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How To Brush Har Without Ruining Natural Curls

Discussion in 'Hair Care & Hair Styles' started by SuiDhaaga, Apr 18, 2022.

  1. SuiDhaaga

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    I use a comb, let my hair air-dry, never use heat and use just a couple of drops of argan oil on my damp hair to keep down the frizz. My hair has retained its natural waves and curls.
    If you’re getting a hair cut make sure you go to someone who knows how to cut curly hair.
     
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    I was born with curly hair and I hated it till I turned 40. I was used to watch all shiny straight long hair in shampoo advertisements and always thought that was normal . I used to be in tears untangling my hair after washing my hair with shampoo during my childhood days . When I became adult after I had kids ,I was done with my hair and cut it really short . I went on and on like this till lockdown when I decided to grow my hair more out of necessity . I searched for products which would help my hair and watched videos on hair care . First switched from plastic comb to wide width bamboo comb . Plastic comb causes friction and damaged hair . I haven’t used normal comb in 2 years . Use special conditioner and shampoo for curly hair . Good search in Amazon helps . I apply little bit of shampoo first and wash the dirt of hair and then soak my hair in conditioner for few minutes . I also got a goat milk based curls leave on conditioner which I apply when hair is wet . Sometimes when I don’t like these products I just apply some coconut oil and don’t tie my hair tight . You also need to use satin pillow covers to avoid friction . I love my curls now and cannot wait for my hair to grow little longer . I also apply hair mask and shikakai once a month . I think just understanding what works for you and simple routine during hair wash goes a long way in maintaining your curls .
     
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    When I went to India for (failed) matrimonial alliance, I too was taught to hate my curly hair.

    Now I fiercely lovely curly hair. ❤️

    I bet you have lovely curly locks!
     
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    Whatever happens I am not using hairbrush again. I used it once, it was awful, and I got late to work!

    if possible I can return to Amazon for full refund (hairbrush came with mini hairbrush, come, and a mascara wand) of $15
     
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    It's interesting what I do with my hair after shampoo can make it look like a new haircut almost. I have wavy thick hair. I usually shampoo, condition (suitable for curly hair), and use a leave-in conditioner (a tiny amount of hair milk). Then, if I want less curly hair, I comb with a wide-toothed comb (bamboo as @mangaii suggested) and tie it in a ponytail until my hair dries...take out the hair tie later and I get almost straight hair.

    If I want to keep my natural curls, I won't comb after the leave-in conditioner. I just use my fingers to untangle it and let it air dry. Curls stay as such!
     
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    Wow ladies! Please suggest product names for shampoo conditioner and goat milk leave in that worked. Curly hair runs in my family though I don’t have it. My son does though and I’m at my wits ends about how to guide him. He’s an adult now so I can only suggest! :)
     
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    Nothing special. I use Tresseme for curly hair (I have tried all sorts of fancy shampoo but this works the best for my hair type). For the leave-in conditioner, I use 'Carols Daughters' Hair Milk'. It's thick and needs only a tiny amount. I use the hair milk for my daughter's hair as well. Her hair is thin and wavy and tangles easily.
     
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    Thank you so much. I will definitely order them. I have wavy hair too so maybe I’ll even try out the hair milk.
     
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    I checked out Carols Daughters' Hair Milk and it looks quite promising (a little goes a loooooong way!)
     

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