Defining Curls/waves??
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Topic: Defining Curls/waves??
Posted By: deexox
Subject: Defining Curls/waves??
Date Posted: March 07 2006 at 5:31pm
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What gel do you use to define your curls?? My hair is frizzy to the point of no frizz. What gels does everyone use to define there curls?? I don't mind the CRUNCH, but i prefer softness. Also, how do you get rid of the frizz? And how do I make my hair lie flat? ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
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Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: March 07 2006 at 8:48pm
Any gel that doesnt contain alcohol should help you define your curls/waves. When your hair starts to frizz thats usually a sign of lack of moisture. So you may need to moisturize your hair more often. If you want your hair to lie flat use a gel that doesnt contain any alcohol and tie a scarf around your edges for 5-15 mins. HTH~ ------------- *Transitioned Successfully (7-20-05~7-20-07) *100 Natural~3c/4a *Hair Goal: WSL *stretched/straighten* '08 |
deexox wrote:Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: March 08 2006 at 8:34am
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The gel I use is Fantasia IC w/sparkelites, it's not crunchy. I also use Softsheen's Carefree Curl for moisture and taming frizz. ------------- |
Posted By: Carlie
Date Posted: March 08 2006 at 6:18pm
Smooth 'n Shine Activator Gel w. Aloe Vera  ------------- http://members.fotki.com/HairGrower/about/ - Check out my hair! 
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Posted By: R2D2inoz
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 12:18am
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Let's Jam gel mixed with pantene conditioner. Someone here suggested it and I tried it last week and it was nice.
------------- Natural 10 years 3b/4a armpit length hair |
Posted By: deexox
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 6:21pm
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I'm considering the Fantasia Gel....I've heard lot's of good things about it from other forums. I have another question: How do I apply it. I plan to wear a bun or a pony tail (around next year...just want to be prepared) and is it to smooth the sides or make the curls better or both?? ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: March 10 2006 at 5:11am
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It can be used for both. ------------- |
Posted By: Luvnaps
Date Posted: March 10 2006 at 1:42pm
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I wash my hair with Conditinor only,( White Rain Lavender Vanillia) While my hair is still wet, I apply Proclaim Curl Activator Gel.
you can buy it for 3 dollars at sallys. it defines curls good. and leaves hair soft. my hair is natural. I HATE the crunch. so thats why I love this gel that drys soft. |