There is something about curly hair that makes complete strangers want to touch it. Here are some that make the cut; Jane Carter, Wrap and Roll, Kinky Curly . I'm glad to hear you tried & liked Ouidad's rake & shake method! You can get a list online of which silicones are ok and which aren't. I am not sure if it enhances my curls (I always think its the More reviews, photos and discussions for Beyond The Zone, Professionnel Serie Expert - Vitamino Color Shampoo, Herbal Essences for Dry/Damaged /Color Treated Hair. I am doing the curly girl method, the one silicone in WEN is making my hair dry, and hard, and trying to hydrate and get curl definition is like going through a firewall. Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Curlerz - Amazon.com In fact, I have found that I do not even need gel. But I lay a towel (or t-shirt) on my pillow, and sleep on my back with my hair not underneath my head but untucked and above my head on the pillow. (I demi-permanent color my hair to try to get your color!) I found that Dove Conditioner works best for me (the stronger the conditioner, the better). I just recently started leaving it naturally a few days ago. Smooth Criminal Humidity Proof Base Coat. This mousse made me believe in mousse (I hadn't used mousse in over a decade)! Also, I have red hair, so the texture is different from most other hair types. Curly Girl Method Approved Products | CurlyHair.com Section your wet hair (I did the bottom section, then middle section & finally the top section) and secure it with a clip. Most drug store hair products have silicones and other things that are bad for curly hair and make it look dirty and/or dry it out. It has probably been about three weeks now. 11.5 oz. This is what I do: co-wash, rinse in cool water, place in t shirt, then remove and place kinky curly knot today, ISO bouncy crime, then la looks mega hold 9 gel then plot for 25 minutes. Honestly, I think this is the most straightforward CurlyHair guidelines that I've ever read/seen. I encourage you to give it a shot :), Curls Rock Curl Amplifier is the BEST! I have found hairsprays that I've been able to work with, but I still had to do so much manipulating. I liked WEN but it was expensive. http://www.curlslikeus.com/. We love So many of the same products. It wasn't till I had 2 relaxers put in my hair that I was actually able to have some sense of style. I use their gel after spraying in the morning. After a few weeks of no coconut oil, I had, for the first time in eight years, a scalp that wasn't itching and flaking within two days of shampooing. Thanks for sharing your experiment. But now I am growing it longer and it gets very frizzy about half way through my day. Here's what I FINALLY found that works for me and my curls. Thank you so much!!!!! "Low sulfate" and "sulfate free" are two different things. I've found it works well to distribute the gel all over your hair & let the curls do their natural thing. even out of the shower.however, what on earth do you do with straight hair? So plllllllease give me some tips on products and what to do. I was born with wavy hair and as I get older, it just gets more curly. They are cheap and last forever. What a difference 6 weeks made! I just saw your post! I'm not a fan of gel but I do love the Suave Mousse. I can see that my hair looks a little bit bouncier and the curl is more even. I am glad to see a post for curly hair. But I don't do it before I put in my gel and/or mousse(Tresseme perfect curls) poductsfollowed by Aussie hairspray. because like you if I let it air dry it takes for hours!! Yes it does work. I can run my finger through my hair all day and my curls stay pretty and defined. This shampoo is great and cheap! This way you know you arent coating your strands with a bunch of damaging, drying ingredients. Stay away from baby oil & gels unless u can find an aloe gel! Curly. Letting curls air dry will give you the most curl and is way less damaging and less frizz producing than a blow dryer. Ion Curl Defining Conditioner Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Leave-In I never shampooed my hair before but all the DevaCurl products are sulfate, paraben, and silicone free, and the No-Poo shampoo is a creamy no lather shampoo so it helps keep moisture in. I think it works well with my hair, and I am thinking of buying Beyond the Zone Noodle Head Curling Cream and Curl Mousse. Love this post and the photos are very helpful week by week. I am anti-flat iron for many of the same reasons as the Curly Girl book, but also just don't want to take the time. It works, but i found something better last year and have not gone back - its the Shielo Leave in Protector Spray. I found that a vinegar rinse helped a lot with that greasy-roots feeling. Being a curly girl is a constant trial-and-error process for me. I am a wavy girl and have been going curly for about 2 months and mostly I love it. That way the roots just got cleansed and massaged, but not overly conditioned. Please let me know if you guys have any suggestions for me! I put the pomade on the tips of my fingers/palm and individually wrap the curls around my fingers. I am hoping this method will bring the life back! My curls have a lot more definition whereas before my hair was mainly just waves. It comes as a cream and I LOVE it. 