Maybe someone more knowledgeable about ingredients can chime in on those. OR - I'll. With that knowledge, I realized my hair needed no protein and yes humectants. I figure if we are going to rock the curls we were given we might as well do it as gently to our head and the environment as possible. These ingredients are harsh and drying to curls. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. This Shielo Spray makes my hair do things I thought it could never achieve. Hi - LOVE your curls!!! If your current curl care products arent on this list, thats ok! Giving up shampoo was nearly impossible for me, and as a competitive swimmer I was constantly worrying about chlorine lingering in my hair. "Low sulfate" and "sulfate free" are two different things. It's a disaster zone most days. If your curls look a little frizzy you either need to use more or you've handled/played with your hair too much. recently found your site! We've been experimenting and trying things at the salon to try and find a replacement for Contour, the closest we've gotten is Paul Mitchell's Super Sculpt. But I'd like to know more about your haircut, which is the foundation for everything--is it layered? I have not figured out how to successfully "refresh" after a shampoo day (particularly if I work out and it gets sweaty), so I usually just re-wash it each time I shower. Great post that all curly girls can relate too!! The longer it gets, the curlier and frizzier it gets. Toddlers mostly sweat & really don't have dandruff or have product put in their hair so they don't need a really good shampooing. This shampoo is great and cheap! I de-tangle my curls in the shower wearing Powder-Free Vinyl Exam Gloves. The product that I find maintains the shape of my curls and controls frizz is Aveda's Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade. If you are finding that your gel or other hair styling producst are leaving your hair gross and sticky like I was, make sure that you find a mousse or gel that doesn't contain alcohol. This may seem like a ton of product, but its the sheer volume that makes the difference between frizzy and bouncy, shiny curls. Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Curl Boosting Spray gives natural curls bounce without feeling stiff or sticky. I can not go to work with wet hair and it takes hours for mine to dry so I have no option, it turns out really good this way. GC method does not have any alcohol, sulfate or silicone ingredients in their products. Thanks for taking one for the team and doing the 6 week trial. price range. Ineeded a trim, badly. I also swear by LA Looks and have been using it for 10 years now. Conditioner is important, as it provides slip for detangling, and keeps curls from drying out. Thank you for sharing! The most important thing you can do is keep them well hydrated. I don't even need gel (HUGE STATEMENT FOR ME) unless I'm going somewhere windy outdoors. I use Ouidad's Curl Quencher shampoo, conditioner and gel. 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. In the winter, I blow dry my hair with a diffuser (curly girl's best friend: http://www.amazon.com/Revlon-RV544-Tourmaline-Lightweight-Silver/dp/B000). I use natural olive oil soap (made locally in Turkey) for a "shampoo" and it makes soft bouncy curls. For Co-washing it is very important that you only use water soluble products (you can search a list of water soluble vs non soluble silicone products unless you happen to be a chemist ;)). I have been doing the curly girl method for about a year, and HANDS DOWN, Deva Curl products work the best with this method. These shampoos are free of these ingredients and therefore wont harm delicate curls. Im a huge fan of curl keeper though it is a bot expensive. =o), Great experiment. check out http://www.frizzoff.com. Other thanI'm thinking about trying a smoothing treatment (much like the keratin) which I've heard does remove some of your natural curl but it also removes all the frizz and should cause you to be able to wash & go. Still figuring that part out After 9 years of long hair, I decided it was time for something new. Please let me know if you guys have any suggestions for me! It wasn't till I had 2 relaxers put in my hair that I was actually able to have some sense of style. 4 for $25 Good luck, your hair looks marvelous ! Because it is soap, not shampoo, it doesn't strip the hair of its natural oils. Despite what almost everyone else advises, I do wash my hair on a daily basis. I have VERY curly hair and could never dream of not washing it . but this curly idea is BRILLIANT!!!! Mix condotioner with the water in your spray bottle. My hair is 3b and I love it and no frizz. This sounds but its not Curly Girl friendly. I have curly hair too and have sworn by Ouidad products and her "rake and shake" method. The shake and rake works good and I don't know if anyone has mentioned paper towels work really great getting moisture out of hair, and boosts my natural curlyness. But what DOES work--even in Southern humidity--is Dove Mousse--either Body&Lift or Curl&Sculpt. It also smells great. products and leaves the curls perfect - whether I let it air dry or dry my hair upside down and light scrunch. I also asked anyone whose curls looked great. Does it work with fine 2/3 hair? I might have to give it a try, although I won't TOUCH gel. That's exactly what I thought about