Any curly-haired women here? - Page 2

[linn06]

Originally Posted by Altair

I find the key with no-pooing my curly hair is to use a LOT more oils than I think i need.

I put some oil in the bath as I soak/wash/rinse. As I get out, I put some oil in my hands and rub, then run through all my hair. As it dries, I use whipped shea butter and mango butter. I need to REALLY over moisturize and wieigh my hair down to curl. otherwise it frizzes!

here's my no-poo curly hair:

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...15&uid=4257764

Wow, your hair is beautiful Altair. When you say you put oil in the bath and in your hair, i guess you mean essential oils?

[Altair]

Originally Posted by linn06

Wow, your hair is beautiful Altair. When you say you put oil in the bath and in your hair, i guess you mean essential oils?

no-- i mean sraight oils. i use in the bath usually a combo of peanut oil, lanoin, and olive oil... and i rub in either that combo or a combo of sweet almond oil and wheat germ oil. i found those combinations in aura glow oils and then the burts bees lemon oil-- so i just copied the ingredient list and mixed myself to make it cheaper.

my hair really needs to be weighed down in order to curl instead of frizz. i just make sure i rub the oils/butters in my hands really well before running it through my hair.

[Spastica]

She has pretty red hair doesn't she? You're a cutiepie!

I would like to point out that red hair usually has different needs, so she may need more oils for wiry-type hair than somebody with thin-stranded curly hair (whose hair may get really dragged down with oils) vs. somebody with African-American curly hair. So many different kinds of curly hair!

It's strange that there are so many kinds of curly hair, yet people seem to be in the same boat about how to take care of it. There should be more mainstream info out there!

On the naturallycurly site, it suggested the use of oils, but a lot of people had a hard time with them, while other people raved about it. Most all people had great luck using lavender essential oil spritzers in their hair. I guess we can just play around with it and see what works for our hair.

I like some oil in my hair, but I have to be careful with it. I have to only use a few drops, rub it in my hands and put it on my ends only. I use a few more drops if I'm doing a deep treatment prior to shampooing.

[linn06]

Exactly...
I think its just a matter of getting to know your own hair. As for the lavendar...A couple drops of lavendar oil in a spritzer bottle of water makes my hair so soft.
The only oils I have right now are olive and coconut oil. So I think I'll put a few drops of those in the bath tonight and see how my hair does.
Lovin all the tips!!!!

[Altair]

Originally Posted by Spastica

She has pretty red hair doesn't she? You're a cutiepie!

thank you!

i agree it takes trial and error with your own hair. it shocked me how much oil i needed, b/c my hair feels very normal to the touch, it doesn't feel dry normally. i didn't see anyone else using that much oil when i first started doing it!

the hot bath oil and then putting it in my hair before twisting out the water (then putting it up in a towel) really seems to sink it in.

baking soda is too drying for me to use too often. in any given week, i might use B once, might use an all-oil shampoo bar once, and then just do nothing or ACV the other days.

[EricaLeigh]

Lots of great advice here! I went & got my free hair cut today! My sister is going to beauty school so family gets free haircuts. It looks so much shorter because MY CURL CAME BACK!!!! It's waird cuz my hair is looking BIG. But I think once it grows a smidge it will be better. I suppose it dosn't help that it's raining today. She did a great job though! I'll be watching this thread!

[sofysmommy]

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[EricaLeigh]

I can't tell you how freaking curly my hair is now that I cut it!!!!! I'd love to hear what you are all using for products favorite brands & what you use? All of my stuff has silicone in them, but it dosn't seem to be a problem in my hair. Thoughts?

Funny, I used to use the suave naturals alot in the past. I always liked the coconut shampoo & conditioner. The conditioner always reminded me of Nexuss Humectrant conditioner that my mom used on me as a kid just to get a comb through my long hair.

Since my sister can get product cheaply I came away from the suave. Also I go through stages where I need special attention to my scalp. I like Paul Mitchell Special tea tree shampoo & conditioner for that. It ws however not helping my curls, but now that my hair is cut & wicked curly again, I don't think it matters what I use. I don't think anything will wilt these curls. I have also been a fan of Biolage products.

Do some of you only use oils in your hair, no gel or anything?

[EricaLeigh]

Originally Posted by Alkenny

What she said.

Just wanted to add that if you need some moisture afterwards, aloe works wonderful as a "gel" for curly hair.

Do you mean aloe juice or gel? How do you use it?

I hate for my hair to be crunchy, that's why I like to mix gel & shine drops in my hand. But since my sister used mousse on me yesterday I really like how soft my hair was. BTW it didn't help that she used the maximizing volume moouse on my hair, cuz it was a big & pouffy! I woke up with perfect hair though!!!! That never happens to me when it's curly. I could really skip washing it today. But I think I will anyway just to see how it acts to washing & product & whatnot! Sorry I think I'm rambling! Thanks for helping me get the courage to cut my hair.

[Spastica]

A lot of curlies have no problems with silicones, but it's when you remove them from your hair you may see that it has totally dried out your hair and it's hard to grow your hair if your hair is dry and brittle and keeps snapping off.

Water soluble silicones aren't bad, they wash out. I'm a fan of Biolage, but I've been using it for years and with the use of everyday shampoo and high heat, I lost my curl.

Though specific cuts "enhance" your curl, make sure that whatever you're using doesn't damage your hair, dry it out, and/or give you split ends. Also, the other reason people in these threads were trying to avoid conventional/commercial shampoo was for irritation, allergies, and chemical exposure purposes.

Do what works best for you and what you're okay with in terms of chermicals. There's a range in what people accept in their homes and on their bodies. Some people use every chemical combo known to man on themselves, others don't use a speck. I personally find a happy medium to suit my lifestyle, but again, do what works for you.