How To | Texlax

[@liabert543]

pre twisting the hair!that's brillant! good idea for us trying to it by ourselves! thanks a lot!!!

[@christianamericandominican2470]

I love the small braids idea to make the process faster, less messy, efficient and at the same time protect relaxed hair.

[@priscilliaade8720]

l love your accent😍

[@DarleneSterling]

Thank you for this. I have grown tiresome of my natural hair and dread washing it because of how long I know it will take. The weather here is so haywire that, no hair style sticks. Texlaxing is my next step. That or shaving it all off lol

[@FreshLengths]

+LivingLifeAsaNYCgirl awww thank you! Well I hope it works for you. It's a good medium if you still want curls x

[@FluffyWriterMom]

Your video has been the only one that I could find to break down the whole process to me and I appreciate it. Been going back and forth about whether or not to texlax and your video made it sound less scary. Thank you!

[@FreshLengths]

Aww thank you! It is a tricky decision to make so definitely test it out on a very small area of your hair first if you're still unsure x

[@NaturallyImmaculate]

i am a professional stylist and i must say well done although i dont recommend doing your own chemical treatments you done a good job in explaining how to do it yourself

[@FreshLengths]

+Naturally Immaculate thank you x

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

You remind me of a black version of Keira Knightly (but even way prettier than her). I know that is a weird comment lol

[@FreshLengths]

+MsFlamingFlamer thank you :) x

[@HairByPierre]

You should try going natural, by looking at your edges and everything it seems like you probably have a gorgeous natural curl pattern. Your hair will be way healthier and shinier as well!

[@FreshLengths]

+HairByPierre thank you! I intend to go natural eventually but currently am getting used to having curly hair x

[@NONAME-ge7su]

+Larissa riss lol not every mixed race person has curly hair, I'm mixed but my hair is more like my dad's ( 4c/4b) it hardly has a curl

[@HairByPierre]

Larissa riss lmao right... being mixed has nothing to do with your hair texture.. there are 100% africans who have curly hair too... or like SoCute SoSwag said.. you could be mixed and get kinky hair...

[@phoenixt5942]

HairByPierre why does someone else's hair bother you..why can't you do u n let her do her...all these judging n holier Dan thou..smfh

[@lovely_lotus_]

Girl, please. I'm natural and my hair isn't naturally shiny. Most kinky hair isn't. Plus relaxed hair can be healthy, too.

[@Dannibb08]

you're very pretty! 😍

[@kavansakayenook6749]

Oooo, Texlax is when I used to use what I call a transitional relaxer to release the coil. My hair is more manicured looking that way. I'm super natural right now

[@MekaMonroexo]

I'm considering texlaxing! Thanks for such a detailed video. It really helps ❤️

[@FreshLengths]

+Curly Monroe thank you lovely x

[@JodyAnnCxo]

I love your process. I find working in much more smaller sections make for a messier application but the way you did it seems extremely efficient. I'll definitely be trying this for my next texlax! Thanks!

[@FreshLengths]

+JodyAnnC_xo thank you so much, I hope this works for you x

[@leapotts9952]

Hi, thank you so much for your video it's so helpful. Do you put the oil on the hair that you're applying the relaxer to as well? What kind of oil do you use? I've been going to my hairdresserer for a texturiser for years and found that he was basically just relaxing my hair. Finally I got fed up of my weak dried out straight hair and decided to do it myself. Your video is so helpful and gives me more confidence to do it on my own. Thank you =)

[@FallnAngel07]

your brows are PERFECT. what do you use?

[@FreshLengths]

Thank you! I use Benefit's Ka-Brow currently x

[@brat241313]

Thank you so much for making this video. I love your hair! Your me texlax hair crush :)

[@FreshLengths]

+Madam Gemini that's really sweet, thank you so much x

[@BeIconic]

Hey there! I was wondering what kind of oil you use on your hair

[@FreshLengths]

+Be Iconic hey! I use mostly natural oils like Olive Oil, Jojoba, Coconut Oil or Sweet Almond Oil though I have also used oils packaged by hair companies like ORS and KeraCare x

[@jacquelineramphal1911]

beautiful girl, she looks just like my daughter!

[@FreshLengths]

Thank you! x

[@jacquelineramphal1911]

Fresh Lengths your welcome, hon! 😎

[@ScorpioMami415]

Your video was the best!!! very informative and educational. Thank you so much for properly explaining what a Tex-Lax. I really appreciate your video.

[@FreshLengths]

Thank you so much!

[@ConcietedMuchXD]

Your hair is perfect 😍😍😍

[@FreshLengths]

Aww thank you! x

[@MrsJeann1]

WOw...first time I hear about this texlax..Can you do a update video....

[@Positivelymimi]

I've just found you on Instagram/KZbin! You are so beautiful and I love your hair! Inspires me to embrace my natural hair!x

[@FreshLengths]

+Lemia Nicole that's really lovely, thank you x

[@sahadaouattara]

what relaxer do you use?

[@ericajohnson4874]

will my baby hair go back curly after the texturizerer wear off

[@FreshLengths]

+Erica Johnson hey, texturizers are permanent processes so they don't wear off x

[@jessybradine4102]

It has been 4 months since I decide to go natural because of my sensitive scalp .But this texturizing thing seems way much better than relaxer !!!!

[@FreshLengths]

Hey! I'm sorry to hear that about your scalp. It's the same chemicals but it's weakened by adding oil so it still may cause your scalp problems x

[@darceyderosa2426]

I definitely retained more length with a texture softener. I'm considering going back to it next year.

[@Queenkristinab]

you're so gorgeous

[@FreshLengths]

Thank you so much x

[@aiyananaome2847]

what's ur natural curl pattern? is it 3c, 4a, etc.

[@leavemealone3198]

I d say she s 3c but because of her density and thick hair it s unmanageable

[@emajuicyme]

After you texlax, after how much time do you get your normal hair back? Thank you.

[@Starr0809]

I love ur voice

[@paigewhitfield3624]

My mom used to texlax my roots too 😅

[@jolejoja4]

A few quick questions, the very first time one texlaxes do you go all the way to the ends? Also, what oil do you use throughout your hair before applying the relaxer?

[@tiffanib4427]

thx for sharing . i having been relaxing for 1 yr now and found out that i text lax my hair on an accident lol i really dont like that look on me and going for a more relaxed texture . but im on a no heat challenge. I do half and half method when time to rinse out I do in this order rinse out my relaxer( affirm Purple tub mild lye relaxer 15 min.) apply the 2 min aphogee protein to my hair next (2 dime sizes for literally 1 min. ) rinse out and neutralize 4 to five times then condition i have found I loose way less hair when i do it that way for me

[@evalsamm2169]

Thanks so much for this video@fresh length. Just knew about you from mane addicts blog, where you shared your hair experience & I loved it.

[@navachijackson8317]

Thanks:)

[@marianajones9728]

if you are texlaxing for the first time. do you put the relaxer on your ends too.

[@FreshLengths]

Yes, you would put it all over your hair if it hasn't been chemically treated before x

[@caroleminetti3099]

Which product to use,please

[@minkyxo]

Great vid, Babe. Do you base the WHOLE scalp with vaseline or just the partings/edge bits? Also whats a good alternative to basing with vaseline?

[@FreshLengths]

+elusivebabe hey thank you. I base as much as my scalp possible by making several small partings and applying vaseline along them. Some relaxer kits come with a base which isn't necessarily vaseline but I've only ever used vaseline personally x

[@wilmadb2086]

Hey beauty, I wanted to know what is your hair type ? You should try to put proteins in your hair after the 1st shampoo it makes a huge difference. kiss from Paris

[@FreshLengths]

+Wilma Db hey! My natural hair is mostly 3c, though some areas it looks tighter and more coily than this texture. I have thought about trying using protein that way but haven't gone ahead with it yet. I'll look into it more when I next texlax. Thank you x

[@parisgala88]

hey just wondering where do you buy relaxer from in the UK??I really want to try this, it looks really nice!

[@FreshLengths]

+09319531 UCD hey, I always get my relaxers from Pak Cosmetics. You can get ORS no lye relaxer in Boots and Superdrug along with some other brands. Pretty sure some supermarkets like Sainsbury's and Tesco sell relaxers too x

[@tallywithme]

I went natural 2 years ago. Such agony 😓😢 I have recently started texlaxing but I use an s curl product to keep some curls. Damn! Why was I so foolish? I am never going natural again. F*ck that sh!t lol

[@marijaco4146]

This is very informative for me.. thank you!

[@Princess-hk5js]

What is your natural hair type

[@ericajohnson4874]

i should have never did that i just wanted straight for a little while

[@FreshLengths]

+Erica Johnson that's a shame, it will grow out though! x

[@MrsWitherspoon]

I like how you explained the lye vs no lye.. makes sense.. I need to tex lax but idk.. im still undecided but you kinda helped lead me toward texlaxing.. thanks for your video

[@FreshLengths]

+Nonu Frenz aww thank you! You can always texlax later if you're not sure now x

[@MrsWitherspoon]

Yes me and my daughter been natural for four years!! I may try me first to see.. Again thanks so much great info

[@Kiaraguides]

Girl! You are so gorgeous! I wish my hair was thick like that..this video was very helpful!

[@FreshLengths]

+kiara a thank you so much :) x

[@sahadaouattara]

oh nvm you mentioned it.thanx

[@tiffanyhenningham7015]

my hair is natural, but its full of oil, can i still textal it ?

[@FreshLengths]

Yes, I use oil and coat my hair in it to prevent fully relaxing my hair. I'd recommend doing a patch test on a small section of hair to make sure you actually like the results

[@pinkymoon2971]

Hi, thanx for the video. I would like to know, do you wash the relaxer with your hair twisted?

[@FreshLengths]

+Pinkymoon hey, sorry I should have explained that I untwist all of my hair before washing out the relaxer so I can get it all out easily x

[@pinkymoon2971]

+Fresh Lengths thank you :)

[@marianajones9728]

Ok thanks

[@contina2]

What is the difference between texlaxing and a texturizer?

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

tina mcclain-patton. No difference at all. Texlax is just a 'more modern term'. ( n a lot of people are incorrectly 'texturizing'.)

[@jm536]

maybe I’m wrong but I thought a a “texturizer” was supposed to give you a looser curl and a texlax was a relaxer but you put conditioner or oils in it to dilute it 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@pearlstar1427]

How often do you texlex your hair?

[@FreshLengths]

I no longer texlax my hair but I used to do it every 4-5 months x

[@pearlstar1427]

+Fresh Lengths ok thanks for replying!

[@TomesEdition]

Great Video, very detailed and to the point!

[@FreshLengths]

+Tomes Edition thank you (: x

[@JustHere_4]

How long did you grow out your relaxer before you texlaxed your hair?

[@FreshLengths]

+Julie Fouldien I usually wait 4-5 months each time I use a relaxer but you could do it after 8 weeks and gradually transition if you prefer x

[@JustHere_4]

+Fresh Lengths Thank you. Your channel is the most helpful with this journey.

[@FreshLengths]

+Julie Fouldien that's really sweet, thank you x

[@stufff45]

How long after Texlaxing can one do it again?

[@FreshLengths]

Hey I always used to do it every 5-6 months but it's really up to you as long as there's enough new growth you can technically texlax at 8 weeks but the longer you leave it the less likely you are going to overprocess your hair

[@stufff45]

Fresh Lengths ok thanks, I just texlax my hair I think I didn't leave it in long enough, afraid it would take curls, I used shea butter texturizer. I'm about to deep condition, it left my ends dry.

[@micarenee9]

how do you keep your skin so clear ? Your skin is so beautiful

[@FreshLengths]

+Mica Renee thank you! It's not always as I get spots but I just try to make sure I always cleanse my skin properly twice a day, moisturise and wear sunscreen. I also exfoliate 2-3 times a week x

[@micarenee9]

+Fresh Lengths what do you exfoliate with? what products do you use

[@micarenee9]

+Fresh Lengths also when you texlax how do you make sure you get the same exact results each time so you don't have different curl patterns?

[@FreshLengths]

+Mica Renee hey, I have a video on my channel which details my routine which hasn't changed much since I made it kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKmxq2Ssi6qpg6c I use St. Ives Blemish Fighting Apricot Scrub to exfoliate currently x

[@FreshLengths]

+Mica Renee I explain in the video that I have different exact timings for the different areas of my hair and this helps me get consistent results. This has been worked out through practice x

[@jahiemdavy4282]

i like it

[@FreshLengths]

+jahiem davy thank you x

[@missk3214]

Are you completely natural now?

[@FreshLengths]

Yes I am :)

[@navachijackson8317]

How long do you go before you retouch

[@FreshLengths]

I no longer use a relaxer. I used to use them every 3-4 months but it's really up to you how long you wait x

[@navachijackson8317]

When you used a relaxer what kind did you use?

[@navachijackson8317]

Your information is still very helpful.. I'm natural, been natural for 4 years, however I'm tired of the length of time it takes just to wash and deranged my hair and I'm now starting to get neck and shoulder pain.

[@FreshLengths]

In the video I show the exact relaxer I used (2:16). Texlaxing is definitely an option if you're looking for a way of loosening your natural curl pattern but it is permanent so I'd suggest testing it out on a very small section of your hair first to make sure you like it x

[@lydiabrisco8534]

4:33

[@axelsweeper]

what about it?

[@thetruequeen644]

Ur hair texture isn't really tight like kinky hair types so why did u need to texturize ? Just asking

[@cherelliee]

Because it’s her choice

[@soyicasweet99]

It is kinky . It’s texlaxed already so you can’t tell

[@chadgeorge387]

Your hair is naturally curly- Meaning already texlaxed- Get of the hair crack.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

I think what he/she meant to say was: the hair already has loose curls. Otherwise that statement doesn't nt make sense, as curly does not equal texlaxed. My curls are super duper curly but I'm not texlaxed. If I were to get a texturizer it will make my tight curls 'loose'.