Samanthascurlz

So I've been a curly girl for 8 months. In the beginning, like most curly girls, was extremely difficult. During the summer; however, my hair was FINALLY cooperating. All the curls were uniformed together. I was using the deva curl line- gel and conditioner. Now I've been noticing my hair is going back to the worst. I have one curl strand which is longer than the rest. The top of my hair is wavy and the bottom is beautiful curls. I am at that point where I just want to shave it all off. This is my last resort, I've talked stylists and so many other peopled they don't help!
Products I use:
Deva curl light hold gel
Curly Q leave in conditioner
Shea moisture volume conditioner
Shea moisture shine shampoo
Deva curl lavender spray
Shea moisture flax seed oil gel
Deva curl serum
* all these products are not used all at once. They are interchangeable.
Also I just want tips I dnot want new products to buy bc I've spent over $300 and I can't keep buying new ones. I honestly feel like it's my routine. What do you guys do?
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Natural since Feb. 2012, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity; more curls on Instagram: head_of_curls
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Yes to Carrots
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard,

poemaXX

Hm, if your curls are dropping, you might benefit from a protein treatment as your hair might be overconditioned. Does your hair feel overly soft and mushy when wet?

Search for the IAGirl's gelatin PT – it's inexpensive and effective. All you need is unflavored gelatin!

• PT recipe - as promised

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Current Routine BAQ henna 1/month; Leave-in OH Hair Dew; Cleansing Conditioner Giovanni TTTT. – Just three!
Old Stand-bys extra-virgin coconut oil; Protein AO GPB; Moisture AO HR; Style AOMMJ. – Kept for troubleshooting.
Waiting to try extra-wide curlformers. Propylene Glycol Sensitive - Itchy scalp? Facial Irritation? This might be why!

Samanthascurlz

When weT, it is pretty soft and definitely mushy. Is that bad?


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Natural since Feb. 2012, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity; more curls on Instagram: head_of_curls
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Yes to Carrots
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard,

Ml001

Yes, that indicates it is overconditioned. I generally do a strengthening treatment to correct that. That means protein, but in my case I can only use aloe - it behaves like a protein in my hair and it's the only type of strength treatment it tolerates well.

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remember, with all advice or suggestions for your hair, YMMV!!
My hair:
2b wavy, medium texture, low porosity, med-high density. Protein finicky.
My routine:
Cleansing: DCNP, every 4-5 days (occasionally use CJ cleansers).
RO: CJSC, occasionally use JCDC
LI: KCKT or CJSL
Gel: KCCC, CJCIAB for 2nd day hair (sometimes third)

Heat is my friend: warm water rinses, steam caps, and diffuse dry. I love CLU cloths and my Denman.

Samanthascurlz

I have a deep treatment mask by Shea moisture. Would that suffice? I had no idea hair could be overconditioned. Thanks so much guys this is helping me a lot!

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Natural since Feb. 2012, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity; more curls on Instagram: head_of_curls
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Yes to Carrots
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard,

poemaXX

Which SM masque? You'll want something with hydrolyzed proteins ideally.

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Current Routine BAQ henna 1/month; Leave-in OH Hair Dew; Cleansing Conditioner Giovanni TTTT. – Just three!
Old Stand-bys extra-virgin coconut oil; Protein AO GPB; Moisture AO HR; Style AOMMJ. – Kept for troubleshooting.
Waiting to try extra-wide curlformers. Propylene Glycol Sensitive - Itchy scalp? Facial Irritation? This might be why!

Samanthascurlz

It's a deep treatment mosque with argan oil, sea kelp, and Shea butter.

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Natural since Feb. 2012, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity; more curls on Instagram: head_of_curls
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Yes to Carrots
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard,

poemaXX

Mm, I think you'll need something much more protein heavy than that. That mask looks more like a moisturizing DT. Have you looked into the Gelatin PT?

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Current Routine BAQ henna 1/month; Leave-in OH Hair Dew; Cleansing Conditioner Giovanni TTTT. – Just three!
Old Stand-bys extra-virgin coconut oil; Protein AO GPB; Moisture AO HR; Style AOMMJ. – Kept for troubleshooting.
Waiting to try extra-wide curlformers. Propylene Glycol Sensitive - Itchy scalp? Facial Irritation? This might be why!

Vrae

I had a similar issue and i clarified my hair and did a protein treatment. I have a couple one is aphogee 2-step, and the other nexxus emergence. I used the nexxus and saw a dramatic change is curl definition... Still not completely satisfied i tried henna for the 1st time and they REALLY popped.

Samanthascurlz

I'll look into a Gallatin pt as well and I'll try the nexxus one too! The henna sounds interesting. I'll look into all these!

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Natural since Feb. 2012, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity; more curls on Instagram: head_of_curls
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Yes to Carrots
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard,

itsKelCeeEee

Girllll you betta grab a pack of aphogee two step. Or whatever protein treatment you use I advise still using a moisturizing deep treatment afterwards.

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Samanthascurlz

Lol I will! I ended up using the SM deep treatment mask and left in in for 45 minutes and my hair came out soft and more consistent. I'm just having problems styling it so I end uo wearing it uo which I'm trying not to do. Where can I get this aphogee PT?

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Natural since Feb. 2012, Fine, low porosity, thick density, & normal elasticity; more curls on Instagram: head_of_curls
Shampoo: Deva Curl lo-poo
Co-Wash: As I Am Coconut Co-wash or Deva Curl One Conditioner, Yes to Carrots
Gel: SM Curling Souffle, Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel, or KCCC
Leave In: Deva Curl One Conditioner, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Nubian and Heritage- Evoo & Moringa Styling Custard,

ElizabethFaith

At Sally's Beauty Supply!

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Curly and PROUD!!!

My hair has a mix of low/med/high porosity, and it's medium textured (some are still fine, though!)

CG since Sept. 2011
Cowash: Vo5/Suave Naturals/Tresemme Naturals*
RO/LI: GVPCB*, Tresemme Naturals*
Low-poo: Shea Moisture Moisture Retention
Stylers: KCKT*, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Honey*

* represents my HGs!!! Finally!!!