Texturizer On Short Hair
This is how i do a texturizer on my short natural hair.
Texturizer on short hair. Relaxers are typically left on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes and need to be processed by a neutralizer and a conditioner. Also known as texture softener it is a popular option for black hair. In essence texturizers are relaxers that are designed to be left on for a short period of time. Texturizer falls somewhere between products that sort of support curly hair types and those that try to break down the natural curl pattern.
Check the packaging to determine how long the texturizer should process. A texturizer is a chemical based process that is a mild form of a relaxer. The texturizer is applied to curly or kinky hair for a brief amount of time in an effort to relax or loosen the curl slightly instead of completely straightening it. I already know my hair could ve been a tad bit longer but im impatient.
Lye is caustic and will damage hair if left on beyond recommended times. Relaxers and texturizers are made of the same active ingredients which are designed to break the disulfide bonds in the hair causing the curl to relax she says. Relaxer lite is actually a great way to describe a texturizer says cosmetic chemist and beauty brand strategist desiree mattox. Hair requires neutralization after a texturizer is applied and rinsed out.