Texturizer

[Jada]

Hi Ladies,

Just wondering is it possible to go from a texturizer to a full relaxer??? and if it is possible how would I go about it.

 

[Healthb4Length]

Hi Ladies,

Just wondering is it possible to go from a texturizer to a full relaxer??? and if it is possible how would I go about it.

It's possible, just keep the relaxer on the hair for a longer period of time than you would a texturizer. Smooth out chemical with fingers until you get the desired straightness that you want. THen rinse, neutralize and deep treat. I hope this helps.

 

[Jada]

So basicly it's all a matter of processing time...Yes that information was helpful thanks so much!

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

So basicly it's all a matter of processing time...Yes that information was helpful thanks so much!

Or maybe you could try using a regular strength relaxer/texturizer instead of mild and see how that works for you.

 

[Jada]

Would it consist of pulling the relaxer thru out the hair or just at the new growth?

 

[lonei]

You would have to pull the relaxer through your whole hair but i would suggested you get a professional to do it as it maybe difficult to get even processing all around.

 

[gradygirl]

Thanks for asking this question Jada. I'm thinking about stopping texturizing and going back to a relaxer. I wear my hair straight most of the time anyway because I just can't seem to master the twistout or braidout. If you do decide to it let me know how it turns out.

 

[Jada]

Thank you ladies for the advice you guys are always on time...and Gradygirl I will definately let you know if I do decide to go this route..my daughter has relaxed hair and she just washes and conditions it and she gets an instant curly look very similar to mine but, I like the way if she wants to wear it straight it's not such a difficult chore for her as it is for me when I just want to straighten my hair to see my progress.

 

[Islandclo]

I'm thinking of doing the same thing,keep us updated if you do go for it....good luck

 

[brownsugar9999]

Ok...dumb question...what's the difference b/t texturizer, relaxer, perm ...
and then you see the things that say no lye...what are the using then?
And then I hear one girl talking to another in the BSS once, and she asked her if she had a perm, and the other girl said..no "I have a gentile??(sp)?..
Just wondering?

 

[s_terry]

Please keep us updated on how your relaxer goes. I am also thinking of doing the same thing. One of the ladies mentioned that she thinks it should be done professionally. That makes me sad considering I have had HORRIBLE experiences with hair dressers. I have had to cut my hair completely off TWICE after them destroying my hair! Went to them with natural hair and it was ruined in less than a years time. BOTH TIMES!!! Either major breakage or big clumps of hair missing due to them not rinsing the chemical out in a certain area. It's been traumatic to say the least!

I want so badly to be able to do my own hair. I just can't go through a BC again.

 

[Jada]

I hear you S Terry I will keep you guys posted..I do my own hair it is texturized at the moment I had it done professionally by a Dominican stylist who seemed very reluctant to give me any instruction as to how to maintain it, I also had to go back to her 5 days later due to it being underprocessed (this was her recommendation) it came out good no damage that was about 3 months ago and my hair is doing quite well...I conditioner wash daily with Mane and Tail products and I twist it up and put on my wig and go this has been really beneficial for my hair due to it being so fine...that's why I am so confused I am really considering just sticking with the texturizer and continue to do my hair myself...I do my own texturizer and so far no problems the more I think about it the more I am leaning towards just leaving things the way they are and try to be patient while it grows out.

 

[s_terry]

Jada, how texturized are you? Do you have any pics? I too want to occasionally rock straight styles, and more loose wash and goes. I love how the texturizer has left a lot of the strength in my hair. Hardly any breakage, but I look at straight hair with longing! LOL

 

[Healthb4Length]

Ok...dumb question...what's the difference b/t texturizer, relaxer, perm ...
and then you see the things that say no lye...what are the using then?
And then I hear one girl talking to another in the BSS once, and she asked her if she had a perm, and the other girl said..no "I have a gentile??(sp)?..
Just wondering?

Not a dumb question at all! A texturizer is simply a relaxer left on the hair for a shorter period of time. A texturizer loosens your natural curl pattern, you can use a regular ole' box perm or lye or no-lye relaxer and texturize your hair. I hope this makes sense, just leave a relaxer on your hair for a short period of time, it loosens your curls so that you have a curl/wavy look. If you want your hair super straight then just leave the relaxer on the hair for a longer time. A perm in my opinion is a either a old term used to describe relaxers because relaxers do permanently straigthen your hair or it could be a wave new vouz (spelled wrong) which uses thioglyocolate (SP) or a chemical similar to Jherri Curls chemical. It restructurizes your curl so that it is looser...this process is the most drying tho. I HTH!

 

[Dia]

Ok...dumb question...what's the difference b/t texturizer, relaxer, perm ...
and then you see the things that say no lye...what are the using then?
And then I hear one girl talking to another in the BSS once, and she asked her if she had a perm, and the other girl said..no "I have a gentile??(sp)?..
Just wondering?

Okay here is a quick run down of each term (to the best of my "researched" knowledge)

relaxer = (exactly what the name insinuates) it relaxes the curl pattern, straighter hair.

perm = chemical used to add curls to straight hair

texturizer = chemical used to 'loosen' curl patterns in hair

no-lye relaxers/texturizers = contain a key ingredient called calcium hydroxide

lye = contain sodium hydroxide

Hope this helps!!! Blessings on your hair care journey!