lcl0706

Like Corinna I believe mine is a 2c/3a mix - some of the curls are looser but that can be the nature of curly hair. It does not have the 2c texture as described by NC.com. It is fine, thin-medium, and bounces up nicely.









It's come a LONG way since last summer tho!!

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fine, thin, normal porosity. Non-CG, but I treat it with TLC. I can't co-wash more than 1x a week, & I have to use T-Gel in rotation due to scalp issues.

Poo: T-Gel (SLES), Burt's Bees Grapefruit (sodium coco-sulfate)
RO:TN, Nexxus Youth Renewal
LI: KCKT
PT: gelatin PT, ION EC
Stylers: Giovanni mousse, TIGI Curls Rock amplifier (a-cone)
Gels: SCC spray gel, Ouidad Climate Control (d-cone)

Curls4mNo2Woah

Your curls are so beautiful Aaaaand, we have the same hair properties (with the exception that my hair is being weighed down), so I'll have to try out some of the products in your sig :P

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Using the CG Method since October 2011

3a curly hair, waist length
High porosity, protein craving

Learning to embrace my curls one step at a time.

As of Aug. 2012:

Low-Poo: Kinky Curly Come Clean
Conditioner: V05 Silky Experiences Shea Cashmere
Still trying to find a gel or mouse that will give me hold and volume without making my hair dry or oily/sticky

lcl0706

Thank you!! I wasnt sure if i should even post in this thread cuz my pattern can be so mixed but the type description property-wise is closest to mine.

My 2 biggest discoveries have been protein and mousse. I was terrified of protein at first but my hair drinks it up & I use it daily, havent yet met a protein my hair hates. And the concept of mousse was weird at first too but it doesnt weigh me down. Now im looking for a stronger hold mousse with more "substance" & some protein - joico joiwhip was reccomended recently since its free of drying alcohols.

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fine, thin, normal porosity. Non-CG, but I treat it with TLC. I can't co-wash more than 1x a week, & I have to use T-Gel in rotation due to scalp issues.

Poo: T-Gel (SLES), Burt's Bees Grapefruit (sodium coco-sulfate)
RO:TN, Nexxus Youth Renewal
LI: KCKT
PT: gelatin PT, ION EC
Stylers: Giovanni mousse, TIGI Curls Rock amplifier (a-cone)
Gels: SCC spray gel, Ouidad Climate Control (d-cone)

Fifi.G

No!!! I did not mean to delete. I'll repost when the app allows.

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When I hear terms like "hipster" I think, who told cliques they could leave high school??

SimplySophia

Everyone has such pretty curls(:

Mine is in my Avie. I think it's 3a with some tighter 3b's that you can't see at the nape of the neck. Either way I'm learning to love it!

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Type -2c3a
Low Poo-Organix Coconut Shampoo
Condtioner-Organix Coconut Conditioner
Products- LA Sports Gel, Organix Coconut or John Frieda serum, Hair Mouse when desired,

cocomichia

I discovered CG almost two weeks ago. Loving the results so far. Still trying to figure out which products work for me. I started out co-washing with a Suave Naturals, and the Suave spray gel with no cones. I also bought the DevaCurl starter kit, and I'm still trying to decide if I like it. My hair is still extremely dry, and I'm having flyaway/frizz issues. Pics below

proudcurlygirly

What beautiful bouncy curls you have cocomichia!

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UK Curly
Curl type : Boticelli, 3a, loose curls
Porosity : High
Texture : Fine/medium (I think!)
Co-wash/rinse out/leave in : L'oreal Full Restore 5, GFR&S, Schwarzkopf Bio Pomegranite
Gels : Umberto Giannini Flirty Curls Scrunching Jelly
Finish product : Boots Naked Style Frizz Fighter Serum or a pea-sized blob of condish smoothed over canopy
CG since Feb 2011

jsuzkelley

Oh my goodness! I'm having major hair envy right now! Your curls are gorgeous!!!!

I like the DevaCurl nopoo/lopoo and condish okay, but not the stylers. Way too much protein and glycerin for my hair - made it fuzzy, dry and crunchy (yuk). If you haven't already, you should check out the website for Live Curly Live Free to read about hair properties; once you figure that out, it helps with finding the right products. It's still a lot of trial and error though (I'm still searching!).

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CG since 12/29/2011

LISA LISA

Here's my latest - 34" on 4/30/12. You can really see how fine and floaty is is here.

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Curlsnswirls

Your hair is beautiful!!!
What products do you use?

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Botticelli-ii-med texture-norm porosity & elasticity-Dry Climate
Wash: Low Poo+oil, poo bars, Deva NP, DB CC
LI/RO:MD RCLI, GDLI-GVPCB, DB pumpkin, TN, Giovanni SAS, Kenra, CJ CR
Stylers: LALSG, LALPSG, CHS CK, AOMM, BRHG, KCCC, UFDCM, Gel-les'C, MDCSC
Seal:MO+EVOO, EVCO, Argan or EO's

$5 off 1st order under $40, $10 off over $40...at iherb use code KEY066

LISA LISA

CO wash with V05 & Suave.
RO V05, Suave & L'Oreal Nature's Therapy Mega Moisture (amodimethicone).
LI V05 mixed with drops of EVOO, 8 drops of baby oil smoothed through, coconut oil on ends. Also Mixed Silk conditioning leave in (amodimethicone).
Clarify with Giovanni 50:50 moisture/clarifying once a week.
Sleep in satin cap.
Supplements Country Life Maxi Hair, Fish Oil (omega 3 & 6), B12, Whey protein shakes.

