Naturally Curly Hairstyles -
Myths, Facts & Fallacies |
| Karen Marie Shelton - Copyright 2008 - All
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| Original Publication Date: 4/04/2008 |
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Hair consumers with naturally curly hair or hair that is "mixed" with
one part naturally curly and other parts wavy or straight, often have
a lot of misconceptions about natural curls.
What are some of the most common
hair myths
about naturally curly hair?
Listed below are the most common misconceptions with the appropriate
answers.
1. Naturally curly hair should only be worn curly
Truth: Natural curls can be worn straight, curly, up,
down or in a combination of styles depending on the desires of the
wearer.
2. Curly hair is not as attractive to the opposite sex as
other hair textures
Truth: While curly hair may not be attractive to the
entire opposite sex, there are many people who find natural curls
very attractive.
3. All shampoo products dry out natural curls.
Truth: It depends on the shampoo line. Some
shampoo products are very harsh on natural curls, others are not.
4. Curly hair is less professional than other types of hair
textures.
Truth: It depends on the profession. It also
depends on the position within the profession.
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5. All curly hair is created equal.
Truth: There are many different curl patterns that can
fall into a wide range of categories such as kinky curls, medium to
loose curls and softer waves with a hint of curls.
6. Curly hair should be cut when bone dry.
Truth: Most curly hair experts believe that you should
not cut curly hair when it is dry. This is because dry curls
do not contract or bounce like slightly damp curls. Depending
on which curl expert you talk to, cutting curly hair may actually
minimize style options for naturally curly hair.
7. Water dries out curly hair.
Truth: Water, especially soft or distilled water, is
the best moisturizer for naturally curly hair. I personally
watched Lorraine "Curly Girl" use water in a spritzer bottle
instantly transform dry curls into bouncing ringlets.
Note: For more hair myths read
25 Hair
Myths: Fact Or Fiction
Curl Hair Experts
Every major curl expert from Ouidad to Christo has their own
way of advising their clients how to deal with curls.
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Christo of New York teaches his clients with natural curls how to
style their curls. The curl master recommends dividing curly hair into five
sections. The New York curly hair expert then recommends
finger combing a dime sized amount of leave in conditioner into the
subsections. This will allow the curls to soften. He
then shakes or scrunches the curls, one section at a time.
Christo also provides his curly hair clients with diffuse drying
as an option.
Texturing curling hair means that longer layers are cut on the
inside of the hair making the curls interlock which means less
expansion at the bottom and more lift at the top of the head which
is what naturally curly hair needs.
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Turning Curls Into Soft Waves
Transforming hair from tight curls to softer
waves without chemicals, styling products or hot tools can be done
by trying the following method:
1.
The secret of successful styling is to maintain “Healthy Hair”.
While in the shower cleanse your hair with a very gentle
moisturizing shampoo once or twice a week, followed by a rinse out
conditioner. Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week to avoid
dryness and frizziness.
2. Towel blot to remove moisture.
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3. Pour a dollop of leave-in
conditioning into the palms of your hands. Work it into the
entire palms of your hands. Finger pick the conditioning
product beginning at the top of the ears and distribute to the very
ends. Be sure to distribute evenly throughout the entire head.
4. Separate hair into 4-6
individual sections.
5. Use a long finger diffuser
attached to a blow dryer and allow individual sections of hair to
rest in the diffuser cup. Use a warm to cool heat on a low
speed. Take your time drying. Finish with a blast of
cool to cold air.
6. After hair is
completely dry, twist the individual sections very tight from root
to end and clip the twist on the top of your head. Leave the
clips in place for a minimum of 10 minutes, longer if possible.
After you undo the twists, your hair will be transformed to less
tight but looser waves until you get it wet again.
Taming Frizz Tricks
Curly hair is most prone to dehydration.
As a result, it attracts water. As water is absorbed the hair
swells. To keep hair moisturized which counters dehydration,
limit shampoo to 1-2 times a week and make sure hair is very wet
before adding diluted shampoo. To deal with extreme humidity,
add 1/4 deep conditioner to three quarters styling products to block
frizz.
Summary
Hair is a major part of any wardrobe. Whether you like it or
not, you will be judged in all areas of your life according to the
way that you wear your hair.
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