My hair is more wavy than curly, but I went into sally beauty supply and asked the girl working what I could use that would smooth out my frizz without looking overly glossy(I have thinner hair so it can look oily very easily) that would boost my curls. If you do - you will get what author of this article got - flaky dandruff looking buildup on your hair. Spray it in the morning and run your fingers through it. But I don't wash every day. My 4 year daughter, however, is a different story. Yes, I think it is. This post is so incredible! Do you use it with40/60 or do you put jel with it? I tried the no 'poo' and just couldn't hang in there to see it through! Add to Bag Save Beyond the Zone. I'm going to continue working on finding a formula that works for me. It also straightens nicely. thanks. Good luck ^^ and I hope it works :) <3 I believe that God has created us the best way we can ever look :D. I love that I have found this Curly Girl page. Used to use the pink, but they quit making it so now use the blue. I also swear by LA Looks and have been using it for 10 years now. I can't use oils cause it just makes my hair stick flatter to my head. I have tried many products to control frizz. Takes some trial and error but you will find a good combo. I only have one question though. I don't even try to do anything any more. :( I would love to bring it back to life! It seems, I have spent more money and went through more hair products than I can count. Many girls love the argan oil, my hair has a thicker curl so I use keratin oil, my best friend has really tight curls & she uses coconut oil. Next, I condition and rinse it, add a leave-in conditioner & frizz ease before I blow dry with a round brush to straighten it. My favorite over the counter mousse(s) has been Suave mousse no. I am so happy to have read this response. Your haircut looks great, and that, combined with the rake and shake styling method gives you a beautiful look--better than straight, I bet ! I have naturally curly hair which requires frequent battling in this Alabama weather. What is it called ? I don't think I did during the Curly Girl 6-week experiment, but it just seems to work better than other things I've tried. She is not a model but a very spiritual and beautiful yogi, her name is Seane Corn. I think it's HiDef curls now. Didn't even know there was a mousse! I love reading all the comments here! Curly, long hair looks great on you! For shampoo/conditioner, I use the Dove Moisturizing line. "Low sulfate" and "sulfate free" are two different things. I've been in one workshop with her and she was fantastic, and obviously also has amazing hair. I just still really like the feeling of regular shampoo every now an then! But, I do still have trouble with product buildup and my roots feeling kind of "heavy" after several days of co-washing, so I too use a sulfate-free shampoo once or twice a week, which helps with that. It leaves my curls bouncy, soft and most importantly NOT CRUNCHY! This shampoo is great and cheap! Plus Shea moisture is cruelty-free. I agree that regular shampoos containing sulfates are much harsher on curly hair. Then of course I would just opt for curly. So I also have REALLY curly hair and am addicted to my flat iron. Please visit my blog post http://www.thecraftygingerblog.com/2013/02/naturally-curly-hair.html. I put the pomade on the tips of my fingers/palm and individually wrap the curls around my fingers. I'm glad to hear you tried & liked Ouidad's rake & shake method! I read the other comments about the www.Ouidad.com website and their products. Love the curls you now have in your hair! After her bath I lightly towel dry and comb using a wide toothed comb. My hair is naturally curly too, but my routine is so simple as to be almost nonexistent. Products To Use With The Curly Girl Method. Good luck!!! Now I use Queen Helene's Royal Curl Moisture Rich Conditioner, and Curl Shaping Creme (gel), which I can usually find at natural food stores, like Whole Foods. Carefully part your hair trying not to separate the curls from the way they have naturally formed. Now I have a question for all of you! Before it was just wavy but after starting to use Diva curl no poo cleanser and conditioner I've found that I have really defined curls. The labels. Anyhow, I hope this helps someone. Rinses clean very easily. :), I'm replying to my own comment? I have a YouTube channel and I am considering doing the Curly Girl Method during the winter months since I feel my hair will need the extra moisture anyway, so I'll come back and let you know how it goes! If your curls look a little frizzy you either need to use more or you've handled/played with your hair too much. I have trouble with styling my hair at night (half damp) so that I can wake up and it will still look nice. My scalp and hair just feel disgusting if I don't and I tried the "no poo" method before and it destroyed my hair. My hair is damaged from dying and the occasional heat treatment. The deep conditioner is especially good! Most people I know with curly hair who follow this have beautiful curls. I have curly type 2b hair (I think) which kind of has a mind of its own. My daughter-in-law's niece has very thick, very curly hair and it's the only thing that will let her get a comb through it. :) Thanks! The spiral of my curls are about the width of my thumb, but are not tight, nor loose. Keep in mind that you can wet and rinse your hair in the shower, with a light scalp massage, without using shampoo or cleanser. anyways, i am definitely going to try the ky gel and Amway products. This is when I get rid of my tangles. Go check out Kelly's website. The compliments have been daily!!! Be sure when you wash the shammy you use NOOOO fabric softner so the shammy stays absorbent. When it's super short, the curls work no matter what. Any longer and my thick hair gets pulled straight by the weight but retains frizz. I use a brush, flat iron and blow dryer. VERY important as curly hair is naturally dryer than straight hair. :), I'm a so-cal curly girl and recently was lucky enough to get a haircut by a stylist named Shai Amiel, who is a curly girl specialist. I'm iffy on whether the Curl Spray (Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate) and Conditioner Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate) are or are not. So plllllllease give me some tips on products and what to do. But not this stuff. Do you have particular shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioners & gels that you recommend? Then when your hair is completely dry (and should feel kinda crunchy) scrunch your hair (I put just a tid bit of conditioner or curling cream on my hands) to get break the cast. I am attempting this and find I need to wash 2-3 a week due to crazy oiliness. I can run my finger through my hair all day and my curls stay pretty and defined. I also had the same success with Frizz Ease but also, unfortunately, had the same dandruff-type issues. Squeeze hair dry in the shower as much as possible, still using that scrunching motion. I can even get my friends who have straight/wavy hair to have some curls. Hi, I know you posted this last year but please, please reply. Read more. The results for your hair are obvious. Back to the gel I went 6 weeks: I spent most of this week dreaming of straightening my hair and being able to run my fingers through it without them getting stuck. I tried more expensive products but have been happiest with Tresemme Naturalslow sulfate shampoo and silicone free conditioner. I normally do all this with head upside down. This product works best for me when I want my natural curls to be manageable and SOFT. I leave the towel on for 5-10 minutes, then shake it out a bit. (basically, because if you didn't, you'd have the issues you mentioned: greasiness,itchy scalp, "dandruff" that's not really dandruff, because you didn't get rid of the 'cones). I use baby shampoo every 2-3 days and once every week or two I use Ojon's damage repair or deep recovery conditioner. I just refresh with water from a spray bottle each morning. I have gone through numerous bottles of this stuff over the years, it is my top styling product for my hair. Diva curl is pretty good but Andalou Naturals is even better as far as my curls go. If I don't work out one day, then I may skip wetting my hair, but I'd probably wear it up instead of down & curly. Comb through with a wide-toothed comb to remove tangles and loose hairs. Love the tips! There is an entire community of us curly girls there. Rinse hair thoroughly, starting to detangle with my fingers. Luckily there are lots of great products out there you can use. Beyond The Zone Noodle Head Kick Up Your Curls Curling Creme, 11.5 fl oz. I have been a happy customer for 3 years now. Now you can choose to let it air dry and give it a good head toss to fluff up the curls when its dry or you can use a hair dryer..which I do. I love this line. I, too, have very curly hair. I don't wear it as long as yours since that tends to straighten it; it's layered and more than shoulder length. I wonder how this works with someone who suffers with dandruff. My curls actually look pretty! And I'm still learning and figuring out what works best for my hair. I did some more reading online and found that silicone and other kinds of "cones" in hair products was bad too. Great post that all curly girls can relate too!! I just started using Wen a few weeks ago but have had to use a sulfate free shampoo a couple times. Sign in or register to get started. And the hard part about what you did without shampooing your hair that I have really bad dandruff and I have to use dandruff shampoo to help. