Curly Hairstyles For Girls

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Many curlies decide to be modified CG and toe outside of the guidelines (for example, using light silicones, straightening hair with a flat iron, clarifying with a sulfate free shampoo, etc.), because it works for them.

If you can't find a clarifying shampoo, then add 2 tablespoons of clear vinegar to a bottle of preferably clear shampoo and shake well. Use this only for your last 'poo!

Different products work better for different types of curly hair. You will want to experiment and check out hair forums like naturallycurly.com for products that work for your hair type. Some high quality lines of products for curly hair are Jessicurl, Curl Junkie, Kinky Curly, and Devacurl (created in part by Lorraine Massey).

Curly hair has different needs during different seasons. In the summer use more liquid-like products so as to not suffocate the hair. It's also helpful to leave less conditioner or leave-in cream in your hair to prevent frizzing and increase definition. It's sort of the opposite in winter. You should use heavier, creamier products and more conditioner or leave-in to combat dry, wintry air.

A good moisturizing conditioner is essential. Some CG suggestions are Jessicurl Too Shea, Devacurl One Condition, Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner, Tigi Bed Head Moisture Maniac, and Tressemme Naturals Nourishing Conditioner. You can use a cheaper, silicone-free conditioner, like Suave Naturals or Vo5, to scrub your scalp. Some good leave-in creams are L'Oreal Out of Bed Weightless Texturizer, Jessicurl Confident Curls Styling Solution, Boots Essentials Curling Cream, Joico Joiwhip Moose, and MOP-C Curl Defining Cream. Some good leave in conditioners include Giovanni Direct Leave In Conditioner, Kinky Curly Knot Today, and Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Leave-in Conditioner. Some good CG gels include the Herbal Essences gels, Eco Syler Gels, LA Looks gels, La Bella gels, Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Styling Gel, Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee, and Devacurl Angell or Arcangell, Curl Junkie Aloe Fix Gel, Kinky Curly Curling Custard, and Curly Hair Solutions Curl Keeper.

Gels may leave your hair crunchy. When your hair is completely dry flip it over and gently scrunch your hair. This will leave you with soft, non-crunchy curls. Some people prefer the extra hold of a crunchy gel, as long as the texture can be scrunched out.

After swimming in chlorinated water use a non-sulfate shampoo such as Giovanni brand shampoos, Jessicurl Cleansing Cream, Shea Moisture Shampoo's, Devacurl No-Poo, the Organix brand shampoos, or one of the home remedies in this article. These should only be used at most once a week, because they are still drying to the hair.

Try adding honey to your conditioner. Mix it about half and half with your conditioner, and then apply and use normally. You can leave some honey in your hair, but make sure it's not more than a drop or two – otherwise your hair will end up sticky and coated. A little honey cleanses the hair and adds moisture and shine.

If you're having a bad time with your hair don't give up on your curls. Try cleansing with a non-sulfate shampoo to remove buildup, changing products, or how you use your current products. If you're still discouraged with your hair trying using gel to slick it back into a fancy up do, ponytail, or braid before you reach for the straightening iron. Adding cute accessories can also help.

It can be hard to shower in the morning and style hair before work or school. Try showering the night before and then plopping (explained in step ten above) while you sleep. When you wake up your hair should be dry. Spray a little watered down gel, refreshing spray, or water on your curls, scrunch and you're good to go.

Be patient and experiment with hair products and changes to your routine. Your hair may never be perfectly frizz-free all the time, but it can get close. Visit the Sources and Citations for more suggestions and hints at helpful websites.

Check out your local health food or organic specialty store for natural hair products. A lot of the shampoos are sulfate free and products often don't contain silicones. Some good brands include Aubrey Organics, Desert Essences, Nature's Gate, TJ Nourish, Giovanni, Kinky Curly, and Jane Carter.

You can use various clips and methods in your hair to increase top volume by lifting the roots. Take small sections of hair from either side of the part, criss-cross, and clip with a small claw clip. Or take some duckbill clips and clip hair as shown to the right. Also you can try washing, combing, scrunching, and/or drying your hair upside down.

Try sleeping on a satin pillowcase to prevent breakage and frizz.

If you want to go two days in a row without washing your hair you can pineapple your hair the second night. Wear your hair in a high ponytail, secured with a scrunchie (cloth covered hair tie) wrapped one or two times around the hair. This will not stretch out the majority of the curls like a normal ponytail would.

Proteins can also build up on your hair without sulfates. However don't cut them completely out of your hair's diet. Your hair needs protein to recover from damage and stay healthy. Instead of avoiding protein use it occasionally, perhaps in a deep treatment, and be sure to clarify with non-sulfate shampoos.

If you think your water is "hard" or contains harmful chemicals such as chlorine or calcium carbonate you may want to invest in a showerhead filter. This is a simple way to avoid all the gunk that comes with hard water. This gunk often builds up on porous curly hair quickly and can only be removed by – you guessed it – SLS.

Still lacking inspiration? You might consider reading the book. The full title is "Curly Girl - The Handbook A Celebration of Curls: How to cut them, care for them, love them, and set them free" and it was co-authored by Lorraine Massey with Deborah Chiel. It has hair care recipes, stories about curlies, and an explanation of curly hair care. The second edition includes a DVD as well.

Curly Hairstyles For Girls