I know a texturizer is not quite a relaxer, but is it “better” for you hair?
Diane: A texturizer or ‘Texturizing’ is a technique which leaves the hair with a slight wave and not bone straight. The results are less damaging than a bone straight relaxer. Scientifically, a relaxer should never be 100% straight. When receiving a relaxer process, the hair strands should only be relaxed or softened up to 80% – 85% straight, leaving a 20% curve with some elasticity left in the hair for additional heating tools to finish and style. The natural curl pattern is stretched and elongated with a mild or non chemical relaxing system, leaving your curls soft, frizz-free and looser. A texturizer allows you versatility and options, leaving your hair healthier than a bone straight relaxer and with much more volume and bounce. You are now able to wear your tresses with long lasting wavy and curly styles by applying curl enhancing products. Or, immediately after roller setting, blow-drying, wrapping and using a ceramic flat iron to create a smooth finish. Q: I currently have relaxe
