Curly Hair Styles/Products

[Pinkchi]

After years of abusing my hair with straighteners, i've finally decided to embrace my curls.

I'm not going to lie, i've always hated having curly hair, but the straighteners have killed my hair and I just don't have time to do it anymore.

So, all you curly-haired hamster folk, how do you manage your curly hair? What hair styles do you do? I've always found my hair so difficult to style with it being curly. My hair is just over shoulder length when curly but has a tendancy to frizz when it dries

I'm also on the lookout for a good range of hair products to use on curly hair. Shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner, anti-frizz etc. I normally just use whatever is on offer so i've no idea what brands are good and whats not

[Colby and the Dwarfs]

Isn't it weird that curly-haired people straighten their hair and straight-haired people curl their hair? Lol.

Sorry I'm no help (I have wavy hair)!

[Pinkchi]

Originally Posted by Colby and the Dwarfs

Isn't it weird that curly-haired people straighten their hair and straight-haired people curl their hair? Lol.

Sorry I'm no help (I have wavy hair)!

Yes it is! And so unfair we cannot pick what hair we want

I hate mine....but gonna have to live with it so may as well start now

Wavy hair is nice, best of both worlds then i think

[Pilgrim77]

I'm in the same boat and trying to embrace the curls but the top layer tends to go frizzy. So many mouses etc... make it go all crunchy and blurgh. Serums are your best bet. A few drops of Aveda Dry Remedy Oil (not too much or it goes greasy) can help. Bit expensive at £17 though :/

I've been straightening it that long I'm still figuring out which shampoos and conditioners are best. Probably Tresemme and Garnier - Herbal Essances doesn't do much for curls I find :/

[HollyHamster]

Originally Posted by Pinkchi

Yes it is! And so unfair we cannot pick what hair we want

I hate mine....but gonna have to live with it so may as well start now

Wavy hair is nice, best of both worlds then i think

My hair is wavy.

[Melainia]

I wish I had curly hair! Have you ever thought about going, low-poo or no-poo (shampoo that is)? I read a book awhile back called curly girl to try and bring out my meager wave curls. They were all about using very little or no shampoo and conditioner instead, always just using your fingers to comb your hair instead of a brush, and using the right curl shaping gels. They had their own brand of course... I don't know about brands of hair products, but you could try the no brush, less soap, more conditioner, and hair gel route. See if it holds down the frizz.

[Pinkchi]

Originally Posted by Pilgrim77

I'm in the same boat and trying to embrace the curls but the top layer tends to go frizzy. So many mouses etc... make it go all crunchy and blurgh. Serums are your best bet. A few drops of Aveda Dry Remedy Oil (not too much or it goes greasy) can help. Bit expensive at £17 though :/

I've been straightening it that long I'm still figuring out which shampoos and conditioners are best. Probably Tresemme and Garnier - Herbal Essances doesn't do much for curls I find :/

£17?! Blimey!! I have heard good things about Tresemme though. From what I've googled I need a nourishing shampoo/conditioner for dry/curly hair as the moisturiser in it will help reduce frizz. My day off tomorrow so I may go shopping and see what I can find

Originally Posted by Melainia

I wish I had curly hair! Have you ever thought about going, low-poo or no-poo (shampoo that is)? I read a book awhile back called curly girl to try and bring out my meager wave curls. They were all about using very little or no shampoo and conditioner instead, always just using your fingers to comb your hair instead of a brush, and using the right curl shaping gels. They had their own brand of course... I don't know about brands of hair products, but you could try the no brush, less soap, more conditioner, and hair gel route. See if it holds down the frizz.

Oh god I can't do no shampoo, my hair gets quite greasy after a couple of days. Once it's curly I avoid using a brush as all it does is separate the curls and frizz it out. I may have a google about the low-poo though, it sounds rather interesting

[suga]

How wonderful embracing your curls. I have very curly hair. Use herbal essence shampoo and conditioners, use Moroccan oil and light hair serum to control and define. A good haircut is a must to keep shape and keep it looking good. Good luck and enjoy

[Panda]

My hair does not curl well at all not matter what I do to it.. Its straight and kinds of waves at the end.. Not a good mix lol.

[Queen Of The High Teas]

I find John Frieda's stuff really good, their 'Frizz-a Ease' range is great, especially the Miraculous Recovery creme mask! That stuff is awesome, dollop a bit on your hair after rinsing the shampoo and conditioner out, leave a couple of mins then wash out. Its really good if you straighten your hair as it makes it feel soft and silky like new again and really tames the frizz.