blonderiffic

Hi I have super fine, thin cherub curls. Lately, my hair has been stringy. I have tried rinsing out all conditioner, leaving some in. Using less mousse/gel, Vinegar rinse to clarify. I use Deva Curl products.

I can't seem to get any volume and where my hair once would "ringlet" it just hangs now. Hair length is almost to the shoulders.

Anybody else with this problem? Been natural for a year now and really don't want to go back to blow frying.

aloha13

Since you have fine hair and describe your curls as being limp you might want to try a protein treatment. Perhaps incorporate some protein in your stylers.


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2b, curlier in back, straight underlayer, fine/medium texture, high density, normal porosity & elasticity (CG as of 11/11)

Low-poo: SMMR, Giovanni TTTT, Kinky Curly Come Clean
Cowash: VO5 Vanilla Mint
RO: Deva OneC, GVP CB, GFTN (old formulation)
LI: KCKT
PT: Nexxus Emergencee, ION Effective Care, GVP Kpak
Styling: KCCC, FSG, SM CSM, CJ CCCL, Deva ArcAngel, LALSG, BRHG, KC Pomade
2nd Day: CJ CCCL, LOOB, KC Styling Spritz

Still looking for dependable combos.
Serious PJ in the making...

mhen76

I also have very fine hair. When it gets stringy, I usually need a protein treatment. I really like IAGirl's recipe on these boards.

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3B, fine, normal to low porosity
Modified CG since June 2010
HGs: FSG, anything with glycerin, Tresemme Naturals conditioner, Curls Like Us cloths, satin pillowcases.

kristen.nick

Ditto. For me, it either means I need a protein treatment or I used too much gel.

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Hair: 3A, fine, normal porosity and elasticity
My hair loves protein, especially keratin! It hates coconut oil and all butters.
Low-poo: MOP-C Hydrating Shampoo, Renpure Moisturizing Shampoo
Co-wash: Giovanni 50/50 & Smooth as Silk, Tresemme Naturals, NG Pomegranate & Sunflower
RO: TIGI MM, GVPCB
LI: KKKT, SM Curl Style Milk
PT: Mill Creek Biotin Conditioner
DT: CJ CR
Styler: CJ CCCL, CJ CIAB, LALSG, LAL Nutra Curl, Biotera Gel, Ecostyler Grip Gel

kathymack

I agree with the PT recommendation, too.

Around here, Deva is a love/hate line. Most of us start out with it, think we like it and then move on to other products that we like more. My salon has Deva products, but I bring my own. I find the NoPoo very drying since they reformulated a few years ago.

Many of us rotate products. My hair has always satiated on products, even back in my shampoo/conditioner only days. I wet, use a rinse out and style every day. Seldom use the same product more then once every five days.

My suggestion is that you try some other products. Look for folks with hair like yours (properties) and see what they use (in signatures.) It's the best way to choose ingredients/products. It's all trial and error and finding what works for you--but it's a good place to start.

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

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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