I am black (african american) and have VERY tightly coiled/curled hair naturally. I wear it relaxed/permed. I tried to grow my perm (relaxer) out but my natural hair was just TOO thick and curly. I got frustrated with managing it after 7months and went back to perms. But now I see all these black chicks in commercials %26amp; ppl like Rissi Palmer and Rachel True with nice, bouncy thick curls. I want to get this look. But all the sites I've found are old and only have info about afros and dreadlocks for people with natural hair. I don't want either of those. I want curls!!! Like
Do you know how I can achieve this look? I posted a few links to pics of the style I want.
http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_mai...
http://www.urbanbella.net/shop/welcome.h...
http://reverndbunny.sphosting.com/indigo...
Any information on products, sites, ect would be helpful. If you don't know, ask someone who you think might know :) Thanks in advance!
How can I get my relaxed hair to be naturally curly like these styles?
Well depending on how strong your relaxer is, you may or may not be able to achieve these looks. Does your hair still have any curl left in it or is it mostly straight? As long as you still have some bend to your hair, then you can do it.
First, use a good shampoo and conditioner that will not frizz your hair - I like Redken and Paul Mitchell. After that, use a leave in product like Biosilk to smooth your hair and add moisture. Then use a thick, heavy mousse like Joico's Joiwhip and put a handful of it in your hair and work it in. Then go in 2-3 inch sections and comb your hair thru with a fine toothed comb. This will help you to form the curl. As you comb it thru, finger curl it around. Do this on your whole head. When you're finished, you'll look like you have a geri-curl (LOL), but don't worry - it gets better. Next, use a hair dryer WITH a DIFFUSER (very important) and dry your hair all over leaving your curls in tact. Don't pull them or stretch them. You may have to squeeze them a little just to set the curls. When your head is COMPLETELY DRY (and not a moment sooner), use your hands to loosen up the curls and pull them apart. VOILA!
How can I get my relaxed hair to be naturally curly like these styles?
I think you should ask your hairdresser, but if u already have...
I wouldn't have a clue, sorry
How can I get my relaxed hair to be naturally curly like these styles?
if you want to keep your relaxer you can braid your hair in small cornrows while wet then take then out after they dry...if you want that with your natural hair, you just have to have that type of curl pattern grow from your head.
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