Thinking about getting a texturizer

[MrsQueeny]

Okay first let me say that I have finally reached brastrap (I know I need to update my pics). I have had the hardest time detangling. My hair is so curly and long in the back that I just use my fingers and braid or twist without fully detangling. I am afraid of how much harder it will be when my front grows in just as long.

So I was talking to my hairdresser today who also happens to be my pastor's wife about it. She said she had a dream that she put a relaxer in someones hair and just smoothed it through once and when she rinsed it, the person's hair did not take. She laughed saying it must have been me because she said that's how my hair would probably react. Then she got serious and explained the process to me.

I really do trust her because she has always been supportive of my natural hair journey and gives awesome trims not chops. I say all of this to get your input. If I could find something that would make detangling easier or just help me. I do love my natural hair but it is really stressing me. TIA Q

 

[model_chick717]

I can only imagine the detangling issue with 23 inches of natural hair! By the way, congrats at reaching bra-strap! /images/graemlins/weird.gif

Anyway, I say make sure you really think about it before you go for it, seeing that you've been natural for 3 years because if you're not happy with the results, you'd have to transition all over again. But, I'm texturized, and I'm lovin' it. /images/graemlins/clap.gif

 

[DahomeyAhosi]

I have a texturizer but my hair still tangles very easily. I started using dabur vatika oil as an overnight pre-poo treatment. After washing I condition with AO GBP. This combination has finally made my hair manageable with the tangles.

On a side note I like my texturized hair but it's much weaker and thinner than my natural hair. Consider any chemicals for a long,long time.

 

[PretteePlease]

the texturizer is tricky you have to time it just right and may have to re do it later to get what you really want. i know you trust her but maybe you should try someone who speciallizes in texturizers and has the timing down. overprocess= straight hair underprocess= same texture as natural but possibly thinner and dryer.
maybe you should try the pre poo method and see how that works out

 

[NGC]

Congrats on reaching bra-strap!!!!

I agree with the other ladies, think long and hard about getting a texturizer.

What style do you wear the most (and like the most)?
Will getting a texturizer help you achieve that style easier?
How long have you been considering a texturizer?
Did you consider a texturizer before your hairdresser's dream?
What kind of experience does your hairdresser have in applying a texturizer (especially on virgin hair as long as yours)?

If at the end of the day, you still want one, I would recommend you search for the threads that had various techniques in applying texturizers. I would especially try to follow anikalia's method or blue flower's method.

HTH and Good Luck!

 

[MrsQueeny]

Thanks ladies, I guess I am just frustrated with the total amount of time it takes to get through all of this hair. Actually, I went to my hair dresser and asked her about it first and then she told me about her dream. She has a lot of experience with all types of textures and I have seen some of her clients that are texturized some with hair longer than mine. She explained the process in great detail for me before when I was just curious. Most of the black hairstylists here act funny about dealing with natural hair and she has been wonderful. I only go to her for a press and trim but she always allows time to detangle and never rushes, and tears through my hair.

I mostly wear my hair in twists and braidouts for about 3 weeks and then get it rebraided. It's just that I have 3 other heads to care for and then I have to wash mine frequently because we get really bad dust storms here and the weather is very dry. My hair starts to feel yucky after a couple of days without washing. I'm just afraid that as it gets longer, it will be harder to detangle. I usually do a pre poo treatment with conditioner mixed with honey and olive oil. It does make my hair manageable but it still takes awhile in the back. If I do a treatment overnight, I would have to get up extra early because I have to take 2 kids to school and on Tues and Thurs I am in class.

Thanks for all of your suggestion ladies, I am just going to try to work my regimen more before I do anything drastic. I'll keep you guys updated. Thanks again Q

 

[A_Christian]

You've already been given great advice, but I just wanted to add that your hair is so long and thick and looks really healthy. Keep up the great hair care!

 

[MrsQueeny]

Thanks, I think I am going to stick it out a little longer. I promise I will post pics soon!!!!

 

[DelightfulFlame]

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You've already been given great advice, but I just wanted to add that your hair is so long and thick and looks really healthy. Keep up the great hair care!

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ITA!

 

[MrsQueeny]

Thank you Delightful. BTW I checked out your album and your site is cool!!! Q

 

[Valerie]

Queeny 20, I think your hair is very beautiful. Maybe you should detangle your hair with aloe vera gel, distilled water and glycerine rinse. Spray it on your hair first and use a very wide teeth comb. Again your hair is very beautiful and I know that you have your children to look after and everything. Aloe vera gel softens the hair and makes it very easy to manage. I hope that my suggestion helps.

 

[Divastate]

Your hair really is lovely. Sorry but I think texturizer or not its going to take quite a while to detangle long hair. When my straight relaxed hair was at its longest detangling still took forever and I lost far more hair than I ever have in my 3 years natural. If you do decide to texturize- I wouldn't do so until finding a good product to help with the detangling process since the bonds in your hair will be a lot more fragile than they are right now making you more prone to breakage.

 

[MrsQueeny]

Thanks Valerie and Diva. I am going to try your suggestion Val. I should have some new pics up by the weekend. Take care and GOD BLESS!!! Q