Curly haired girls

cj7305 Posted: Aug 24, 2004 07:30 PM

Curly haired girls

What styling products do you like to give you good curls (not crunchy/frizzy) I feel like I've tried everything! Thanks!!

ThongLori Posted: Aug 24, 2004 07:52 PM

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I just discovered 2 new products by Aussie:

TIZZ No Frizz gel
12 hour D-Humidifier Hairspray

Love them both!!

GoingNutty Posted: Aug 24, 2004 08:12 PM

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I use Clairol Condition mousse (purple) and Aussie Sprunch Spray... I do get a 'crunchiness' though but anything is better than frizzy!!!

What-Now Posted: Aug 24, 2004 08:48 PM

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Bed Head Serum is EXCELLENT! Pricey, but far superior to any other product out there! It gives you smooth, controlled, soft curls without frizz or 'crunchiness'.

Also, I like Finesse Curl Defining Mousse, but you need to use quite a lot for it to work.

Janice Posted: Aug 24, 2004 09:04 PM

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I love wet by sebastian, then when it is almost dry a little herbal essance mousse for extra control

Lunatrek Posted: Aug 24, 2004 09:04 PM

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There's a similar product to Frizz Ease called 'Smooth N Shine'. It's designed for African-American women (look for it in that section of the store), but I use it on my curls and it's AWESOME... if you put it on when your hair is wet and let it air dry, your curls stay nice and soft. I assume any type of anti-frizz serum would do the trick, but I've found this brand to be the most affordable!

Other than that, I use Aveda products. Aveda's 'Be Curly' and 'brilliance gel' work great!!! I've also had success with any type of spray gel.

babygirl Posted: Aug 24, 2004 09:10 PM

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Phyto Defrisant
Pyhto Blow out Shampoo, and Oleo Relax by Kerastasse. Cliniques make a great product for Curly Frizzy hair, I switch it up every now and then.

hbradio Posted: Aug 24, 2004 09:16 PM

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I use condition by clairol, jheri redding, or aussie mousse. My trick is to use a ton of mousse in the morning and let some of the crunchiness out throughout the day. It sounds nuts but when your hair is as curly as mine, its all you can do to salvage your hair so that it stays nice for the whole day.

GoingNutty Posted: Aug 24, 2004 09:25 PM

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Posted by hbradio

I use condition by clairol, jheri redding, or aussie mousse. My trick is to use a ton of mousse in the morning and let some of the crunchiness out throughout the day. It sounds nuts but when your hair is as curly as mine, its all you can do to salvage your hair so that it stays nice for the whole day.

I know what you're talking about and I agree!!

cj7305 Posted: Aug 24, 2004 10:17 PM

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Thanks ladies, I will definately try some of those suggestions, it's so funny that we all have a method! DO you find curls stay better when they air dry or blowdry? I tend to blowdry when no time but then add more product! It's so annoying =)

heidla Posted: Aug 24, 2004 10:23 PM

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I LOVE Curlfriend. I swear by it!!!!!

GoingNutty Posted: Aug 24, 2004 10:26 PM

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Posted by cj7305

Thanks ladies, I will definately try some of those suggestions, it's so funny that we all have a method! DO you find curls stay better when they air dry or blowdry? I tend to blowdry when no time but then add more product! It's so annoying =)

Airdry!! I don't remember the last time I was even near a hairdryer!

Jan05Bride Posted: Aug 24, 2004 10:26 PM

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shwartzkophf shapoo & conditioner

Their split end cream keeps the frizzy's waaaay down!

emilain Posted: Aug 28, 2004 07:39 AM

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I use Ouidad products nad just picked up Marc Anthony curly hair line (don't buy it, makes your hair sooo very dry). Also, try this method, after you put the product in your hair, take a wide tooth comb and brush the product through your hair (just once, don't over-brush, we curly girlfirends knw what that can do), then wait few minutes, flip your head over and drape a towel over your head, use a blow dryer at the bottom of the towel, (it makes sort of a tunnel effect) the hai is going in but doesn't really blow your hair all around, it is like a homeade counter top hair dryer that you sit under. I find that this helps. Also you can buy one of the counter top hair dryers that you sit under for about 10 min, beautiful curls are produced!!

heidla Posted: Aug 28, 2004 11:28 AM

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Posted by emilain

I use Ouidad products nad just picked up Marc Anthony curly hair line (don't buy it, makes your hair sooo very dry). Also, try this method, after you put the product in your hair, take a wide tooth comb and brush the product through your hair (just once, don't over-brush, we curly girlfirends knw what that can do), then wait few minutes, flip your head over and drape a towel over your head, use a blow dryer at the bottom of the towel, (it makes sort of a tunnel effect) the hai is going in but doesn't really blow your hair all around, it is like a homeade counter top hair dryer that you sit under. I find that this helps. Also you can buy one of the counter top hair dryers that you sit under for about 10 min, beautiful curls are produced!!

That sounds like a great method!!! I use a salon quality diffuser.

emilain Posted: Aug 28, 2004 11:33 AM

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I just bought the September 'In-Style' magazine with Halle Berry on the cover, well ...they have a full 4 pages dedicated to cury hair products, methods of styling, etc. Go get it, it;s really fun!!!!

Anniegrl Posted: Aug 28, 2004 11:34 AM

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I use Ouidad and also Abba products. I usually scrunch my hair right after I put the product in, then leave it alone for a little while to air dry. Right before I leave for work I use the diffuser to dry it a little bit while I scrunch some more.

Salason626 Posted: Aug 28, 2004 07:07 PM

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the new bumble and bumble curl conscious line is amazing

Kel Posted: Aug 28, 2004 08:45 PM

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I could go on forever on this topic!

My bathroom looks like a hair salon .. because I need to rotate products on a fairly frequent basis .. especially shampoo & conditioner .. and I need to wash my hair every morning to get a good curl.

When I get a chance, I'll make a list of the 'current' products in use at my house!

As for air dry vs. blow dryer .. I need to use a hair dryer .. otherwise my hair is flat and dull, especially at my scalp. To avoid frizz .. I really believe it's in how you handle your hair .. do not use a brush .. and only run a wide-toothed comb through your hair .. once .. maybe twice. Call me crazy .. but I also bend over and shake-out my hair. And when I do use the hair dryer ... I am constantly scrunching my hair .. but carefully .. to avoid frizz .. I need to start from the ends, and let the hair collect itself into my palm, then I make a fist. The trick is .. not to seperate the hairs from their natural curls .. that's where the frizz comes from.

I've also found that to keep a good curl all day .. I need to be very careful on just how much product goes into my hair. I know I've overdone it if my curls loose their spring before the end of my day .. which is always very long. So for me .. I can not try to gain control of my hair by increasing product .. and I need to stay with light-weight conditioning 'curling' sprays and gels.

cj7305 Posted: Aug 28, 2004 09:43 PM

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Wow! Thanks girls, it's such a funny topic my FH thinks I'm nuts with the millions of products I try, i'll try the method that was recommended with the wide tooth comb & towel