What's Your Winter Hair Care Routine?
Alyssa.Godfr
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in Hair Type 2
My hair absolutely hates winter. It looks best in summer, and the higher the humidity, the better. Humidity makes it bounce up and encourages the curl. The dryness of winter makes my hair limp and stringy. I've been trying to put more moisture into my hair, but it still doesn't have much wave/curl on the top and it feels pretty dry.
What are your challenges during winter? Does your hair behave better or worse? What do you do differently?
I'm not sure how to make a signature, but here's what I know about my hair.
Type: 2a in the top layer and 2b/c underneath
fine
very porous
medium to high density
not currently following CG - I need to get my hands on the right products first
Routine: sulfate-free shampoo, Squish to condish with Suave Naturals conditioner, Scrunch in Not Your Mothers Kinky Moves, Plop, Scrunch in Got2b Kinkier Mousse, Pixie diffuse to about 80% dry and air dry.
This was working well until suddenly it wasn't
Tried clarifying in case it was build up, but no dice.
What are your challenges during winter? Does your hair behave better or worse? What do you do differently?
I'm not sure how to make a signature, but here's what I know about my hair.
Type: 2a in the top layer and 2b/c underneath
fine
very porous
medium to high density
not currently following CG - I need to get my hands on the right products first
Routine: sulfate-free shampoo, Squish to condish with Suave Naturals conditioner, Scrunch in Not Your Mothers Kinky Moves, Plop, Scrunch in Got2b Kinkier Mousse, Pixie diffuse to about 80% dry and air dry.
This was working well until suddenly it wasn't
Tried clarifying in case it was build up, but no dice. 0
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I generally start applying heavier products (in small amounts)... So that means a creamier leave-in, cream gels, etc. I've been trying to utilize more of the hair products that I have and am considering buying some more to mix it up.
Also, I've started washing at night again because who wants to go outside with wet hair?!
Some of the creamy products I like are the CJ Coffee Coco Curl Cream (I use the light one in the summer), SM's Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Jane Carter's cream gel. I'll use very little of any of those products (sometimes I layer a couple) and then I'll put my regular Mop Top Curly Custard on top.
I'm currently experimenting with how to deal with my hair at night and am definitely curious about ways to keep my curls lasting over the course of a few days and some good curl refreshers. But that's where I'm at right now!
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 recently ordered AG Beachbomb and Re:coil as well as a curl amplifying mousse (I forget what brand). I was hoping products that say they amplify or enhance curls would do the trick. I've been hesitant to try heavy products just cause my hair is so fine and my wave is so weak and easily pulled out. Seriously, if I comb my hair when I get out of the shower, it's done. No coming back from that. But you may be on to something. Maybe a creamy leave in will do the trick.
I wonder, too, if glycerin may be the culprit? I read that glycerin pulls moisture from the air in wet weather but pulls moisture out of your hair in dry weather.
2b/2c - f - iii - low porosity - normal elasticity
Holy Grail: Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner for Curly Hair
I rotate through the rest of my products depending on weather and etc but usually don't need them
I try not to use products tested on animals if I can help it.
Link: Updated hair picture January 2017
And yes, the answer is usually to buy more products... The life of curlies...
Check out some of the ones I recommended and when I say use a little, I mean like a pea sized amount for your entire head. Seriously, you'll be surprised how much your hair likes it.
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
If I use products with glycerin in hot and humid weather it doesn't bother my hair and my hair can get pretty curly I guess because of the moisture. In the winter it's different. If I use glycerin in colder weather my hair will get stringy and yucky.
Since I like my hair wavy and not type 3'ish curly I'm going to see how glycerin free products work in hot and humid weather. I love how my hair is looking now in cold weather. Chunky thick sausage waves, free flowing.
I found out one thing I've been using has glycerin so I cut that out. I also got a hair cut. Curl is back a little bit but not all the way. Maybe have to do the creamier products. Sucks to keep throwing money at the problem though. Maybe I'll just accept my super loose wave for the winter.
To be honest your hair is wavy/straight from the looks of it. Why not try to maintain that with definition instead of trying to get your hair curly?
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
2C/3A med, med density,med elasticity, high porosity color-treated
No Poo: various VO5s testing Gliss Volumizing (keratin) for summer
Citric acid rinse or vinegar
RO: SM Honey Mask with agave
Conditioner only styling with water, water and more water, or jojoba + SM Superfruit
Styler: KCCC or Ecostyler Olive Oil occasionally
Love most oils but can't use CO in winter
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
Hey rbb, have you used her cccc Lite? How is it different from the cccc? I love the lite but I'm wondering if I should try the cccc for winter.
[FONT="]Med/high porosity; color treated; med [FONT="]d[/FONT]ensity 2c/3a.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Summer: (high dew point) co-wash [FONT="]& leave-in [/FONT]Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner for Curly Hair[FONT="]. [/FONT]Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel.[/FONT][FONT="] Spring and Fall: (perfect dew point) co-wash & leave-in Curl Junkie Repair Me! or [FONT="]CJ [/FONT]BeautiCurls Strengthening Hair Conditioner; f[FONT="]ollo[/FONT]wed by [FONT="]CJ Pattern Pusha & [/FONT]Curl Queen.[/FONT][FONT="][FONT="] W[/FONT]inter: (low dew point) add in [FONT="]CJ [/FONT]Coffee-Coco Curl Creme Lite[FONT="].[/FONT][/FONT]
i ordered it to use as a refresher as i just noticed (duh, where has my head been??) that it is reported to be excellent on dry hair, all hair types. i don't see myself using it on wet hair but definitely would be thrilled to have this as a refresher.
fyi -- she had to reformulate the cccc in fall of 2014 and i love the newer formula even more, it's more user-friendly, in fact, yesterday i used it without a leave in and had great hair! and great 2nd day hair.
have you used the lite as a refresher?
