Curly in Boston

Hi Everyone:
I'm new to this list, well actually I'm new to all lists. I'm not even sure which forum I should address my questions, so I figured this was a good start.
I'm a 46 yo mixed-race woman. I have worn my hair naturally curly for years, but tend to keep it quite short because when I have tried to grow it out, it tends to literally grow out, rather than down. After reading through this form, however, I am ready to give it another try.
I think I probably have 3b/c hair and it is around 3 inches long now, just sort of a round cut. Does anyone have any suggestions re the best way to grow it out. Should I part it at some point? What do I do with the frustrating flyaways that keep getting wind blown? How do I get it all one length, should I keep cutting the back until it is all one length?
Thanks for any advice you could share.[/b]
I'm new to this list, well actually I'm new to all lists. I'm not even sure which forum I should address my questions, so I figured this was a good start.
I'm a 46 yo mixed-race woman. I have worn my hair naturally curly for years, but tend to keep it quite short because when I have tried to grow it out, it tends to literally grow out, rather than down. After reading through this form, however, I am ready to give it another try.
I think I probably have 3b/c hair and it is around 3 inches long now, just sort of a round cut. Does anyone have any suggestions re the best way to grow it out. Should I part it at some point? What do I do with the frustrating flyaways that keep getting wind blown? How do I get it all one length, should I keep cutting the back until it is all one length?
Thanks for any advice you could share.[/b]
0
Comments
The one thing I would advise -- is to go to a salon that has professionals trained in Curly hair.
This is a great site. I'm getting some good advice from here and I'm sure you will also.
Take care ...:-)
My FOTKI - http://whatsnew.fotki.com/suburbanbushbabe/
Playing with my hair is a hobby. Fluffy, fine natural 4a. Goal= Healthy, beautiful hair that retains its length.
Thanks for the responses!
My current routine is to wash once/week with either [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/DevaCurl-LowPoo-p-54.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=devacurl-devacurl-lowpoo]DevaCurl Low-poo[/buylink] or [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Mixed-Chicks-Shampoo-p-673.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=mixed-chicks-shampoo]Mixed Chicks Shampoo[/buylink]. Condition with either [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/DevaCurl-One-Condition-p-55.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=devacurl-devacurl-one-condition]DevaCurl One Condition[/buylink] or Mixed Chicks Conditioner; rinse. Blot with towel, apply [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Mixed-Chicks-Leave-in-Conditioner-p-279.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=mixed-chicks-leavein-conditioner]Mixed chicks leave-in conditioner[/buylink], and then [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/DevaCurl-Angell-p-57.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=devacurl-devacurl-angell]DevaCurl Angel[/buylink]l; air dry
Each morning, I wet my hair, blot with towel, apply [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Mixed-Chicks-Leave-in-Conditioner-p-279.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=mixed-chicks-leavein-conditioner]Mixed chicks leave-in[/buylink] and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/DevaCurl-Angell-p-57.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=devacurl-devacurl-angell]DevaCurl Angel[/buylink]l; air dry
I have already learned a lot from this site and my product choices reflect that. I also stopped brushing and now just use a comb and fingers.