Choosing the Right relaxer for you is important if you want to relax your hair the right way. TCB Naturals Crème Hair Relaxers are expertly formulated having in mind that different hair textures have different needs. We’re here to show you how to choose the Right relaxer for your hair so that you will never be in doubt again:
Super or Regular?
It can be confusing when you’re at the supermarket or beauty store and you are faced with the decision on whether you should pick TCB Naturals Regular Relaxer or TCB Naturals Super Relaxer.
Q: Does it matter which relaxer you use anyway?
A: The answer is yes! 1000 times yes. In order to relax your hair the right way, you need to choose the right relaxer strength for your hair texture. Do a strand test to determine your hair texture.
How Do you know your hair texture?
To identify your hair texture, you need to do a ‘’Strand Test’’ by taking a few strands of hair between your index finger and thumb and feeling the strands. How is the general feel of the hair strands against the fingers?
Fine hair: If the strands feel fine and relatively smooth, then you would use TCB Naturals Regular Relaxer.
Coarse hair: If the strands feel coarse and distinct, then you would use TCB Naturals Super Relaxer.
Hair texture vs hair type
Q: Is there a difference between hair type and hair texture?
A: The answer is yes! Many times people, even hair stylists confuse hair texture and hair type. In order to relax your hair the right way, you need to choose the right relaxer strength for your hair texture. That means that your hair is fine or coarse. Note that hair type refers to the different curl patterns: 3a,b,c 4a,b,c etc. Hair type must not be used to determine the choice of relaxer, as this will be misleading.
Does hair porosity determine which relaxer you should use?
Knowing your hair porosity is a bonus if you want to know how to choose the right relaxer for your hair. Once you know your porosity, you have won. Not only will you choose the right relaxer for your hair texture, but you will also be unstoppable. Hello wonder woman!
One easy technique to determine hair porosity can be done in under 4 minutes:
The Float Test: Take a couple of strands of hair from your comb or brush and drop them into a bowl of water. Let them sit for 2-4 minutes. If your hair floats, you have low porosity. If it sinks, you have high porosity. If it sinks to the middle you have normal porosity.
For low porosity, you would need to use TCB Naturals Super Relaxer.
For high and normal porosity, it would be best to use TCB Naturals Regular Relaxer.
Class is dismissed! We’re glad you made it this far and we look forward to hearing your stories on what you’ve learned about relaxing your hair the right way, courtesy of TCB Naturals. We are social! Tag us for a chance to be reposted on Instagram. Our handle is @tcbnaturalskenya . You can also use the hashtag #HairThatLetsYouShine so that we can find you! Also make sure to send this article to your bestie or hair stylist.
For your next relaxer or retouch, pop into any beauty store or supermarket near you and ask for TCB Naturals relaxer now with a FREE Neutralizing shampoo. Or you could just order online and have them delivered to you by beautyclick.co.ke
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