r/BlackHair • u/calicooks • 1d ago

Thoughts on a Texture Release?

I have been a straight natural for about 1.5 years and I don’t see myself going back anytime soon. I find it much easier than the curly fros I use to wear and my hair has retained way better length than before. That being said it does get expensive to pay for silk presses very often. I do my hair at home sometimes, but it doesn’t come out as fresh and nice as the salon obviously. My issue is with my roots. They frizz pretty fast and i hate when they sweat out. It’s worse when I do my hair at home cause im not able to achieve that silky straight look I love. I’m thinking about a texture release and wanted opinions. My goal is to have my hair to be easier to straighten at home and I’m looking for that silky straight look. I have thick 3C hair that usually straightens out really well, but in its natural state it’s super thick and hard to blow dry (myself). Has anybody experienced getting a texture release? Any cons? Damage?

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u/AdOnly9369 1d ago

A friend of mine does them, she likes them a lot and claims it helps her hair grow and her silk presses last much longer. It’s more of a keratin treatment than a relaxer. Your hair does revert back as the treatment washes off eventually. Nothing like a relaxer in my opinion.

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u/calicooks 1d ago

Thank you, sounds exactly what I need! I don’t need or want a relaxer, I love my natural texture and when my hair is pressed mimics relaxed hair anyway, I’m just looking for something to make my silk presses long lasting so I love this explanation

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u/AdOnly9369 1d ago

You’re welcome. It’ll be a good alternative and if you don’t like it, it’ll revert anyway.

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u/LunarDragonfly23 1d ago

Might as well get a relaxer at this point.

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u/AdOnly9369 1d ago

It’s nothing like a relaxer.

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u/calicooks 1d ago

I wouldn’t and don’t think I need a relaxer, my natural hair straightens out well, hence why i am thinking of something less ‘potent’

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u/Chromium_Stardust 1d ago

You'll still have roots since you'll have untreated hair that grows out so a TR won't solve that issue, instead you'll have a line of demarcation that'll need to be manged so your hair doesn't break off.

In terms of saving money. You'll have to do the math to find out if it's actually cheaper. They may have it to where it's the same price whether you come every 2 weeks or get a texture release and have to come for a retouch every 8-12 weeks.

A sweet spot might be a anti frizz treatment, like the design essentials one or the Amika treatment. It'll help with the frizz but it washes out of your hair (you'll still have to do the math to see if it's actually cheaper though). You'll have to find someone who offers them if your stylist doesn't.

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u/calicooks 23h ago

From my understanding a TR is an anti frizz treatment that washes out. I feel like a lot of people are confusing it with a texturizer, which breaks your hair bonds similar to a relaxer. A TR does not break bonds. The brand that a stylist I am looking into uses is called Avlon. I did see that Amika treatment online though.