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE! Ugh. Do a Google search to read more. I've found it works well to distribute the gel all over your hair & let the curls do their natural thing. But now I am growing it longer and it gets very frizzy about half way through my day. I put my hair into a loose pineapple with a scrunchy and cover it with a hairnet and then put a satin sleeping cap over it. I am a lifetime curly girl and have found that gel makes my hair too stiff and greasy looking after a few days. I love my naturally curly hair sometimes and wish it would look better, but I'm not sure I can handle that intense process! I encourage you to give it a shot :), Curls Rock Curl Amplifier is the BEST! I don't even brush the gel through. OR - I'll. I use Hair One's Cleanser Conditionerand you have to use a lot of it to wash your hair. Then Garnier Frutis saved my wallet. Quit using shampoo - cold turkey. I use Garnier Fructis, Pantene Pro-V, and Herbal Essences- None of your frizzness. But what the heck,you only live once. . We are ALWAYS looking for another method, another product anything to show our curls some love. Your curl pattern is EXACTLY like mine. I would rinse after working out with just water and rub your scalp with your fingers to loosen the dirt. I just recently did a post about naturally curly hair & used your picture. Your hair cutter seems to cut it beautifully! p.s. Just found this curly girl blog post and was wondering if there were any tips for hair mor on the wavy side My hair lost its body from dying it to much but now Ive stopped dying and putting hot irons to it. Then reapply your leave in conditioner. Curlyev, I think you're my Curl Twin! With that knowledge, I realized my hair needed no protein and yes humectants. This item earns at least 90 points! Hope that helps :). Let it air dry or use a diffuser. I still ask every curly girl I see what SHE uses. http://www.andreasteed.com/node/1851. Sometimes I'll use a flat-iron as well if the round-brush doesn't get it quite straight enough or if I've let it air dry instead. ;), Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner, L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System Moisture Shampoo, Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Shine Conditioner, John Frieda Frizz-Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum, Curly Sexy Hair Curling Creme Unisex by Sexy Hair, Shea Moisture Curl Milk Leave In Conditioner, Shea Moisture Reconstructive Finishing Elixer. For extra volume, I'll add 3-4 metal clips to the roots of the top section of my hair, so it doesn't lay flat on my head. Baking Soda is a far less expensive way to clean your hair. This is what i do. There is no product build-up because it doesn't have the parabens or silicone. I use the same mousse I add a drop or two of serum ( my fav is paul mitchel skinny serum) right on top of the mousse rub hands together front and back so my hands are completely covered in the mix. This is totally unnecessary!There are products out there that do not perform animal testing! I have found that gel actually doesn't work well, as many gel-based products contain alcohol. Hi, I had the same problem and to me, nettle infusion worked. Does it work with fine 2/3 hair? 1) how do you know when you've rinsed out enough? Review product Reviews 81 reviews 4.6 5 star 75% 4 star 12% 3 star 7% 2 star 4% 1 star 0% Write a Review Mariam B. Loving my curls! A couple of years ago I decided to stop fighting with it and decided to let it go curly. I use TiGi's. Hair shines better than when u have applied greatest of greatest hair serums. and compliments. u would receive them like i did from an absolute stranger day before yesterday and they keep on coming.. joanne. This definitely helped me as I was starting with the Curly Girl Method. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Honestly, I think this is the most straightforward CurlyHair guidelines that I've ever read/seen. How you wash and condition your hair if very similar to the Curly Girl Method, but how you finish/style your hair is completely different. Thanks for the info! Every time I look up products I see your posts and I always think they sound just like me. Realistic? I still have a lot to learn, and there are lots of great recipes that I'd like to try - such as a lavender mist spray to revitalize your curl, or a brown sugar scrub to exfoliate your scalp, and a baking soda rinse to remove product buildup. Curls are usually in great shape on 2nd day. I've read Curly Girl, and gave the method a try a few years ago but didn't stick with it. I have very dry,curly hair that absorbs everything I put in it. do another shampoo wash with a sulfer shampoo to rid of the silicone and try using suave NATURALS (not professionals) or VO5 conditioners. I get the generic at Sally's (the one in the white tube with black lettering -- very generic looking). I have long hair and need about 5 pumps. I have had lots of success with many different shampoos, conditioner and styling products. In the summer, I left this air dry and make sure to fluff my hair an hour later. This lets it set into it's own natural curl pattern. 7, and I also like TRESeme Flawless Curls mousse. I'm a licensed cosmetologist and even as that still can't find a wash & go method. Am working toward not using but right now the top of my head seems drier and doesn't hold the curl I have very thick hair and its in a short style. I am impressed with how great your curls look. She gave me a haircut with TONS of layers. I too battle the alabama weather and curls/frizz. I have a question. Definitely check it out! would the curly girl method work on a more wavy hair type? I tie my hair back in different ways while wet & once it dry let it down, add some serum & /or hair spray & it's done. I also condition every few days just the tips so that it doesn't weigh my thin/fine hair down. There is a lot to learn about caring for curls, and products are an important part of this journey. Details Select delivery location Only 10 left in stock - order soon No frizz ever 3b hair. The carve and slice cut along with a professional demonstration of the Rake and Shake styling method CHANGED my hair's life. Who would have thought? Love the experiment. I do the same thing with the towel and laying my hair above me (too bad I move around to much so most of my hair is crushed ^.^). Update: Here are links to some curly girl products that have been mentioned and recommended in the comments below from fellow curly girls: This post has gotten WAY more attention than I ever would have imagined, so I think it deserves an update. 1. gather your hair at the nape of your neck as if you are about to tie a low pony tail, instead of securing in a band twist the hair all the way to the end & then pull up against your head & secure with a clip. What is important to remember is what works for your hair in the fall and spring may not work for you in the summer or winter. I do the same thing!! : This co-wash makes curls super soft and easy to manage. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Co-Wash Conditioning Cleanser, Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion. I find this provides a "weightless" environment for my curls to dry. :). I've been doing this for so many years now and think it's a pretty effective method. It worked for me. 30 years ago I had chemo and lost my straight hair. PAST TECHNIQUES: I got this book too! Maybe I'll try those sometime soon. Right now, I'm thinking it will include an occasional sulfate-free shampoo and occasional flat-ironing too -- even if the true curly girls think that's from the Devil! My sister has recently switched to washing her hair with baking soda and not using shampoo as well. Here are some great recipes if you want to try them - Curly Concoctions. Do it you'll look great and have fun playing with your curly and straight hair another day, Hi everyone! I have been using DevaCurl products which I do like but I too have an itchy scalp and am unsure how to get rid of it unless I use a dandruff shampoo which I don't want to do.. How do you do the apple cider and baking soda thing? Easy to wash, gentle cycle, cold water, and allow to air dry Velcro fasteners for ease of use Lightweight, easy to use 8 Inches in length Just information for other troubled heads of hair! I tried to hang in there because I spent big bucks on something that no longer works for my current hair routine. Try Kinky Curly.Knot Today. You can't cut out sulfate without cutting out silicones as well. My hair is wavy. Her hair type is in her DNA and if she is meant to have curls then you can only attempt to control them. Thank you. Gorgeous hair. Currently use Pantene cowash. But still, the more you massage it, them more oil that's produced. 