Hi everyone - I have been on this forum for months but I official subscribed today because I think you guys are awesome & I desperately need your expert advice
I have natural type 3a/b hair that is bra strap length. I've relaxed a couple of times in the past but have been natural for about a year now and my hair is all natural and in pretty good condition. I get it blown out in a Dominican salon once a week and it looks super straight, shiny, silky and healthy (everyone thinks I relax). My problem is that in the summer I get it blown out at the salon and the second I walk out it gets frizzy. I am SERIOUSLY considering getting a relaxer but I don't want bone straight hair - I like the versatility of having wavy/curly hair when I feel like it. I just don't want to deal with the hours of wait at the salon in the summer only to walk out and have it get frizzy. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for wanting to relax so I think that as an alternative I will texturize.
I am terrified of what will happen to my hair & desperately need help. Is there such a thing as a "Texturizer" or can I just use a mild relaxer and leave it un for a short amount of time 5-10 minutes? The times I relaxed years ago, my hair would get pin straight in less than 10 minutes. I don't want pin straight now, I just want to loosen the curl a little bit so as to make it easier to manage in the summer (aka no frizz).
Does anyone out there with type 3 hair have any suggestions? What is the difference between texturizer & relaxer? Do you suggest any specific brands that are gentle? My friend has been trying to talk me out of doing anything to my hair (she thinks I'm crazy) but she said if I do it then I should use a kiddie brand - do you have any kid brand suggestions?
I have natural type 3a/b hair that is bra strap length. I've relaxed a couple of times in the past but have been natural for about a year now and my hair is all natural and in pretty good condition. I get it blown out in a Dominican salon once a week and it looks super straight, shiny, silky and healthy (everyone thinks I relax). My problem is that in the summer I get it blown out at the salon and the second I walk out it gets frizzy. I am SERIOUSLY considering getting a relaxer but I don't want bone straight hair - I like the versatility of having wavy/curly hair when I feel like it. I just don't want to deal with the hours of wait at the salon in the summer only to walk out and have it get frizzy. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for wanting to relax so I think that as an alternative I will texturize.
I am terrified of what will happen to my hair & desperately need help. Is there such a thing as a "Texturizer" or can I just use a mild relaxer and leave it un for a short amount of time 5-10 minutes? The times I relaxed years ago, my hair would get pin straight in less than 10 minutes. I don't want pin straight now, I just want to loosen the curl a little bit so as to make it easier to manage in the summer (aka no frizz).
Does anyone out there with type 3 hair have any suggestions? What is the difference between texturizer & relaxer? Do you suggest any specific brands that are gentle? My friend has been trying to talk me out of doing anything to my hair (she thinks I'm crazy) but she said if I do it then I should use a kiddie brand - do you have any kid brand suggestions?