Isn't John Frieda Frizz-Ease a total silicone? :)After this experiment, I tried a few of the suggestions people have mentioned here. Plus I have had countless strangers tell me my hair smells amazing. (This method is described in the Curly Girl book.) I found that a vinegar rinse helped a lot with that greasy-roots feeling. I have such similar hair to you and I have given up on the curl working for me. I don't even need gel. the middle is more zigzag loose curles, but this all varies each day depending on how i treated my hair.I have blonde hair as well so am prone to my frizz and dryness. In the morning I revive my curls with Ouidad Botanical Boost spray (a wonderful product). It is very expensive but it lasts a long time). Maybe you are having a food sensitivity too. Quit using shampoo - cold turkey. You will be pleasantly surprised. I think it keeps me from overloading my hair with my gel and that could help with the flakes & build up on yours? I would wet my hair in the mornings and apply mousse. Changed.my.world!!!! I have curly type 2b hair (I think) which kind of has a mind of its own. After I put on the gel, I flip my head over, scrunch my hair, and blow dry with a diffuser. Avoid them to help your curls stay healthy. I used to spend TONS of money on salon products. My hair is much less curly (straight until I had kids), I do almost the same. I have never had any issues with it building up. Seeing the photo was the first time I thought - Wow! The Shielo Spray makes me feel like I have a professional hair stylist with me all the time. Please visit my blog post http://www.thecraftygingerblog.com/2013/02/naturally-curly-hair.html. Found your post in a google search on Curly girl. I am starting to think it's my method of applying the conditioner and rinsing it. if you don't use shampoo how do you get the chemicals and chlorine out of your hair? Thank you so much!!!!! 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. I have separate products depending on the season. While I like your curls by week 6, I could never stand the oily look and feel; I can't even stand the feel of conditioner in my hair. Several years ago, I let it grow out. Beyond The Zone Noodle Head 2 in 1 Curl Cleansing Creme Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Co-Wash Conditioning Cleanser Herbal Essences Naked Conditioning Cleanser Styling Products: Tigi Catwalk Curls Rock DevaCurl Light Defining Gel Ion Curl Solutions, Conditioning Curl Whip I found the curly girl book about six or seven years ago and had a similar shocked reaction about no shampoo and I'm selective about whom I tell that to since some people have given me REALLY funny looks, including my husband. I have naturally wavy hair and the only time I ever tried to wear it curly was on the weekends when I'm just lounging around the house (since it didn't look so great). I consider my hair "its own entity", due to how much it almost seems to break through ANY frizz pruduct I use. I switched to Jessicurl products and have really liked them! I have spent lots of money trying different products, Miss Jessie, Kinky Curl, etc. Your haircut looks great, and that, combined with the rake and shake styling method gives you a beautiful look--better than straight, I bet ! The shampoo is creamy and there are no suds to dry your hair out. One of the first ingredients is Aloe which I always like for my hair. Not to "wash" it per say, but to help with tangles and dirt and such? Growing up, I looked like a human q-tip because my hair would grow out, not down. I may have to give it a try! I recently started putting some conditioner in her hair after shampooing with Aveno baby shampoo. Curlier? I straighten sometime and go curly sometimes. 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!! I never ever wrap my hair in a towel (very bad for hair). It is also really easy to create looser curls & beach waves from curly hair. The curlerz are lightweight 8 inch rollers that allow long hair to easily dry. $9.89 In-store Pickup 58. Hi - LOVE your curls!!! I had been straightening if for several years, but I find that works best when I shower the night before and then straighten in the morning. If not big enough sew them together. I have used the Curly Girl book and the Deva Curl products. I use their gel after spraying in the morning. My hair is naturally baby fine but extra curly and most commercial products make it frizzy, fluffy or an afro/bouffant style. I've tried this method too and it does work great. This way you know you arent coating your strands with a bunch of damaging, drying ingredients. If any of your shampoos have any of these ingredients; sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate, you need to toss them. I did a LOT of research looking for a truly sulfate free shampoo and found that there are honestly only about 3 of them out there and that a lot of the products that say they are sulfate free really aren't. I get compliments every time I'm out. You might have to buy Davines online, and I'd order directly from them, as you can return the product if you don't like it. (Your part should stay relatively intact. OR - I'll. I am definitely going to look into it, my curls have been disappointing me lately! If I find that I am in a rush and need my hair dry then I turn on the heat in car and turn the vents so they are pointed at my head. VERY important as curly hair is naturally dryer than straight hair. Seems that I have to use some type of holding spray. My routine: shampoo once weekly, conditioner without washing it all out. My hair hates protein too. I haven't been able to find a replacement I like for a sulfate/phthalate/petroluem/paraben-free shampoo, so I still indulge in using the DevaCurl No-Poo. Tends to be more curly up frontbut only on one side where it's thinner. Love your post, thank you. 