I don't leave mine curly very often cause I hate the way it looks, so what I do to get it straight is:
-Wash with Panteen Breakage to Strength Shampoo and Conditioner (seriously reduces frizz).
-Run Moroccan Oil through it while still damp.
- Blowdry with round brush then flat iron the shiit out of it.
I've tried to get a cut that works with my hair but so far I haven't been successful. A hairdresser once told me I had typical French Canadian hair (really curly underneath near the neck, and frizzy/flat at the crown). She said the only way to fix this if I wanted a curly look was to get some top sections permed and I'm too chicken to do something so permanent.
But with LO2 on the way, I kind of want something more low-maintenance so I've been considering it.
Eleanor Noelle - 18/05/12
Claire Elisabeth - 16/-5/10
Very, very rarely wear it straight BUT I just got it cut recently and I don't like the way it looks curly any more (she effed up the layers) so I've been straightening it more. I use Paul Mitchell Straight Works when it's damp and then after blowdrying and/or using a straightening iron (which I don't have so I only do that if I borrow one) I usually put a super tiny amt of this anti-frizz shine serum (can't remember what it's called) by Garnier.
Curly products vary based on the length of my hair but I use a fair amount of Tresemme. I've used a lot of the higher end stuff and haven't noticed a big difference./
I rarely straighten my hair anymore. It's just too much work and I don't really go anywhere that I feel the need to straighten it.
When I wear my hair curly, I use the Aveda line of Be Curly products. Most days I always put at least the Be Curly Curl Enhancer in my hair. If it is a high humidity climate, I use the enhancer in combo with their liquid gel.
When I wear it straight, I use almost any type of straightening product since it doesn't seem to matter as much what I use to keep my hair curly. But I still use the Aveda smoothing fluid to help with shine.
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Yesterday was the first day I straightened my hair since LO was born. I don't use any straightening product-just a round brush and blow dryer, followed by either a curling iron or straightening iron. I use the cheap Suave mousse for my curls. It's the only thing that works for me, and I've tried it all.
I straighten it pretty frequently. Mostly because then I don't have to wash it everyday and can still go to work w/out looking like bozo the clown (although I do usually ahve to hit it w/ the hairdryer and round brush on the second day and maybe the flat iron). When I straighten it I use Frederic Fekkai Ironless Straightening Balm. It's miraculous.
How often do you straighten your hair? Lately, rarely since I barely have time to shower. Pre-L, I probably straightened it about half the time.
What products do you use? (for when you leave curly and for when you straighten)
For everyday curls, I use Short Sexy Hair's "Rough and Ready" product because I love the name (and it works). Or any old hair gel with a medium hold works.
For straight, I use a babyliss straightener, and then after I use the rough and ready to hold it in the style I want.
I usually only wash my hair 3 or 4 times a week. I love Its a 10 products. Their leave in conditioner is amazing. I sometimes blow dry it after I wash it and then I will straighten it a bit in the morning. Other than that I can just put it in a pony tail bun overnight and I get wavy hair for a couple days.
I only straighten mine a couple of times/year. I have pretty coarse curly hair and after much trial and error here is my system. Wash with shampoo once or twice a week ( what ever is on sale). Rinse and condition every second day. Use morrocan oil followed by Catwalk Curls Rock Creme. If necessary I spritz in a detangler or leave-in conditioner to freshen it up on day 2 ( whatever is on sale).
Re: if you have naturally curly hair?
1. somewhere between rarely and never.
2. An awesome conditioner (can be a few different brands), and just a bit of gel. Sometimes some of the suave smoothing cream.
I don't leave mine curly very often cause I hate the way it looks, so what I do to get it straight is:
-Wash with Panteen Breakage to Strength Shampoo and Conditioner (seriously reduces frizz).
-Run Moroccan Oil through it while still damp.
- Blowdry with round brush then flat iron the shiit out of it.
I've tried to get a cut that works with my hair but so far I haven't been successful. A hairdresser once told me I had typical French Canadian hair (really curly underneath near the neck, and frizzy/flat at the crown). She said the only way to fix this if I wanted a curly look was to get some top sections permed and I'm too chicken to do something so permanent.
But with LO2 on the way, I kind of want something more low-maintenance so I've been considering it.
Eleanor Noelle - 18/05/12 Claire Elisabeth - 16/-5/10
Very, very rarely wear it straight BUT I just got it cut recently and I don't like the way it looks curly any more (she effed up the layers) so I've been straightening it more. I use Paul Mitchell Straight Works when it's damp and then after blowdrying and/or using a straightening iron (which I don't have so I only do that if I borrow one) I usually put a super tiny amt of this anti-frizz shine serum (can't remember what it's called) by Garnier.
Curly products vary based on the length of my hair but I use a fair amount of Tresemme. I've used a lot of the higher end stuff and haven't noticed a big difference./
I rarely straighten my hair anymore. It's just too much work and I don't really go anywhere that I feel the need to straighten it.
When I wear my hair curly, I use the Aveda line of Be Curly products. Most days I always put at least the Be Curly Curl Enhancer in my hair. If it is a high humidity climate, I use the enhancer in combo with their liquid gel.
When I wear it straight, I use almost any type of straightening product since it doesn't seem to matter as much what I use to keep my hair curly. But I still use the Aveda smoothing fluid to help with shine.
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I rarely ever straighten.
Aveda confixor when I keep it curly. I hated my curl for years until I found this product. LOVE IT!