How do I know if CG is "right" for me?

HairMetal

I'm a guy, and I've had long hair for a while now, I trim it, etc. It's not icky or nasty, it's well kept. (not just my opinion)
I learned about sulfates and cones recently, and I was going to go CG.
However, I've seen a lot of transitions where people went from 2a/b to 3a, and I don't think I want that much curl in my hair, I like the wave a lot more.

So how can I figure out what to do with my hair? (excluding cutting it.)
I am 2a/b, not quite sure. Using sulfates and cones right now, because I haven't switched to CG yet.

The back of my hair is almost 3 (super, super curly near the bottom if I don't run my fingers through it and stretch out the curls), but the front is mostly curly/wavy past the midpoint.

Thanks.

Jess the Mess

Alot of the increase in curl type has to do with certain products like curl enhancers and techniques like plopping, scrunching, etc. and not just ditching the sulphates and cones. I say try CG. What products are you using now?

HairMetal

Right now, I'm using horrible sulfates and cones. My hair doesn't look so bad, it's just frizzy at the end of the day.

I'm probably going to get a V05 CG shampoo and conditioner, but could you recommend me the rest of the products I should get?
I don't know which products to get...
Thanks.

porque_pig

I'm glad you want to try CG! I'm a fairly recent CG convert, and I have already noticed a huge difference in my curls.

Firstly, while the V05 conditioners are probably a good bet, the shampoo is not. I would maybe recommend something from Burt's Bees or something else inexpensive and easy to find (I personally use the sulfate-free shampoo from Christophe Beverly Hills--I can find it at the local pharmacy).

Some people just experience more defined waves/curls, not more curls, with CG. It really can't cause any permanent damage to try it for a while. Keep in mind that your hair may look a little worse for a few weeks until it adjusts, but then after a few weeks of CG, it will probably look better than ever.

I'm still finding the perfect styling products for me. I'll let you know how it works out! Good luck.

citychulo

Ok sorry you all but I am a boy and i would like to know if i did CG right ok this is what did.

I washed my hair with Suave waterfall mist shampoo for the last time to get all the cone build up out of my hair and all the other bad things in my hair but I was wondering is this the right shampoo for that?

Then i been Co-Washing with Suave waterfall mist conditioner for the past month and my hair seems to be a lot more curlier now but still a lil frizzy.

I was wondering if I havent did this right can you please break it down a lil more for me to understand sorry but I am just trying to get my hair as healthy as possible.

i am also sorry if this doesnt make sense to you i tryed to explain as good as i can =/

thank you.

belasuna

HairMetal wrote: »

I'm a guy, and I've had long hair for a while now, I trim it, etc. It's not icky or nasty, it's well kept. (not just my opinion)
I learned about sulfates and cones recently, and I was going to go CG.
However, I've seen a lot of transitions where people went from 2a/b to 3a, and I don't think I want that much curl in my hair, I like the wave a lot more.

So how can I figure out what to do with my hair? (excluding cutting it.)
I am 2a/b, not quite sure. Using sulfates and cones right now, because I haven't switched to CG yet.

The back of my hair is almost 3 (super, super curly near the bottom if I don't run my fingers through it and stretch out the curls), but the front is mostly curly/wavy past the midpoint.

Thanks.

As Jess indicated, the increase in curl is due to the product you use. Don't use any products with Magnesium Sulfate or Magnesium or labeled curl "enhancing". If you want to weigh down the curls so as to keep a more wavy look, use a heavier product that also contain oils or butters. These will not make your hair oily or greasy per say since the oils absorb into the hair, but you still have to play with how much you use so you don't get that "greasy" hair look and feel. You can also use a regular conditioner as a leave-in conditioner. Since most regular conditioners are heavier than those labeled "leave-in", I find they tend to loosen the curls and make them look more like waves.

I also recommend you go CG. CG will help lessen the frizz. You can always find products to enhance waves over curls.

HairMetal

Thanks again, belasuna.
I was just wondering if you could recommend me some CG wave-inducing products? And what CG regular conditioner (also leave-in) should I get?

Also, which shampoo should I get for my CG? Could you recommend exact products?

Thanks.

belasuna

When I used Curl Junkie Coffee Coco Curling Creme, it elongated my curls into waves because of the richness and weight of the product. I used it over a leave-in conditioner called [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Kinky-Curly-Knot-Today-p-207.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=kinkycurly-knot-today-leaveindetangler]Kinky Curly Knot Today[/buylink]. Another conditioner you can try as leave-in is Bed Head TIGI Moisture Maniac.

I don't promise these will work for you since all hair reacts differently to products. I just know I did not like the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curl-Junkie-CoffeeCoco-Curl-Creme-p-488.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=curl-junkie-coffeecoco-curl-creme]Curl Junkie CCCC[/buylink] because it made my curls less curly and more wavy which is not what I wanted. But since this is what you want, you can go and try it. At the least it is a good product.

For shampoos. If you want a good quality natural shampoo try any Aubrey Organics shampoo--pick your scent. It is a low poo you can use and doesn't contain the harsh chemicals in regular sulfate shampoos. It is in the mid-price range around $8-10.

HairMetal

Would the [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Curl-Junkie-CoffeeCoco-Curl-Creme-p-488.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=curl-junkie-coffeecoco-curl-creme]Curl Junkie CCCC[/buylink] act as a gel, or do I need to use leave in conditioner & a gel like Devacurl?