diaspora

So I finally had a salon experience-- a haircut and style-- that I am happy with! I did lots of research after 2 really bad experiences, and this stylist used the CG method on me to a T, way more by the book than I even do it. He's not Deva trained, but sure knew what he was doing.

I told him I wanted to keep most of my length in the back, but wanted a nicer shape that would blend my bangs in with the rest of my hair and make my curls bouncy again. He cut some sections together, and then cut individual curls, my hair was dry. Then we went to the shampoo bowl. But he skipped the shampoo completely, yay!

He detangled me with conditioner and after rinsing just a tad, he had me flip my head over and scrunched my hair-- with paper towels!!! My dress got wet under my gown, lol, but no big deal. He sat me under a hooded dryer and then diffused a bit to trim a few pieces, and with conditioner only, these pics are my results, after biking home in awful weather. First pic is before, so you see how long it was.

I am a little freaked out about the length, especially in the front-- it's about 3 inches shorter (dry) in most places. I have not had my hair this short in 20 years. But, I think it will grow out much better now. I'm also going to use gel next time I wet it, since that weighs my curls down a little.

But overall I am so happy! Will be going back to him for color.

ETA: And it was cheap! $65!!

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Formerly Urbancurl.
Medium-high density, fine-medium, low-normal porosity, 3b/c, permanent color.
CG, no heat, combs, brushes, parabens.
Fall/Winter HG=Alba Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream.
Spring/Summer HG=MGA Sculpting Gel
Current fave LI=Madre Labs Made by Nature for Baby Conditioner.
Limit oils, butters, glycerin.

lcl0706

It's beautiful!! I love your curls and the overall shape, so jealous! And you are gorgeous as well! Glad you had an experience that made you happy

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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)

diaspora

Thank you so much for the compliments, lcl0706!

I just have to get used to seeing myself with shorter hair, I'm surprised when I catch my reflection.

It does feel great to have found someone who knows what they're doing. I'm finally going to write a positive review of a stylist and salon!

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Formerly Urbancurl.
Medium-high density, fine-medium, low-normal porosity, 3b/c, permanent color.
CG, no heat, combs, brushes, parabens.
Fall/Winter HG=Alba Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream.
Spring/Summer HG=MGA Sculpting Gel
Current fave LI=Madre Labs Made by Nature for Baby Conditioner.
Limit oils, butters, glycerin.

jeepcurlygurl

I am jealous of your hair at any length! Beautiful.

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In Western PA
Found NC in 2004. CG since 2-05, going grey since 9-05. 3B with some 3A.
Hair texture-medium/fine, porosity-normal, elasticity-normal.
Suave & VO5 cond, LA Looks Sport Gel, Ojon Restorative Treatment, oils, honey, vinegar.
http://public.fotki.com/jeepcurlygurl/ password jeepy **new pics added May 2013**

Kilajo

Beautiful hair!!

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subbrock

1) Urban, is that you???
2)Your hair looks beautiful!

Blame it on the cell phone...

LisaLisa

Your hair is gorge!

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Still figuring out the best routine for my 3b hair!

Shampoo - Kinky Curly Come Clean
Condition with Shea Moisture Moisture Retention mixed with Suave Coconut
Leave In: Giovanni Direct Leave In
Styler: LA Looks Sport
EVOO on tips

Adding Moisture with Hot Oil Treatments of EVOO

eamones

wow-your hair looks so bouncy. Love it!

Rimi

Gorgeoussss! *drool*

The cut and length really suit you! The color is fab. And you have beautiful freckles ^.^

P.S. The SHINE. That is all.

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18 y/o lifelong natural {4a-OS;spongy;porous;coarse;normal-dense;layered, BSL-MBL stretched}


{products i love and use} Avalon Organics Tea Tree shampoo, jojoba oil, evoo, jbco, AOHSR, AVJ, AVG, Nature's Gate condish (any one, for protein), Tresemme Naturals condish, modified kimmaytube leave-in

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CG-friendly Products List!!

ggard85

Where is the salon and who's the stylist?

