Soft & Beautiful Botanicals Texturizer
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I don't but I'm investigating that very same thing myself....
I think I want to transition out of my relaxer into a silkener as well, but I am hesitant because I feel like I'll have to go there all the time once I make the switch.
I really want to see what they can do though. I get decent curl definition but those girls have gorgeous curls with the silkener.....
I think I want to transition out of my relaxer into a silkener as well, but I am hesitant because I feel like I'll have to go there all the time once I make the switch.
I really want to see what they can do though. I get decent curl definition but those girls have gorgeous curls with the silkener.....
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Does anyone know what kind of relaxer Curve Salon uses and how they apply it?
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I'm pretty sure someone said Curve uses Affirm.
Simone at naturallycurly.com had a silkener done at Curve. (The silkener photos are near the end.) I think her screen name over there is Isis... Maybe you could contact her. She's featured in the Curve before and after photos, too.
Does anyone know what kind of relaxer Curve Salon uses and how they apply it?
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I'm pretty sure someone said Curve uses Affirm.
Simone at naturallycurly.com had a silkener done at Curve. (The silkener photos are near the end.) I think her screen name over there is Isis... Maybe you could contact her. She's featured in the Curve before and after photos, too.
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I've used it on my mom before. It was okay, very quick considering you can apply the stuff straight from the jar without any mixing. She had nice waves, but she wasn't pleased because her hair was still thick. She wanted bone straight. I was only experimenting with her hair anyway, so it doesn't matter. She's my guinea pig.
I've used it on my mom before. It was okay, very quick considering you can apply the stuff straight from the jar without any mixing. She had nice waves, but she wasn't pleased because her hair was still thick. She wanted bone straight. I was only experimenting with her hair anyway, so it doesn't matter. She's my guinea pig.
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Karonica,
What is your mother's hair type? What did the end result look like? Did she continue using it? What products did she have to use to maintain it?
I am looking for something that will approximate the look of some of girls on the Curve site. My hair is very much like the girl's at the bottom of this page: http://www.curve-salon.com/beforeafter8.htm. And I want a look similar to her end result.
I need a solution! I am tired of losing ends to my tangly, thick, ultra-voluminous 4A hair. No more twist-outs or braid-outs for me. That sh-t is getting old!
Karonica,
What is your mother's hair type? What did the end result look like? Did she continue using it? What products did she have to use to maintain it?
I am looking for something that will approximate the look of some of girls on the Curve site. My hair is very much like the girl's at the bottom of this page: http://www.curve-salon.com/beforeafter8.htm. And I want a look similar to her end result.
I need a solution! I am tired of losing ends to my tangly, thick, ultra-voluminous 4A hair. No more twist-outs or braid-outs for me. That sh-t is getting old!
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My mother is 4a. Very small coils. It loosened her hair, but not a great deal. She didn't get the ringlets I was expecting because it didn't loosen up her curl much. Maybe I should've left it in longer, I dunno. I just remember putting gel in her hair and combing it back, and her hair had a looser wave pattern than previously.
I think not long after that, she snuck behind my back and added a regular relaxer in it. She didn't like the texturizer, because her hair was still "nappy" as she said.
Honestly if I were you, I wouldn't bother with the texturizer. Instead, I would just use a regular relaxer and leave it on a short bit of time for the same affects. CurlyCrly is an expert on this subject.
Have you seen her pics?
My mother is 4a. Very small coils. It loosened her hair, but not a great deal. She didn't get the ringlets I was expecting because it didn't loosen up her curl much. Maybe I should've left it in longer, I dunno. I just remember putting gel in her hair and combing it back, and her hair had a looser wave pattern than previously.
I think not long after that, she snuck behind my back and added a regular relaxer in it. She didn't like the texturizer, because her hair was still "nappy" as she said.
Honestly if I were you, I wouldn't bother with the texturizer. Instead, I would just use a regular relaxer and leave it on a short bit of time for the same affects. CurlyCrly is an expert on this subject.
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They're in the photo gallery.
The texturizer is milder, which is probably why it didn't do much for my mother. I think you should buy a relaxer and do a strand test with it to see if you like the results. But do a strand test first, because texturizers are verrrry tricky.
They're in the photo gallery.
The texturizer is milder, which is probably why it didn't do much for my mother. I think you should buy a relaxer and do a strand test with it to see if you like the results. But do a strand test first, because texturizers are verrrry tricky.
