Transitioning to Curly Hair Q&A + Washday Routine | Briogeo Sale

Struggling with transitioning to curly hair, getting your curls back, or stringy ends. Are you frustrated by the process and find it easier and cheaper just to wear your hair straight? I’m addressing all your concerns in this wash day Q&A. This wash day routine is great for damaged curly hair, and uses some protein-rich products that are on sale from Briogeo, and Ouidad gel for humidity.

Questions answered in the video:

• My hair is naturally curly and I’m having difficulty transitioning and getting my curls to behave. Sometimes seems easier to blow dry my hair straight.
• How do you know that you have damage, is it not obvious?
• What are your tips for gradually transitioning? Instead of a big chop
• How do I know when my hair is passed the transition phase?
• Any tips for transitioning when you DONT have damaged hair?

Answering more of your questions

Q: I can’t treat the damage without weighing down my hair and losing the volume. Most of the conditioners and leave-ins are weighing down my hair.
A: Try deep conditioning your hair before you shampoo, as a pre-poo treatment. Some people find this helps avoid it getting weighed down. Avoid deep conditioners that have heavy oils, and focus the product on the lower half of your hair. For stylers, also avoid heavy butters and oil ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil. Here is a list of my recommended products (check the ingredients).

Q: If I use a lot of product should I quickly co-wash or shampoo my hair before using Olaplex 3 or Curlsmith’s Bond Curl treatment, or is rinsing my hair out thoroughly enough? I know you shampoo/co-wash after the treatment too.
A: It doesn’t hurt to do a quick cleanse before you use a bonding treatment. This can help ensure that the treatment fully penetrates into your hair to maximize benefits. When I’m due for a clarifying wash, I will clarify first, then do the bonding treatment, then use a mild shampoo and deep condition. If you were using stylers with polyquats, silicones, or heavy oils/butters then you may want to clarify first.

Q: I’m in the transition stage, 2 months in, and finally have a good day on wash day only. The second day is my hair is dry and crispy.
A: This is very common with hair that is damaged and something I dealt with for a long time. Remember that it takes a long time to transition, as you have to fully grow out the damage. This is because damaged hair is high porosity, so the moisture escapes by the end of the day or the next day. The best way to retain moisture in your hair is to use film-forming ingredients and “seal” in moisture. Look for gels that contain film-forming ingredients such as aloe, flaxseed, and slippery elm. Gel with humidity-blocking ingredients such as polyquaternium can also seal hair and prevent humidity from causing frizz. Seal in your style with an oil or serum for added moisture retention.

Q: How to get my curls healthy on a super tight budget. I feel like I need a zillion things.
A: I totally understand and I know that it can be expensive when having to buy all new products. There are great drugstore products that are great for beginners. I have several drugstore hair routines I will link below. Also, shop sales and use discount codes. All my codes can be found here (scroll to the end of the page).

Beginner Curly Hair Routine using Drugstore Products, CGM-friendly

Drugstore Curly Hair Routine for Humidity using Hairitage + Dove

Trying Giovanni Curly Products for the First Time, Routine & Review on High Porosity Hair

Drugstore Curly Routine & Review of Curls & Uncle Funky’s Daughter

Q: I straightened my hair once for a wedding after years and the front of my hair won’t curl anymore.
A: Straightening can really damage the hair, especially if your hair is not healthy and strong to begin with. I recommend using a bonding treatment like Olaplex No. 3 or Curlsmith Bond Curl. You have to use them consistently to see results. You can also try curl training.

Q: How do you deal with stringy hair?
A: Stringy hair is usually damaged ends that need to be trimmed. If you have followed my journey for a while you know I constantly battle this because my hair is low-density and just grows stringy. I finally came to terms with the fact that my thin hair just looked better and more full when it’s short, so I’ve kept a shorter haircut. Getting frequent trims is essential and maintaining strong hair with pre-poo treatments, deep conditioners, etc. You can read more about my most recent haircut here.
I also have a video here all about How to Prevent Stringy, Dry, Crunchy Curls.

Products Used:

• Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo
• Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind™ Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfoods Hair Mask
• Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
• Briogeo Curl Charisma™ Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Cream
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel – Stronger Hold
• Bouclème Flarisol Mist Spray Bottle, 15% off with code GENA15
• HairRepear The Ultimate Hair Towel,
• Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Detangler Brush
• Shark Hair Blow Dryer HyperAIR Fast-Drying with IQ 2-in-1 Concentrator and Curl-Defining Diffuser