My Salon Relaxer Routine | CLEAR & DETAILED Video Demo!
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Hey There, Beauties!
Today I am PUMPED because I’ve been getting a bunch of requests to see my hair stylist conduct my relaxer service. Welp, today you’re getting just that!! I’m showing you guys live footage from my last salon visit and relaxer service. Woo!
As I always mention, I am not a hair professional so definitely defer to the judgment of a professional hair stylist. This video is merely an illustration of MY relaxer process and is only being offered to provide further explanation for how I achieve my texlaxed results!
Everyone’s hair is different and results may vary, so you should ALWAYS consult a professional before applying any chemicals or products to your own hair.
Replication of my relaxer service without a professional is not encouraged and is done at your own risk!
BUT ANYWAY!!! :)
I hope this video provides further insight into my relaxer process. Successful relaxer services are fundamental to continued healthy relaxed hair and should be taken seriously!
Let us know in the comments if you’re relaxed or considering relaxing your hair and how you achieved your relaxed / texlax results!
Products mentioned:
Design Essentials Calm Soothing Scalp Protection
Design Essentials Restore Vitamin Treatment
Design Essentials Lo-Lye Relaxer with Olive Oil and Shea Butter
Design Essentials 6-N-1 Reconstructive Conditioner
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Hey babes! How many of you all do your own relaxers? Join the conversation and let us know your best practices! XoXo
I’m about to start unless I can find a stylist like her lol
I was professionally relaxed for over 3 decades and natural for 7. Being natural taught me a lot about my hair. I have never worn a wig, weave or braids and at 59 and I doubt that ever changes. I went back to relaxers a 1 1/2 years ago and I now self relaxed. I use the same technique, products, and timer to maintain consistent results. I’m not bone straight. I typically roller set ( no other heat is applied until next wash day) or do a braid out using perm rods on the ends. This works well for me and I have had no issues.
Very nice! I have to agree with you, I learned SO much when I was natural. I'm grateful for that period of time because it forced me to rid all my old terrible practices and adopt a healthy hair regimen. I am always in awe when people tell me they self-relax lol. My heart would skip a beat if I did that on my own, haha. But no one knows your hair better than you so I completely get it. I'm so happy to hear that you're on a healthy hair journey and things are working well for you! May I ask what kind of rollers you use for your roller sets? I'd like to start getting back into them myself. Thanks again for the support babe! Xoxo.
Now THIS is what you call a professional relaxer!
FACTS! When I watched the footage back I was like DAMN she's good lol. Her application is so neat! Thanks for recognizing her talent!
AlexisKimberlyy I need someone like her in my life! I'm ready to relax this damn hair girl 😫😫 and no problem ❤️
Chirese Hoskie hahaha I feel ya girl. I wish there were more stylists like her. I’ve heard and experienced too many horror stories. Keep searching, you’ll find one who suits you. Good luck babe!! ❤️
Love the fact that she did NOT apply the relaxer to the scalp initially. I haven’t seen this technique since I moved from the caribbean. Perfection! 🙌
destiny1287 Ain’t she great? Haha I’ll tell her your kind words 💋🙏🏾
I currently do my own, I've been relaxing for a yr after 13yrs natural. I relaxed my hair straight because i stretch for 5 to 6 months @ a time & it allows me to stretch long without breakage. My hair when wet or air dried is still very curly but it's because the relaxer i i use is mild. I'm currently BSL. Your hair is gorgeous. I did not enjoy being natural it was stress, time consuming & a lots of cuts because of tangles & knots
Yay! I’m so happy you’re experiencing positive results. 5-6 month stretch, girl you are a champ and your hair clearly thanks you for it! Thanks for the kind words and for watching! ❤️
What relaxer do you use?
@@user-zx5xw4yw2e Profectiv in regular The relaxer is milder than other brands so it doesn't burn & allows you to process thoroughly without rushing. Also i can stretch long currently 6months that's how well it last
Beautiful Results!! She did an AWESOME job with relaxer runoff!
Msnetnet Jones Thank you darling!! I’ll be sure to tell her you and others recognize her talent ❤️
I'm taking the leap next month! I want to cut my hair super short and start my relaxer from there. It will be a great way to see my progress.
I love how your hairdresser relaxes your entire head in the same direction. It keeps the hair from being tangled.
