Many ethnic women have inquired about ways to make their hair more manageable and compatible for styling. African American hair has come a long way in the different ways it has been styled and presented. It is known in the African Americans communities about hair being an expression of individuality and culture. I mentioned before about hair being your crowning glory. Why not adorn that crown in ways that make you and everyone around you smile?
Being of African descent can almost guarantee the hair will be tightly coiled into a knot. It's just like tying your shoe and putting a knot in it you can't get out no matter how hard you try. Till eventually you are forced to cut it out or pull it out. Therefore leading to a very negative way of looking and dealing with ethnic hair.
Children cry when their hair is combed. Unless you do something to remedy the problem it will continue to be a fight to comb their hair. The truth is no matter what any one says if you have tightly coiled, knotted hair it is difficult, hard to handle and it hurts to much to try any type of hair style. So you look for the easiest hair style that will last you the longest so you don't have to go through the painful process none to soon.
You shouldn't dread taking care of your beautiful mane. Taking care of your hair should be a time you feel good about giving to yourself and your hair. You don't want to have to stress over it any more. You don't have a lot of money to spend on all the different techniques ethnic stylists say will make your hair healthy, strong or beautiful. You can only afford the everyday hair care system you are already using. A good hair care regimen. It does good for your hair and you are happy with it. Being faithful to a hair care regimen can save a lot of time on you and the stress on your hair.
Now, let's look at some ways you can simply all of this. Many of you have searched for ethnic hair care and information about using texturizers. You've inquired about the differences between texturizers and relaxers. The other is perm's. All three refer to chemically treating the hair for the best desired results. Ethnic women have the opportunity to use any one of these products to enhance the hair. The key to using these kinds of products is to alter the structure of the hair to make it manageable for styling. Let's look at the differences between the three, Texturizers, Relaxer And Perm's.
First let me say, these are chemically altering products. The key is to start with healthy, strong hair. Do not use on already weak or damaged hair. Also if you have sensitive scalp be very careful to not get any on your scalp. Look for a sensitive scalp product.
Texturizers
Texturizers loosen the natural curl or coiled pattern of the hair. It does not straighten the hair but gives you hair a more defined style of curl. Everything from waves to finger curls can be achieved with a Texturizers. If you just want something to make your hair easier to comb and manageable, Texturizers are great. If you look for ones formulated with herbal and botanical ingredients, you are giving your hair the best possible conditioning benefit limiting the amount of damage.
Relaxers
Relaxers relaxes the natural curl/coiled pattern of the hair. Relaxers are designed to give you a straight, sleek look to your hair, affording you the opportunity to style, curl or design your hair in many ways. With a relaxer you have more style option as well as easy care. With a relaxer ethnic women can find freedom in their hair by relaxing the natural curl. Note: If you have tightly coiled hair some relaxers will not straighten it totally. Depending on the construction and strength of the hair, some ethnic hair will only relax so much. But it would still be worth it for the softness and manageability that comes with it.
Perms
Perm's are for those who have straight hair and want curly. Perm's put curl patterns in the hair. Many ethnic women and women of color have used curly perm's to achieve a desired hair style. Wash and go. Easy maintenance but still afforded the look of natural hair . African American women usually opt for either straight or curly hair. Some ethnic hair really is somewhere between straight and coiled. As in when it is wet it straightens out or it curls up more.
All of these products worked great on my hair in helping me achieve manageability and easy care. Because of them I was able to wear the hairstyles I wanted and achieve the look I desired.
Don't be afraid to work with your hair. Yes, taking care of your hair is important to anything you do. Having healthy, strong, shiny hair should always be the foundation of any chemical change. If the hair is healthy it is more accepting to the styling process you will be putting it through.
Always remember, condition your hair consistently with a good moisturizer. Stay with a hair care regimen designed for your type of hair. When using chemical processing products on the hair be sure to give special attention to keeping your hair healthy, strong and shiny with nutrients and oils it will crave.
For those who are considering chemical processing I recommend checking with a professional or consulting with your hair stylist.
Lusters Pink Shortlooks Kit Texturizer
Avon's Advance Techniques Professional Hair Care Regimen
