Before you start anything, you need to get your hair in great condition. It needs lots and lots of moisture. Don't shampoo everyday. Try to shampoo just 2 or 3 times a week, or every other day at most. Shampoo can dry out your hair. Use a thick moisturizing conditioner every time you wash your hair, whether or not you shampoo. Use a deep conditioner every couple of weeks, at least.
After you've finished conditioning and are done showering, do one final rinse of your hair with the coldest water possible. Stand out of the way or use a pitcher of cold water so that you don't get wet because the cold water can be shocking. It's only necessary for your hair.
When you use cold water, the cuticles of your hair will be sealed keeping the moisture in. Also, keep your shower from getting too hot and steamy because steam can open up the cuticle. At least get out of the bathroom ASAP of you must have steam.
Next, you will need to apply the products to your hair. Don't squeeze the water out of your hair yet, keep it sopping wet. This will make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout your hair.
You can use any product you like, but I recommend always starting with a leave-in conditioner. You can either leave in a little bit of your regular conditioner, use your regular conditioner as a leave-in, or use a leave-in conditioner. If you have shoulder length hair, use about a nickel sized amount. Use more with longer hair.
Coat your palms and fingers with the conditioner and gently comb it through your hands. You want to evenly distribute it throughout your hair. Put more towards the ends because they are older and usually drier. Now you can add the next product. I usually prefer a curling gel that holds the curls without the stiffness.
A mousse will work as well and you could even add a de-frizzing serum. I like the spray gel because I can spray it right on my hair for less handling. Next, scrunch your hair to encourage the curls. Scrunch it towards your hair and use this to squeeze out the water.
Now use a towel to continue scrunching your hair and let out the rest of the water. Air dry your curls for best results. If you need it dry faster, use a diffuser on a low cool setting for a few minutes. Don't brush or comb it. Use clips or pins for the style you want. - 15343
After you've finished conditioning and are done showering, do one final rinse of your hair with the coldest water possible. Stand out of the way or use a pitcher of cold water so that you don't get wet because the cold water can be shocking. It's only necessary for your hair.
When you use cold water, the cuticles of your hair will be sealed keeping the moisture in. Also, keep your shower from getting too hot and steamy because steam can open up the cuticle. At least get out of the bathroom ASAP of you must have steam.
Next, you will need to apply the products to your hair. Don't squeeze the water out of your hair yet, keep it sopping wet. This will make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout your hair.
You can use any product you like, but I recommend always starting with a leave-in conditioner. You can either leave in a little bit of your regular conditioner, use your regular conditioner as a leave-in, or use a leave-in conditioner. If you have shoulder length hair, use about a nickel sized amount. Use more with longer hair.
Coat your palms and fingers with the conditioner and gently comb it through your hands. You want to evenly distribute it throughout your hair. Put more towards the ends because they are older and usually drier. Now you can add the next product. I usually prefer a curling gel that holds the curls without the stiffness.
A mousse will work as well and you could even add a de-frizzing serum. I like the spray gel because I can spray it right on my hair for less handling. Next, scrunch your hair to encourage the curls. Scrunch it towards your hair and use this to squeeze out the water.
Now use a towel to continue scrunching your hair and let out the rest of the water. Air dry your curls for best results. If you need it dry faster, use a diffuser on a low cool setting for a few minutes. Don't brush or comb it. Use clips or pins for the style you want. - 15343
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