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

Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
in Hair Type 3
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??
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!

http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/

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  • jillipoojillipoo Posts: 3,795Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Haven't tried it but I give you credit for experimenting with it! The videos scared me away -- so many products and steps... just too complicated. Plus, Curlisto products aren't CG so I haven't wanted to use them. Others have reported good results with that sectioning method, though.
    3a and strictly CG since August 2007. Porous and on the fine side. No to magnesium sulfate and glycerin. Yes to protein! Favorites:
    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
  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Yeah, it's a lot of steps...but, I bought some duckbill clips on the way home and tried again, and it works pretty well!! Need a bit more practice to perfect, I think. Working on getting a pic or two in the fotki...

    I don't actually use the Curlisto brand products, though.

    Finally loaded a couple pics in the Fotki...
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
  • jillipoojillipoo Posts: 3,795Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Pretty! Looks like Curlisto certainly worked for you!
    3a and strictly CG since August 2007. Porous and on the fine side. No to magnesium sulfate and glycerin. Yes to protein! Favorites:
    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
  • medusahairmedusahair Posts: 3,515Registered Users
    I don't remember what the method is but I'm way too lazy to do more than a little diffusing with a lot of air drying.
    I do use part of the batia method though and love it.

    Whatever that method involves your hair looks fabulous!
    2c/3a?
    Low porosity, medium texture.
    http://public.fotki.com/Medusahair/

    If it smells good put it in your hair, if it tastes good spit it out!
  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Aw, thanks! Yeah, did it again this morning...I think this routine's a keeper!
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
  • msgibletmsgiblet Posts: 5,825Registered Users
    Your hair looks wonderful! This method seems to pull my curl out.
    http://public.fotki.com/msgiblet/ - pw: gibber -- Pics Added 7/10/11
    Fine, Thick, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity

    Countess Balashi of Divi Beach in the Order of the Curly Crusaders :occasion5:

    If I'm Going To Have A Bad Hair Day, It Might As Well Be In Aruba!

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    msg, I was looking at your clipping pics...I may try your technique...looks like more lift!
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
  • msgibletmsgiblet Posts: 5,825Registered Users
    Just Kimmie wrote: »
    msg, I was looking at your clipping pics...I may try your technique...looks like more lift!

    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.
    http://public.fotki.com/msgiblet/ - pw: gibber -- Pics Added 7/10/11
    Fine, Thick, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity

    Countess Balashi of Divi Beach in the Order of the Curly Crusaders :occasion5:

    If I'm Going To Have A Bad Hair Day, It Might As Well Be In Aruba!

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Yeah, I don't mind diffusing. I go ahead and tip my head upside down and let 'er rip!
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
  • msgibletmsgiblet Posts: 5,825Registered Users
    Just Kimmie wrote: »
    Yeah, I don't mind diffusing. I go ahead and tip my head upside down and let 'er rip!

    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.
    http://public.fotki.com/msgiblet/ - pw: gibber -- Pics Added 7/10/11
    Fine, Thick, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity

    Countess Balashi of Divi Beach in the Order of the Curly Crusaders :occasion5:

    If I'm Going To Have A Bad Hair Day, It Might As Well Be In Aruba!

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Yeah, I tried your clipping method this morning, and it worked great. Seems more logical for root lift to put clips perpendicular to direction of growth. THanks for that!

    I'd post pics, but I'm on my way out the door.
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
  • curly52curly52 Posts: 351Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    i looked at your pics and i'm totally jealous of the volume you have at the roots! very pretty hair
    uk curly - 3a :toothy7:
  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Oh, thanks (are you talking to me?)...just upside-down diffusing. :)
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
  • shellynotshellynot Posts: 1,140Registered Users
    wow your hair looks awesome!! i totally bombed this method. i don't know what went wrong, i think my hair just has a large personal bubble and doesn't like to be touched much at all. but kudos to you for finding something that works so well!!:occasion9:
    2c/3a
    curl blog
    curl album

