nocal0023

I have thick, dry 3A/2C hair and I'm currently growing it out. Since it's curly, I can't really not put any product in it or else it's just a puffy mess. I only shampoo once a week and used to condition daily, but I'm noticing that if I just don't wash my hair at all it looks better as the days go on from those natural oils. However, I just need a little something to put in it to style it but I realize doing that every day without washing will likely cause buildup. What would be your guys advice? Or how can I get some of those natural oils in my hair? Or if I put product will just washing it out with cold water keep the oils in tact?

kathymack

I wet, use a rinse out and style every day. I seldom use shampoo, usually use natural soap bars or a cleanser (soap bars 5-10 days, cleanser every few weeks.) My hair prefers the more natural products from the online, boutique type companies. If I stay away from most chemicals (like polyquats 4 and 10 found in a lot of gels), I don't find that I get build up.

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3a (Corkicelli), highlighted, fine, low porosity
modified CG, since April '07
CG since 3/11/08

SE PA

HGs: Curly Kinks Satin Roots, Curlycue ReNew and Coil Jam; homemade FSG and okra gel; soap bars; DM MiraCurls Curling Gelly; UFD Curly Magic; Shescentit LIs; Sevi conditioners; Botanical Spirits Puree, CJ Repair Me

Jessiebanana

I agree with the natural products. The products I use are mostly natural and I don't get build up even if I over do it. I do like cleanse my hair though since I work out pretty intensely and I just like to get whatever dust or pollutants in the air off of my scalp. I do use a loo poo though.

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3C/Fine to Medium/Low Porosity/High Density/Protein Sensitive
Trying to grow my hair long and healthy from pixie length so:
No heat tools
No brushes
No salts
No waxes
No heavy oils
Zero dyes or chemical treatments of any kind!
MoistureMoistureMoisture

Low Poo: CJ Gentle Cleansing Shampoo
RO/DC: DB Pumpkin Seed Curl Moisturizing Conditioner
LI: CJ Curl Assurance Smoothing Lotion

nocal0023

by just rinsing products out with cold water, will the natural oils stay in my hair?

rainboe

There is something called the Curly Girl Method (CG) that is based on not using shampoos because they are too drying. Basically, you avoid ingredients that will build up like non-water soluble silicones or mineral oil. A lot of people here follow the CG method partly or completely. Here are some links to get started, and the newbie section has a lot of helpful stickies that you should go check out:

How to Follow the Curly Girl Method for Curly Hair: 15 steps
TON of useful information for new curlies!! =)
Live Curly Live Free - Curly Hair Basics

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Fine Texture, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity. Recently dyed to dark brown.
Lowpoo: Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Soap, L'Oreal EverCreme Intense Nourishing Shampoo
Rinse Out: Yes to Carrots, AOHR, Aubrey Organics Rosemary Peppermint
LI: Yes to Carrots
Stylers: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, LA Looks Sports, Suave Professionals Captivating Curls Whipped Mousse (has cones)
(Not totally CG anymore. Still sulfate free, but experimenting with cones.)

Fmasuhr

every time after i shower, i generally just use conditioner and oil as a leave in styler. i use it on the ends of my hair so i dont get build up from it. i use CG friendlly conditioners so i dont have to worry bout that.

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my hair: 3c, high porosity, high density and coarse hair (i think i finally figured that all out)
my hair loves conditioner only styling!
my hair goal length is bra strap length when curly.

I also blog about my hair journey, please feel free to read and comment/ask questions http://www.naturallycurly.com/blogs/...air-blogs/2494

rapunzel4ever

How about not wetting your hair completely on a daily basis, but use a refresher spray instead? For me that revives the product that is already in my hair so I don't need to add anymore styling products.

I use a bottle with H2O, 3 drops of lavender eo and a tiny bit of condish when needed.

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2B/C-3A) fine - low porosity
Routine:
Wash: low poo Daily Fix,co-wash or SMT, Kesham
RO: Motions CPR Li, Kruitvat creme voeding, Inecto Cocos co, JC Too Shea, JC Aloeba, KCKT
acv-rinse
honey-rinse
LI: CPR Motions LI, coconut oil (winter), CJBC-LI
Styling: AVG, Etos Solid Power Gel, Taft gel, KMS mousse, CCCCL, JCCC, BRHG
Plopping
Pixiecurl diffuse
clipping
SOTC: AVG+CCCC-Lite

FrizzBgone

I also stick with the type of products that Kathymack referred to and I rotate my products daily. I don't have any problem with build up. By rotating, the products I love continue to work well for me.


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Type: 3a fine & dense,with normal porosity, terrible product junkie
ROUTINE: LI, enhancer, gel, plop with Curlease towel, serum product (either CIAB or Gel-les'c), clip & diffuse.
Too many favourite products to list ... I finally have my routine that works and alot of products to choose from. My product stash is huge, but well loved !!!