Here are some basic tips for curly hair that you might find helpful:
*Don't shampoo every day.
*Comb conditioner through hair in the shower.
*Never use a brush, only a comb when the hair is wet.
*Apply styling products to wet hair. Scrunch or twirl hair to achieve desired shape.
*Use styling products suited for your hair type.
*Avoid terrycloth towels; use microfiber or t-shirts instead.
*Air dry or use a diffuser with your blowdryer.
*Don't touch (or brush!) your hair while it鈥檚 drying
For specific products for your hair type you might want to explore the forums at:
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/
There you can find others with the same hair type and try out some of their favorite products. So that鈥檚 really useful.
For now, I recommend trying LA Looks and Herbal essences gels, Suave Naturals/vo5 conditioners (really cheap), Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Condish (semi-cheap but super moisturizing; found at organics/specialty stores), red Cream of Nature shampoo, and L'oreal out of bed instant texturizer (black tub; use under gel). These are all good things to try out first. Be sure to tinker around with amounts and how you use any products.
Lastly, it has made my hair so much better since I started the curly girl method! I used to almost never wear it down (it was a frizz/poof ball), but now I have pretty, shiny curls. ~:) It鈥檚 pretty radical鈥攏o sulfates (shampoo) or silicones鈥攂ut it鈥檚 so great for curly hair. Give it a shot and check it out:
http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-the-Curly-/a>
http://www.ylcf.org/gotcurl/What are some good ways to take care of unmanageable frizzy curly hair?
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First, some of the things that will make any hair frizzy are blow drying too much, use of ';mousse'; products, chemical damage and/or chlorine, and the need to change shampoo/conditioner.
If hair is naturally curly, it is usually frizzy. The answer to this is to get a product like a ';pomade'; (try Wal-Mart). Pomades have a low level of hold and have some oil in them. After washing your hair, put some pomade in your hand and add a little water for easier spreading, and then very lightly finger it through your hair not touching your scalp so that you don't get a ';greasy'; look. Allow it to dry and then comb through it if you want, or leave it if the curls look good. If this seems too heavy, get a lighter one or a gel, but not a mousse. This can work on straight hair as well.
If your hair is permed, bleached or colored, it might look frizzy from chemical damage. You probably need a deep conditioning treatment (but do not use an oil-based one) with some heat. You can try a gel or pomade. Use conservatively because chemical damage causes hair to ';grab'; products.
You might have hair that is very coarse (which is different from thick). Coarse hair is generally dry and can be frizzy. I would recommend using a hot curling iron. If you like straight hair, use a giant one or a straightening one. Hair is like clothes. When it is ironed, it becomes smooth and shiny.
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Always rinse with the coldest water you can stand after using a shampoo and conditioner for straight hair. The cold water ';locks down'; the hair cuticle and makes hair appear slicker, less frizzy.
Use a weekly home remedy ';hair mask.'; My hair dresser told me about this one and I have been hooked ever since. Mix one egg to one part mayo and one part olive oil. Make a paste and apply to hair. Wrap hair in a towel and allow to work at least 30 minutes. Rinse out and shampoo and condition as usual. Hair will have a smooth, shiny appearance.
Blow dry methodically. This can take practice and time, but it is worth it. Use a big round brush that will allow you to smooth your hair as you dry. Always blow in a downward motion. Running the dryer over hair up and down causes the cuticle to frizz and split. Divide hair into sections with curler pins and dry one section at a time.
Cure Frizzies Everytime
After washing your hair, add a small amount of Natural Vegetable Glycerin to your mousse or gel. I add approximately a dime size amount of Glycerin to about a quarter size amount of gel in my hand. I wet my other hand with just a dab of water. Rub hands to mix the water, glycerin and gel. Run through hair and style as usual.
If you prefer to add your styling products to dry hair, simply mix the glycerin with a small amount of water to thin. Then run it through the dry strands.
the cheapest products work the best. If your hair is dry and frizzy, some of the things that have worked for me may work for you! Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner (88 cents) is great, as is a dab of All Ways Natural Castor Oil Conditioning Hair Dress ($2.49), to smooth down any frizz. These have worked better than all of the pricey products I have tried! My hairdresser even commented on the change when I went in for my next hair cut.
These products, along with some tips I picked up from the book ';Curly Girl'; by Lorraine Massey, have really helped my hair. If you're shampooing every day, stop. I shampoo once or twice a week at the most. I just rub my scalp to loosen any dirt or oil on my no-shampoo days and then use conditioner.
Depending on how dry your hair is, you may wish to leave some conditioner in by not fully rinsing it out in the shower.
Avoid products with high amounts of drying ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate and alcohol. Finally, once you've finished putting gel, etc. into your wet hair, don't touch your hair while it's drying. Leave it alone as much as possible. Let it air dry if you have time, and this will cut down on the frizz.
Do not use a hair brush. Using a hair brush on thick hair and ';frizzy'; prone hair will cause split ends. Instead, use a hair pick when your hair is wet, then finger comb when your hair is dry. In the morning when you wake up, if you have ';bed'; hair, spritz your hair with water and finger comb it into place.
Do not rub your hair with a towel when wet. Instead, let your hair set in a towel for 10 minutes, then take the towel off.
Air dry your hair instead of using a blow dryer or hair dryer (the kind with bonnets attached to a hose). This will also cut down on split ends. Using a curling iron or hot rollers is acceptable, but this can also damage your hair if not done properly.
* A good haircut is key (find an expert here: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlsalons/a>
* Sleep on a satin pillowcase
* Don't shampoo every day
* Comb conditioner through hair in the shower
* Avoid terrycloth towels; use microfiber instead
* Air dry or use a diffuser
* Use styling products suited for your hair type (http://www.naturallycurly.com/hair-types/a>
* NEVER use a brush
* Don't touch your hair
* A pomade is great for mid-day touchups
* Apply styling products to dripping wet hair
Get some ';unfrizz'; Hair spray/gell. Or use a straightener.
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