Kinky-Curly styling video
mysteryflavored
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I put this together this morning. Sorry if you can't hear me -- I was pretty tired!
It also shows how I clip my hair, since I've gotten a few questions/PMs about that latley.
Enjoy!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3457886609888355586&hl=en
***UPDATE 8/4/14
Hey guys...
I'm sorry for leaving you hanging like this! I removed the video some time ago -- I'm a medical student, so with upcoming applications to residencies I felt it prudent to cut down on my internet presence. I hope you'll forgive me! I'll outline the steps here, but I know that a video is so much more helpful so maybe some other kind soul who's got the technique down can fill in.
1. After washing your hair (however you choose), rake a leave-in conditioner through soaking wet hair. I usually begin right-side up and flip upside down in the middle of this step. Rake through until well distributed and your curls clump together into beautiful, wet locks. I'll almost always stick to Knot Today if I'm using KCCC, since I find it plays super well together. For my thick, fine, shoulder-length hair, I use about a dime sized amount.
2. STILL UPSIDE DOWN, tilt your head to one side. This brings down the hair at the nape of the neck and some of the trickier spots on the top of your head. Take a scoop of KCCC (about dime sized for me), rub between palms, and scrunch into the hair, concentrating on the tricky spots you're exposing. KCCC does not distribute well for me, so I need to apply directly to hard-to-reach areas if the product is going to get there at all. I find that 5-10 scrunches is plenty.
3. Also still upside down, turn your head to the opposite side. Repeat step 2.
4. Return your head to center, and take a final scoop of KCCC. Scrunch into the hair, as evenly as possible. This gets the front bits and any ends you may have missed.
5. If you're like me, I usually get some residual product hanging out on my knuckles by this point. Recollect it onto your fingers, then gently feel the underside of your hair (you're still upside down!) for any crazy/messy curls. Smooth them out with the excess product, and scrunch a couple times to put that curl back.
6. I like to take a linen towel and scrunch the excess moisture out of my hair now, but there usually isn't much. After this, gently swing your head around to stand up straight, and let your hair fall into its natural place. Dry however you like, then scrunch out the crunch.
I hope this is vaguely helpful. Let me know if you've got any questions. Snuggles!
It also shows how I clip my hair, since I've gotten a few questions/PMs about that latley.
Enjoy!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3457886609888355586&hl=en
***UPDATE 8/4/14
Hey guys...
I'm sorry for leaving you hanging like this! I removed the video some time ago -- I'm a medical student, so with upcoming applications to residencies I felt it prudent to cut down on my internet presence. I hope you'll forgive me! I'll outline the steps here, but I know that a video is so much more helpful so maybe some other kind soul who's got the technique down can fill in.
1. After washing your hair (however you choose), rake a leave-in conditioner through soaking wet hair. I usually begin right-side up and flip upside down in the middle of this step. Rake through until well distributed and your curls clump together into beautiful, wet locks. I'll almost always stick to Knot Today if I'm using KCCC, since I find it plays super well together. For my thick, fine, shoulder-length hair, I use about a dime sized amount.
2. STILL UPSIDE DOWN, tilt your head to one side. This brings down the hair at the nape of the neck and some of the trickier spots on the top of your head. Take a scoop of KCCC (about dime sized for me), rub between palms, and scrunch into the hair, concentrating on the tricky spots you're exposing. KCCC does not distribute well for me, so I need to apply directly to hard-to-reach areas if the product is going to get there at all. I find that 5-10 scrunches is plenty.
3. Also still upside down, turn your head to the opposite side. Repeat step 2.
4. Return your head to center, and take a final scoop of KCCC. Scrunch into the hair, as evenly as possible. This gets the front bits and any ends you may have missed.
5. If you're like me, I usually get some residual product hanging out on my knuckles by this point. Recollect it onto your fingers, then gently feel the underside of your hair (you're still upside down!) for any crazy/messy curls. Smooth them out with the excess product, and scrunch a couple times to put that curl back.
6. I like to take a linen towel and scrunch the excess moisture out of my hair now, but there usually isn't much. After this, gently swing your head around to stand up straight, and let your hair fall into its natural place. Dry however you like, then scrunch out the crunch.
I hope this is vaguely helpful. Let me know if you've got any questions. Snuggles!
Location: North NJ or NYC
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Video is great!! I can hear you loud and clear. Thank you for taking the time out to do this! You have probably saved us curlies some valuable [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]!
You mentioned long hair application. My hair is waist length when wet, and I scrunch it in the same way that you do, and it seems to work. I just need more product and a little more time.
Med/Coarse, porous curly.
Current faves: no poo, HE Hello Hydration, ck, Shea Moisture, Mixed Chicks
PW colombia
http://public.fotki.com/curlyclaudia/
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Favorites: KCKT, Oyin HH, LOOB, and HEBE
Password:gracie
glycerin and protein sensitive
pics added: 5/13/08
What do you like best about the KC duo? What do you feel it does for you?
