Help! I have frizzy nappy hair no coils!!

[browneyedgirl]

ok, I have no curl definition at all. When I wash my 6 month natural hair, it shrinks and napps up terribly. When I pull a strand to figure out what the curl patter is, nothing is there. I guess it's more of a z pattern with a lot of frizz. I have tried all kinds of stuff to put in it but not much is working. How do I get some sort of curl pattern going? What are the steps? I need to hear from 4b's cause there are no waves to surf up in this head! pics and suggestions needed. Thanks!

 

[Dee-Licious]

need pics of your hair to know what you are talking about

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

maybe your hair just doesn't coil?

 

[GaiasDaughter24]

Some people just dont have curl definition. My mom is a 4b and she has no curls and nothing will give her any. I'd say accept it and start looking for styles that are great for 4b's ( my moms hair THRIVES with twists. Im jealous because twist last for so long in her hair and look fabulous.) Goodluxk
HTH

 

[Foxglove]

Not everybody's hair has defined curls/coils. That may just be your natural texture and no coils is not a bad thing

 

[DarkJoy]

You pretty much described my hair. It's just a puff when it's just washed and air dried. You ain't alone, girl... and dont worry--there IS hope...

Best thing is to make your own curl definition. Braid outs, twist outs, bantu-outs, different types of roller sets. Don't be afraid-experiment.

I get the best definition using twist outs. Braid outs make my fine 4b/c-ish hair look like schizophrenic bird's nest... flax seed gel works wonders to make the twist outs pop (for me at least). I get a good 4 days out before my 4b/c decides to revert. Other gels just dries it out--even the alcohol free kind.

Don't worry...we still got options, just have to be adventurous.

 

[DarkJoy]

Actually, it's more like a cotton ball when it's not twisted out or whatever I decide to do to it....I don't sweat it anymore.

 

[yorkpatties]

Part of the process for many ladies is learning to accept and love the hair they were born with. This is our texture, let's figure out what styles we can do to keep our hair pretty and healthy.

Short of getting a texturizer, I don't have any other suggestions for creating waves.