Help: looking to texturize. What to do?

[Eiano]

Hi ladies.

Well I've been natural for... well, coming up on 2 years in november, and it's be a wild ride and I'v loved it. But there are times where I want diversity. I want to be able to wear it straight with out 2 hours of heat, but I also want the curly look.


How exactly should I.. myself (I'm DEFINITELY NOT going to a BS) go about texturizing. I know I get a regular relaxer kit and leave it in a shorter amount of time, but do I use like a wide toothed comb to comb it to the straightness I want? Which relaxers would you suggest? How often do you texturize and how do you keep from retexturizing the "non newgrowth). Thanks for all of your help in advance!!!

 

[DahomeyAhosi]

Hi,

I'm not a self-relaxer but I am texturized. My stylist uses Mizani mild and I texturize about every 8-9 weeks. It is difficult to prevent overlapping but i find that just waiting longer than 6 weeks has helped me a lot. Also the mizani mild doesn't seem to overprocess anything.

Good luck.

 

[Eiano]

So she does it for you? That's great!! Do you go to a big retail salon (like JCP) or is it a local one? How curly/straight is it when you are done? Thanks for the help!!!



PS- Your hair is gorgeous!!!!!!

 

[Innocent_Kiss]

That's a big decision to make. For someone looking for diversity, I don't think it's best to permantely alter your hair texture. If you want straighter hair, do it. But if you're looking for versatility, I think sticking with the natural is best. Have you tried twist and braid outs? It's a low of ways you can define your coils. If you do decide to settle for the chemicals, please consult with a professional!

 

[AngelicRose07]

i would recommend s-curl. the instructions inside are clear and tell you exactly how to leave it on for the curly/wavy look.

its also the only lye kit i could get my hands on

 

[DahomeyAhosi]

Hi Eiano,

Thanks for the compliment. I go to a local hair salon. I tried JC Penney but the stylist there wouldn't listen to me. When texturizing it's key to get a stylist who knows the texture you desire. My post-texturizer hair depends on the section of my hair pre-relaxer(4b or 4a). I think the 4b loozes its frizz and the 4a goes to 3c. That might night make sense but my 4b hair just looks frizzy pre-relaxer (no curl pattern) and my 4a hair is very tightly coiled. So the texturizer just loosens the texture a little. It doesn't look straight at all and has much more shine.

 

[Nonpareil]

I'm texturized - and I have plenty pics in my album - is this what you are going for?

 

[Eiano]

Thanks everyone! Question forf weave it up. Is the S-Curl regular one the one with a man on it? Lol... just asking cause my roommates b/f uses it on his head.


And to virtuasis... does your hair get straight when you brush it with a boar bristle? Does it have a lot of shine?

Thanks!

 

[model_chick717]

Hey, I texturize my hair. I use Elasta QP relaxer regular strength and leave it on for about 8 minutes. My natural hair is 4a/3c, I think. I retouch every 3 months. Feel free to check out my albums!

 

[GodMadeMePretty]

OT - virtuasis, your texturized curls are gorgeous. I love it.

 

[Nonpareil]

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OT - virtuasis, your texturized curls are gorgeous. I love it.

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Thanks

 

[Nonpareil]

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Eiano said:
Thanks everyone! Question forf weave it up. Is the S-Curl regular one the one with a man on it? Lol... just asking cause my roommates b/f uses it on his head.

And to virtuasis... does your hair get straight when you brush it with a boar bristle? Does it have a lot of shine?

Thanks!

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Gee I have no idea about the brushing - I've never tried, since I usually don't touch my hair with any kind of comb for fear of breaking a strand

- even if I put in a bun, I comb it down during the conditioning process and gradually slick it back with my fingers and some gel.

As for the S-Curl, depending on the amount of hair you have, you may like the jar better than the kit - but you're gonna need the instructions from the kit. The problem with texturizer kits is that they come with such tiny jars of product (since most men have short hair), you may need a few.