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Protecting hair in the pool

Dear Curly Suzy: I have mid-length curly hair and I swim at least 3 times a week. I do wear an cap but I was wondering if I should use any other products to give extra protection. I know you not really supposed to wash the hair too often but because of swimming, I wash [...]

Elongating kinky curls

Dear CurlySuzy: I recently bought the Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Conditioner and Spritz for my daughter. I would like to know what product to buy to elongate her curls?
Dear Rhonda: There are a few products that I will suggest that will do that to some degree. The Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner and the Spray [...]

Controlling frizz in humid weather

Dear CurlySuzy: I need a recommendation for a product to control frizz. I’ve bought lots of things that DON’T work. My hair is rather coarse, stays straight in winter and frizz free unless I get rained on. In summer it goes crazy and curls into lots of waves and spirally curls, which is ok, but [...]

Revitalizing 3b curls

Dear CurlySuzy: Wondering if you can help me pick the best product for my hair. I am African American and I believe I am a 3B — with S shaped curls. My dilemma is that my curls seem to have disappeared. I’m looking for a product to revitalize my curls and keep them moisturized. [...]

Giving new life to tired, frizzy curls

Dear CurlySuzy: I am a 58 year-old Caucasian female with very fine, thinning curly hair. I also have highlights. I had my hair cut in a bob but the blow drying and flat ironing has made a dry mess. Since I live in East Texas, humidity is a big factor the [...]

Adding volume and curl to flat hair

Dear CurlySuzy: I have 3B type hair cut in a short bob, longer in front than in back. I currently use Fructis curl paste and L’Oreal Studio Line out of bed. I like big hair and use a diffuser to blow dry. My problem is now that summer is here, my [...]

Easy, quick curl styling

Dear CurlySuzy: I happened across your site by chance and don’t have a lot of time to find products but want to get started. Hopefully you can steer me in the right direction. I have prematurely grey hair (it’s just about all silver) that’s probably 2c or 3a. By the nape, I’d [...]

Keeping tight coiled hair moisturized

Dear CurlySuzy: I am an African-American woman with 4a or 4b type hair. My hair is tightly coiled, especially at the back of my head, with a wiry texture if it’s not covered in some kind of product. My main problem has been finding products that can keep my hair moisturized. I [...]

Styling natural 3c curls

Dear CurlySuzy: I currently have very little relaxer left in my hair. I have 3C hair (my father’s hair was fine and extremely curly only in the back).
What exact products of the ones listed under 3C would you suggest I start with since I’m just starting out going natural?
Dear Crystal: I’ll [...]

Light solutions to fine, frizzy curls

Dear CurlySuzy: I live in Florida and am dreading my first full summer here with my fine, curly hair that tends to frizz at the slightest provocation but also tends to get weighed down and greasy with products that are too heavy. Your recommendations would be so appreciated!
Dear Christin: Wow, you have a [...]