A semi-permanent alternative to relaxer, a texture release temporarily loosens curls and coils. Two years into my natural hair journey, I was at my wit’s end with the dual texture of my hair.

“All you need to do is gently wash your scalp by cutting an old pair of stockings, tie a knot in one end and wash your hair through the stocking cap,” says Moosa. “This will keep the style ...

Each pass from root to end was smooth, which prevented crimping, and the wider plates meant that she could work in larger sections to straighten and curl her hair in just one pass. Who It’s For ...