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I apply it (takes 5 minutes), then let it stay on for 15 more minutes while smoothing with my fingers on and off. My hair is too thick to use a comb and I've always used my fingers, even when I relaxed it straighter. I use my fingers to part too. I start in the back and work my way up to the front (avoiding the hairline). Then I do the sides because they relax more quickly. I do the hairline next. I use Regular strength Revlon Realistic for my texturizing. My hair is pretty strong and mild wasn't doing enough for me at the time. I've used it on the sides sometimes though. I recommend a strand test to determine the strength/timing for you to get the look you're after, as Karonica said above. I do one from time to time on different sections of my head and I even overlap on the strands to see what the result would be. I do it because I really don't want to over-straighten. For my next touch-up, I plan to use mild all over because I'm not as concerned about showing more length as I was before, since it's grown. I'll do a strand test beforehand so that I can see the affect and decide if I want to use mild or stick with regular strength.
I apply it (takes 5 minutes), then let it stay on for 15 more minutes while smoothing with my fingers on and off. My hair is too thick to use a comb and I've always used my fingers, even when I relaxed it straighter. I use my fingers to part too. I start in the back and work my way up to the front (avoiding the hairline). Then I do the sides because they relax more quickly. I do the hairline next. I use Regular strength Revlon Realistic for my texturizing. My hair is pretty strong and mild wasn't doing enough for me at the time. I've used it on the sides sometimes though. I recommend a strand test to determine the strength/timing for you to get the look you're after, as Karonica said above. I do one from time to time on different sections of my head and I even overlap on the strands to see what the result would be. I do it because I really don't want to over-straighten. For my next touch-up, I plan to use mild all over because I'm not as concerned about showing more length as I was before, since it's grown. I'll do a strand test beforehand so that I can see the affect and decide if I want to use mild or stick with regular strength.
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CurlyCrly
That's a new world for me.... Not combing the hair while relaxing, only use your fingers....Love this!! Now we are able to relax our hair ourselves!!
What would happen,if I texturize my hair? I have relaxed hair, type 4a/ 4B...
CurlyCrly
That's a new world for me.... Not combing the hair while relaxing, only use your fingers....Love this!! Now we are able to relax our hair ourselves!!
What would happen,if I texturize my hair? I have relaxed hair, type 4a/ 4B...
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This site gives you a variety of ideas.
http://www.curve-salon.com/beforeafter9.htm
This site gives you a variety of ideas.
http://www.curve-salon.com/beforeafter9.htm
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Texturizing 4a hair should result in loosening the curls. It is my understanding that 4b hair may texturize into frizz or waves. I've heard that it could be either. You cannot 'texturize' hair that has already been relaxed straight though. You'd have to start with the new growth. Doing a strand test on various sections of your head will tell you what your particular hair will do. The hair on different sections of my head behave differently and I have to treat them accordingly.
Texturizing 4a hair should result in loosening the curls. It is my understanding that 4b hair may texturize into frizz or waves. I've heard that it could be either. You cannot 'texturize' hair that has already been relaxed straight though. You'd have to start with the new growth. Doing a strand test on various sections of your head will tell you what your particular hair will do. The hair on different sections of my head behave differently and I have to treat them accordingly.
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Question:
If I try the Botanicals Texturizer and do not like the result (i.e. it's not strong enough), can I later use a regular relaxer to balance it out? Also, the Botanicals comes in two strength - mild and super, I think. Which would you suggest I use?
Question:
If I try the Botanicals Texturizer and do not like the result (i.e. it's not strong enough), can I later use a regular relaxer to balance it out? Also, the Botanicals comes in two strength - mild and super, I think. Which would you suggest I use?
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If your hair is healthy, I don't see any reason why you couldn't re-relax it again. I've done it after deciding I wanted more relaxation and had no adverse affects. I did a strand test beforehand though. I suggest that you try the mild version (of any relaxer), but do a strand test before doing your entire head. This is very important. I am not a fan of no lye relaxers/texturizers for myself, so I'd go with a lye relaxer for texturizing. If your hair is as thick and tightly curled as mine, I do not think you'll like the results of the soft and beautiful texturizer.
If your hair is healthy, I don't see any reason why you couldn't re-relax it again. I've done it after deciding I wanted more relaxation and had no adverse affects. I did a strand test beforehand though. I suggest that you try the mild version (of any relaxer), but do a strand test before doing your entire head. This is very important. I am not a fan of no lye relaxers/texturizers for myself, so I'd go with a lye relaxer for texturizing. If your hair is as thick and tightly curled as mine, I do not think you'll like the results of the soft and beautiful texturizer.
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I tried the botanicals texturizer when my hair was 5 inches long. It didn't result in any curl definition, it was more like I had just combed it out. I called the company asking them why I didn't get any curls and they said my hair was too long. She said it would only produce curls for hair that was 2 inches long or less.And since your hair is 11-12 inches the botanicals texturizer will probably do something similar for you.
I tried the botanicals texturizer when my hair was 5 inches long. It didn't result in any curl definition, it was more like I had just combed it out. I called the company asking them why I didn't get any curls and they said my hair was too long. She said it would only produce curls for hair that was 2 inches long or less.And since your hair is 11-12 inches the botanicals texturizer will probably do something similar for you.
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