Help taming frizzy roots !! 3c/4a/4b

in Hair Type 4
Hi all! So I have a pic attached of my hate fresh out if the shower. My ends curls but my roots, specifically at the front on my head, are super frizzy. That is where I experience the most frizz but my ends curl. I just would like to achieve a wash & go with more definition especially in that front area, but I have no idea how to get those curls to clump. When I gel my hair down I can see the curl, it's just when I want to leave it loose no gel/stylers work for me.
Should I try smaller sections? I've tried Eco styler & Shea Moisture gel soufflé so far. The mixed chics leave in has given me the best definition from root to end but it still needs something more on top.
Does anyone have hair like this & do u recommend anything?
Should I try smaller sections? I've tried Eco styler & Shea Moisture gel soufflé so far. The mixed chics leave in has given me the best definition from root to end but it still needs something more on top.
Does anyone have hair like this & do u recommend anything?
3c/4a // High Density // Med-Low Porosity // Med-Course Texture
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I wear my hair loose 90% of the time. I've found that if I mix conditioner with gel my hair does best for definition. I also get really frizzy roots when I need protein or have been using oils which cause frizz for me. On the other hand, that kind of frizz can also mean that you need more moisture too. Perhaps try deep conditioning every week if you aren't already.
To really help, more information is needed though. What is your routine- what products do you use?
CG since November 2013.
Pre-Poo: infrequent now, Coconut Oil overnight
Shampoo: Curls unleashed/for occasional sulfate wash when needed, everlasting sunshine.
Conditioner: Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine and GVP's conditioning balm.
Styler: iagirl's flaxseed curl cream or gelatin gel/conditioner mix.
PT: iagirl's gelatin treatment 3-4 times a month, with conditioner/honey/avj
Im a licensed stylist so I know hair properties petty well but you know we aren't taught a lot about natural hair. For the most part it's pretty healthy, it's just the loose styling I struggle with & I don't wear my hair loose often. I protective style a lot. I'm also pregnant right now (8months), so idk if that'll affect it too?
I mainly use the she's moisture lines but I recently started using the kinky curly line & I my hair responds to it much better but again, curl definition is def my main issue. Maybe I should try protein?
I think you should try a pt followed by a dc and see if that helps. Maybe a reconstructor. I rarely do pts because I'm protein sensitive however I make it a point to use protein rinseouts. I do sometimes use ayurvedic treatments which mimic protein treatments and I definitely see a difference in the strength of curl pattern. Congrats on the baby.
Do you recommend any protein treatments? I used to use the reconstructor by shea moisture. My hair isnt protein sensitive, but the ayurvedic treatment sounds like it'd be worth a try too!
I've also heard that Curl Junkie protein treatments are awesome- that they provide protein and excellent conditioning with no need to deep condition after the treatment. I think the product names are curl fix and curl rehab. My loose recipe for the gelatin treatment was started off of the protein treatment from www.science-yhairblog.com, but I don't measure anymore. The blog also has a list of various add-ins that you can try.
CG since November 2013.
Pre-Poo: infrequent now, Coconut Oil overnight
Shampoo: Curls unleashed/for occasional sulfate wash when needed, everlasting sunshine.
Conditioner: Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine and GVP's conditioning balm.
Styler: iagirl's flaxseed curl cream or gelatin gel/conditioner mix.
PT: iagirl's gelatin treatment 3-4 times a month, with conditioner/honey/avj
CG since November 2013.
Pre-Poo: infrequent now, Coconut Oil overnight
Shampoo: Curls unleashed/for occasional sulfate wash when needed, everlasting sunshine.
Conditioner: Suave Naturals Everlasting Sunshine and GVP's conditioning balm.
Styler: iagirl's flaxseed curl cream or gelatin gel/conditioner mix.
PT: iagirl's gelatin treatment 3-4 times a month, with conditioner/honey/avj