This seems to be a top complaint with clients. Curly hair. Let me tell you, it takes some people their whole lives to figure out their curls. When some don't even realize they have curly hair. (True story, client of mine)
All it takes is some good products, patience and a good imagination. Lets start with products.
These have proved to be my favorites with most every curl pattern:
Round trip
This is a nice, light cream styling gel.
Use lots! It doesn't produce 'crunch'
so the more the better!
Xtra Body Sculpting Foam
This is in the 'Extra body' line. So it does just that.
With just enough 'crunch' to help the curl stay and
not get frizzy.
Awapuhi Wild Ginger Sea Spray
This adds that 'salty' feel to your hair. Giving it
some texture, but not a lot of shine.
Now, when drying your hair you MUST have patience!!! From the second you step out of the shower, you must NOT rub-dry your hair!!! Blot it only. Rubbing it roughs up the cuticle, giving your hair more chance of frizzing.
Use a pick, not a comb or brush. The less you pick through it the better.
Add your product and touch your hair the least amount as possible. Your hands contains oils, and when you run your fingers through your curls you are risking making it frizzy.
When you blow dry, hold your head upside down and diffuse the curls. But do not use your hands! I repeat: DO NOT use your hands to scrunch your hair. My favorite tool:
The chopstick! A hair one.
I got mine in china town in LA and San Francisco. But I'm sure google will help you find some.
Use the chopstick to pick your hair up from your scalp and lift it while diffusing it. This will create volume and dry your strands quicker.
Be creative!! Use a different mix of products, in different orders. If the curl doesn't come out one day, use a curling iron to mix in different styles of curls.
Have fun!
XoX
Cool, I need this info. :)
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