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. This post is so helpful!! Soyou use John Frieda Frizz Ease even though it's not cg approved? I did a one-day trial with some Suave Mousse (and no gel) - and it was Frizz City! I was wearing my hair curly most days anyhow with all the insane Alabama humidity, so why not try to make it look better when I did wear it that way? I'm worrying I'll lose my curls now that I actually enjoy them:sad: Yay, I have a curl twin!!! thanks for your methods on how you take care of your curls. Then there's the conditioner and you follow up with their gel. Frequently bought together. It made little ringlets at the bottom the next morning when I took the braid out. Some years ago I tried the Wen system, but was unimpressed with the results--and it was so expensive to keep it up. Look for one for curly hair. Alberto VO5 Tea Therapy conditioner as a leave in and LA Looks Nutra Curl gel. Now I have a question for all of you! Then I moved to another state and the change in water and stress really did a number on my hair, it was very dried out. Another great product line to try for beautiful curls is MOP TOP "unruly haircare" www.moptophair.com. Yes, I think it is. 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. 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 can guarantee that you will feel an improvement in your scalp and hair. It left my hair with un-frizzy ringlet curls all day long! I also use the same damp paper towels after I scrunch Diva Curl gel into my hair. I had been thinking of trying WEN, but now since I just happen to have a bottle of Suave Naturals Conditioner that someone gave to me, I think I might give it a try. I know that must have been rough, but your fellow curlies thank u for it :), You NEED to try "Curls Rock" creme by Catwalk--best product for curly hair! I have pretty curly hair and after trying a MILLION things I think John Frida Anti Frizz Dream Curls spray works perfect! I think I wash more often than most "curly girls" do--I have not mastered a reasonable "refresh" process yet. I used to have a long pixie, which I loved. :). Beware of buying it anywhere but from the Kerastase USA site or a salon. So during the summer I wear it curly. I simply cannot, not wash my hair -- old habits die hard. Any tips?? Maybe I'll try those sometime soon. And not comb it out, but to take individual curls and trim them. 0% would repurchase. Works much better than the LA gel did (also the best one I found with the Curly Girl program). What do you do if you put coconut oil as a pre-wash? I'm a curly from Algeria (north africa) I precise this just to let you know that this post got attention from all over the world. :), Hello!! I have spent lots of money trying different products, Miss Jessie, Kinky Curl, etc. Thank you! When you are finished showering, hold your head back and pour over your whole head. If it's humid outside (I live in Canada) I'll use some of Ojon's hair therapy oil. I've got naturally curly hair (never ever do I straighten it) & have been using this product for years. Curlyev - Haha - we can be "test subjects" and compare results! But there are some things wrong with this post that other new Curly Girls are going to get frustrated with. Must do some shopping, though. I use Bumble and bumble gentle shampoo on my curly hair and this is great for kids, too. I then used just a dab of conditioner or the curl cream I use to detangle the baby's curls, use enough that there is no tugging. Beyond The Zone Noodle Head - Reviews So thanks for sharing! BTZ Beyond The Zone Noodle Head Kick Up Your Curls Curling Creme - 6 oz I use Hugo Naturals Vanilla and Sweet Orange Shampoo (truly no sulfates only a lot of extracts, oils and a little bit of glycerin to make this shampoo). When it's super short, the curls work no matter what. Thanks! I think I am going to look into using Gel instead of Mousse! Scrunch curls and let air dry without touching it. Most people I know with curly hair who follow this have beautiful curls. my hair on those days instead, as it will take more of a beating. She gave me a haircut with TONS of layers. These shampoos are free of these ingredients and therefore wont harm delicate curls. I then flip may hair back and don't touch until dry (frizz) and voila, curly, crunchy free hair. I have found an amazing product for curly hair and I have tried them all. It's not perfect, and is a little frizzier sometimes, but I like the volume I getsoI embrace the fuzz. One thing I want to mention is that I was using WEN products, but after reading the label carefully, I found that the products contain an ingredient which is basically a variation of silicone (anything that ends in "cone" is related to silicone). You now should have soft defined curls. You mention at the beginning to go "cold turkey" pretty much immediately, but that's not true. WOW! I also use a high quality conditioner (I use Organix moroccan argan oil conditioner) and focus on using it on the middle and tips of my hair, applying anything that's left after I do that to the top. I do need to use a light oil to seal in the moisture though. My hair is all different curles as I had (completely) straight hair up till I was 11 then boom. Write Review. :). 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. What I can recommend is to use a curling wand to enhance your curls sometimes. Your hair cutter seems to cut it beautifully! I think for most people with curly hair it is trial & error until you achieve a look that you like. You have great hair. I bought this looking for something to throw in my hair after a shower and go. I get compliments every time I'm out. This may be a reason for product build up while on the method! 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. The no 'poo' is making the top 3-4 inches of my hair greasy from washing the roots with conditioner. Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time. I can wash my hair and get the soft smooth curls I like without having to wait the next day for my hair to calm down. I'm nervous to leave my straightener, but I'm going to attempt this, possibly starting Saturday. I'm quite picky and a little bit obsessive over my hair and not sure if I could deal with no washes! Scrunch curls and let air dry without touching it. Please, curly girls and other hair type girls, look for the cruelty-free bunny logo on product bottles and just buy those.This printed logo is the assurance that they don't test on animals! I try to only shampoo it every other day. This sounds ideal for me! I found Curly Girl about a year ago when the author Lorraine Massey came to speak at a local author event. My favorite over the counter mousse(s) has been Suave mousse no. This is a great post! May I also recommend Jessicurl.com? I have been using WEN products for about 2 months now and am finding *some* help with their conditioning treatment, although I'm still having issues with my extremely dry scalp (itchy, dry and irritated)so I may try that suggested combo of vinegar water for that to find relief. Youre hair is way thicker than mine so Im hoping it works for me too. LOL I'm 41 now, and here's what has helped me the last 10+ years: sleep on a satin pillow case: cotton dries out your hair but satin doesn't My hair is naturally curly too, but my routine is so simple as to be almost nonexistent. I will have to check my products for sulphates and silicones. Eventually, conditioner was not enough. Oh, and I've tried Hair One's Leave In Conditioning Sprayand I do not like it.made my hair lose all curl and it was beyond frizzy!!! Hair stylists always comment on the health of my hair but I've also never dyed my hair either that helps! This shampoo is nothing special. Does anyone know of a mousse product that will not dry out my hair? I saw you featured over at Ginger Snap Crafts and had to stop by and read about your "experiment". Thanks soo much for this info! I use the sulfate free curl control shampoo about 2x week, the raw shea butter restorative conditioner and the curl & style conditioning milk to set. The book suggests putting a small amount of olive oil onto hair before diving in to prevent the hair shaft from opening causing excess drying. I bought a travel pack of her DevaCurl products that evening to try out, and had great results after the first use, though like you, I had to refine my process over time. I use a sulfate free shampoo about every 4-5 days, and then every three weeks or so, I like to use a regular shampoo for a fresh start. Even worse, many of the so-called great products for curls contain some form of wheat extract or oats. Beyond The Zone Noodle Head Kick Up Your Curls Curling Creme, 11.5 fl oz. It leaves my curls bouncy, soft and most importantly NOT CRUNCHY! I have super curly hair also. So that's the method I usedand here's what I thought of it and how it worked: Firstthis is the hair I was aiming for. The only thing I have seen that is CG is the mousse, but I am going to look at the ingredients on the others and see if by chance there's anything else. And I felt like I was getting some odd looks from people who see me often. Since Iused to straighten my hair about once or twice a week, I'm really missing that smooth feeling - at least once in a while. Here are some Curly Girl Method approved products to help you get started. Good luck, :This gel is effective but leaves curls crunchy. Ive been tempted to try this brand. CurlyHair.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. I LOVE their products. Scrunch all the product in. I know heat isn't the best for curly hair, but it's what I've always done. I find that using multiple shampoos on rotation keeps my hair from adapting too much and feeling dirty or weighted down. Well, that is if you do not use too much. Thanks for the inspiration to try something new! A vinegar rinse every couple weeks or so takes care of buildup and I definitely use cooler water to rinse rather than hot. I have started the CG method 2-3 weeks ago and noticed straight away my curls looked fantastic, however I'm now in the 3rd week of no shampoo and my roots are disgusting. Somedays though I just can't leave my hair down because of our plans for the day. I will try the no shampoo method - in the past I've always just rinsed my hair after a sweaty/salty workout and reapplied EEVO at the ends so I'm almost there already! During my 6-week experiment I *wet* my hair & conditioned it every day. Now, the most important step: when your hair is completely dry, use your hands to scrunch it up towards your scalp. It's mostly the same method as your plan but their products are water based. Best Products For Frizz Free Curls. After I washed and conditioned my hair at night, I would thoroughly apply 2 pumps of the wax and let it set for about 30 minutes before I went to bed. I love this stuff!!! One last note, when drying, dry end too root. Anybody use them with good results? Good luck with ur girl! any tips for second day hair? 116. I am impressed with how great your curls look. Fast air drying time. PAST TECHNIQUES: 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. We'll be waiting for more updates. I like doing it twice because I noticed it makes my hair pretty curly. All things considered, I didnt feel that it was any better than many drugstore brands, yet it a lot more $$. I do shampoo and condition my hair and rinse. Do you use it with40/60 or do you put jel with it? Your curls look totally defined and beautiful and not at all crunchy! I have had the privelege of having two completely different hair types in one lifetime. I do have an additional hitch in this, I have an allergy to citric acidin any products so I now have to find haircare products that are sulfate-free, silicone-free, alchohol-free, as well as citric acid free. Her hair type is in her DNA and if she is meant to have curls then you can only attempt to control them. Off Topic: Extra virgin olive oil is also (btw) excellent for your skin! My hair is wavy (much like yours in the first photos), but super long and thick. Definitely try the rake & shake gel application method! Beyond The Zone | Brands | Sally Beauty It'll be totally frizz-free in no time, you can use a scrunching gel if you want to, but my curls come out perfectly every time without it.
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