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Morning hair - before & afters

sixelamysixelamy Curl NovicePosts: 4,157Registered Users Curl Novice
in General Discussion about Curly Hair
Ladies and gents, what does your hair look like in the morning before and after you refresh?

Post pictures, and tell us what your overnight routine is, what is working, and/or what is not, and your refresher technique.

It's one thing to tell someone your routine, but it's another to actually see what happens when you do it.

I'll post my pictures tomorrow.
2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
:bunny:
NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
:thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
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  • chloe92uschloe92us Curl Neophyte Posts: 1,203Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    This thread is going to be good!
    2C/ Coarse/ Normal porosity/ SW Florida/ Salt & Pepper
    Cleanse: AIA cowash, TJ Tea Tree Condish
    Condish: JC Too Shea, Tresemme Botanique
    Stylers: flax/okra gel or KCCC + CJ PP or JC Spiralicious
    Experimenting with Got2B Ultra gel and loving it so far!
  • sixelamysixelamy Curl Novice Posts: 4,157Registered Users Curl Novice
    Yes! I really hope people participate.. I think it's an awesome idea.
    2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
    :bunny:
    NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
    RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
    DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
    STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
    COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
    :thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
  • chupiechupie Curl Connoisseur Posts: 5,280Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Oo. Good topic!!
    2a medium porous, You can see my wavy tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8bclCLgER5N_uVYSYZNxhBHSXAW40OQ and my wavy blog is The Wavy Nation http://wavynation.wordpress.com
  • DaniGirl88DaniGirl88 Curl Neophyte Posts: 1,583Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    I'm so glad you posted this topic! I just have to remember to take pictures....
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    3B, fine, normal porosity, high density, medium width and length
    Conditioner: Tresemme Naturals, Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle
    Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-Wash
    Leave in Products: As I Am Leave-In, SM Smoothie/Milk, KCKT, Giovanni Direct Leave-In
    Air Dry

    Looking for new products and methods to try!

  • StarmieStarmie Curl Virtuoso Posts: 7,169Registered Users Curl Virtuoso
    I can't get second day hair to save my life so it'll be interesting to see if anyone has hair that looks like mine in a morning (God forbid!) and if so, what they do to get it looking decent. There may yet be hope for me.
    3b in South Australia.
  • PerriPPerriP Curl Neophyte Posts: 6,613Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Starmie wrote: »
    I can't get second day hair to save my life so it'll be interesting to see if anyone has hair that looks like mine in a morning (God forbid!) and if so, what they do to get it looking decent. There may yet be hope for me.

    Starmie, Me either! I will allow myself to have 2nd day hair now and then if I'm staying home but never to work. I look like the Doc from back to the future when I wake up. I say I have hair elves that visit me at night. Sit on my pillow and pull on my hair.


    Sent from my SCH-I535 using CurlTalk App
    Modified CG since Dec 2011
  • SamanthascurlzSamanthascurlz Curl Neophyte Posts: 1,082Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Omg this is gonna be great! I can't wait to see pics! Great idea!!!

    Sent from my Samsung S3*
    CG, High Porosity, Fine, Low Density, Medium Elasticity
    Suave, V05, GF Go clean gel, ACV rinses, CO, and Gelatine PT.
    [URL="[url=http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/members/samanthascurlz-albums-evolvement-my-hair.html]Curls[/url]"][/url]Curls
  • chupiechupie Curl Connoisseur Posts: 5,280Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    I'm on a first day and this winter I'm not getting the kind of wave I did in summer but I'll play tomorrow.
    2a medium porous, You can see my wavy tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8bclCLgER5N_uVYSYZNxhBHSXAW40OQ and my wavy blog is The Wavy Nation http://wavynation.wordpress.com
  • HtBlackHtBlack Posts: 292Registered Users
    First with morning hair, then conditioner and gel on wet hair, then dried hair. sy5ugy4u.jpgmebaguna.jpgaby8u4ys.jpg

    Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk
    A 2C, wishfully thinking of being 3a. Sometimes I get there. CG since October 2013, Eurocurly (just for a few months more!), completely low-porosity now. SBL, wanting elbow length.

    --
    Routine:
    CW-LI: Garnier Ultra Doux (Cocoa+Coconut Oil/Mango+Tiaré) or my own products.
    DC: Biofficina Toscana Maschera Nutriente Protettiva, or my own product.
    Homemade FSG, L'Oreal Styling Gel.
  • HtBlackHtBlack Posts: 292Registered Users
    Oh forgot to mention, third day hair so don't judge me. XD

    Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk
    A 2C, wishfully thinking of being 3a. Sometimes I get there. CG since October 2013, Eurocurly (just for a few months more!), completely low-porosity now. SBL, wanting elbow length.

    --
    Routine:
    CW-LI: Garnier Ultra Doux (Cocoa+Coconut Oil/Mango+Tiaré) or my own products.
    DC: Biofficina Toscana Maschera Nutriente Protettiva, or my own product.
    Homemade FSG, L'Oreal Styling Gel.
  • sixelamysixelamy Curl Novice Posts: 4,157Registered Users Curl Novice
    I'm on 3rd day hair right now.

    It will only let me upload 5 pictures at a time, so doing this in 2 posts.


    These are when I first woke up (obviously!)
    2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
    :bunny:
    NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
    RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
    DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
    STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
    COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
    :thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
  • sixelamysixelamy Curl Novice Posts: 4,157Registered Users Curl Novice
    After my hair had almost dried.

    I still can't find a good nighttime routine. I don't pinepple, because my hair is too short. The satin pillowcase is better than the cotton, but still not good.

    I cup my hands under the faucet and get water to smooth onto my hair in sections, and squeeze to make sure all the layers get wet. I do this just so my hair is wet, not soaking wet.

    Then I apply KCCC to the canopy, underneath layer, then scrunch.

    I diffused this morning to about 80% dry, because I was in a hurry to get pictures. Some days I diffuse, some days I don't.

    After it was mostly dry, I scrunch the crunch out, tip my head upside down and fluff and scrunch, then give it a good shake, and flip it up fast and position.
    2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
    :bunny:
    NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
    RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
    DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
    STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
    COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
    :thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
  • SamanthascurlzSamanthascurlz Curl Neophyte Posts: 1,082Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    I pineapple every night. It gives me decent volume. In the morning I slowly take the pony tail off & then shake my hair from scalp. I try my best not to touch the top so I don't get crown frizz. I then use a little CO to seperate my curls to make my hair have the appearance of more thickness. Since this is second day hair I don't add gel or water that is usually for 3rd day hair for me.

    P.S don't mind the bottom curl left behind on my pineapple pic haha.


    Sent from my Samsung S3*
    CG, High Porosity, Fine, Low Density, Medium Elasticity
    Suave, V05, GF Go clean gel, ACV rinses, CO, and Gelatine PT.
    [URL="[url=http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/members/samanthascurlz-albums-evolvement-my-hair.html]Curls[/url]"][/url]Curls
  • HtBlackHtBlack Posts: 292Registered Users
    My hair can't be pineappled yet, so I just spread it around my head when I lie on the pillow. I never toss so it "mostly" stays intact.

    Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk
    A 2C, wishfully thinking of being 3a. Sometimes I get there. CG since October 2013, Eurocurly (just for a few months more!), completely low-porosity now. SBL, wanting elbow length.

    --
    Routine:
    CW-LI: Garnier Ultra Doux (Cocoa+Coconut Oil/Mango+Tiaré) or my own products.
    DC: Biofficina Toscana Maschera Nutriente Protettiva, or my own product.
    Homemade FSG, L'Oreal Styling Gel.
  • SaMmIe10SaMmIe10 Curl Neophyte Posts: 243Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Oh god, mine is a MESS every morning ... I still don't have a good 2nd day routine besides just bunning it. We'll see tomorrow ...
    Hair Type: Combo of 2A, 2B and 2C ... with a weird straight underlayer :dontknow:
    Fine, normal porosity, normal elasticity.

    Currently using:
    Low Poo: Yes To Cucumbers Color Protection Shampoo
    Cowash: VO5 Moisture Milks
    Styler: KCCC
    Gel: Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Gel, Tigi Bed Head Creative Genius gel

    Started CG 9/10/13
  • sixelamysixelamy Curl Novice Posts: 4,157Registered Users Curl Novice
    If I can post my before, so can everybody else!!!

    I actually didn't realize just how a little embarrassing it was, until I saw it up here. lol
    2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
    :bunny:
    NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
    RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
    DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
    STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
    COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
    :thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
  • SamanthascurlzSamanthascurlz Curl Neophyte Posts: 1,082Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    sixelamy wrote: »
    If I can post my before, so can everybody else!!!