Best detailed relaxer video for texlaxed hair.❤️🤗
Tiffany Williams Awww thank you darling!! I tried to get an angle where you could see everything clearly. Thanks for watching babe ❤️😘🙏🏾
I either self relax or let my mom do it. Right now I’m looking for a good stylist that I can trust to apply my relaxers because I’ve noticed that I have two different textures (texlaxed & relaxed)... Thanks for showing the process your hair is beautiful!
I feel ya girl! I remember the process of finding my current stylist and I went through many frogs before I found her. Sadly there are some really bad stylists out there. Keep at it girl, you'll find one and get into a groove. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching love!! ❤️❤️
I do my own relaxer with a curl softening kit. I don't smoothe or comb, wash out after 5 minutes and my hair retains a loose curl pattern, Combing just gives you frizzy hair
l use Design Essentials for almost my entire relaxed hair care regimen. I love their products and when I found out they were black owned I went bananas!! lol. Great video and very beautiful hair! I watched closely how they applied everything.
Very detailed, very professional.
If it were me I'd ask her to start with the crown working my hair downwards and do the perimeter and hairline last.
All done in 8mts and wash it out.
Esinam Tey Sounds like you know your texture! My hair is tightest in the back so this method works well for me. Do you self-relax or go to a salon? ❤️
@@AlexisKimberlyy I am actually in the natural hair roller coaster lol, if am sick and tired of it il definitely texlax and not relax,and I'd ask mom to do it cz she's the only one who used to do my hair from small and I trust her..
I enjoy your your videos so much
esiS kinkieS LoL at “natural roller coaster.” 😭
I wish there were hair stylists like this around me lol
I relax my hair bone straight because I do long relaxer stretches....right now I am 1 yr post relaxer and relaxing next mth. You hair look great!!!
Hi. Are you saying you stretch for 12 months? What is your natural hair texture and how how do you stretch for? Thank you
Thank you honey!!!
@@nuninuninu5095 Noooo I could never do that lol. I stretch for 12 weeks. My natural hair is 4C and with the texlax I'm about a 4a texture. I allow the relaxer to process from start of application to rinse for 12 minutes total.
@@AlexisKimberlyy Hi lady. Thank you! I am strongly considering relaxing or texlaxing. Your videos really help.
Oooh girl NO,not bone straight!! @aisha lewis
Well I'm certainly glad that people are not bashing women for getting their natural hair relaxed anyone, because for so long people used to make women feel so bad if they got their natural hair relaxed, especially those that have done the big shop on their hair and they wanted to start wearing their own natural hair, they will get offended if another woman relaxed her natural hair. they would accuse the woman of not being proud of their own natural hair, well I think every woman should do what works best for her own hair rather it's wearing it naturally or relaxing it each woman knows what works best for her own hair
I love this and use nothing bus Design Essentials products and it has been awesome for my hair....natural hair takes too long to style...I wear a lot of protective styles as well...what do you think of that (best opinion)
Thanks babe. Design Essentials is a GREAT product line. So happy to hear your hair is doing well! And to your question, I decided to relax my hair because washing, styling and protecting my natural hair was just too time-consuming. I found myself wearing more protective styles than having my hair out. There were other things that went into that decision as well, but I hope you don't feel ashamed by your experience because you are NOT alone. Protective styling actually grew my hair out faster than if I had worn my hair out all the time. I absolutely recommend intermittent protective styling. The key is to maintain your moisture regimen while your hair is in the protective style and refrain from tight styles that create a lot of tension. I'm not sure I answered your question lol. Does that help? xoxo
Design Essentials is a great product..That's how I heard about the lo-lye relaxer at a salon that I used to go to...
Yeah where I'm from it's hard to find a stylist that will texlax, they just love relaxing without applying any protectant on the hair prior
EXACTLY!! NJ sucks when it comes to that..more people should adopt this method..relaxer was made for exactly that..to relax the curl..not force it into bonestraight submission!!! @PeanutsGem 285
How do I get to purchase this relaxer, please? Am in the Uk and can not get it anywhere
Stumbled upon your channel today and subscribed. Great content!
In your opinion, what is the advantage of being relaxed/tex-laxed versus being a “straight”-haired natural (keeping your natural hair in straight or stretched styles using heat)?
I’m at the end of my natural hair rope and am trying to best decide my next hair move. Keep up the great content!
Hey babe!! Thanks so much for joining the fam! Great question.
