only see growth if you stretch it out.
Do Texturizers burn?
Since texturizer is a chemical-based process, it would tend to dry out your scalp and give you a chemical burn on your exposed skin. Experts recommend protecting the skin to avoid such a scenario.
Do Texturizers curl your hair?
The Texturizer Process Texturizers permanently change the structure of hair. It’s also important to remember that a texturizer will not create curl if it’s not already in the hair. Generally, a texturizer is left on the hair for five to 10 minutes, a shorter time than a relaxer.
What’s the difference between texlaxing and regular relaxing?
Leigh Hardges, stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago explains, “Traditional relaxing permanently straightens the hair approximately 85%. Texlaxing is using the relaxer cream to slightly relax the hair’s natural texture removing about 25-50% of the natural texture.”
What are the best natural relaxers for texlaxing?
1. Mizani Butter Blends I’ve used the Mizani Butter Blends and the Mizani Rhelaxer formulations for texlaxing since 2012, and out of all of the relaxers I’ve used, the Mizani brand is my absolute favorite. My results are always consistent and I don’t have calcium build up that is associated with no-lye relaxers. 2. Soft & Beautiful Botanicals
How do you remove texlax from your hair?
The only way to quickly remove the texlax from your hair would be to do a big chop and allow your hair to grow back naturally. While texlaxing might be a great choice for those who want a looser curl pattern, it still permanently changes the structure of your hair.
Is it easy to self-texlax your hair?
It’s not easy to self-texlax once you reach the back, and having another set of eyes and hands can help ensure the process goes more smoothly. Texlaxing is great for people who want a slightly looser curl pattern, but don’t want bone straight hair. With texlaxing, you’ll still maintain a lot of body and volume, too.