    I actually didn't realize just how a little embarrassing it was, until I saw it up here. lol

    Omg I literally bursted out laughing at the bolded. You sound like a mom haha. And oh god no, your before is NOTHING to be embarrassed about! It's gorgeous along with a gorgeous color!
    CG, High Porosity, Fine, Low Density, Medium Elasticity
    Suave, V05, GF Go clean gel, ACV rinses, CO, and Gelatine PT.
    [URL="[url=http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/members/samanthascurlz-albums-evolvement-my-hair.html]Curls[/url]"][/url]Curls
  • KauaiMareCurlKauaiMareCurl Posts: 317Registered Users
    Bottom part of picture is part of day one hair, pre-SOTC. The first four blocks are morning hair, with the fourth block as my "after" hair. Since I was heading out to a dance class, I didn't fuss with it as much as I did when I returned from the dance class; the last two blocks was my hair in the afternoon.

    ImageUploadedByCurlTalk1392525462.115690.jpg
  • StarmieStarmie Curl Virtuoso Posts: 7,169Registered Users Curl Virtuoso
    See, it's just as I feared - no-one (yet!) has hair that looks remotely like the mess that is my morning hair.
    3b in South Australia.
  • Fifi.GFifi.G Curl Neophyte Posts: 15,490Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    No pic's to share at this time but when mine reaches a good length it typically looks the same as it did when I went to bed. When it is short, that is a completely different ball game. I wake up looking like I was visited by an 80's hair band in my slumber.
    When I hear terms like "hipster" I think, who told cliques they could leave high school??

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
  • chupiechupie Curl Connoisseur Posts: 5,280Registered Users Curl Connoisseur
    Out of pineapple (gives volume. That's about it but also cooler to sleep in. ) styled but not SOTC and SOTC. Spritzed down length and SCEFSG and SCEHHG raked & scrunched in and diffused.

    ImageUploadedByCurlTalk1392563149.030814.jpg
    ImageUploadedByCurlTalk1392563164.223298.jpg
    ImageUploadedByCurlTalk1392563175.847822.jpg
    2a medium porous, You can see my wavy tutorials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy8bclCLgER5N_uVYSYZNxhBHSXAW40OQ and my wavy blog is The Wavy Nation http://wavynation.wordpress.com
  • wendi.wendywendi.wendy Posts: 174Registered Users
    My routine is simple -- before bed, I flip my head upside down, stretch open the band of my sleep cap and pull it over my hair.

    When I get up in the morning, first I laugh at how ridiculous my hair looks when I take the cap off. Then I slide my hands under my hair (by the nape of my neck) and fluff it up, then rearrange any stray strands. If I have a particularly wonky piece of hair, I'll wet it with water and scrunch it into place. Generally, though, I just take the cap off and fluff my hair.

    The pictures are: Cap on; right after cap comes off (one of my cats decided to join me at this point); and after my hair is settled into place. The slightly maniacal smile is because we're in the midst of our eleventy-millionth Winter Storm Watch here in Illinois, with 4-8 inches of snow predicted. :confused3:
    ~ Wendi in IL
    3a - fine, colored hair w/normal porosity (loves protein!)
    CG since March 2010
    Co-Wash: V05, Suave or Cure Care
    Low Poo: Desert Essence
    Condish: GVP Balm, CJ Beauticurls Strengthening
    Leave-In: Cure Care, KCKT
    Styler: SS FHG, Re-Coil, LALSG, BRHG
  • sheilacurlsheilacurl Curl Neophyte Posts: 1,240Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Lovely, Ladies! Wendy, where did you get your sleep cap?
    Thanks
    Upper Michigan Dews
    3a ~ Fine ~ High Porosity ~ Normal Density

    NoPoo: JC Cleansing Cream
    Rinse Outs: SS:PRT, CJ Repair Me, CJ Argan
    Detangler: KCKT
    Leave-in: CJ Repair me
    Stylers: UFDCM, BRHG
    Refreshers: Batiste (dry shampoo) on the roots & UFDCM everywhere else

    iHerb Discount Code: SAF007
  • wendi.wendywendi.wendy Posts: 174Registered Users
    sheilacurl wrote: »
    Wendy, where did you get your sleep cap?
    Thanks

    This one came from Wal-Mart -- it was less than $3. I had a similar one from Sally Beauty before that, for about the same price. I love them! :)
    ~ Wendi in IL
    3a - fine, colored hair w/normal porosity (loves protein!)
    CG since March 2010
    Co-Wash: V05, Suave or Cure Care
    Low Poo: Desert Essence
    Condish: GVP Balm, CJ Beauticurls Strengthening
    Leave-In: Cure Care, KCKT
    Styler: SS FHG, Re-Coil, LALSG, BRHG
  • sixelamysixelamy Curl Novice Posts: 4,157Registered Users Curl Novice
    wendi.wendy wrote: »
    My routine is simple -- before bed, I flip my head upside down, stretch open the band of my sleep cap and pull it over my hair.

