Another curve question

[kim]

I have the buttercreme and the meringue. I am not sure if I like either of them. They really ddon't seem to do much for my hair. My hair texture is probably 3B it's a little thick but not too thick(if that makes since). The meringue gave me curl but they were a little stringy. Are there are creamy type products like these that are cheaper and work better. I know of ORS gel, but I like the consistency of both the meringue and buttercreme. Any ideas? Oh and how did you use the meringue? I did not use the technique they give you on the jar. I did root to end, but I did not flip my hair over.I really don't need volume. Thanks

 

[balisi]

Hi Kim - As far as I can tell, my hair type is 2B/3B and it works great for me. I get the best results when I use Curly Pudding on my 3B sections (lower half of my hair) and Curly Meringue on my 2B sections, since they are not as curly, with a slight wave. Curly Meringue has some serious curl factor! I apply it to soaking wet hair and smooth a little product into a section of hair, comb through once, then separate that section into smaller ones, smoothing each as I go. Once the product is worked into all of my hair, I give my head a couple of shakes back and forth, flip my head over once or twice, and shake again so everything falls into place.

 

[Healthb4Length]

I honestly don't know why people use those expensive a$$ products. A great alternative is Bubble up pudding that really works great. It's $10 for a 2lb tub and it makes hair nice and soft and brings out definition. I have type 4a hair and it really brought out those coils. I gave some to my bf's mother who has type 3b hair and she is in love! So much so that I had to sell her my tub. I think its' worth it and the price is a steal. I ordered mine from www.hairforsale.com, I paid $10 for the product and $6.95 for shipping a grand total of $16.95, I recieved the products within 4 days, if you have dark hair then use the chocolate color formula, if light hair then use vanilla. Another product that I heard is good but I haven't gotten around to trying is BBD glass curling creme (Curves used this product before they decided to market there own version...it's practically identical except for the price) it costs are reasonable you can find it on this site...www.irbysbeautysupply.com. I hope this helps .

 

[balisi]

The Curve products are the only thing I've found that works so well on my hair. I recently found out about Bubble Up and Glass Curling Creme, so of course the PJ in me will have to obtain these sooner or later. Thanks for the info Alli77!

 

[kim]

I'm thinking that maybe I am just not applying it right. I used my fingers- no come. Maybe I should of done it in smaller sections. I'm going to try it in my daughter's hair. She has very thick curly hair( maybe like Kelis or Cree Summer). If it doesn't work in her hair, then I'll be better off trying something different. Thanks

 

[PhonyBaloney500]

When y'all "comb through" do you use a wide tooth comb or small tooth? I don't have the Curve stuff but have used other products to good effect and I'd like to try their technique. I would think that combing it through would make it all frizzy??

 

[kim]

I also noticed on their website that they used curly pudding and buttercreme on all the clients except for two. I wonder what's up with that?

 

[balisi]

I use either a medium or fine toothed comb when I apply. It will not get frizzy because your hair should be very wet when you do this. Kim, the first time I used CP, I applied it all over in big sections and it didn't look good either. So the trick is to apply in smaller sections. The object it to coat every curl with product. But you don't need a whole lot. A lidful should be enough for your entire head, depending on how much hair you're working with.