Any 3a's have luck with the 'Curlisto' method?

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It seems promising, but I didn't have the duckbill clips, so I used claw clips...yeah, those don't work. They were too heavy for my hair, and when I tried to remove them, it was a fizzy, tangled mess.
The sectioning for product distribution worked well, though...because the back if my hair looks pretty damn good today!
Any of you other 3a's give this method a whirl??
The sectioning for product distribution worked well, though...because the back if my hair looks pretty damn good today!
Any of you other 3a's give this method a whirl??
Hair Type: 2B/3A hybrid, I believe. Had it short for about 5 years, and have since let it grow. Layers have brought out the curl...and I haven't gone 'straight' since!
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CONDITIONERS and LEAVE-INS: Mop Top Daily Conditioner, KBB Nectar, Aubrey GPB or Island Naturals, Robert Craig, Any Jessicurl
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I don't actually use the Curlisto brand products, though.
Finally loaded a couple pics in the Fotki...
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CO-WASHES: Suave Coconut
CONDITIONERS and LEAVE-INS: Mop Top Daily Conditioner, KBB Nectar, Aubrey GPB or Island Naturals, Robert Craig, Any Jessicurl
CURL ENHANCERS/CREMES/MOUSSES: KCCC, JoiWhip
GELS: Fuzzy Duck, B5 Design, MGA Scultping, BRHG
Fotki password: chuckle
Blog: http://jillipoo.blogspot.com/
Twitter: nopoojillipoo
I do use part of the batia method though and love it.
Whatever that method involves your hair looks fabulous!
Low porosity, medium texture.
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Yep, I can usually get great lift if I'm able to leave the clips in until totally dry. Unfortunately, that usually only happens on the weekends.
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I have to diffuse - unfortunately, I'm still not dry for a few hours even after diffusing for 15 minutes. I'm really thick on the top of my head and if I can leave the clips in for several hours after diffusing, the lift is fantastic -- just can't do that at work, though. Still get pretty good left, though.
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I'd post pics, but I'm on my way out the door.
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YAY! I'm so glad the clipping method worked for you. :toothy7:Since I've been off work for the holidays and have more time to leave the clips in, I've been having great lift on top. Since my top layer is finally growing out more and I do most of my diffusing upside down, I'm finding I need less clips, too.
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...but, I'm going the long route for now...although, I just got it cut tonite...about an inch all over...
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Your hair is so pretty!! Have you thought about growing it even longer? It would look amazing with the type of curl you have. (You looked great with it much shorter too).
Plopping and upside down diffusing are keepers for me too !!
ROUTINE: LI, enhancer, gel, plop with Curlease towel, serum product (either CIAB or Gel-les'c), clip & diffuse.
Too many favourite products to list ... I finally have my routine that works and alot of products to choose from. My product stash is huge, but well loved !!!
Never having used Curlisto products, I made an assumption *gasp*, that [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curly-Hair-Solutions-Curl-Keeper-p-28.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=curly-hair-solutions-curl-keeper]Curl Keeper[/buylink] was the same as the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curlisto-Structura-Lotion-p-115.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=curlisto-structura-lotion]Structura Lotion[/buylink]. I normally put that on in the shower longer before Gel hits my head.
It was quite interesting:scratch: trying to get the sections into clips. Took me about 5 minutes to do all sections. Per the video I pulled down the nape of the neck section first. This section was simple as no other hair was in the mix yet.
After that, I think every section got at least a double dose of product. I felt like had used at least triple the product I normally use. However, it was much more evenly distributed.
My hair does look pretty good today but I don't know whether that's the method or not. As I'm sure it is for the rest of you, some of my hair days are diamonds, some are stone regardless of the care taken. LOL
All-in-all, I doubt I have the stamina to keep up with it and would definitely need practise to master the art of sectioning.
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I usually get pretty good volume at the top of my head, but pretty strange cowlicky things around my face.
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