    When I get up in the morning, first I laugh at how ridiculous my hair looks when I take the cap off. Then I take off the cap, slide my hands under my hair (by the nape of my neck) and fluff it up, then rearrange any stray strands. If I have a particularly wonky piece of hair, I'll wet it with water and scrunch it into place. Generally, though, I just take the cap off and fluff my hair.

    The pictures are: Cap on; right after cap comes off (one of my cats decided to join me at this point); and after my hair is settled into place. The slightly maniacal smile is because we're in the midst of our eleventy-millionth Winter Storm Watch here in Illinois, with 4-8 inches of snow predicted. :confused3:

    Gosh, I wish my routine was that easy! I'm in IL too, in the midst of this awfulness, I feel the attitude.
    2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
    :bunny:
    NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
    RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
    DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
    STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
    COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
    :thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens
  • sheepcexplorersheepcexplorer Posts: 4Registered Users
    Great idea for a thread!

    Thank you for posting your routines everyone! It gives me some idea of what to do with my hair.

    Wendy, apparently I need to get me one of those sleep caps haha.
    Type: In between 3A/3B I believe
    Co-Wash: Trader Joe's TTT Conditioner
    RO:TJ TTT
    Low-poo: Aubrey Organics Blue Camomile Hydrating Shampoo
    Clarifying: Trader Joe's TTT Shampoo
    Styling: HETTM
  • BotticelliBritBotticelliBrit Curl Neophyte Posts: 2,075Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    It does look like an awesome sleep cap! The one I have (which I rarely use) is just a regular bonnet - but I like the secure-looking band Wendy's one has!!
    3B. Med porosity. Med thickness. Med density.

    LP: Shea Moisture (currently JBCO)
    Conditioner/CW: Jason Aloe Vera
    LI: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Quench
    Refreshing: TRESemmé Naturals Aloe Vera & Avocado
    Gel: DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel
    DC:     Aunt Jackie's Soft & Sassy Super Duper Softening Conditioner
    Treatments: Coconut oil/Coconut milk

     UK curly. CG since Oct 2013.
    Growing my hair to WL when dry :thumright:
  • BotticelliBritBotticelliBrit Curl Neophyte Posts: 2,075Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    First thing in the morning after taking out my pineapple:
    Screen_shot_2014_02_25_at_11_55_32.png

    Applied a bit of KCKT and then fluffed:
    photo_2.jpg
    3B. Med porosity. Med thickness. Med density.

    LP: Shea Moisture (currently JBCO)
    Conditioner/CW: Jason Aloe Vera
    LI: Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils Quench
    Refreshing: TRESemmé Naturals Aloe Vera & Avocado
    Gel: DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel
    DC:     Aunt Jackie's Soft & Sassy Super Duper Softening Conditioner
    Treatments: Coconut oil/Coconut milk

     UK curly. CG since Oct 2013.
    Growing my hair to WL when dry :thumright:
  • SamanthascurlzSamanthascurlz Curl Neophyte Posts: 1,082Registered Users Curl Neophyte
    Gorgeous hair boticellibrit!

    Sent from my Samsung S3*
    CG, High Porosity, Fine, Low Density, Medium Elasticity
    Suave, V05, GF Go clean gel, ACV rinses, CO, and Gelatine PT.
    [URL="[url=http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/members/samanthascurlz-albums-evolvement-my-hair.html]Curls[/url]"][/url]Curls
  • sixelamysixelamy Curl Novice Posts: 4,157Registered Users Curl Novice
    Oh dear lord, you people make it look so easy!! lol

    I am so envious of your hair BoticelliBrit!
    2c-3a - med-coarse - normal-high porosity - high density
    :bunny:
    NP/LP: CJ Daily Fix, KMF Whenever / Giovanni TTTT
    RO/LI: Aussie Moist, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Hask Keratin Protein
    DC/PROTEIN: KC Stellar Strands / CNPF
    STYLER: CJ Curl Queen
    COLOR: henna, amla & indigo
    :thumbdown:: glycerin in high/low dews, polyquat-10 & 11, parabens

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