Fine & plentiful, no dyes
bioInfusion the Gentle One Shampoo
Currently loving:
Deva ArcAngell
Deva Set it Free
Curly since 6/17/2008.
http://public.fotki.com/UTgal/
PW: browncurls
Outside of how much I like the physical properties of the products (I don't have to fight with the KT to apply it since it's got so much slip, and the CC smells so wonderful and feels deliciously like snot) and how they're all-natural and lasting me a lifetime... hmm. Well, I think I get softer hair with the KC products than I've been able to get from any other combo. It just FEELS so unbelievably silky. Also, it makes my curls very resilient. None of my products really crap out on me as the day goes on (I either chose them that way, or my hair has a kind soul), but the KC products seem to enhance this and make my hair BOING. I can also usually get 2nd day hair with this stuff.
And, for someone who's growing out her hair, the obvious elongation factor is kinda nice at the moment. I still can't believe my hair looked so long in that video. It shrunk up a tiny bit once it dried some more, but :blob7:
It was too funny to see how excited you were about the length
Thanks for the video. I normally rake the CC in, but I am not 100% happy with my results. I am going to try scrunching it in next time.
CG since 9/2007
medium texture; slightly porous
Currently loving:
anything from CJ, KBB Luscious Locks Hair Mask, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner
Your hair is GORGEOUS as always and I can't believe how long it is!!
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!
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Aloe 80 Shampoo & Conditioner, Shea Butter & Aveda Control Paste
Fotki PW: swirlygirl
Updated 7/13/08
I don't own Come Clean, but I haven't really noticed a difference in performance on the days I do shampoo compared to the days I don't. I also haven't paid attention. :laughing7:
LOL, I guess when you've got curls that don't quit you don't have to pay attention to those kinds of things.
Aloe 80 Shampoo & Conditioner, Shea Butter & Aveda Control Paste
Fotki PW: swirlygirl
Updated 7/13/08
Modified CG, CJ Rehab, JCWDT, KCKT, VO5 Chamomile Tea Therapy, CJDF, HEBE Gel/Mousse, Bioinfusion Rosemary Mint shampoo, occasional protein
Experimenting with BRHG
"If you want the rainbow, you've gotta put up with the rain"
Mine poofs out, too, but I'm wondering if this could be avoided with BRHG scrunched on top as mysteryflavored does in the video.
Aloe 80 Shampoo & Conditioner, Shea Butter & Aveda Control Paste
Fotki PW: swirlygirl
Updated 7/13/08
::cough::
Fine & plentiful, no dyes
bioInfusion the Gentle One Shampoo
Currently loving:
Deva ArcAngell
Deva Set it Free
Curly since 6/17/2008.
http://public.fotki.com/UTgal/
PW: browncurls
Highly porous. Color over grey.
I love all the Curl Junkie products. Still experimenting with gels and curl creams. Still hoping for 2nd day hair....
Every day is a gift :flower:
Umm, you mean outside of what I did in this video? Just co-washing with Suave, really. I shampoo on an as-needed basis (aka, when I get too stupid with the protein), condition heavily every day or two, and don't DT. No 'cones, very low on the protein, and pretty heavy on the oils. I've been CG-ish for over 9 months, so it's taken me a while to get here.
Yep, sorry. How many times a week do you co wash with suave and what suave do you use? What poo do you use when you do poo? Thanks.:toothy7:
I use the Coconut or Vanilla Floral 4-5 times a week. Don't really like water-washing, using conditioner just gets me cleaner. When I poo, it's either with [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Jessicurl-Hair-Cleansing-Cream-p-103.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=jessicurl-hair-cleansing-cream]Jessicurl HCC[/buylink] or TJ's Refresh.
Porosity: Low
Elasticity: Low
Density: Medium/High...I think
~~Lots of Little S-Curls and Corkscrews~~
Thanks so much for being willing to do that for all of us curlies!
CG since '08.
Cleanser: (Summer) Beautiful Curls Nurturing shampoo or Kathymack's soap bars
Co-wash: TJ Nourish
Protein: CJ Repair Me
Styling products: (Summer) BB Styling Mudd
Gel: (Summer) BRHG, Upper Management gel.
Ok, a few more questions if you don't mind. How much condish do you use to co wash and how much do you use to conditon/detangle? Lastly, after you rinse off the suave then you apply the kinky curly leave in, right? Thanks.:toothy7:
Lol, I don't mind questions. I use a little less than a palmful to co-wash, and enough of my heavier condish to be able to detangle with my fingers (a couple tsps). I apply the [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]KCKT[/buylink] after I've rinsed out the heavier condish... what can I say, I loves me lots of conditioner.
What do you use for a heavier condish? Thanks soo much. :toothy7: