Finger coiling? Is it faking curls?

Hello everyone!
I have only just realised I have wavy hair dispite having very curly siblings and parents! To try and help find my natural hair, I have seen on YouTube that people finger coil. They say it's to help tidy up natural hair but I was wondering is this true or would I just be faking curls?
What's your opinion? Have you tried it?
I have only just realised I have wavy hair dispite having very curly siblings and parents! To try and help find my natural hair, I have seen on YouTube that people finger coil. They say it's to help tidy up natural hair but I was wondering is this true or would I just be faking curls?
What's your opinion? Have you tried it?
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Guide 65 Registered Users, Moderators Posts: 1,984 Curl Virtuoso
No, if a straight haired person finger coiled, they'd still end up with straight hair (unless they pinned the curls and left it to dry). All you're doing is encouraging the hair to curl, not creating curls that aren't there.And anyway, does it even matter? If you use a straightener, would you feel bad about faking straight hair? If you had straight hair and used a curling iron, would you care about faking curls? We all do what we need to do to have hair that looks good and looks the way we want it to. If finger coiling works for you, then go for it!Formerly known as Janiegirl
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BrittanyM Registered Users Posts: 1,218 Curl Virtuoso
No one will kick you out of the "club" for finger coiling. Go for it if you like how it looks!1 -
cnic216 Registered Users, Curl Ambassador Posts: 157 Curl Connoisseur
I finger coil all the time! There's a couple of sections of my hair that don't curl like I'd like them to and to make sure everything matches, I'll finger coil those areas as needed. I'll also finger coil on refresh days to fix any frizzy areas and get back some definition. If you like the look and it works for you, go for it! I definitely don't consider this "faking" anything.0
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Whilst I'm discovering how my hair is naturally, I didn't want to trick myself into thinking I had curls, but after your replies I'll give it a go for sure and see how it works!
Thank you!
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Rinse Out Conditioner: DevalCurl One Condition
Leave-In Conditioner: Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion
Deep Conditioner: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Curl Enhancer: Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion
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Low-Poo: Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream
Sulfate Wash: Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo
Rinse Out Conditioner: DevalCurl One Condition
Leave-In Conditioner: Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion
Deep Conditioner: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Curl Enhancer: Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion
Gel: Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel
It wasn't frizzy which is a surprise haha but it didn't work at all. Maybe I need a better gel?
Have gels affected how they work out for you 3?
Low-Poo: Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream
Sulfate Wash: Aveda Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo
Rinse Out Conditioner: DevalCurl One Condition
Leave-In Conditioner: Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion
Deep Conditioner: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair
Curl Enhancer: Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion
Gel: Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel
2B/2C, fine hair, low density, mixed porosity, protein loving hair
Current products: