If you read my latest “texlax” update, you already know that i did not apply any relaxer to my edges and to the back part of my hair because I felt that the curls there did not need any loosening up. I only applied the relaxer to my crown and left it in for less than 10 minutes. This left my hair with a lot of texture which i am absolutely loving. My crown is currently 9 weeks post relaxer while my edges and back of the head are 34 weeks post relaxer. 

                                                           New growth at 8 weeks post relaxer

Dealing with three different textures (I have relaxed ends, “Texlaxed” hair and the new growth), can be very challenging and i personally feel that the best way to work with these textures is to avoid straight hair styles, especially those that require direct heat such as blow drying and flat ironing, as it is much easier to get your hair into curly styles as opposed to keeping it straight all the time. Curly styles such as braid outs, Bantu knots out, rod sets and even roller sets are great ways to blend in different textures together and still have your hair looking fabulous.

                                                               Bantu Knot out.

Lately i have been trying out Bantu knots out and i totally love them. They blend in all the textures so well and i do get lots of compliments when i do them too ;). I have been styling up my buns too. Since my “texlaxed” hair has a lot of texture, i decided to try out those gorgeous buns i see ladies with natural hair do on their hair and to my surprise it did come out great! With bone straight relaxed hair it would have been almost impossible to get the look. 

                                               Bun, absolutely natural hairstyles inspired ;)

Do you have any more ideas on ways to blend in different hair textures? it would be great to hear from you :)

I had to clarify my hair since i had been swimming. To protect my hair from the chlorine water i applied some sunflower oil and Vaseline to my hair. I guess this really helped because my hair felt soft and moisturized after washing.

I applied some moisturizing conditioner and sat under my hooded drier for 30 minutes, rinsed off the conditioner and proceeded to dentangle with my fingers under the shower and with a wide toothed comb after applying my home made leave in and serum. I then left my hair to air dry. I pretty much wore a bun for the whole week. Since i do not comb my hair in between the week i greatly rely on my fingers, soft brush and scarf to get my edges lying down.

I did not relax the back of my head this time round because i realised that the curl pattern was already very loose. I wish it was the same all over. This just shows us how different afro hair can be when it come to texture. one head can have lots of different textures!

have you noticed different textures in your hair too?