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Btw thnx alot for curly this review I tried the curly girl method but my halter doesn't seem to change u c I have thick thick wsvy ir vurly hair not sure it changes after it dries and is quite soft but when it does it turns into a lion and the curls kind off disappear :( anyways thnx and I hope u reply. I also purchased a shampoo and conditioner from the line DevaCurl. Hi there! I use it often when I wake up with messed up hair, squirt it all through until your hair is dripping wet and brush it in. Since I do not have the time to allow my hair to air dry I ALWAYS use a diffuser. My mom and sister both have very curly hair. i also looked up pics of celebrity curlies and melina k. is a star who has medium length hair that looks good. Those who have curls want straight and vice versa. Between this method and a conversation I had with my hair dresser, I cut way back on shampooing about a month ago and am currently entering my second week without using any at all and my hair is actually way less greasy than it's ever been in my life. Apply a deeper moisturizing conditioner - I used. They do not know the tremendous suffering animals go through to test these products for the sake of their beauty. I normally have to layer on product because my hair still feels coarse after washing but not with this, all I need . Also i have 3v curld and no matter what products i use i make sure to leave about a nickle sixe amount of leave in.when i need a break from the gel i use herbel essence tousle me softly moouse with treseme curl milk im telling u so ammazzing and inexpesive i can imagine it be even bettwr for looser curls. The original is very liquidy & water activated. Several weeks ago, Iborrowed this book from the library - The Curly Girl Handbook by Lorraine Massey. A couple of years ago I started going to the gym in the morning, which means no straightening, so I've been letting my hair be wavy and hating it. leave a little bit - then scrunch your (silicone free) gel into your hair (the extra water helps it really cover ALL of your hair). It's at Target in the ethnic hair section and it's great. Sallys Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Line nes223 Posts: 347 March 2012 in General Discussion about Curly Hair Anybody use them with good results? It is also really easy to create looser curls & beach waves from curly hair. I've recently started my Curly girl Journey. check it out here. http://fitzconfab.blogspot.com/. I did splurge for the DevaCurl spray gel, since I don't really like the crunchiness of most gels. Mix condotioner with the water in your spray bottle. When it's mostly dry, I will turn my head over and shake my hair to loosen up the cast. Thanks soo much for this info! I don't think they are CG but I used to use them years ago like when I was a freshman in high school years ago and I was looking at old pictures today of myself and my curls looked really good. WOW! Very detailed, and I love that you had pics for each week. I use herbal essence totally twisted mousse before drying part way with a dryer. All of the shampoos are really good and the best product by far is the Sunflower and Citrus Medium Hold Hairspray it is so amazing. Love your blog. It wasn't until I switched to Suave Professionals Almond & Shea Butter shampoo & conditioner that my hair started looking nice when I let it air dry. I absolutely love my curls now! It also helps with curls and for me it takes away dandruff and dry scalp. Definitely recommend to anyone with thick, pouffy curls! Now, 8 months after chemo, I have extremely curly, frizzy hair. I style it like this and then leave it alone, every morning I don't wash I re-style with a spritz water bottle to reactivate the hair product already in my hair and hair spray and do like a quick 5 mins of blow drying to re-set the look. you are very pretty and your hair looks amazing thank you very much for posting and keeping up to doing a photo each week and showing the progression. ), you could even brush your teeth with it; I use it to wash my night-guard retainer. I usually section my hair and apply the conditioner to my roots. When I fight it, it gets angry! This is a great post! Even worse, many of the so-called great products for curls contain some form of wheat extract or oats. !planning a trip to sallys tomorrow and seriously considering picking these up. i'm not sure if it's the hair cut or i'm just not used to putting the gel on right. But this product along with some argon oil makes . Your hair looks amazing i am so going to try this. But, it is called a daily wash. Now I can use oils that I could never use before w/o being a grease ball, and I even have 2nd day curls! Thank you for sharing! I have had a love/hate relationship with my hair for a lifetime. Before: These photos were taken just after my haircut and my last shampooing, with just some mousse scrunched in my hair. Thanks. :). frizzes my hair. My husband absolutely loves my hair curly. The bad thing is, the only way you can remove the silicones (and thus, the potential buildup) is by using sulfate shampoo, thus beginning a cycle. So basically, your hair is a bunch of different lengths, but nobody notices because it's always curly. When I want to wear my hair curly, I use WEN, comb out while in shower and do not comb again. I personally use a curling mousse, but I have used sprays, creams, and gels.
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