How to Style Curls that Fall Flat, Don’t Last, or Are Overly Soft
If your curls fall limp, frizz, struggle to hold a curl, or feel too soft and flat, then you need a to make these teaks
Finding the right products for your curls is a daunting task. There are so many variables to consider, such as your hair’s texture, porosity, and desired results. For this video, I asked you all to submit your hair types to me and I will tell you which styling products I recommend.
I asked you all to submit your hair’s texture and porosity because, in my opinion, these are the most important things to consider when choosing products. This is because styling products often vary in thickness, moisture level, and hold level. Understanding these two characteristics will tell you what formulation to look for.
Texture: the width of your stands
Determines: The weight of your products.
Porosity: how damaged your hair is, and how well your hair can absorb and retain moisture
Determines: How much protein to add in, how much moisture or weight, and if you need sealing ingredients
I’ve shared how to determine texture and porosity in a previous video. If you want to know why I don’t mention density or curl pattern, watch that video.
Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream
Jessicurl, Spiralicious Gel, Strong Hold Styling Gel
Twist Curl Goals Moisture-Locking Leave-In (have not tried this but it has good reviews)
Other options I’ve tried:
Innersense Organic Beauty Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner
TréLuxe Untie the Knot™ Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner, 15% off with code GENAMARIE15
Love Ur Curls Curly All-in-One Curly Styler, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10
OR
Kinky Curly Original Curling Custard
Bounce Curl Avocado & Rose Oil Clump and Define Cream, 10% off with code GENAMARIE
Bounce Curl Light Hold Cream Gel, 10% off with code GENAMARIE
AG Re:coil Curl Activator, 20% off with code GENA20
AG Liquid Effects Extra Firm Styling Lotion, 20% off with code GENA20
Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm
Curlsmith Curl Defining Styling Souffle
Cantu Avocado Curl Activator Cream with Avocado Oil Shea Butter
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Stronger Hold Gel, 20% off with code GENAMARIE
It’s normal to have multiple hair textures on your head. Porosity also naturally varies too throughout each strand. New, virgin hair will be medium porosity as it grows from the scalp and will increase in porosity towards the end of the strand, especially for those with damage.
I find that it’s best to just focus on the characteristic that is most prevalent or the one that is the most problematic.
For example, for someone with fine and medium textured hair, I would err on the side of more lightweight products because then you an achieve more volume anyways. Someone with medium to high-porosity hair will likely struggle with frizz and humidity so I would choose strong hold products.
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Let me know if you’d like me to do more videos like this! I am planning some soon on how to pick the right shampoos and conditioners, so make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss out.
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