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hippiechik

Great looking curls. So happy that someone comes out of a salon happy. I keep hoping for that experience. Your hair looks great.

diaspora

1) Hey Subbrock! It is me! When I returned to the site, I couldn't remember my old username so am now Diaspora. Then I found Spiderlashes and she remembered that it was Urbancurl. It's in my sig but from your phone I guess you can't see those. I hope you've been well!
2) Thanks!!

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Formerly Urbancurl.
Medium-high density, fine-medium, low-normal porosity, 3b/c, permanent color.
CG, no heat, combs, brushes, parabens.
Fall/Winter HG=Alba Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream.
Spring/Summer HG=MGA Sculpting Gel
Current fave LI=Madre Labs Made by Nature for Baby Conditioner.
Limit oils, butters, glycerin.

diaspora

It's in Philadelphia, Juju Salon and Organics, and my stylist is Ryan.

Juju Salon and Organics - Hair Care and Hair Products in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Formerly Urbancurl.
Medium-high density, fine-medium, low-normal porosity, 3b/c, permanent color.
CG, no heat, combs, brushes, parabens.
Fall/Winter HG=Alba Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream.
Spring/Summer HG=MGA Sculpting Gel
Current fave LI=Madre Labs Made by Nature for Baby Conditioner.
Limit oils, butters, glycerin.

diaspora

Thank you everyone for your compliments on my hair (and freckles!). I love the support I get here.

I'm excited to style it myself tomorrow and see how it turns out.

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Formerly Urbancurl.
Medium-high density, fine-medium, low-normal porosity, 3b/c, permanent color.
CG, no heat, combs, brushes, parabens.
Fall/Winter HG=Alba Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream.
Spring/Summer HG=MGA Sculpting Gel
Current fave LI=Madre Labs Made by Nature for Baby Conditioner.
Limit oils, butters, glycerin.

Cuban-curl-E

Hi diaspora. Looks REALLY good. Can't believe it looked that good out of the salon. I always leave with wet frizzy head, wash at home and restyle. Glad you found someone who knows what to do.

Love the curls, cut and your color!

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3a/b, fine texture, low porosity, normal elasticity, mod-CG 7/11/11

Poo: KC Come Clean, SM Moisture Retention
CO: CJ Curl Rehab, CJ Argan & Olive Oil, Renpure Argan Oil, YTCucumbers, Sevi Pumpkin
Style: AIF, HESMU, Biolage gelee, KCCC
LOOB for second day hair

Like BS/ACV rinses, limit protein/humectants.

diaspora

Thanks, Cuban-curly-E! I was pretty stunned I didn't have to rush home and re-do it.

Today I styled it myself and I like it better. I always like how my hair looks better air-dried, plus I used gel.

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Formerly Urbancurl.
Medium-high density, fine-medium, low-normal porosity, 3b/c, permanent color.
CG, no heat, combs, brushes, parabens.
Fall/Winter HG=Alba Botanica Soft Hold Style Cream.
Spring/Summer HG=MGA Sculpting Gel
Current fave LI=Madre Labs Made by Nature for Baby Conditioner.
Limit oils, butters, glycerin.

Darby

I want your hair!!!

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PW:curlyhaired

Natural hair color - dark brunette
Fine, thinish hair/3a, 3b

Spiralli

Such pretty, thick, shiny hair! Your cut is great! I also liked it long.

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Location: Texas
Type: 3b/3c (i), below shoulder length. Modified CG since 5/2004; growing gray since 5/2007.
CO wash: A-O GPB LYY, Salon Care Honey Almond, Devacurl OC
Leave-ins: BWC, KCKT, jojoba oil overnight
Styling: BRHG, MGA Sculpting Gel, Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Gel, LOTD AVG, LALSG
DT: Terax Crema, Moroccan Oil Restorative Mask, Je Veux Mud Mask

Starmie

It's lovely, the cut and length really suit you. I'm glad you had such a positive experience, I can only hope that I may have the same one day!

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3b in South Australia.

2poodles

Your hair looks gorgeous - healthy, shiny and bouncy!!

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2Poodles Southeast PA
fine, med porosity, normal elasticity
Currently using the following 2 - 3 x/week: CJDF, KCKT, argan oil and KCCC