QuoteReplyTopic: About to stop straightening my hair Posted: February 16 2006 at 12:47pm
Hi
I have just stopped straightening my hair for the first time in years. If my sister is anything to go by, I am going to end up with VERY curly hair very soon. Eek!
So is there anything special I need to do to keep my hair in good condition? Will I need to get an intensive conditioner? And can I blow-dry without endng-up damaging it?
Any help or advice would be soooo welcome
Thanks x
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I think you'll need more than one conditioner, and possibly phase out the traditional shampoo (When I go curly, there's a need for at least 2 conditioners) Your hair will be different because you're a natural curlygirl. Definitely find a favorite conditioner, pad up your hair routine with one or two conditioners to use before your final one. For example C1, rinse, C2, rinse, C3, rinse.
It is already beginning to curl nicely, I reckon a few more days and it will have all it's natural curl back . That's when the REAL work starts, trying to make it look like I have a hairstyle, instead of just being a walking mass of curls
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Try blowdrying with a diffuser as you form the ringlets with a dime size of gel.
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It is already beginning to curl nicely, I reckon a few more days and it will have all it's natural curl back . That's when the REAL work starts, trying to make it look like I have a hairstyle, instead of just being a walking mass of curls
It's actually not that much more time to add one more conditioner. You could also try adding a second C in the form of a leave-in. The more moisture the better definition, at least that's the case when I sock-curl.
I have med-length , very curly hair I blow dry. I don't use any fancy shampoo or conditioner, but do use some products before blow-drying. After combing out, I use about a dime-size drop of 'Bedhead' control freak #3 along with a small squeeze if 'Silk'. I mix them in my palms, apply and comb through. When blow drying, I find it best to divide hair first in half (top and bottom) then divide bottom in half using claws to hold. Thoughly dry one loose section and go on to next. For the upper half I do it in 3 sections always kepping the wet portion scrunched-up. it takes a while but is the only way I have had good results. Good luck
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I'm contemplating letting my curls come back, at the moment I plait hair when wet as it is so much easier to manage and I can't leave it to dry loose in the daytime. Anais gives good advice (as always!).
Currently I'm applying oil for an hour, shampooing, conditioning then using a leave in conditioner. Apart from the hour I leave the oil on it doesn't take too much time and my hair has defintely improved a lot.
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