I think the biggest advantage is the ease of switching between straight styles and braid outs/heatless styles. Overall manageability and easier detangling makes life WAY easier. I felt really frustrated with my natural hair because none of my styles would last and the work it took to straighten or stretch my hair just didn’t pan out to be worth it. My curls were beautiful but the maintenance was out of control.
I’ll say there are definite upsides and downsides to texlaxing. You may wanna check out my “Is Texlaxing Right for You?” video to get an overview of the downsides to texlaxing before you take the plunge. Good luck babe!! Let us know what you decide and feel free to ask as many questions as you need! ❤️❤️
New subscriber here. Great video, I'm thinking of transitioning to texlaxed from relaxed hair. I prefer a more textured look. Has anyone done this and is willing to give me more info?
I texlax my own hair. I did not initially do it on purpose. It happened after I got into the habit of moisturizing and sealing. Starting off you will have AT LEAST 2 textures (new growth, relaxed ends). Then down the road you will AT LEAST 3 textures (new growth, texlaxed, relaxed ends) until you cut off your straight ends. I say at least because with texlaxed hair it's really hard to get the exact same result each time. I don't have an issue with that because I dont plan on doing any wash and go's. Its all about manageability for me. Just be sure to document your journey so you have an idea of what process gives you the desired texture so you're able possibly reproduce it. I hope this helps. :)
@@tancam1231 Will do. Thanks so much. It does help ❤
HI Alexis, just curious what if you want your hair bone straight your hair stylist have to cover your entire hair with perm? Do you have any breakage or problem moisturizing your 4c hair? how often you shampoo, moisturize, or treat your hair?
Is this in real time? The portion of the video where your stylist is applying your relaxer?
Love this! Looks amazing! Who is your hair stylist? 💖👑💇🏽♀️
Amber Owens thanks babe!! 😘🤗 Let me ask her if she wants her info out there and let you know!! Thanks for watching hun! ❤️❤️
@@AlexisKimberlyy yes please let us know if possible
AlexisKimberlyy Yes of course! And no problem I love your videos!
Your hair is beautiful! I’ve been thinking about texlaxing (again). I was natural for 3 years then I texlaxed myself for about a year then chopped it off. I’m about 3 years natural now and feeling frustrated with my hair again. I need a stylist this time tho. What state are you in? I live in Long Island NY if anyone has any recommendations for a stylist.
Shanique Harvey Thank you babe!! I understand the frustration. I had a similar experience-natural for 3 years, chemically processed (tho not a relaxer), back to natural for 2 years and then relaxed. I’m in New York too! I’m not sure my stylist wants her info out there but I’m working on it. NY fam, let’s support Shanique! ❤️❤️
AlexisKimberlyy oh I’m so happy to hear your stylist is in NY that gives me hope ! Lol. Hopefully she Will be open for a bunch of new clients 🤞🏾🤞🏾
Your is soooooo healthy🇿🇦👏🏽😅
Your hair dresser is the bomb? Where is she located in NY? Does she have any recommendation for stylist in the VA, DC, MD area?
It's in the description my love! She's in Garden City, Long Island ❤
love it sis 🌹
sunflower winter Thanks sis!! I appreciate the love ❤️ 😘
Hi! Please tell me what the process is? It is about leaving the product in the hair for a shorter time than in relaxer technique? What's difference between relaxed and texlaxed in the process?
Hey babe! Thanks for watching and for your question. I will be featuring your question in a FAQ video airing on 4/19. Check it out! Xoxo
Are you still going to this stylist? Do you like her?
Hi! Do you start the 12 minute wait after she has smoothened the relaxer on your new growth with a fine tooth comb?
Nty O Hey boo! The 12 mins included application time! ❤️ from application time rinse.
Great question!! @ Nty O
It's amazing how she's able to complete the application AND smoothing in such a short time! @AlexisKimberlyy
this looks stressful. I blowout my roots 3 days before a touchup and its just so much easier.
I use a local product called Black Silk.. it is extremely mild and should be left on your head for a minimum of 1 hour depending on how coarse your hair is and the results are consistent
Nom Cee Whatttt, why have I never heard of this? Is it a chemical or all natural ingredients? An hour is a long time! Lol let us know ❤️
@@AlexisKimberlyy It's a chemical relaxer, extremely mild.. as far as I know it's only available in South Africa as it's a domestic product
Nom Cee Gotcha! That’s so interesting. Do you know what chemical is in it? Crazy how different products are between countries. Thanks for sharing!
