Why would someone choose to texlax
As mentioned before many women prefer to have their curls looser than how it grows naturally and a texturizer or texlaxing does just that. If you have fine strands and relaxers give you no volume than a texturizer may be an option for you to get the fullness you desire without total commitment of natural hair.
Another reason would be because women prefer a relaxer but do not need a full blown relaxer to get that straight permanent look they desire. Texlaxing is less harmful than relaxers because the relaxers are not left on the hair as long during the application and you don’t need to do a ‘touch-up’ as often.
What are some of the things to watch for
Texlaxing is absolutely a personal choice but what makes it dangerous is that you may not get the same results every time and even during the same application. One side of your hair might process better and be less curly than the other side and the more you do it does not mean it will get any better.
Another issue is that some naturals who truly want to be natural use texlaxing as a crutch in an effort to help them ‘manage’ their tresses. The problem is, the only way to learn is to jump right in and try, this is however a choice that every natural will have to make for herself.
On the psychological side of things if you do not like your hair texture or find it difficult to work with but you are also shamed to admit that you have a texturizer, then you have an issue that needs addressing. You should never be ashamed to admit what you willingly choose to do with your own hair despite what the naysayers might say.
In all honesty, to get a better chance of greater results if you go to a salon that does texturizers regularly. Although, there is no guarantee they too will get your tresses to your desired coil they do a much better job than someone trying it one themselves.
If you do not have access to a salon, ask someone to help you with it so that you can make sure the perm is not on your hair long, and everything moves faster and more efficiently than if you were alone.
If you absolutely must do it yourself, watch a few tutorials if this is new for you so that you can at least have some knowledge going in. There are success stories with texturizers and there are failure stories too.
The bottom line is texturizers and texlaxing are not natural, they can be unpredictable, but they are less damaging to your tresses than using relaxers that are on your strands longer. It’s up to you to determine if it’s the route you want to take but just make sure you are doing it for the right reason.
Annalisa Thompson says
I’ve done this bc I was never a fan of bone straight hair.. I used a kiddie relaxer at the time.. Then I got tired of it and let it all grow out bc my hair wasn’t untamable as I thought
Sabrina Richmond Perkins says
Did you discover breakage using the kiddie perm?
Rochelle Corilette Liyah Warner says
any process that permanently changes the curl pattern of ones hair in my opinion is not natural hair.
Ni-Ni Henderson says
All in all, if it’s growing out of your scalp, IT’S NATURAL because it’s yours. The state that you decide to keep your hair in is completely different only because of the texture. All hair you can see is DEAD anyway, so these hair debates people create mean nothing. It’s all in how you care and present it that matters.
Hannah Okorafor says
I see your point, but having non-natural hair does not mean it’s not your own hair.
Natural means in it’s original state meaning not chemically processed.
It’s not a hard concept to grasp.
VJ RLester says
A chemical is a chemical. If it is man made it is a chemical.
VJ RLester says
Ni Ni hair on the head is not dead hair. Where are u getting your info? Hair is the only thing that keep growing after you die so where do u get the assumption that hair is dead?
Erica Holloway MrsNewsome says
Hair does not continue to grow after you die. You may want to recheck that. That is a myth.
Clarice Dombeck says
No it’s not natural. Come on now
Joycelyn Lanae says
If you put something on your hair that isn’t from the earth your hair is not 100% natural. Using man made products is also a chemical (everything is a chemical). I do not consider myself 100% natural because I do use man made conditioners that aren’t 100% natural. I know some people who only use water and oil on their hair they are natural lol.
Ni-Ni Henderson says
Oh my! Seems like several of you didn’t learn about this in science class. I clearly said that the hair you SEE is DEAD. The hair under your scalp is what is alive and pushes out. You know…The hair folicle?
So it looks like everyone who tried to tell me to research something or ask me where I got this COMMON information from when learning about hair, skin, and everything else that makes up your body should begin doing research BEFORE assuming I don’t know what I’m talking about. I learned this in elementary schoolvand my teachers went more in depth about it when I was in middle school and it continued throughout college.
Catch up on some research along with other things that should be common information to all adults who’ve been to school and have a lovely day!
Ni-Ni Henderson says
VJ RLester, please pic up a science book or something. The hair you see anywhere they grew on your body is DEAD. You should have learned that in a science class at some point in your life.
