My hair is stupid.

in Hair Type 2
Okay, so I have 2C/3A mixed hair...but only in the front. The front of my hair on either side has VERY inconsistent curls, but they are there. Sometimes it's all s-waves, and sometimes I get small spirals. However, no matter what I do, the back is almost completely straight. I hate it so much. I've tried everything - products, diffusing, even trying to make pin curls back there. Nothing works. It just stays all limp and horrible. Is there anything I can do? Or am I just stuck with it?
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I'm pretty sure everyone has some struggles with their hair. My right side underneath is much more curly than the left side underneath. When I wear my hair up, the right looks perfect; absolutely perfect. The left? Not so much. However, the top layer of the right side doesn't look very curly at all until it begins to dry. Last time I got a haircut, my hairdresser scrunched and scrunched and scrunched and finally gave up in frustration, saying that side "wasn't bouncy". It's fine once it begins to dry, however. Every head of hair has its eccentricities; I firmly believe this.
I'm definitely a "curly" 2c. Sometimes curly and sometimes just wavy upper layer with a ringlety under layer. My hair has been thick and coarse since birth. Strawberry blonde in color that can and does change depending on the type and amount of light.
All in all, I'm happy with my hair type but almost for sure think yours is prettier.
I think your hair is beautiful, I've just started embracing my natural hair I'm dealing with heat damage. I had a pretty good hair day yesterday I think curls/wavys have a mind of their own sometimes....
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Low poo: Giovanni 50 50
Co-wash: aia, suave coconut, salon care
R O: Tresume Naturals, gvpcb
L I: KCKT, gvpcb
Stylers: cjpp, re : coil, kccc, brhg
Oils: coconut, argan
Experimenting with: curls rock amplifier, pantene mousse
Today is one of those days that I read your topic title and said MINE TOO! I WANT TO CHOP MY HAIR OFF! But I won't, because tomorrow after I wash it I'll be in love again lol.
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NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
LP: Shea Moisture (currently JBCO)
Conditioner/CW: Jason Aloe Vera
LI: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Quench
Refreshing: TRESemmé Naturals Aloe Vera & Avocado
Gel: DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel
DC: Aunt Jackie's Soft & Sassy Super Duper Softening Conditioner
Treatments: Coconut oil/Coconut milk
UK curly. CG since Oct 2013.
Growing my hair to WL when dry :thumright:
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I just started the CG method 2 weeks ago so am in the midst of intense experimentation with products and techniques. Although I've been getting more waves/curls out of my front and sides, the back still looks scraggly because of the straightness (still not totally satisfied with the sides but, as you said, at least there seems to be more to work with).
BUT....I did get some noticeable improvement today merely by leaning my head backwards instead of upside down or sideways while shaking the roots/scrunching the hair in the back. I did this b/c I noticed that my hair in the back was separated and had formed a rough part after attending to my hair while head was forward/upside down then flipping my head completely upright. Just that little bit of shaking then scrunching in a backward position gave me a bit more of a wave today. Still not as nice looking as I'd like but an improvement.
Next wash I am going to try applying styling products specifically to the back of my head and scrunching while leaning backwards to be absolutely certain enough product is being distributed in the back for curl enhancement before allowing it to dry. I think my hair in the back is so fine with weak curl/wave pattern that it needs even more attention then the rest of head.
Still experimenting. Current products:
Low-Poo: Sukin Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Cowash: VO5 Kiwi-Lime, Suave Naturals Coconut
RO: Tresseme Naturals, Matrix Sleek, Sukin Moisture Restoring Cond
LI/Refresher: SM CE Smoothie
Stylers: FOTE, LaBella Strong Hold gel, AIF
DT: SM 10-in-1 Renewal System Hair Masque
PT: Homemade Gelatin solution
If you're talking about finger curling, just whatever products you normally use. It's always good to have a styler though (like gel, or whatever you prefer) to make sure it stays in place.
You can finger twirl big clumps and then separate them once the hair is dry for more volume, or just finger curl little clumps to begin with. It depends on what you can be bothered to do really!
LP: Shea Moisture (currently JBCO)
Conditioner/CW: Jason Aloe Vera
LI: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Quench
Refreshing: TRESemmé Naturals Aloe Vera & Avocado
Gel: DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel
DC: Aunt Jackie's Soft & Sassy Super Duper Softening Conditioner
Treatments: Coconut oil/Coconut milk
UK curly. CG since Oct 2013.
Growing my hair to WL when dry :thumright:
Jessicurl Rockin' Ringlets
Jessicurl Awe Inspiraling Spray
Got2be Kinkier spray gel
Plus some finger curling here and there. For what it's worth, other people cannot tell, even when I point it out and show it to them.
CG since 10/12
I'm definitely a "curly" 2c. Sometimes curly and sometimes just wavy upper layer with a ringlety under layer. My hair has been thick and coarse since birth. Strawberry blonde in color that can and does change depending on the type and amount of light.
All in all, I'm happy with my hair type but almost for sure think yours is prettier.
As for the loose waves around my ears, I can certainly think of some products that don't help them at all (in fact the take the wave right out of them). Some products help encourage and hold the waves I do have there. But nothing really changes them at all.
Only the right haircut helps me to manage them in their natural state. My $0.02 - don't depend on a single product to magically change the nature of your hair. Technique and the right cut (or style) is the key. If I really want the stuff around my ears to match anything else, I have to curl it manually with rollers or something. Most of the time I just tuck it back behind my ears and call it a day (sigh). I have at least 4 distinct patterns to work with.
:thumbleft: collagen
:thumbdown: humectants outside of optimal dews, PVP, oils/butters, anything remotely comedogenic
poos: Giovanni TTT, WF365FF, Suave Clarifying
condishes: VO5 VMT, KLS; IonEC
stylers: FSG, 4NSBCC, VolumaxMega, AIF, GFPC
Mod CG since 11/2012. My waves occasionally look best when combed out, so you can pry my combs from my cold, dead hands :laughing6:
Anyway, my life changed when I got a Ouidad cut. If you have a ton of hair like me, it really helped find the curl. Once you have the cut than finding products is a lot easier. You might still have some problem areas (my underlayer is straight-ish and annoying) but it'll be a lot better.
Current Products:
Co-Wash: As I Am Cleansing Co-Wash
Conditioner: Shea Moisture Tahitian Masque, Aubrey Organics GPB, Shea Moisture
Leave-In: Coffee Coco Curl Creme, Coffee Coco Curl Creme Lite
Stylers: Mop Top Curl Custard, Shea Moisture Curl Custard[/FONT]
"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." -Khalil Gibran
I have straighter under layers, especially around the nape of my neck, but I think a lot of that is from plopping, which I consider a necessary evil.
3a/f/iii
Modified CG since 11/5/11
CLEANSE: CJ Daily Fix, DevaCare No-Poo, CHS Treatment Shampoo
RO: SS Caitlin's Conditioner, CJ Beauticurls Strengthening
LI: SS Repairing Protein Treatment, CHS Silk Leave-In
STYLE: Re:Coil, Curl Keeper, Deva Ultra Defining Gel, Curls Rock Amplifier,Sweet Curls Elixirs Okra Gel and Hard Hold Gel, SS Curl Enhancing Jelly and Firm Hold Gel
I'm definitely a "curly" 2c. Sometimes curly and sometimes just wavy upper layer with a ringlety under layer. My hair has been thick and coarse since birth. Strawberry blonde in color that can and does change depending on the type and amount of light.
All in all, I'm happy with my hair type but almost for sure think yours is prettier.