the list of products she uses. Another mist of Aussie hair spray to set the curls. my hair on those days instead, as it will take more of a beating. Any feedback would be great! Its getting body back but its majority waves with a few curls up front and alot of poof. Thanks. I think the damp paper towel helps to distribute the gel thru my hair. The shampoo is creamy and there are no suds to dry your hair out. If your hair feels really stiff or straw like you've used too much. I think they'll be very helpful! Yeek! I've had naturally CURLY hair since I was 13 (puberty is a mysterious thing) but I've noticed my hair goes through phases of being wavy vs curly. Thank for the replies! You should consider trying them, they were life changing for me! I just recently fell in love with the curl cream! WEN is a good product but just not good for curl definition and hydration. If I want it to curl properly, I wet and scrunch it, and might use Revitafoam on the length, but not near the roots. I usually section my hair and apply the conditioner to my roots. When I scrunch it, it curls well. I encourage you to give it a shot :), Curls Rock Curl Amplifier is the BEST! 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. No matter what I do, it's never quite curly (although it should be) and it never has the same sensible wave to it - it's just a total mystery every single day! I have baby-fine curly hair. I use Jane Carter Solution for the frizz, it is amazing, smells wonderful, a tad pricey but a little goes a long way. Before I found the Ojon, I was using Hask Placenta (yes, you are reading that correctly). Can I just say Thank you for finally someone having an awesome curly hair blog post! The products are great and the technique is very helpful! This is what i do. I then added a mixture of Vitamin E oil with Castor Oil hair & scalp conditioner to my hair and voila, no frizz curls. I have it in strong 3 and it works really well for me. I scrunch a very small amount into my hair as soon as I rinse the shampoo out then I gently squeeze the excess water from my hair and then use a towel or tshirt to wrap my hair in. really helps with the friz and keeps curls super soft. Shake hair to create individual curls and rake in. The new cersion i was skeptical of but its hust a tad thicker then the original gel in my opinion much easier to apply because it dosnt seep out of my hands when applying it!! I came across this on Pinterest! For years, my only product of choice was mousse. The texture seemed heavily moisturizing, it was heavy enough that it reduced some poof in my hair and helped with frizz. -Hailey. What does that process look like? But this tutorial really helped . My sister has even had people ask her where she got her spiral perm! $1694 ($16.94/Count) Total price: Add both to Cart. I don't use any gel. I personally use a curling mousse, but I have used sprays, creams, and gels. :). Must do some shopping, though. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE! My hair goes from wavy to curly depending on the length and I've been using the Curly Girl method for over two years now. While I don't know the product brands they use, I know they both use shampoo, conditioner, mousse, and gel. I do shampoo and condition my hair and rinse. Camp Tips from Curly Alexa | NaturallyCurly.com I live in a place where nettle grows naturally, so it was easy. Your haircut looks great, and that, combined with the rake and shake styling method gives you a beautiful look--better than straight, I bet ! Get a haircut. :3 But I'm letting it grow longer again and it is finally to my shoulders. For extra oomph I will sometimes rinse my hair out upside downmuch curlier! One of these items ships sooner than the other. I too am a curly girl! 4 Weeks: I would REALLY like to shampoo my hair this week (about this time I probably should have tried a warm water and baking soda rinse to remove some product buildup), and I'm dying to just brush it and wear it straight for a few days. I use Curly Girl book & products but am considering the Ouidad products. I guess I will shower with it. I discovered their products over a decade ago, and use nothing else!! try the Everescents range they are 100% natural and the entire product and bottle are made in Australia. xx, I agree! I did some more reading online and found that silicone and other kinds of "cones" in hair products was bad too. Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Hair Gel For curly hair you should use the repair range for a while then switch to the moisture range - cinnamon and patchouli. lol Your hair is gorgeous! Beyond The Zone Noodle Head Curling Cream | Creams & Lotions | Sally Beauty Hair Care Shop by Product Hair Styling Products Creams & Lotions Beyond the Zone Curling Creme Item BTZ10 $8.19 - $11.99 2 for $12 i 719 Select Size: 6 oz. 4 interest-free payments. I noticed WEN was listed in your product tags, WEN has silicone in all the products and is not Curly Girl friendly. Great post! also for those with cowlicks if you have a side part, try parting on the left side instead! I never ever blow dry my curls. If I don't it is WAY tangled in the morning! Add ANY amount of humidity (I live in the southwest, so our normal humidity is around 6%) and it gets worse. I don't even need gel. Then when it comes out in the morning, it's still pretty damp so it styles really well. Hi, I had the same problem and to me, nettle infusion worked. I really love it now, although I do miss the smooth look and still straighten for fancy occasions. Add to Bag Save Beyond the Zone. I still straighten my hair and use regular shampoo every two weeks or so. The biggest, noticeable difference is: RINSE WITH COLD WATER, AND NOT A SINGLE HAIR FRIZZES! -I have shoulder length hair by the way- but I feel like that creates too much volume in the middle half of my hair, straight ish at the bottom, then no volume at the roots. BIG mistake. Curly Girl Method - Before and After | a.steed's.life As I've gone on, I've learned that all you've said here is absolutely true and many of the products I have listed here are NOT curly girl friendly. I'm a hairdresser and I've read the whole Curly Girl book. I'm quite picky and a little bit obsessive over my hair and not sure if I could deal with no washes! I use the same conditioner as you said you use. She is not a model but a very spiritual and beautiful yogi, her name is Seane Corn. My curls actually look pretty! Soyou use John Frieda Frizz Ease even though it's not cg approved? I came across a company called Andalou Naturals and with much skepticism gave it a shot. Silicones smooth your cuticle back down but also create a seal around your hair that doesn't allow that cutice to absorb and release moisture as it needs. I did a one-day trial with some Suave Mousse (and no gel) - and it was Frizz City! They were really helpful! My hair is never frizzy and never dry. That's a given. Beyond The Zone. We also are firm believers in Rave Hairspray and LA Looks, but also olive oil protein treatments (VO5) and the VO5 stuff your grandpa uses for frizzy days. I only have one question though. Then I have to rinse forever. ^^ Often I can wear it as-is (though a little frizzy) when I wake up after just fluffing it a little bit. I am definately interested in doing this. (These are the things that destroy curls!) Agreed. I have always had curly hair and have used LA Looks for probably 20 years. I think it's more conditioning, less harsh. I am attempting this and find I need to wash 2-3 a week due to crazy oiliness. I did this once, and it really does work, but it drives me crazy!!! A lot! I also had the same success with Frizz Ease but also, unfortunately, had the same dandruff-type issues. !planning a trip to sallys tomorrow and seriously considering picking these up. $8.19. If you just started the process, it's possible your hair is adapting and getting used to using mostly conditioner, and in that case the greasy feeling WILL improve over time. I've got naturally curly hair (never ever do I straighten it) & have been using this product for years. I found this via pinterest. Thanks for the post! I hadn't heard of the Rake-n-Shake method - I'll have to give that a try! It's awesome! I have a question. I am a new blogger and working on some curly hair stuffs for my blog. You have to dry your hair upside down for more curls. And not to mention I have extremely hard water so I have to use a strong cleansing shampoo at least 1-2 times a week or else it becomes so flat it's like I have no hair on my head. In the fall / spring (dew points between 35-50F) I use products with humectants: glycerin, propylene glycol, aloe, honey. Blot your hair will paper towels or an old t-shirt (a regular towel take out too much moisture and leads to "fuzzy" curls). For morning after, I spray a bit of water and it re-activate the mousse, and find this is when adding an Argon type oil helps lightly placed in Palm and scrunched in. I love that you have embraced your curls. Thanks for sharing your tips! When I fight it, it gets angry! p.s. You can also put a little gel on the spot with th clip. I had to try all the products to figure out what combo worked for me but they're worth trying! You have got to try it! I love her hair and I don't want the curls to go away as she gets older! Look at the gallery of curly hair transformations and the how to videos! However, when I started going to a new stylist and told her how I had a constant problem with a dry, flaky scalp, she told me that it was probably the coconut oil. Hope that this helps! :) I'm always looking for improvement. It's not perfect, and is a little frizzier sometimes, but I like the volume I getsoI embrace the fuzz. see directions to make here: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/recipes-%97-hair-body/61208-no-fa moptophair.com If I could scream it to from the mountain tops I definitely would! I usually go over the ends in the herbal essences curl gel very lightly just to add some more boost but not make it super crunchy. I do. We just found a stylist that specializes in curly hair (very rough to do here) anyway, she washed DD's head with Moptop (3 times) to get rid of the yucky build up and then used the Jessicurl Rockin' Ringlets and Confident Coils that we've tried and loved so much. And get a diffuser with 'fingers'. She has beautiful curly hair, but it gets frizzy & tangled easily. : ). I stopped using shampoo about 4 weeks ago but never got any results . Salon sells the Deva Curl products so I'm going to ask her to use them when I go. The only time I ever use a wide tooth comb on my hair is when putting it into a high ponytail, but only at the roots and out a couple of inches.
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