Do you know what the PH of a relaxer is? I know this is not a common concern for anyone who chemically processed their hair. However, as someone that has experienced chemical burn, I take this service very seriously. So in this article I am going to answer one key question. The question is: Are Texturizers A Solution to Getting Your Hair Curly And Beautiful? Here’s What You Need to Know.
What are Texturizers?
Texturizers is a term that you may hear often but may still be wondering, what is it. To put it simply, a texturizers are chemical treatments that works to defrizz and smooth out your hair while loosening your curls.
Texturizers tend to be just as high in PH as relaxers, around 11.5-13.5 . The point of these products is to relax the curl to what can be a more manageable result for many. For someone who has never relaxed or texturized their hair before, I recommend coming in for a deep condition and natural curl defining process first so you can really see and show you how your curl pattern can work for you. I find this to be the better long term solution. Some people have literally never seen the beauty of their natural curls and I believe this is a MUST before making the permanent decision to texturize.
Chemical services can have a short term gain with long term effects. Over processed hair is the most common occurrence. This can cause weak points along the hair shaft creating an inconsistent curl pattern and if the hair is left overly dehydrated, it can break off from new growth to ends in common areas like the hairline and middle of the head.
So, to clarify, a texturizer is a way to loosen the current curl pattern you have, but I do not consider it a solution especially since you cannot predict the amount to which the hair will loosen up. The real solution is finding a stylist that understands your hair and teaches you how to do the same! This also includes using all-natural products that help to with developing stronger and longer hair.
Originally published on June 29, 2017 and Updated on December 26, 2021.
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Hello Sharon,
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Nice thing you are doing. Would really love this kind of hair. Mine is natural. Would do with some help. Thanks.
Hi Ms. Brandelyn, I have a few questions for you. I hope you can help me with my hair. My hair is thinning because of the meds am on am 50 years old and I used to have beautiful hair and now I don’t know what to do with it now. Should I stop getting perms or get it texturizer
Hello Hope,
Thank you so much for reaching out to us! As always, we would suggest the least amount of chemicals applied to your hair.
We’d recommend you consulting a professional stylist to find out which would be less harmful to your hair to prevent as much damage as possible.
I hope I was able to answer your question. Please keep us updated 🙂 We’d love to follow your haircare journey.
I had thinning hair with chemicals. I stopped 2 years ago using chemicals. Now I have lots of hair and learned my curl pattern. I have 4c hair. There’s so many products for 4c hair on the market. Be you and go natural. You will much happier.
Hi Mary!
You are so right, natural is the way to go! Our Elixir consist of all natural oils 💜
Hi, my name is Ura and I live in Phoenix Az, dry climate, I have a s curl texturizer,what products should I ues to keep my hair moisture?
Hi my name is joanneleverette and I had to get my hair cut because of a texturizer and know it seems it hard to grow back what should I use
Hello Joanne,
Thanks for commenting! We’d recommend making sure you keep your hair moisturized and in protective hair styles. Also, it is very important to protect your hair every night when you sleep with either a satin scarf or satin pillow case!
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Hi Brandelyn, I am 60 years old and have always had very fine hair. I am diabetic and have had cancer. My hair grows but usually slows down around neck length. I have had knotless braids for the last year, now I want them out and to wear a curly fro. I recently moved to new city and don’t have a stylist, how do I find out what products to use and what is the best route to take. I have never had short hair until the cancer in 2004. I started wearing braids and weaves then. Can you help?
I’m tired of perming my hair which is very short. I want curls…what can I use to get curls as I’m no longer perming…not ready for a big chop either. Want to keep it curly as the relaxer is wearing out…help!!
Hello Mertice,
I would suggest consulting a professional stylist but you can probably try using a texturizer on your to obtain curls on your relaxed hair.
I live in Las Vegas where it is very dry. My hair has also thinned as I have aged and I have no chemicals. Curious about exploring my natural curl pattern aside from braids that I usually wear. Is there a capable stylist you can recommend in my area?