    "Your head is like a crown on you.
    It is as beautiful as Mount Carmel.
    Your hair is as smooth as purple silk.
    I am captured by your flowing curls."
    Song of Solomon 7:5 (NIRV)
  • curly52curly52 Posts: 351Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    yeh i was talking to you Just Kimmie:toothy7:makes me want to go out and buy a diffuser!
    uk curly - 3a :toothy7:
  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Curly52, if that's your hair in your personal pic, doesn't look like you need one! Wow, you've got great curls!! Mine take work!
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
  • msgibletmsgiblet Posts: 5,825Registered Users
    Just Kimmie wrote: »
    Yeah, I tried your clipping method this morning, and it worked great. Seems more logical for root lift to put clips perpendicular to direction of growth. THanks for that!

    I'd post pics, but I'm on my way out the door.

    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.
    http://public.fotki.com/msgiblet/ - pw: gibber -- Pics Added 7/10/11
    Fine, Thick, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity

    Countess Balashi of Divi Beach in the Order of the Curly Crusaders :occasion5:

    If I'm Going To Have A Bad Hair Day, It Might As Well Be In Aruba!

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • curly52curly52 Posts: 351Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    aw thanks for the compliment just kimmie:toothy7: now if only my hair looked like that everyday..:laughing7:
    uk curly - 3a :toothy7:
  • TwilightsmuseTwilightsmuse Posts: 3Registered Users
    I just started using Curlisto's starter kit for wavy/loose curls after Christmas. It is working wonderfully for me so far. The products feel absolutely weightless on my hair and I have lots of bounce and shine. I don't use the clips as I have short layers on top with lots of lift and usually air-dry my hair (even if it means going to work with my hair wet). I work for a conservative insurance company and I am sure people look at me funny, but hey...this is my hair we are talking about! I am considering getting a diffuser, however, just to try it out.
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  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Oh, thanks! Yeah, I have layers throughout, top to bottom. It's darn near time for a trim, too...because the top layers of my hair are getting heavy and flatter.
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
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  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Well, I just tell them I need my layers "relcalibrated". I just grew it out from a super-short all-over layered style (I'll post a couple pics of that in my fotki in a minute)...once it grew out, I just had the same layers trimmed up and have had ever since. My top layers are too long at the moment, though.
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
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  • Just KimmieJust Kimmie Posts: 116Registered Users
    Thanks again...yeah, it was fun to have it short for awhile, just for something different and the sheer ease of styling (plus I cut it after I had lost 40 pounds - which I now have back - grrrrr!!)

    ...but, I'm going the long route for now...although, I just got it cut tonite...about an inch all over...
    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!

    http://public.fotki.com/Kimmie7448/curls-rule/
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  • WiggilyhairWiggilyhair Posts: 780Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    JustKimmie-

    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).
  • FrizzBgoneFrizzBgone Posts: 2,678Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Just Kimmie wrote: »
    Oh, thanks (are you talking to me?)...just upside-down diffusing. :)

    Plopping and upside down diffusing are keepers for me too !!
    Type: 3a fine & dense,with normal porosity, terrible product junkie
    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 !!!
  • whatsercurlwhatsercurl Posts: 4,049Registered Users
    I've been lurking in this forum for months but today is my first post. I was curious about the Curlisto method mentioned in this thread so I went to the site to check it it out this morning. Since it's the weekend, I still had bedhead and decided to give it a try.

    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.
    Current Products: CJ Products: CF, DF, CT, SG, AFG, CIAB AND CK is back!
    Current Experiment: S&C by D

    Curl Fix and Daily Fix are my HGs :love4:


    Sulphate and cone free since July 2007

    wavy/curly fine texture/medium porosity/medium-low density

    http://public.fotki.com/whatsercurl/

    PW: wavycurly

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  • momedusamomedusa Posts: 60Registered Users
    okay, so i'm spatially-challenged. Does horizontal to the head mean from ear to ear? Or from forehead to neck?:compress:

    I usually get pretty good volume at the top of my head, but pretty strange cowlicky things around my face.
    2c-3a, rotate b/w:
    TJ Nourish poo+condish
    AG recoil
    various deep condish

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