QuoteReplyTopic: Uneven curls Posted: January 12 2000 at 4:51am
Hi,I have the uneven, wavy/curly/straight thing going on and it was literally the scourge of my existence until I found naturallycurly.com (referred to me from this site). Today I'm sitting here typing with a headful of beautiful spiral curls thanks to the advice there. I use Nature's Gate Biotin Shampoo and Awapuhi conditioner (plus Biotin conditioner once a week for deep conditioning - dry hair does not a pretty curl make). Then I use loreal studio "springing curls" mouse, along with a cheapo product from K-mart called Pro Vitamin FX Special Effects Curls Up (about $3). I also use Infusium 23 leave in conditioner. Then I scrunch my hair and dry with a diffuser, lifting at the roots. I lightly spray the whole thing with Paul Mitchell Spray and finish with a light pomade like Citri-Shine. I then pull the front back (growing out bangs) with a teethed headband and put 4 or 5 curls in the top with a regular sized curling iron for a little definition. I am finally at peace with my locks!
Rini,I would go for a perm in your hair. I'm not a stylist, but am a seasoned "permer". In a professional what you want to look for: 1) The perm on your naturally curly hair shouldn't last more than 10 minutes. I was at the salon this weekend and this is what my stylist told me. Anything more than that on naturally curly hair, and you're shaked 'n' baked. 2) The professional should ask you about your hair and really study your hair (its porosity level, amount of moisture, any splitting). If the professional doesn't ask you if you've ever dyed your hair, permed it before, etc ... walk out (politely of course). Your hair care pro should want to know everything possible about your hair before they perm your hair. If they don't ask, don't go to them.All in all, don't be afraid of a perm. If you are v-e-r-y picky in choosing your hair pro, then you will get good results.
Hi Laura, thanks for your advice (and thanks for yours too William!). I have tried curl revitalizers (specifically PPS "Be Bent") and found that they do work well, however they don't tend to help much with the evening out problem, they just make the curly spots REALLY curl, and the straighter spots curl just a bit more. Besides, I'm essentially lazy and was hoping for a "quick fix" which didn't require me stressing out with my blowdryer :) we're never happy with what we've got are we? hehe
My hair is like that also! When it was longer, it almost looked like it had a perm in it -- close to the top was relatively straight, very wavy in the middle, and straight on the ends.I'm curious -- what do curl revitalizing products do to make the hair more consistent in waving? Are they products that are left in the hair, or are they shampoos and conditioners?
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Rini: My hair has curly spots, wavy spots, and straight spots. When I want to go totally curly, I can use a "curl revitalizing" product, such as KMS, Loreal, Aussie, etc. and get pretty good results. HTH:) Laura
> I just discovered this site and have been enjoying the> resources and information immensely! I am not a> hairdresser, but work alongside the industry (I'm a> make-up artist) and love styling and generally playing> with hair :) Anyway, my question: I have red,> naturally curly/wavy hair which seems to get curlier> the longer it gets, only problem is that the curl is> very uneven - ringlets in some places right through to> almost straight in others! If I leave it in it's> "natural" state, it looks messy....so I> spend time blowdrying it straight or just wearing it> up. I was wondering if there is anything I can do to> it to even out the curl. Initially, I was thinking of> perming it....but after reading the perm horror> stories on this discussion board, I feel I've been> "saved" from a potential hair disaster!> (thanks for that) I have also tried setting it in pin> curls and rag curls, but then my hair just goes like> an afro! Any suggestions?To Rini;I know that you see some peoples 'perm horror stories',and get scared, but don't panic and close your mind to options that might help you. Hair such as yours can easily be tamed by doing a 'soft perm' which will 'restructure' your curls into a managable 'do. This should be done on one size larger rods than normally for your desired curls. I would reccomend Redkens Vector Plus Extra Body formula and a very experienced stylist for this perm. william
I just discovered this site and have been enjoying the resources and information immensely! I am not a hairdresser, but work alongside the industry (I'm a make-up artist) and love styling and generally playing with hair :) Anyway, my question: I have red, naturally curly/wavy hair which seems to get curlier the longer it gets, only problem is that the curl is very uneven - ringlets in some places right through to almost straight in others! If I leave it in it's "natural" state, it looks messy....so I spend time blowdrying it straight or just wearing it up. I was wondering if there is anything I can do to it to even out the curl. Initially, I was thinking of perming it....but after reading the perm horror stories on this discussion board, I feel I've been "saved" from a potential hair disaster! (thanks for that) I have also tried setting it in pin curls and rag curls, but then my hair just goes like an afro! Any suggestions?
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