A dumb question, maybe?

[MrsQueeny]

Can someone please answer this question for me? I have been wondering for months and I am sure there may be a definitive answer posted somewhere but I wanted others opinions. What in the world is texlaxed? I know what a texturizer is and a relaxer is but what do you consider texlaxed? No offense to anyone but I hate that word. I wanted to know just to be clear. TIA Q

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Texlaxed is the term used for hair that has been treated with a relaxer for less than the recommended amount of processing time (i.e. instructions say leave on for 18 minutes; user leaves on for 10 minutes). The result is hair that has a looser curl pattern but is not bone straight as with a relaxer.

HTH
{DI}

 

[MrsQueeny]

Texlaxed is the term used for hair that has been treated with a relaxer for less than the recommended amount of processing time (i.e. instructions say leave on for 18 minutes; user leaves on for 10 minutes). The result is hair that has a looser curl pattern but is not bone straight as with a relaxer.

HTH
{DI}

But wouldn't that be texturized? I was wondering if I missed something. Thanks for answering. Q

 

[metalkitty]

Texlaxed is basically middle ground inbetween texturized and relaxed so you get a little of both worlds, since the relaxer is left on for a shorter amount of time you get less damge than if you were to bet it bone straight and iyou can have wavy/ curly hair one day and straight hair the next if you rollerset. That's what I've heard at least, someone else might have more to add.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

But wouldn't that be texturized? I was wondering if I missed something. Thanks for answering. Q

Some people use texlaxed and texturized interchangeably, but there is a product called a texturizer so I think the term texlaxed was born out of people using relaxers to texturizers versus using actual texturizers.

 

[AwesomelyNappy]

ok, so now i'm confused ... I thought that if you left a relaxer on your hair for a shorter period of time than recommended, that the hair would become underprocessed and damaged/dry/brittle looking?

And i thought that texlaxed was when you mixed either an oil or a conditioner (or some other form of a buffer) in the relaxer (or apply said buffer straight onto hair prior to relaxer) so that the relaxer wouldn't "take" all the way and instead of becoming straight, it would give the hair defined (or loosened) curls.

I've never texlaxed so i dont know. I do know that it looks good, and i've thought of doing it... but i cant do it if i dont know what i'm doing... Can somebody clear this up for me? I hope i dont confuse ayone!confused: erplexed

 

[blue_flower]

Now I'm getting confused!

 

[Blackoutzangel05]

Texlax is using a regular relaxer for a shorter amount of time then the recommended directions. Texturizers can be brought, however some people prefer to use relaxers that they know of and how they work in their hair. Oils and conditioners can be added but that is up to the individual. There are some that use oils and conditioners in their relaxers period. And as for the underprocessed hair being brittle, etc. I have never had that happen. That happens if my hair is overprocessed, meaning I put relaxer on a place that is already relaxed. However, rinsing out my relaxer before the recommended time gives me a looser curl and allows me to retain a looser texture than my natural one and also wear nice straight styles that last in all kinds of weather.

 

[*Happily Me*]

I'm texlaxed - i leave the relaxer on for 5 - 10 minutes. I'm not trying to get my hair straight at all (well, not anymore) Just trying to relax the kink/curl.

 

[Poohbear]

No offense to anyone but I hate that word.

Don't worry queeny...I hate the word texlaxed as well... you're either relaxed or texturized.

 

[Kayluv]

Does the addition of oil or conditioner slow down the relaxing process? If so, how much should you use?

Thanks.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Does the addition of oil or conditioner slow down the relaxing process? If so, how much should you use?

Thanks.

Yes, it does slow down the relaxing process. The threads below discuss how much to use and how long to process. HTH.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=124834&highlight=adding+oil+relaxers

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=39751&highlight=adding+oil+relaxers

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=47535&highlight=adding+oil+relaxers

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=85670&highlight=adding+oil+relaxers