Wavy / curly hair products, styling tips etc! 🌀

[soymilk]

this is me from a few years ago when I chopped my hair off and was having a good curl day

 

[Raymond Luxury-Yacht]

I have wavy hair that gets straightened by 90% of products, CGM did nothing to it 🥲 However, I can absolutely recommend Garnier’s Hair Food mask range for hydration, especially the banana one - works multiple ways, too.

 

[Notworthy]

My hair started to wave after pregnancy then menopause accelerated it. I've now got the hair of my dreams and I'm too old to give a shit Where was this hair when I was spending 3 hours trying to put even a little body into. I now get complete strangers telling me how great my hair is

 

[Silverback]

Hey fellow curlies

Thought I’d chime in with my routine- after about 40 years of trying to figure it out and wrestling with crunchy/ greasy gels and mousses this is what I do now:

-wash hair
- rough dry upside down
- run my hands under the taps and then scrunch the water through my hair
- leave to dry for 15 mins while occasionally scrunching up with my hands
- when dry, spray with Elnett. That’s it!

Oh, and I cut my own hair. I learnt from a Devacurl tutorial!

This probably all makes it sound like my hair looks shit but I promise it really doesn’t!

 

[Lalla]

Hey fellow curlies

Thought I’d chime in with my routine- after about 40 years of trying to figure it out and wrestling with crunchy/ greasy gels and mousses this is what I do now:

-wash hair
- rough dry upside down
- run my hands under the taps and then scrunch the water through my hair
- leave to dry for 15 mins while occasionally scrunching up with my hands
- when dry, spray with Elnett. That’s it!

Oh, and I cut my own hair. I learnt from a Devacurl tutorial!

This probably all makes it sound like my hair looks shit but I promise it really doesn’t!

I do similar too, although slight variation, for the best curls I wait til it's about 80% dry then run my wet hands over it (ends and lengths) and rub in some Boots curl creme (a budget friendly £1.99 a tub). I also clip my hair up loosely on top of my head when I'm drying it, I have very soft, fine hair and I end up with it being flat at the top and lacking in volume otherwise.

I spent years using a diffuser, drying it upside down etc but I'm 50 now and can't be arsed making that much effort

 

[AlwaysSummer]

Hi all, another wavy/curly girl here. My hair is between 2A and 2C. I started following loosely the CGM in March this year and having taken progress photos, my hair has improved dramatically from frizzy over-processed mess to healthy and something I’m actually quite pleased with. More often than not I leave it to air dry and only occasionally diffuse.

Having tried a number of curly products, the ones I’ve found suit and not too heavy on my thin hair are the Only Curls shampoo and conditioner, Catwalk by Tigi Curls Rock Amplifier and the Curlsmith in shower in-shower Style Fixer. I apply the styling products on dripping wet hair, rake in and scrunch and then use a microfibres towel to absorb some of the moisture. The new Curlsmith Full Body Thickening Lotion is great for giving extra body and I sometimes use dry shampoo between washes. Started going to a local curly hair hairdresser too. One of the best tips I learned is how to refresh the hair on the 2nd or 3rd day by liberally spraying with water and reapplying a little bit of styling product.

 

[Holidaybobs]

My hair is very thick and I have a few layers round the bottom but it's very subtle, enough to take the puff out! If you can, find someone that knows how to cut curly hair so they can style it properly to check. Mine cuts then does thinning after when it's dry so she can see where it sits properly.

Omg, thank you for this!! I went for it and had some layers put in; tonight was my first wash day since. The results are incredible, my hair looks better than ever thanks to the layers, they’ve given it so much shape! Thank you

 

[CoffeeMamma]

Leeds would be most convenient…

https://www.thecurlclinic.co.uk/
do I have to tell you it's not an ad or something

 

[Holidaybobs]

My advice is to not get caught up in purchasing all the products ‘curly girls’ use on Instagram as they may not work for you. You need to figure out what your hair type is like before buying anything. I struggled with trial and error because I have incredibly thick curly hair and I couldn’t find anyone with the same thickness. The main points are to use silicone free products and deep condition at least once a week. Start at the supermarkets or boots first before buying stuff online as that can be very expensive, especially if it doesn’t work for you! I’d recommend John Freida as a starting point!

 

[CrimsonCountess]

I'm really wanting to start looking after my hair but have no idea how to really! It's really fluffy and frizzy, when I do it properly I would guess it's 2C with a few bits of 3A. But I can never get it to look nice in the morning, I don't know what I do in my sleep but it's awful when I wake up I don't have enough time to do a full wash and diffuse before work and I hate how it feels when I air dry it. It looks best if I plait or twist it at night, but then I feel like that defeats the point as it's not my natural waves if that makes sense. And how do I know which products are best? Is it just trial and error to see what works for my hair type?

 

[under the ivy]

Sorry if there’s already a thread on this!

I’m wanting to embrace my natural wave more and I’m at a loss where to start with products! I’ve religiously straightened my hair since I was 12 but I’m wanting to wear my natural hair more now. I’ve attached a pic as I’m not sure what type my waves are (I think 2c?!)

I’d like a product that gets rid of the ‘bulk’ and defines the waves more, rather than me looking like Hagrid

 

[Holidaybobs]

where is everyone on the curl chart, I'm intrigued? - I'm 2c/3a with a few 2bs in the mix !
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I have no clue but, I think I’m 2C/3A with a bit of 3B. My friend’s say my hair is like Beyoncé’s when she has it curly, which I take as a huge compliment

 

[under the ivy]

I use a micro-fibre towel and use the plop method. I’ve really cut down on straightener use and my waves/curls are getting better, but still so frizzy!

 

[Wishwash]

Hello everyone!!!!

I have come to realise that I am a super lucky soul who's finally twigged that I have wavy hair after the birth of my kids. Always thought I had straight hair that was pouffey as it's so thick and I used to spend about four hours curling it with tongs before nights out ....

Now I'm realising I can have the hair I've always dreamed of if I just start washing it right,figuring out my products, having a hunt for the diffuser that came with my hairdryer and stop bloody brushing it

Really enjoying reading this thread and starting my curly/wavy girl journey. I think my hair is a 2b?
I know it definitely holds water, and it can be very greasy I usually wash it every other day. Had anyone found that by using the methods for wavy hair that they can wash it less? My hair is darker at the root so I feel it shows up grease. Ashamed to admit I have been using head and shoulders 2 in 1 for a while

 

[Olive16]

Thankyou for all your advice on my previous post - I’m having the chop tomorrow - my daughter has straightened my hair and styled it for me the past few days and I’ve had so many compliments on how straight hair is more suited to me and I’ve actually felt good about myself as my hair is not such a scruff!

 

[Agent Cooper]

I’m 2a getting to 2b! It was quite funny when I was realised my hair was in fact wavy and not just thin and frizzy.

 

[really_whythough]

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 use how 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.

Hello curlfriends! I’ve been fully embracing my 3a/b curls for a decade now and agree it’s SO freeing.

I would encourage you to give away your frizz ease stuff NOW and begin the journey. It will make it quicker and easier.

Cut is really important but there’ll be an in between stage (mine was 10 long months while I grew out bleach) where you’ll need your curl pattern to show through.

Once it’s started to bounce in it’s natural way, find a curly cut specialist who will cut it dry, either curl by curl or by design once they know your hair.

As for products, my hair is dry and medium/fine but very curly (basically big but mostly air!) and I used to be very restrictive and only CGM but can’t really be bothered with that now and just use basic stuff. T Gel Sensitive and a Shea Moisture conditioner and hairspray for hold would you believe.

Definitely get a micofibre towel, t-shirt plopping didn’t work for me and dragged my curls down. Scrunch dry and don’t be afraid to finger twirl a few bits while wet to give them guidance. GOOD LUCK!

 

[IsaHen]

I've been wearing my hair curly for about 3 months now, and it is so liberating! I found it took a while for my curl pattern to really bounce back but it gets so much easier! I tried loads of complicated methods and in the end I think I have just got it right. I find less is more for me. My hair doesn't like gel or mousse. It felt like such hard work in the beginning but it's so much easier now than just having pure frizz all the time. One thing I have learnt is that one person's routine and products might not work for another so you have to try out different things to get it right for you.

I never brush only in the shower. I shampoo roughly once a week but really just when it feels heavy or dirty (I use sulphates because my hair doesn't do well without them), hair mask, leave it soaking and apply leave in conditioner and curl custard then scrunch. Chuck it in a microfibre towel then after 10mins I scrunch and twist a few bits. I either leave to dry or diffuse. Between days I do the same but no shampoo and tiny bit of mask or conditioner. I tried the denman brush technique but it didn't work for me as I don't think my hair is long enough.

 

[really_whythough]

Curly Hair London is Steph at Ozzie Rizzo salon in Mayfair. She’s not cheap but the cut will grow out so well. I wish I could go more but it looks great 4 months later still. Also, her colour is amazingly natural (no-one ever spots mine). She cuts dry and I really recommend bringing a photo reference. She’ll tailor it to your curl pattern and the results are amazing. Look up her Instagram. Curly hair London with _ those things I think.

 

[ClaretFairy]

Please don't brush curly hair, even reading the comments stress me out I use a shower comb and dampen my hair to comb it.

I love the gariner range, the one with argan oil in. I've tried loads of different products so naturally it would be a 2 quid one that suits me