Like most things about myself which I despised as a teenager, I learnt to understand that my curly hair was part of my make up and that I should embrace it rather than try everything in my power to change it. I've had others tell me that they always wanted curly rather than straight hair so I guess the 'grass is always greener' analogy really comes into play here.
It's only since my hair has grown out of my pixie crop, which I had in my late teens/ early twenties a few years ago, that I've had to learn how to manage my curls properly and although I am no expert at all and and am willing to take on any suggestions and tips that others may have, here is a run down of my daily hair routines:
Option 1. If I wash my hair
This Curly Wurly shampoo from Lush is just phenomenal but it can take a bit of getting used to- I personally think that it looks like a tub of old porridge and it needs a lot of movement to get it lathering up in order for you to feel like you're getting full coverage on your hair. It is great for cleansing all the old products out of my hair and seems to make my curls feel lighter and bouncier (chemical rich shampoos often feel like they weigh my hair down).
Curly hair in general can get so dry and knotted and mine is no exception to this rule. I usually use Aussie '3 minute miracle' to inject some much needed moisture to my hair (no photo as I finished the bottle yesterday and have yet to replace) and I actually only wash my hair with shampoo once or twice a week and will 'co-wash' (posh way of saying wash with only conditioner) all the other times.
My post- shower products are basically a direct throw back from the 80s with a mousse, diffuser and hairspray combo working like a charm.
I am not too fussy which hair mousse I will use and will most often pick the one that is on offer or cheapest so right now I am using this Leo Bancroft mousse which is working well.
I will then dry my hair using a diffuser attachment to my hair dryer, usually standing with my head upside down or at a 90 degree angle on the side to get the needed volume from the roots.
*Quick Tip: Don't use too much product on your hair however as you don't want that Justin Timberlake, instant noodle, crispy curl happening that was fashionable in the early 90s.*
Option 2. If I don't wash my hair
The Frizz- Ease Dream Curl Style Spray is like elixir in a bottle for me. I absolutely love it as it is perfect to use on day old washed hair that needs a little boost in the curl department. It is really light, almost like a mist, so it does not weigh your hair down and you will always get good coverage.
The half up do
Strangely the underneath of my hair is always curlier and less frizzy than the top layer that can often be almost straight at the area around my face. If the underneath is looking fly but the top half is having a shocker I will usually go for this style which takes 5-10 minutes:
If the above hair style is just not an option and it's one of those days where the world would just be a better place if I contained my hair then I will go for the messy top knot and will usually add a blonde bun-maker to the mix to make the bun a bit beefier.
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Really nice article! Personally I like curly hair. I have wavy hair so I like to make perfect curls using the best curling iron from Sedu. The quick curly hairstyles that you shared in this article are really great. I would definitely try them!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's taken me a while to learn to embrace my curly hair and I've never used a curling iron before (usually resorting to curling with straighteners if my hair needs a little tweaking). I'll check it out :-)
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