The Natural Curly Hair Thread

[Hi Im Mandy]

I am a fellow girl with curly hair.. I will post a picture later... but I dont have the courage to go a day without straightening it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> haha

 

[m003942]

I know! I move alot so when I finally do find someone, I can't go there for more than a hair cut or two. I guess what I need to do is get a precise explanation from them about the cut so I can explain it to another stylist.

I always ask if there is someone working that has natuarally curly hair, but there almost never is.

 

[Noir Sakura]

Curly girl checking in. I have been transitioning back to my natural hair for about 5 months. I have so many products, you'd need a notepad to right down all my product recommendations. The things that helped me he most are

Curl Talk by Ouidad and Curly Girl Handbook by Lorraine Massey - These two books really helped me understand the nature of my curls.

Cutting back on shampoo - My hair lives for conditioner and moisturizers. I still use shampoo, but I make sure it's a moisturizing one

Banish the brush - My hairline literally rejuvenated itself from invisibility in 2 months after I stopped brushing it so much

Only comb when wet - I have type 4 hair (it's going to be an afro when I finally cut off the straightened hair) and my hair loves being combed when it's wet or damp. Combing dry leaves broken hairs allover the place.

 

[geebers]

I have naturally curly hair too and I am so glad to see this thread!! YAY. I actually swear by hair oil - they sell all types in Indian stores -but it tames my frizz and shows off the curls much better. I rarely flat iron now - I flat ironed for New year's Eve and that was the first time in about 6 months!

 

[LisaIsabelle]

My hair is very curly, I have Shirley Temple's locks!!

Unfortunately it's a frizzy mess and it's easier for me to use a flat iron than to try to make the best out of it... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Brownshugaz]

i have naturally curly hair. i use whatever i can get my hands on. lol. my hair isn't picky. it loves coconut oil, shea butter, and thick conditioners.

 

[geebers]

It's true flatirons are so much easier - takes me 20 min to do it. But after trial and error I learned that my hair works best the day after it is washed. The day of I put frizz-free cream or pomade - anything heavy- to tame it. It usually works as long as I dont mess around with it or use a blow dryer.

 

[SunsetRainwater]

OMG...frizzy is such a nightmare. I have the frizzest hair (although, I am beginning to understand how to tame it). I was costantly taughted throughout my childhood. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I remember a stranger walking up to me and asking why didn't I know how to use a brush.

 

[beautynista]

Thanks for the tips!

Good tips! I'm guilty of almost all!

 

[geebers]

Another tip that works for me is to put your hair in a high LOOSE bun at night before bed and when you take it out in the morning, your hair will be frizz free.

Also - I highly recommend any pomade type of hair product. Seriously if you apply it to damp hair and let it air dry (HANDS OFF THE HAIR LADIES) it makes a huge huge difference.

Those anti-frizz serums never work for me. Nor do sprays of any kind. It has to be a pomade.

 

[Susan50500]

nexxus heat protectant spray works great to keep your hair healthy if your like me, and straighten every day

 

[Pharah]

I think it is great that you've re-connected to the natural side =)

People spend tones of money on products that promise all this stuff but overlook the old time favorites. My secret weapon is good-ol "Mane-n-Tale" "Conditioner! This stuff is THE BOMB!!! Sure i've tried all that fancy-shmancy stuff from Deva Curl ..curly hair solutions (gross) and blah blah blah..from All the products i could buy from the curl mart on Naturally curly.com but this conditioner is my HG.

The Products I Use:

Shampoo: Cream Of Nature -original (which has no sulfates or cones and is basically the cheapest High quality natural shampoo you can find at the store without haveing to order off the internet)

Conditioner: Mane-N-Tale (the one for humans...duh)

Leave in Conditioner: Pantene Smooth and Sleek Leave in comb in Treatment (no-cones)

Styling: Citre Shine Curl Booster or LA Looks...the yellow one very very sparingly!!

Finishing: Chaz Dean Studios Fig Oil (smells like heaven)

Deep Co. Treatment: Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana Deep Fix =)

 

[poca_ini]

I have naturally curly hair like Tia and Tamera from Sister Sister. When I wear it curly I use Paul Mitchell and Redken products.

Though I usually flat iron my hair and wear it straight while using Alterna products. I don't get relaxers/perms, so my hair is still super curly!! I like having the best of both worlds.

 

[enyadoresme]

I heard Pantene is really bad for your hair...do you use this regularly?

:scared: aww me too *gives hug

 

[ArcEnCiel]

Isn't it bizarre, but I have heard this too from my hair dresser to steer clear of Pantene as it is so bad for your hair. That just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[geebers]

Why is pantene bad???

 

[cinnamingirl]

What if you have an ionic blowdryer......??? Is it okay to use an anti-frizz serum then????

OMG!!!!!!!! i so know what you mean by people who don't understand curly hair. And i don't like when hair stylists try to make you feel bad because of the hair we have just because they dont know what they're doing. I'm still searching for a salon in cincinnati thats familiar with my type of hair. its so frustrating .........i share your pain

 

[Kristines]

Thanks for all the tips

Kris

 

[rakshana]

In singapore, all u can find is hair straightening stuffs, Cos the majority here are chinese. So i stick to my oils /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[felinaa]

Another curly here, i am a 3a/3b. Over the last couple of years i have actually learned to love my curls, after years and years of fighting it. As a few of you have already mentioned above, the curly girl book is great, i do follow the conditioner only routine and it's been working great for me. And to be honest, i don't care anymore if curly hair is currently in fashion or not! I have had my hair straightened at the hairdresser's a few times in the past and always hated it, it's just not me. :scared2: