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Should I relax or Texturize my hair?

Joe Ford

Should I relax or Texturize my hair?

With a relaxer, you’re limited on the range of styles you can wear. For that reason, a lot of people who choose to texturize their hair do so because they want to easily switch between straight and curly or wavy styles. Texturizers simply give better “curly” results on some hair textures than others.

Do Texturizers make your hair grow?

Your hair will always continue to grow and a texturizer will not stop that. If your hair does stop growing, it’s for other reasons, not the texturizer. Texturizers are meant to make your hair curly, but an added bonus to using them is that on initial use, it makes your hair appear longer.

How long do Texturizers last?

One more time for the folks in the back: Texturizers are permanent. If you no longer want to commit to a texturizer, you’ll have to cut off the treated hair or wait for new hair to grow in. BTW: If you like the results, you’ll need to touch up your texturizer every eight to ten weeks at the hair salon.

How can I soften my 4C hair without a relaxer?

Method: After shampooing, apply any penetrating oil such as olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil, massage and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes. Do not rinse. Then follow with conditioner. Allow to sit for another 5 minutes and rinse with water.

What is Type 4C natural hair?

Type 4C. 4C textures are similar to 4B textures, but the tightly coiled strands are more fragile and have a very tight zig-zag pattern that is sometimes indiscernible to the eye. This hair type experiences the greatest amount of shrinkage — about 75 percent or more — than the other textures.

How can I stretch my 4C hair naturally?

How to Effectively Stretch 4C Hair WITHOUT Heat

  1. African Threading Method. African threading is a technique that has been around for a very long time.
  2. Bantu Knot Method.
  3. Twist and Re-twist Method.
  4. Style your hair in a bun.
  5. Banding Method.
  6. Use Jumbo Rollers.
  7. Use Smoothing Products.
  8. Stretch or Rubber Plates.

How can I naturally stretch my natural hair?

5 Ways to Stretch Natural Hair WITHOUT Heat

  1. Buns. Simply divide your hair into two sections, twist your hair in on itself, and bun it up.
  2. Banding. To band your hair, section it off and wrap a ponytail holder around the first section.
  3. Pineapple. Flip your hair up into a high ponytail and secure with a clip or ponytail holder.
  4. Set, then separate.
  5. Blow dry your roots.

Why does my 4C hair shrink so much?

Shrinkage also occurs when blown out hair absorbs moisture. When 4C hair is in its natural state, freshly washed, it tends not to keep moisture for a long time and remains mostly dry. Even worse when the hair is without product. This always means that defined curls are usually not evident unless products are added.

How can I grow my 4C hair long?

How can you care and grow 4C hair?

  1. Shampoo often. To get your hair to grow and thrive, you will need to shampoo every 2-4 weeks.
  2. Use products that work for your hair.
  3. Trimming your hair.
  4. Finger detangling your hair.
  5. Protective styling with breaks.
  6. Try scalp massages.
  7. Deep condition your hair.

Can I change my 4C hair texture?

Can you naturally change the texture of your hair? Unfortunately, you can’t change the texture of your hair but you may notice some changes in it the more it grows. As your hair grows longer the weight of the hair can cause your curls to stretch making the curls appear to be looser.

How do you know if your 4C hair is damaged?

10 Signs of Damaged Curls

  1. Split Ends. Every curly girl knows to look out for split ends, but did you know that splitting can occur in the middle of the hair shaft, too?
  2. Texture Change.
  3. Lack of Elasticity.
  4. Dry & Brittle.
  5. Tangles Easily.
  6. Breaking & Snapping.
  7. Excessive Frizz.
  8. Lack of Softness.

Why does straight hair turn curly?

In both sexes, these hormones contribute to increased body hair and, later, balding in males. An increase in androgens in females can actually change the shape of the hair follicle from round to flat and this can instigate a change in texture from straight to curly.