Ni-Ni Henderson says
Hannah Okorafor, most people in the black community refer to natural as the state a person’s hair is in…Relaxed, texlaxed, or virgin/untouched by any chemical that alters how your texture normally is are the usual states as you know. Others would beg to differ with you and say that natural is free of products, accessories, color, extensions, and the list goes on.
I personally see all of this as yet another way to divide black people even more than we already are, (but that ain’t my business, and a waste of breath as usual).
Nicole Hartley says
Your hair doesnt continue to grow when your dead. Your skim pulling back from decaying or something like that gives the illusion that the hair is growing. Same with your nails
Nikki Hancock says
Nope…there is no texturizer in my hair….natural except for color…:-)
Theresa Loscocco says
If you chemically alter your hair’s original texture, then it is NOT natural. No research or science textbooks needed. Period.
Tia Tolliver says
I makes me sad how the “natural hair movement” went from having healthy hair and being healthy inside and out to a debate about every little thing and name calling. No matter what anyone does to there hair perm, relaxer, texturizer, all natural products, or half natural products whatever I just hope there hair is healthy they are healthy and they feel good about how they look and dont let any negative comments bring them down. Love peace and hair grease…..or whatever you use 🙂
AngelaJenkins Brenneman says
Everybody has an opinion, but I feel like it’s based on how the person that’s texlaxed feels about it. Hell, are all those products we buy from the store to put on out hair natural? Hell no, so are you then no longer “natural” when you put that Kinky Kurly on? That alters your natural curl pattern….j/s
Tazz Smith says
This shit always turn into a debate DAMN IT WAS A SIMPLE QUESTION.
Jenny JackJack says
Stop playing…. You know texlaxing and relaxing are the same thing! It’s all chemicals and nobody cares…
Tynisha Moe Starnes says
NO body is all natural!
Cleopatra Jones Best says
if hair is dead how is it able to grow? I don’t believe that.
Nisha Collins says
I am on accident and I love it… My wash and goes are soo easy and it’s been the only way I were my hair now… But to answer the question no it’s not natural because I have a perm tht was put in after being natural for a while but the perm didn’t really take to well and loosened my curl pattern… I’m goin to keep this goin because I love it so much!
Donna Chesser says
Hell no its not natural. Its a chemical. If it grew out if yo head and you didnt put any type of chemicals then its natural. Definition: chemicals putting a substance on something to turn it into something oppisite that is not ! Stupid question
Michelle Williams says
I feel the next woman should be able to do what she wants with her do, Rather its natural,relaxed,texlaxing as long as she keeps her hair healthy..Am sorry but most women who’s into the natural is often millitant and rude.Most not all!
Portia Motsage says
Oh this hair debate! This is simple! Just take care of your hair no matter what condition its in. Relaxer, natural whatever! If your happy with your choice great!! If your hair is healthy, wonderful!!
Ramayada Devine says
I just wish I never put nun of that shit in my hair, dead or whatever… And those who do more power to them it just wasn’t for me.. I’m #natural and that I will remain.
Tashoy L- Bartholomew says
Damm… black ppl find every dumb ish to go at it for. Smh don’t nobody care….who gives….it moved from skin shade to hair texture…to arguing about chemicals…
Candi Ballard-Zolicoffer says
Man people its really no need to argue back and forth maybe you have a texturizer a relaxer or nothing as long as you like it is all that matters im natural but its nothing I useto have a texturizer for years but its all about you love the skin you’re in have a beautiful day ladies
Danielle Jeter says
Yes I texlax. I tried natural & its a lot of work. Easier to manage now.
Shenea Overstreet says
I don’t know how any texlaxes their hair at home …. My past attempts were epic fails .. I ended up with bone straight hair lol
Sabrina Richmond Perkins says
I’ve heard it wasn’t easy to do at home because you cannot determine how long to keep them in.
Althea says
I need help. I wanna go from relaxed short, extremely thick hair to natural with colour any ideas on styling. Someone suggested rolling on perm rods while wet . Help please.
Akasha Wimbley says
Jada wore it in “A Different World”.
Nissi DeNas says
she was so pretty before surgery
Valerie Ferguson says
It’s a chemical, so no it’s not Nstural.
Gwendolyn Carter says
If you put ANY chemicals in for any amount of time it’s no longer natural
Faye Goodman says
Chemical
Sharii Tubonemi says
Same thing as a relaxer
Tee Towens says
The answer is no