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There’s hope out there for all those in-between hair types.
I should say that I’m breaking one of the group rules by writing about it at all.
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It’s one of those “what happens here, stays here” communities.
Silicones can create a waxy buildup that weighs down your hair so itwon’t hold a curl.
Curly Girlapproved conditioners are free of sulfates, drying alcohols, silicones, waxes, and non-natural oils.
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That’s where having access to thousands of CG devotees can really come in handy.
What Newbies Like Me Want to Know
“Is this safe?”
The next most common key in of post is probably the frustration post.
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They usually express sentiments of feeling discouraged and getting close to throwing in the microfiber towel.
Commenters sometimes venture to give their diagnoses: “Did you do a final wash?
“, “How long have you been plopping?
“, “It looks like your hair could use some more protein.”
There are even products designed forpre-pooing or before you shampoo.
Certainly, those who have used a diffuser ontheir curly hairhave probably made one or all thecommon mistakes.
I wash my hair with it in the shower just as I wouldwith a shampoo.
This part takes place at the end of the shower, with dripping wet hair flipped upside down.
I’ve learned that applying gel, and a lot of it, to still-wet hair is key.
Air dry
Then, I leave my hair alone and let it air dry.
(It also unfortunately means no naps during the hair drying process.)
Curly Girl translation: scrunch out the crunch.
I was excited about this.
It didn’t take me long to learn about “transition hair.”
According to Lorraine Massey, this is particularly an issue for women transitioning from full-coverage colorto natural gray hair.
For the first couple weeks, my hair was greasy, flat, and never felt clean.
I’m not sure what category my hair falls into now, but it definitely looks different.
Now I feel like I have more control over my hair and how my texture turns out.
Highlights for curly hair might even be an option.
