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Re: Seriously- Why don't men like Curly hair?
Tell your boyfirend that you don't like his curls in some places and you can borrow him flat iron to straigh this;)
tulipan
5
Re: How can I solve the frizz on top??
I have type 4 hair, but I am a little hair saavy (with friends from many ethnicities)...so consider all of that with my advice and feel free to adjust or ignore at your discretion (lol).
But when I read about your problem, the first thing I thought of was "oil", but then I said, "Naw...type 2 hair, she'll walk around looking like a grease bucket" (lol). So the next thing I thought of was this:
1. Traditional hot oil treatment as a pre-poo
2. Very light hot oil treatment as a post-poo
3. Mixing a little bit of an oil to your conditioner, steaming, then rinsing out as usual.
The main thing I'm thinking of as a possible solution to your issue is to get the oil to penetrate your strands and help lock in moisture that is present or, to protect the hair from losing moisture.
You can go a little bit heavier with the hot oil treatment if it's a pre-poo because you'll be washing it out. For #2 and #3, you'll want to use a much lighter hand. For type 2 hair, I would say "less is more", until you see how your hair reacts. And I'm thinking of all three in regards to an "at home" version of a hot oil treatement (using your oil of choice and using a heat cap, steam, hot towel, whatever).
There are also over-the-counter hot oil treatments available at beauty supply stores that might be even better to use (Aphogee, Queen Helene, etc.)
And, lastly (sorry to be so wordy), as I was writing, I just thought about "oil rinsing".(which might be what #3 qualifies as). You may want to look into that.
But when I read about your problem, the first thing I thought of was "oil", but then I said, "Naw...type 2 hair, she'll walk around looking like a grease bucket" (lol). So the next thing I thought of was this:
1. Traditional hot oil treatment as a pre-poo
2. Very light hot oil treatment as a post-poo
3. Mixing a little bit of an oil to your conditioner, steaming, then rinsing out as usual.
The main thing I'm thinking of as a possible solution to your issue is to get the oil to penetrate your strands and help lock in moisture that is present or, to protect the hair from losing moisture.
You can go a little bit heavier with the hot oil treatment if it's a pre-poo because you'll be washing it out. For #2 and #3, you'll want to use a much lighter hand. For type 2 hair, I would say "less is more", until you see how your hair reacts. And I'm thinking of all three in regards to an "at home" version of a hot oil treatement (using your oil of choice and using a heat cap, steam, hot towel, whatever).
There are also over-the-counter hot oil treatments available at beauty supply stores that might be even better to use (Aphogee, Queen Helene, etc.)
And, lastly (sorry to be so wordy), as I was writing, I just thought about "oil rinsing".(which might be what #3 qualifies as). You may want to look into that.
LB61
5
Re: Hairtype?
Pretty hair! I would say maybe a 2b/2c. It doesn't really matter much. Curl pattern can change from day to day, depending on the weather, the products you use, how its cut, etc. What's more important are things like porosity, strand thickness and density.
Guide 65
6
Re: Curly problem
It's a little better ! I will continue and well moisturize my hair they were probably a little dry ..
Thank you very much 😃
socurls
5
Random love to NC.com members
Not really posting this for any reason in particular but just feel like spreading some random love. I have been on and off this board the last ten years or so. I must say it was awkward at first being among the few guys here but I thank you ladies for making me feel welcome and comfortable about embracing naturally curly hair. Much love to you, curl friends. In particular, much love to you @Gretchen. 
bobby
5
Re: Build your points score and win!
Thank you Gretchen and the NaturallyCurly crew. Without you all I would just be a frustrated frizzy mess.
I am so over makeup names
I am so over the names of some make up colors. I have decided that I will not purchase any colors that have a name that I would have to explain to a 5 year old. I will not buy "Orgasm" or "Nip Slip" or "Sex on the Peach" . Granted I am not a big makeup wearer, so no makeup company will miss my money. In this #MeToo era I am just over these slutty titles, we need strong empowering titles.
Anybody want to join me?
Anybody want to join me?
Build your points score and win!
We're launching another contest!
Each month for the foreseeable future, the CurlTalker who earns the highest points total per month will win a collection of three great products! I've raided NC HQ and have a whole new collection of fantastic products to give away.
Boost your points total by posting more new discussions, by commenting on existing discussions and liking, etc. others' posts.
So that everyone gets a chance to win, we'll say that no one person can win more than once every six months.
Thanks for helping us reinvigorate CurlTalk!
UPDATE: THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Each month for the foreseeable future, the CurlTalker who earns the highest points total per month will win a collection of three great products! I've raided NC HQ and have a whole new collection of fantastic products to give away.
Boost your points total by posting more new discussions, by commenting on existing discussions and liking, etc. others' posts.
So that everyone gets a chance to win, we'll say that no one person can win more than once every six months.
Thanks for helping us reinvigorate CurlTalk!
UPDATE: THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Gretchen
8
You're not "4c"/Hair typing is dead
I've been natural since I was a freshman in high school but only in the last year and a half have I learned to care for my hair. I look at videos on YouTube about how to do styles on type 4 hair and if a girl has the tiniest bit of curl people in the comments are quick to say the person isn't 4c. My point being who cares? If you learn your hair and moisturize it, it will produce a curl and be healthy. And most people have more than 1 hair type so... 😕😶
Thoughts on this?
Thoughts on this?
Re: Clips, etc
without any products, not even a leave-in conditioner, people would be lining up to get cotton candy. 
rbb
5