No heat, no gel. Indifferent to protein but it fades color. You can see my progress in my Hair Journey album.

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cocomichia

First Jessicurl deep conditioning treatment last night! So happy with the results. My hair feels so silky and healthy.

proctorsweetie

WOW..your hair is incredible! So, so pretty!! "Silky" is definitely something I would love to use for describing my hair--haven't found the secret to that yet.

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I think Bumble&Bumble put it best:WILD CHILD AMAZON WARRIOR BOMBSHELL

2c/3a Botticelli curls
started CG 27. May 2011
Curl inspiration: Nicole Kidman's natural curls, the 80's/90's careers of Laetitia Casta & Eva Herzigova, the artwork of Milo Manara

karanicolei

Hello everyone! I'm new here and just starting to "make friends" with my naturally curly hair. I have worn my hair straight for almost all my life. After routinely straightening, I'm glad that I actually have some curl left! I'm hoping that after laying off the blow-outs and flat ironing that it will get curly. I'm so glad that I found this website, very informative! Anyway, I'm not really sure what hair type my hair is. What do you guys think?

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GoddessCurls

OMG! That's my hair....well atleast it was before I cut it..sigh. I'm growing it now. So do u have layers in it? I love how it falls... I want mine like that. What do u do to it?


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http://public.fotki.com/curlygirl1978/

Back on Cones,so now my routine is,wash with Deva No-Poo every other day or so. Occasionally use 365 sulfate free,maybe use low sulfate shampoo mixed with conditioner once every two weeks are longer. I condition with Aussie Moist or HEHH. I style with a little GF TN,and finish up with tons of GN Pure Clean Smoothing Cream. No frizz...slippy, happy hair.

Jpop825

Wow!! I almost thought that was a pic of my head! (on a very very good curl day haha) I'm new to my curls too, I'd say 3a? Others?

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lcl0706

Beautiful head of hair I'd say 2b/2c as far as actual pattern, maybe some 3a ends, which can also be a trait of 2c hair. Have you figured out your hair properties yet (texture, density, porosity)? Thats all thats really important when deciding what products to try. Figure those out & look for people with the same properties in their siggies & start with those products. Usually a good place to start!



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fine, thin, normal porosity. Non-CG, but I treat it with TLC. I can't co-wash more than 1x a week, & I have to use T-Gel in rotation due to scalp issues.

Poo: T-Gel (SLES), Burt's Bees Grapefruit (sodium coco-sulfate)
RO:TN, Nexxus Youth Renewal
LI: KCKT
PT: gelatin PT, ION EC
Stylers: Giovanni mousse, TIGI Curls Rock amplifier (a-cone)
Gels: SCC spray gel, Ouidad Climate Control (d-cone)

proudcurlygirly

I'm pretty pleased with how my curls have turned out today, definitely a good hair day (even if I do say so myself, lol!) Didn't do anything different to my usual routine either (co-wash, rinse out, leave in, gel, part diffused, part air dry, SOTC.) Isn't it funny how you can do the same routine and end up with different results! Anyway, here's a pic :-

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UK Curly
Curl type : Boticelli, 3a, loose curls
Porosity : High
Texture : Fine/medium (I think!)
Co-wash/rinse out/leave in : L'oreal Full Restore 5, GFR&S, Schwarzkopf Bio Pomegranite
Gels : Umberto Giannini Flirty Curls Scrunching Jelly
Finish product : Boots Naked Style Frizz Fighter Serum or a pea-sized blob of condish smoothed over canopy
CG since Feb 2011

Corrina777

Wow! Looks fantastic!

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3a/f/iii Before the chop- Donated to Locks of Love, January 2013
Modified CG since 11/5/11
CO-WASH: VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea Clarifying, DevaCare No-Poo
CLARIFY: CHS Treatment Shampoo (used prior to PT/DT)
RO: DevaCare One Condition, Regis Olive Oil
LI: Cure Care, As I Am Leave-In
STYLE: Re:Coil, Curl Keeper, Biotera Gel, Deva Ultra Defining Gel, GVP Liquid Sculpting Gel, Curls Rock Amplifier and Strong Hold Mousse
PT/DT: IAGirl's PT, One n' Only Argan Hydrating Mask

proudcurlygirly

Awww, thanks Corrina!

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UK Curly
Curl type : Boticelli, 3a, loose curls
Porosity : High
Texture : Fine/medium (I think!)
Co-wash/rinse out/leave in : L'oreal Full Restore 5, GFR&S, Schwarzkopf Bio Pomegranite
Gels : Umberto Giannini Flirty Curls Scrunching Jelly
Finish product : Boots Naked Style Frizz Fighter Serum or a pea-sized blob of condish smoothed over canopy
CG since Feb 2011