Running Crazy!!!

libranessentia

What are good products to use for defining your curls. I keep seeing all of these products that others talk about like Jessie curl, and Curly Puddy in the forums but I've never seen any of these things in stores or anything. I'm running around in Sally's Beauty, Walmart and K-mart trying to find something similar and I don't know what to look for. Are there any other things I can use out of those stores that could possibly give the same results as those other expensive products or should I try to order the good stuff? :? Working with a budget right now...getting kinda tight!! :oops:

Zinnia

You could try:

Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Ginkgo Leaf & Ginseng Root Hair Moisturizing Jelly...can be found at health food stores or order online.

Reviews on Jelly

I really like it as does some other posters on 4a.

libranessentia

Oh thanks!! I will give it a try. I was just looking up the stores that sell this product in my area and I managed to find a store that is really close and not almost an hour away. Think I'll check it out today and see if i can pick it up. I'm really anxious to use it tomorrow morning before i go in to work, but man I need to get rid of my relaxer ends so it would look right :x ...don't know...I'm feeling kinda scissor happy today.

denisemounie

ditto on the AO Mandarin Magic Jelly!! I prefer it over Fantasia IC gel and [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink]. It's only $8.99 at the Vitamin Shoppe!

Zinnia

libranessentia wrote:

I'm really anxious to use it tomorrow morning before i go in to work, but man I need to get rid of my relaxer ends so it would look right :x ...don't know...I'm feeling kinda scissor happy today.

I would definitely get rid of those ends. Having those ends removed can make a world of difference in how products will behave on your hair. If you do cut the ends, make sure to use sharp hair cutting shears.

You can twist your hair into several sections and trim the ends until the relaxed ends are removed. Just be conservative in your cutting...you can always go back and remove more, but you can't glue on the removed hair.

Good luck! I was scissor happy last Friday, and I am very glad that I made the cut. I now have really short hair again...but it looks a lot better than having fuzzy, frizzy ends from the bad haircut I received last July.

Let's us know how it turns out. Oh, use a bit of a leave-in conditioner with the Jelly. And you don't need a lot.

Suburbanbushbabe

libranessentia wrote:

What are good products to use for defining your curls. I keep seeing all of these products that others talk about like Jessie curl, and Curly Puddy in the forums but I've never seen any of these things in stores or anything. I'm running around in Sally's Beauty, Walmart and K-mart trying to find something similar and I don't know what to look for. Are there any other things I can use out of those stores that could possibly give the same results as those other expensive products or should I try to order the good stuff? :? Working with a budget right now...getting kinda tight!! :oops:

Name some specific pruducts maybe folks can come up with close relatives on the retail shelves:

[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] = Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Jelly (AO MM is better IMO)
Jessicurl what?
[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Miss-Jessies-Curly-Pudding-p-578.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=miss-jessies-curly-pudding]Miss Jessies Curly Pudding[/buylink] = I would try ECOstyler or IC Fantasia gel mixed with a leave-in conditioner and your favorite oil, plus an extremely strong fragrance that clogs up your airways, and a little glycerin.
[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Blended-Beauty-Curly-Frizz-Pudding-p-376.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=blended-beauty-curly-frizz-pudding]Blended Beauty Curly Frizz Pudding[/buylink] = lottabody setting lotion + conditoner + castor or coconut oil + glycerin.

Check out the hair recipies forum and you can find some good, inexpensive ones.

Zinnia

Suburbanbushbabe wrote:

libranessentia wrote:

What are good products to use for defining your curls. I keep seeing all of these products that others talk about like Jessie curl, and Curly Puddy in the forums but I've never seen any of these things in stores or anything. I'm running around in Sally's Beauty, Walmart and K-mart trying to find something similar and I don't know what to look for. Are there any other things I can use out of those stores that could possibly give the same results as those other expensive products or should I try to order the good stuff? :? Working with a budget right now...getting kinda tight!! :oops:

[buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Curling-Custard-p-778.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-curling-custard]KCCC[/buylink] = Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Jelly (AO MM is better IMO)

I agree! (and the KCC makes my scalp itch)

libranessentia

...I did it...I got rid of my relaxed ends...well some of them, I couldn't get all of them, but man i feel better about it now...even though my dad called me nappy headed and made me run to the bathroom to cry a little bit. But besides that, I like my hair. My next step is to learn how to apply these products to my hair. I will test out that Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Jelly. SOunds like all of you girls here love it. So it must be something great. My hair is a little frizzy right now because my mom help me cut it and i'm not too sure if we used the right kind of scissors..so yea it's kinda poofy. I might just rewet it and try to style it up again to see it I can see a difference in the new cut. Thanks for the advice girls. I really appreciate it! Now i'm off to play with the new possibilities!!

Suburbanbushbabe

Congrats! Ignore your dad and give your hair lots of TLC with conditioners. Also if you're not sure about the quality of the scissors, getting a professional trim will definitely refine the ends.

Zinnia

Good for you!

One tip for styling: make sure hair is fairly wet, not dripping when styling. I notice that if I remove a lot of water from hair when I apply products, my hair dries frizzy and dry looking. But if I leave in quite of bit of water, my hair looks looks a lot better.

libranessentia

Yea, I think I'm going to just go ahead and set up an appointment with a really good stylist this week. Never thought I would be this comfortable with having a little curly fro. Ihave to learn how to stand up and not let ugly comments like what my dad said get to me because man, I was in some serious tears. Never thought my dad would say something like that to me. He said something else along with that, but I don't want to say what that was because it made me feel worst. :x I'm still feeling a little awkward because I keep touching and readjusting the fro. But other than that, i just go with the flow. I love this freedom though. this may sound wierd but i love taking showers even more now because i get to play in my hair when i co-wash. Usually I would worry about getting my hair wet when I was relaxed because I didn't want to get it wet and then have to try to straighten it out again. Yippie for naturalness!! NOw i'm not even considering going straight for awhile. Straight is kinda borring sometimes ya know. No offense to those who love the straight look!!

Zinnia

Yep. Attitude is everything. This is the fourth time (in my life) I have had my hair cut really short. It does take some adjusting time, but it is so worth it.

Get yourself some pretty earrings, wear some lipstick (if you wear it), some pretty scarves and smile.

I find myself playing with my hair all of the time too.

kdcreigh

libranessentia wrote:

Yea, I think I'm going to just go ahead and set up an appointment with a really good stylist this week. Never thought I would be this comfortable with having a little curly fro. Ihave to learn how to stand up and not let ugly comments like what my dad said get to me because man, I was in some serious tears. Never thought my dad would say something like that to me. He said something else along with that, but I don't want to say what that was because it made me feel worst. :x I'm still feeling a little awkward because I keep touching and readjusting the fro. But other than that, i just go with the flow. I love this freedom though. this may sound wierd but i love taking showers even more now because i get to play in my hair when i co-wash. Usually I would worry about getting my hair wet when I was relaxed because I didn't want to get it wet and then have to try to straighten it out again. Yippie for naturalness!! NOw i'm not even considering going straight for awhile. Straight is kinda borring sometimes ya know. No offense to those who love the straight look!!

Congratulations!

I'm sorry about your dad's comments. Unfortunately, not everyone will support your decision to go natural.

I agree with you about the showers! I actually look forward to styling my hair every day now. It is so much faster and easier.