Hiya! I feel you with the multi steps and million products just to try and get it somewhat under control. Can I ask - is there a reason why you dry brush it? On every curly hair forum I follow, irrespective of whether they're following the 'CGM' or not, dry brushing seems to be really discouraged as the hair is more fragile when dry, and brushing is likely to break it. Might be something to test out.My hair is heavy, coarse, curly and dry (I swear it drinks products). I feel like I've used every curl serum, shampoo, gel etc. under the sun and I've only recently found a few good products that help my hair. I never had anyone teach me how to look after my curls or hair, so it's been a process. Apologies in advance for the essay.
I do a lot of pre-hair wash prep. The night before I wash, I dry brush my hair, then I massage oil into my scalp (it helps with circulation and I've been doing it since I was a little girl). For this I use Holi Roots by Fable & Mane - it smells wonderful, isn't too heavy on hair and you really want to concentrate using it on your scalp and the ends of your hair. I do not go near coconut oil - it's too heavy and it makes my hair very brittle.
Then I use this amazing hair mask by Gisou (Honey Infused Hair Mask - it comes in a giant tub and lasts ages) and I apply that to my hair itself (from crown to tip). I loosely tie it back during the day (or night), then rinse it off in the shower.
Shampoo-wise, I avoid anything with sulphates, parabens and I've found that Aussie Miracle Moist shampoo is the only thing that helps my hair. I then dry it in a microfibre towel for 20 mins, before lightly applying serum (Aussie Work That Curl) and then Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly - it's actually so good. It gives volume, defines curls without that nasty crunch texture or product heaviness. To define my curls (finger coil-style), I'll use Umberto Giannini Creme de Curl which is also so good. Then I leave it to air-dry.
I always wear a satin hair bonnet at night to protect my curls or I tie it in a very loose pineapple style (this is usually 2 days before it's hair wash night)
I have only recently started to dry brush my hair because for me, I've found that it helps my hair to better absorb the hair mask and oil. I should also say that I do this the night before I wash my hair and pre-oiling: my hair already has product in it, so it's not like I'm dry brushing it 'raw' so to speak. I know people say don't dry brush curls and I followed that advice for years, but it didn't work for me - in the same way CGM doesn't work for me either. I personally found that I saw a lot more hair loss when I would comb my hair when it was damp compared to what I do now.Hiya! I feel you with the multi steps and million products just to try and get it somewhat under control. Can I ask - is there a reason why you dry brush it? On every curly hair forum I follow, irrespective of whether they're following the 'CGM' or not, dry brushing seems to be really discouraged as the hair is more fragile when dry, and brushing is likely to break it. Might be something to test out.
Is there a sulphate free version of this shampoo? I can only see the regular one which has sulphates?Shampoo-wise, I avoid anything with sulphates, parabens and I've found that Aussie Miracle Moist shampoo is the only thing that helps my hair.
It does end up crunchy but they then 'scrunch the crunch' out (so break the cast until the hair is soft again)I’ve told myself that once I’ve finished all my frizz ease products for straightening, I’m going back natural!
I’ve been looking at Instagram accounts of curly girls and the amount of gel some of them usehow does it not eve up crunchy?!
The cut of my hair isn’t suitable for curls, any advice on what to ask for? I know everyone’s hair is different… just need some pointers. Thank you.
Oh god, I’ve so much revision to do to remember all this lolIt does end up crunchy but they then 'scrunch the crunch' out (so break the cast until the hair is soft again)
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