a question for all curly and texturized heads

[Nanyanika]

Tell me...How do you get curls to airdry soft and shiny looking? What products are you using to acheive this? My curls always has dry--ish frizzy look. Do you have to use gel, to get the curls to lay flat and smooth enough for buns, ponytail-styles etc. btw I use Elasta QP, Breakfree and Roothealth.

 

[Bunny77]

For me, washing with a moisturizing conditioner and following up with a creamy leave-in are the first steps.

After that, I use either Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding, AG Re:Coil or Boots Curling Cream (straight from the UK!!!) on top as a finishing product.

 

[Nanyanika]

Thanks Bunny, do you apply a lot of curly pudding/curling cream to mold and sculpt the hair for buns, bantu knots etc.

 

[model_chick717]

My staple product is Salon Selective Loosely Defined (though it is now discontinued). It's more of a styling "lotion" instead of a gel. Gels tend to frizz and dry out my curls. Once I run out of all the Loosely Defined that I own, I will probably try Curve Salon's Curling Pudding...

 

[auntybe]

I've used:
Salon Selective Loosely Defined
S-Curl just a litlle in the hands and then apply to hair
DPL Curl Reconstructor-a gel activator
Vitamin E gel mixed ith Aloe gel
I even used Moisture Max mixed with S-Curl

all of these work good. I wear a bun pulled straight to work all week and loose curls if I go out or for church.

HTH

 

[Netta1]

I've heard of some people having success with jessie's pudding but for me I just wash with conditioner and go. I don't really use jels for curl def. Now today my hair looks reallllly defined because I just came out of some twist (my hair curls up more after its been stretched) and I left a good amount of conditioner in my hair. My naps/curls have sucked all the conditioner up, my hair is extra moisturised therefore my curls are popping.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

I love salon selectives loosely defined. Unfortunately I have no more and will probably never ever ever find it again

Other than that I will airdry no products and when it is dry put a lil kemi oyl in it. Sometimes I will use gel, usually just Suave mixed with kemi oyl.

Try to find loosely defined if you can though.

 

[honey_jammz82]

I like hair milk and jessicurl's rockin ringlets styling potion. It makes my hair really light and bouncy yet moisturized. I think gel weighs my hair down, and these two products together work wonders for my curls!

 

[Nanyanika]

some of you mentioined salon selectives loosely defined, but isn't there another product that is similar to this now that it is being discontinued.

 

[Carefree]

Another fan of SSLD here. I've yet to find a product to replace it

 

[lsubabiedee]

since i really dont use products other than shea butter on my hair anymore, i just manipulate my hair very little

 

[Nonpareil]

I use NTM Leave-In fresh out of the shower and then use African Gold Or Blue Magic (same company and product) Curl Activator Gel - lots of it. I let my hair dry and set sort of clumpy and crunchy and then scrunch and pull curls - it becomes very soft. I also like Fantastix Texturizer Gel.

 

[Divastate]

I use a creamy leave in and then seal my hair with a mixture of virgin shea butter and virgin coconut oil. After that I apply gel (I use a Proclaim gel) and I have soft but defined curls. Never knew it was possible for me to have curls instead of frizz until recently.

For those who love SSLD if you have a Big Lots in your area I've noticed quite a bit of it in their stores. It seems like I've seen it somewhere else but I'll have to check- I don't really buy it myself since its not heavy enough for my hair.

 

[sengschick]

To my wet hair I apply a mix of conditioner and Lacio Lacio. Then I spritz my hair w/World O' Curls or Stay-Sof-Fro, either works the same for me. Then I seal my ends w/castor oil. After my hair dries I blend some yummy smelling conditioner (usually something Nature's Gate) w/avocado and/or castor oil. The conditioner defines my curls and the oils impart shine. My first process always leaves my hair very moist and super soft.

 

[inthepink]

Sometimes I don't use anything - just my leave-in and oils. Other times, I may use Noodlehead which is a creamy curl enhancer product from Sally's. It keeps frizz away with a light hold.

I won't use gel...I am too afraid it will dry out my hair.

 

[DahomeyAhosi]

Hey Den1,

If I want my curls to airdry well I use this combo:

my conditioner mix (parts are fuzzy):
3 parts suave milk & honey
1 part castor oil
2 parts s-curl

and a liberal amount of john freida dream curls

This has worked for me after co-washes.

HTH,

DA

 

[jewel]

Another fan of John Freida dream curls. I will apply that while damp with aveda leave in elixir. If hair seems dry i apply a little sweet almond oil to the mix.

 

[Nanyanika]

[ QUOTE ]
Hey Den1,

If I want my curls to airdry well I use this combo:

my conditioner mix (parts are fuzzy):
3 parts suave milk & honey
1 part castor oil
2 parts s-curl

and a liberal amount of john freida dream curls

This has worked for me after co-washes.

HTH,

DA

[/ QUOTE ]

Aww Thanks, I have some VO5 could i mix that with s-curl and castor oil.

 

[Bunny77]

Sorry den1 that I didn't answer your question!

I've never tried the Boots Curl Creme for twists or knots or anything like that because I'm such a lazy bum that I usually just wash and go. But it is nice and creamy so it might be good for hold.

 

[DahomeyAhosi]

I think that would work too as long as the v05 is a good leave in on its own.

 

[Poohbear]

Man, I keep reading reviews about Salon Selectives Loosely Defined...I wish it wasn't discontinued...

 

[divya]

Biotera Leave-In Conditioner works very well for me.

 

[FlowerHair]

Just leave-in conditioner and olive oil. Without the oil my hair will be a little fluffier and frizzier.