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! Thank you! I love it. I was using the line of styling products from Amway and loved the way my curls looked (and got TONS of compliments) but then I developed an allergy to gluten and had to kiss all those products goodbye. I haven't seen those before! I like doing it twice because I noticed it makes my hair pretty curly. I use a mousse specifically for curly hair, which is more light weight than gel. I bought the book but couldnt find when or how how often to shampoo vs. co-wash, how to handle next day dry mess hair nests (lol), products, etc. I don't tend to blow dry my hair but if I need to I always always turn my head upside down first (otherwise the blow drying causes frizz). I liked WEN but it was expensive. For my gel, I use coconut oil, a little goes a long way and leaves my hair super soft and easy to de-tangle by using my fingers. So easy to brush out the tangles!! I live in Oklahoma, and I am dreading the ridiculous humidity that will be coming very quickly!!! You can use baking soda to clarify your hair. My curls look good now that I'm CG (off and on for over a year.more on than off) but I feel like it's much more of a process and hassle to get good curls this way. Please check out my blog post! I do my hair starting from the bottom up, in sections, putting mousse in each section. I am going to try going with out shampoo and see how much more defined it gets. They have a "no-poo" shampoo that really cleans your scalp, and does not leave it feeling itchy or greasy. Davines products smell fantastic, have lots of moisture and botanicals, and I only use a bit, so the products last a very long time. 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. I use almost the same regimen, too! Www.Stethoscopesandlipstick@blogspot.com. Apply gel (lots of gel) from the bottom up in a scrunching motion (curly girls REALLY like the scrunching) - I started off using Suave Naturals Gel, but later switched to. Beyond The Zone. I tried Wen and Diva Curl and neither worked for me. They have a great mud shampoo and conditioner. I love what you're doing. I recently went sulfate free not because of wanting to be a Curly Girl but just to have healthier hair. I use a sulfate free shampoo about every 4-5 days. I shampoo regularly but I usually cycle though about 3 different products - head and shoulders ocean mineral to avoid dandruff, a clarifying shampoo for when my hair is feeling particularly dirty/heavy, and a treseme volumizer. Currently use Pantene cowash. It looks like you're new here. Scrunch a little, of course, but not much since mousse doesn't leave your hair stiff like gel. $8.19. Your curls look gorgeous! It grows about 1cm a month and gets a serious trim on the layers every 3 months. any tips for second day hair? I currently French braid it. WOW, the after the leave-in conditioner is beautiful. I leave them in for about 10-20 minutes while I get dressed and do my makeup. Apple cider vinegar is better than white and Bragg brand is best! Mid-length and it's wavy. Baking Soda is a far less expensive way to clean your hair. Lots of fakes floating out there. If you do - you will get what author of this article got - flaky dandruff looking buildup on your hair. If you use the The Curly Girl Method to get great curls daily, you probably already know there are certain products that are considered a better fit for this routine than others. I can even get my friends who have straight/wavy hair to have some curls. I can see that my hair looks a little bit bouncier and the curl is more even. This is totally unnecessary!There are products out there that do not perform animal testing! I love straightening my hair and I have been doing it too often for 2 years now and my back of my hairs ok but the front of my hair is straight now UGH! This has worked great for me and helps my hair dry faster because it lets more air circulate under the hair. My scalp and hair just feel disgusting if I don't and I tried the "no poo" method before and it destroyed my hair. jan2013 In fact, I have found that I do not even need gel. My hair hates it. Your curls look so soft and beautiful! Over the past few weeks I've decided to try and give in to my curls and it's been really challenging. Agreed. I felt like this product was overpriced for the amount you get. I too am a curly girl! Diffusers give more curls but take too much time for me. It still keeps it full. I get tons of compliments any time I fix my hair curly and oddly have people asking to touch it because it comes out looking so silky and soft. I do need to use a light oil to seal in the moisture though. The compliments have been daily!!! GC method does not have any alcohol, sulfate or silicone ingredients in their products. I have naturally curly hair, too. Anyhow, I experimented in high school and found that using gel and hairspray with a diffuser works best in making my hair super curly. When I was in my twenties curly hair was very in and so I wore it curly and totally embraced it. I'm 46 and my skin is still baby smooth! Found via pinterestjust a note, and sorry if it was mentioned in other comments. Love the tips! I use a modified curly girl method and the difference in my curls is unbelievable! 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. Another trick I use sometimes to avoid that curly at the end flat on top problem, is to wash my hair at night just before bed and follow my normal routine.
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