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
No I've not used it as a refresher as I've never been able to get second day hair with my hair this short. I didn't even know you could use it as a refresher. So I'm going out for a belated birthday celebration tonight and I'm going to put some in right now on my ends and see if I can get them looking a little better. Thanks for the suggestion!
[FONT="]Med/high porosity; color treated; med [FONT="]d[/FONT]ensity 2c/3a.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Summer: (high dew point) co-wash [FONT="]& leave-in [/FONT]Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner for Curly Hair[FONT="]. [/FONT]Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel.[/FONT][FONT="] Spring and Fall: (perfect dew point) co-wash & leave-in Curl Junkie Repair Me! or [FONT="]CJ [/FONT]BeautiCurls Strengthening Hair Conditioner; f[FONT="]ollo[/FONT]wed by [FONT="]CJ Pattern Pusha & [/FONT]Curl Queen.[/FONT][FONT="][FONT="] W[/FONT]inter: (low dew point) add in [FONT="]CJ [/FONT]Coffee-Coco Curl Creme Lite[FONT="].[/FONT][/FONT]
Coffee-Coco Curl Creme-Lite - This is a lightweight version of the original formula and is perfect for wavy-curly hair for use on wet or dry hair. When I first developed this one, I made it for use on wet hair. Then, my manufacturer and her chemist tried it by chance on their wavy (& colored) dry hair and swore by it. I recently had the chance to visit them and tried it out on their hair. I was amazed! It added a little sheen, moisture, definition, and bounce to their hair! So when I returned home, I tried it on my hair dry and it worked like a charm. Now, this was not developed for my hair type (3c/4a), so it is too light for me to use on wet hair, but on dry hair, for refreshing and killing frizz...excellent! For 2a-3b hair types, feel free to try it both ways and you will probably not need a leave-in when using this as it is very conditioning. For 3c-4a types, I think it works best on dry hair for reviving curls/coils, but that is how it works out on my hair.
-- on the cj website the cccc lite page it also says it can be used as a refresher on dry hair.
Happy Birthday!
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
Thanks!
This did work for a refresher after a long dry day at work. Friday I work from home so I'll try to get second day hair with it. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the Birthday wishes! :occasion9:
[FONT="]Med/high porosity; color treated; med [FONT="]d[/FONT]ensity 2c/3a.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Summer: (high dew point) co-wash [FONT="]& leave-in [/FONT]Matrix Biolage Cleansing Conditioner for Curly Hair[FONT="]. [/FONT]Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel.[/FONT][FONT="] Spring and Fall: (perfect dew point) co-wash & leave-in Curl Junkie Repair Me! or [FONT="]CJ [/FONT]BeautiCurls Strengthening Hair Conditioner; f[FONT="]ollo[/FONT]wed by [FONT="]CJ Pattern Pusha & [/FONT]Curl Queen.[/FONT][FONT="][FONT="] W[/FONT]inter: (low dew point) add in [FONT="]CJ [/FONT]Coffee-Coco Curl Creme Lite[FONT="].[/FONT][/FONT]
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
I think I'm definitely going to have to try that one. Do you know if it would be sold in a professional store like Cosmo Prof? My mom bought one of my products there and I was thinking I could exchange it.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
Haha so it looks like it's normal for the curl to loosen in the winter, even for someone with much curlier hair. In your case, I guess it's working out well. Do you really think my hair is straight though? Honestly, I've been oscillating between thinking it's quite curly/wavy and I'm just deluding myself and should blow it dry and straighten it. You're right, there are sections of my hair that are almost straight, especially in dry weather. There are other sections, though, especially by the nape of my neck and my ears, that form some pretty tight, almost 3a looking ringlets sometimes. They're almost too spirally. They look like tubes of hair lol. I just want some consistency, and I want to know what to do on any given day to get that. Like yesterday, my hair was awesome, but then again it was warm and it rained. Today it's cold and it snowed earlier, and I did the same thing to my hair and it looked scraggly instead of wavy/curly. Ugh. Buying the products suggested is probably the answer, but I just don't have the money to try so many things all the time. I already invested more money than I should have into it.
1.) Pre Poo W Coconut oil (I've been slacking as of late)
2.) Co Wash / Deep Condition / Detangle
3.) Brush hair / braid in 5 braids / Seal / Plop and Air dry
I clarify and PT 2x a month.
And that's it!
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3b - Low Porosity - High Density - Medium/Course Strands - Virgin Hair - Armpit Length, Curly
Current Products:
DIY Shampoo
Tresemme Aloe Conditioner
It's a 10 Leave In
Sweet Almond Oil
Tresemme Mousse
Current Length Goal: Waist Length, Curly
Alyssa, there's a girl on You Tube whose hair looks very similiar to yours - "The Polished Curl." Check out her channel, as some of the things she does, as well as the products she uses, may help you.
Thanks! I thought the same thing, actually! I have watched a lot of her videos and gotten some good styling methods from her. My first round of products were things she suggested, but she uses a lot of gel which it turns out doesn't work well for me (at least in this weather). I gave them to my friend who has more 2c-type hair. It might be a porosity difference or something. I'm not sure.
Oohhh that does sound interesting. I'm gonna see if any of this stuff is at Cosmo Prof. That way if it doesn't work out I can return it :angel9:
the cccc lite transformed that. it took away about 80% of the frizz, and left the rest actually looking good because it did have shine to it, and i had more curl definition. it made my hair 'going-out ready' :ice-cream:.
it's only my first day using this but i can already tell this is going to be an HG refresher for me.
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine