Fine Haired Ladies Who Texlax

[Sunshine0801]

How long do you leave on your relaxer when texlaxing?

I plan to texlax my virgin hair soon, and have learned that many women on here leave their relaxer on for 5-10 minutes. I would like to know if those with fine hair tend to leave their relaxers on for less time.

TIA!

 

[Sunshine0801]

Bump.............

 

[vnaps]

to be honest i wouldne be able to apply the relaxer in that time.
i applaud all those ladies who can.
i try to apply as fast as i can and smooth once (no comb). it still comes out underprocessed.

 

[Sunshine0801]

Bumping again........

 

[niva]

This is a very good question. Try the Texlax support thread, you may find the answer there!

 

[MonaRae]

I use Design Essentials "Special" which was designed to slowly relax the hair. Last time I used it (about 10 weeks ago) I left it on for about 20 minutes and my hair was perfectly texlaxed!

With other relaxer I would go no longer than 12 minutes, 15 and I am straighter than I wanted.

 

[pri]

W/ the whole process from applying to smoothing etc.. takes me 13 minutes and it comes out w/ a nice texlax...

 

[Sunshine0801]

Thanks for the responses ladies.

I plan to divide my hair into four or five sections and texlax each section for about 10 minutes. Hopefully that's enough time. I don't want to be so underprocessed that my hair doesn't look much different than it does now...

 

[PearlyCurly]

I know of a natural who is now texlaxed and she had someone do each section, one at a time, apply the "relaxer", leave on for a few minutes, then rinse! Seems like a lot of work but i think it would turn out good

 

[*Michelle*]

From the beginning of the application to rinse, it takes me 7-8 mins max. I apply it with a tint brush and never smooth.

I think you should review the texlaxers support thread too. Good luck!

 

[Aggie]

My texlax process is in one of my blogs right here on lhcf.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

W/ the whole process from applying to smoothing etc.. takes me 13 minutes and it comes out w/ a nice texlax...

Do you smooth with your fingers or a comb?

 

[SelfStyled]

to be honest i wouldne be able to apply the relaxer in that time.
i applaud all those ladies who can.
i try to apply as fast as i can and smooth once (no comb). it still comes out underprocessed.

Pretty much what she said.....my hair is very resistant. I use Affirm Reg, it takes me 10 min to apply, I smooth for 10 min with my fingers, and the result is texlaxed hair that still has texture but will straighten easily with heat.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Pretty much what she said.....my hair is very resistant. I use Affirm Reg, it takes me 10 min to apply, I smooth for 10 min with my fingers, and the result is texlaxed hair that still has texture but will straighten easily with heat.

Your hair looks great girl!! Beautiful !

 

[SelfStyled]

Your hair looks great girl!! Beautiful !

Aww thanks Mama- we have come so far

 

[Ivonnovi]

My textlax process takes me about 15 minutes. Application to showering it out. I use a wide tooth comb to comb the relaxer through my hair and try to avoid smoothing. AND my edges get minimal exposure to the product, so they are always "curly".
I "learnt" all this from this forum.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Curly edges is better than no edges ! LOL I just discovered how well pure aloe gel helps to lay my edges down!!

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I say from beginning to washout it takes me 10-15 min. I mix the relaxer with 1/4 cup of oil or conditioner to keep my hair from processing fully

 

[gymfreak336]

I just use a mild relaxer instead of a regular.