@@AlexisKimberlyy Ammonium bisulphite.. it has a PH level of around 6
Nom Cee Dope, I appreciate you sharing. Perhaps someone watching is familiar with this product and may wanna give it a try after reading your comment. Thanks for sharing boo ❤️❤️
So back in February I went from natural to texlaxed...I applied my own virgin relaxer 😬 it didn’t turn out bad BUT one side is more processed than the other....it’s now time for the next relaxer aaaaaaannnnnd I’m not sure how to fix ESPECIALLY with this coronavirus closing all the salons! 😭 tips/tricks PLEASE
Yay! Congrats on your new texlaxed hair journey! Slight variation in texture is pretty normal. Even though my hair looks pretty uniform, my nape is still way tighter than the rest of my hair. It's just kinda the way my hair grows and I just live with it lol. So, is the difference in your texture minimal? If so, I wouldn't worry about achieving perfection. If it's a pretty big difference I would say wait until the salons open back up and head over to your stylist. It SUCKS to wait, but I've heard too many horror stories of women trying to fix their relaxers and it going terribly wrong. Best of luck!! Xoxo
AlexisKimberlyy thank you so much for taking the time to respond. The difference isn’t huge BUT I think I will still wait until the salons re-open and get professional help
Hi there! So I have a question? Your very first relaxer (while natural, for texlax) was the relaxer applied down to your ends? And then every time after that, it was just your roots? Right?
I would think so..@ Angela Bass
Yes
Hi, the 12 minutes, does is include the time of application or after the application? Thanks
Yes, includes application! Xoxo
Also, I will be featuring your question in a FAQ video airing on 4/19. Check it out! Xoxo
I’m trying to figure out when was your ends ever permed. It’s hard or rough just like the roots.
Only 12 minutes? She does it so fast!!!!
She is QUICK. 12 minutes is approximate, depending on my new growth and state of my hair. But generally, we take about 12 minutes. Once she gets through my hair, we rinse immediately. We don't let the relaxer sit. Thanks for watching babe!
This looks like a relaxer done on texlaxed hair
It is a relaxer. It's just left on for a shorter duration of time to get texlaxed results.
I want to make sure of this. A texlax is using a relaxer but for a shorter period of time to keep the texture. I've used a texturizer in the past. Is there a difference in the texture results.
Not related to the video...please tell me where you bought your necklace? Its unique
Forever Blessed Haha no worries! I actually got the necklace at a conference I went to, but you can find her jewelry at gorjana.com !
@@AlexisKimberlyy thank you for responding! I appreciate it. And is the gold tarnishing?
Forever Blessed Of course!! You know what, I haven’t worn it much so I’m not entirely sure. I’d check on the site and see what material it’s made of. I highly doubt it’s true gold. But I’m personally allergic to certain metals and haven’t experienced an allergic reaction (yet) to wearing it. I can update you after a few more wears tho! ❤️
@@AlexisKimberlyy great, thanks!
What was the total processing time ?
12 minutes from start of application to rinse ❤
Wow your stylist really know what the hell she's doing
what relaxer do you use ?
Design Essentials Lo Lye Relaxer with Olive Oil & Shea Butter
I wish my beautician used that brand..They use Ashte!(not sure about the spelling)@ AlexisKimberlyy
I can’t find that relaxer you use. You have a link?
NewBeginnings NewLife Hey love, I don’t purchase it myself so I don’t have a link unfortunately. Did you try the design essentials website? I can also see if my stylist has a link. 💋
That product was used on my hair..I liked it! But the beautician had to go..
How do I get in touch with you stylist
Check the description box babe ❤
AlexisKimberlyy thank you
I'm sorry but umm...this seems like a "perm" type relaxer. Where as you're straightening your hair, not keeping some texture. For a TexLax method, you're not supposed to do ANY kind of smoothing. I mean it's completely up her preference, but this is not TexLax. This is just a straight-up relaxer retouch. The smoothing is what makes your hair more relaxed, in the traditional way that the black community would call it a "perm". A TexLax retouch, would be to put the relaxer on your new-growth and immediately rinse it out, NO SMOOTHING. The process would have to be done fairly quick, because you don't want straight hair with slight texture (as seen in this video), you just want to loosen your curl pattern for better manageability. No malice intended, I just think the smoothing was a bad choice.