Hello Apirl,
Here are a few common tips that may be helpful:
HOW TO COMBAT DRY HAIR If you only apply oil to your hair and do not add moisture (water or water based products first) your hair will become dry and brittle and can break. The oil alone will not take your hair out and alone it cannot grow your hair. Oil can be used to seal in moisture but you MUST apply moisture first.
HOW TO USE IT: If you are looking to use it for natural styling, you can use it as part of the LOC Method or I like to do LCO Method- where you first apply water or a leave in conditioner (L), then applying a cream product like a water based styling cream (C) and then followed by the hair elixir oil to seal it in (O). Also, if you wear protective styles like braids, sew-ins or wigs you can apply it to your scalp to relieve/stop itching by rubbing it in. I personally do this when I wear braids and it soothes my scalp and keeps my hair and edges growing! For short hair styling, you can use it as a finishing oil to add shine. Make sure to apply it to your hands first and then redistribute throughout!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS: Our hair grows 1/2” per month (on average and that is only if you are getting all of the proper nutrients your body needs, not on medication, not experiencing any shock to your immune system, not experiencing menopause or other hormonal changes etc.) so the results do take time but all of my customers who have seen results have been patient and used it consistency, along with a healthy hair regimen.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know.
My hair is very thick and dense, and becoming more difficult to manage as it grows in length. I have recently been considering a texturized as well as transitioning to gray. Seeking advice and consultation.
My hair came out and I having to perm it to comb it back, the back and side grow but that all what can I do.
Hello Joann,
Moisture is your best friend for trying to grow your hair back. Less tension, lots of moisture and protective hair styles.
My hair is 4c and very thick
I cannot manage it as it grows in length not to talk of combing it.Should I use a texturizer?
Hi Jenny,
There are many ways to learn how to manage your natural hair! We would suggest maybe going to a professional hairstylist for some tips on how to easily manage your hair on a day to day basis.
I love my curls. Hair is very mangeable,I just don’t like when it dries it shrinks. What can I do beside using gels to stop the shrinkage. My hair at its best when wet.
Thanks
Hi there Brown Sugar,
I can understand your want to reduce shrinkage when styling your hair! I’ve learned to appreciate and embrace my shrinkage as it is a sign of healthy hair. You can try blow drying your hair straight before styling it (bantu knots, flat twist etc.) and your end result will be beautiful and show a little more of your length!
Hello, my hair is very coarse thick and coily(tightly). I isually where it shaves. I have been growing it back for the last 7 months. Itgrew a lot , but its hard to take careod it. I have 2 to twist it every night to be able to pick it out. I sometime feel that I am going to have to.cut it, texurizer it. I want to dye my hair blonde, but I have some grey hair..I do not know what to do.Need help.
Hi Lucille,
I am not a hairstylist. However, I am working on a directory so that we can help you find a hairstylist near you. We will keep you updated once we are ready to launch our directory!
Protective styles are your best friend. You can search Youtube for natural protective hairstyles for your hair type and you will find lost of tutorial videos that would be helpful.
Hi my name is Debbie ST Mary. I use to have very long wavy hair. For about 5 years now I have cut it very short and wear it natural. The only thing is it’s very dry. What can I use to keep it moisturized??
Hi Debbie,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing! You can use leave-in conditioner and apply our Purefix Elixir oil afterwards to lock in the moisture into your hair
I did the big chop and it was the best thing that I could ever experienced, I love my hair it just made life so much easier with my wash and go, I don’t have to spend hours in a beauty shop to get a simple wash and blow dry and not getting my hair conditioned like it should have been, now I shampoo, deep condition, give myself treatments and my hair is doing great, my beautician was giving me a bald spot with my relaxer and when I was natural the other beautician was giving me heat damage and my hair was looking thin, I turned 55 and my hair is beautiful no chemicals.
Hi Pauline!!!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are so happy to hear that your hair is doing great and that you are able to care for it how it needs to be cared for!