Using the Curly Girl Method to Get Curly Hair

　　Is your curly hair damaged, dry, frizzy or uncontrollable? Are you in search of something new? The “no poo” or curly girl method comes from a book entitled Curly Girl written by Lorraine Massey. The name “no poo” refers to the avoidance of shampoos that contain sulfates which remove natural oils from the hair. With this method, you can finally be free of the spilt ends and frizz and have healthy, soft curls.

 

1. Prior to starting, use a shampoo that has no sulfates. This will rid the hair of silicones, which are found in many hair care products and are not water soluble.
2. Get a hair trim. This rids you of the damage and split ends. If you prefer, you can trim your hair yourself.
3. Instead of a brush, use a wide-toothed comb. Curly hair is damaged easier with a brush whether the hair is wet or dry. When you use the fingers to untangle your curls, they will be brought out more. Adding extra conditioner will make it easier if you having difficulty untangling your hair.
4. Avoid shampooing your hair. You can effectively wash your hair using conditioner. For those who have very wavy hair, it can be washed occasionally with a gentle shampoo that has very mild cleansers.
5. After the wash, rinse your hair again using cold or cool water. This adds shine and decreases frizziness. Allow some of the conditioner to stay in your hair, particularly in dry areas such as the ends. It is ok to gently run the fingers through your hair, but at this point, do not use a comb.
6. Use your hair products. If the hair is very curly, do this while the hair is soaking wet. For medium curly or wavy hair, wait about five minutes. Rub the product in your hands in order to emulsify it. Next, rake or smooth it into the hair by sections. Shape the curls by scrunching them with your fingers or twisting separate curls around your finger.
7. The hair should be scrunched with paper, a micro-fiber towel, or a t-shirt, because terrycloth towels cause your hair to be frizzy. The curls can be finger shaped now if you like. If you make the curls now, wait for about five minutes to let your hair assume its shape.
8. You can shorten the drying time. Spread the towel or shirt out on a flat surface. Next, bend over to the waist and touch the cloth with your head. Make sure your hair is in the center of your cloth. Drape the cloth’s back section over your head and twist its sides into “sausage rolls”. These should be tied or clipped at the nape of your neck. Keep it on for 15 to 30 minutes. It your hair is frizzy when you remove it, lightly apply some gel.
9. Dry the hair. The gentlest and easiest way is to air dry it. If you have to blow dry, you should use a diffuser to prevent frizz. Don’t dry your hair completely; around 80% dry is adequate. While the hair is drying, don’t touch it because it may frizz.
10. Locate an experienced hairstylist with experience and make sure that she has the skills and supplies to properly manage your curly hair.
11. Your hair should be trimmed every 4 to 6 months. Your hair should be cut between ½ and ¼ in order to eliminate split ends. Think about having your hair cut when it is dry. Remember that curler hair looks shorter when it’s dry.
12. Let your hair adjust. It will take 2 to 6 weeks for the hair to get used to not being shampooed. It may look even worse than before. It will take weeks for the hair to get healthy again after years of having shampoo steal its moisture.
13. Rock those gorgeous curls!
You will get plenty of compliments on your beautiful curls. However, there are a few people who just won’t admire your curly hair. Never mind them; you have gorgeous, curly hair. Flaunt it!