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09-22-2012, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 491
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I kind of like it when someone asks me how I get my hair like this, and I reply "leave-in and gel". Their amazed look makes me laugh.
I love how my hair coils up. Some places curl some coil but they all have pretty insane spring factors. When I went curly in college, I hated shrinkage. Now I love it. Boi-oing-oing lol. The 2 or 3 times I blew out my hair straight it was amazing at how much hair I really have.
I love being able to wash n go everyday (if I want to). With relaxed hair, I had to blow dry and flat iron before I could do anything else or else I looked like a wet rat  . Now I can air dry and look good doing it!
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4a/3c, fine strands, low porosity, medium density
Last relaxer: Jan 2010 - BC'd: 2/27/11
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09-22-2012, 07:00 PM
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#22
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 810
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Yesssss!! I agree, i love when they ask what i do to get my hair to look like that and i say the same and they're just so amazed, lol. Love it. 
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09-22-2012, 07:10 PM
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#23
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 81
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Haha to the lion comments. My friends would call me simba from lion king. I love curls they are just soo pretty and versatile. I love that I can stand out and do things as well without having to worry about it.
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09-22-2012, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6
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The freedom and confidence my hair gives me.
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09-22-2012, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 98
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I enjoy the variety and just being different than most people around me :-) it is way easier than trying to make it something it is not too. I had a friend tell me once when asked if he liked my hair curly or straight better, he said curly because it suits my personality better (bubbly and fun). I never forgot, but on truly embraced my curls 100% about a year and a half ago.
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09-22-2012, 09:16 PM
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#26
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Posts: 1,857
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I am a small woman, and I think it suits my personality and style. I think I look like little gypsy woman. Also, as I age, I realize that long curls are very flattering, unique, and take years off my face.
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09-23-2012, 01:53 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 487
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The longer hair gets the better it looks.
Braids don't unravel as likely.
You can skip shampooing and still have a clean scalp.
When it gets wet at the swimming pool it looks alsome and not flat/limp.
~There's many different types of curls!~
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09-23-2012, 04:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 174
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I love that we have a natural gift that you can't get through any means. Hot rollers, curling rods, curling irons...none of those things compare to natural curls. I feel blessed when I think about my hair (even if I do wish that I could tame it sometimes!). Curly hair is perfectly imperfect.
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10-10-2012, 06:29 PM
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#29
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 548
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Had to revisit this - I was having a blah day 2 hair day today (limp and droopy) so I did a couple braids and pulled it into a side pony. I hate the way hair bands look, so I took a section of hair, wrapped it around the hair band, and secured it with a bobby pin. I just took the section out (getting ready to do a DT) and it is this big, shiny, bouncy curl that looks like I used a hot roller or large barrel curling iron. I love that about curly hair - no heat necessary, and such versatility.
 
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2c/3a, botticelli/wavy/'swavy (huh?) fine, dense, normal porosity/elasticity, dry climate
My favorite brands are Curl Junkie, Darcy's Botanicals, As I Am, Curly Kinks and Shea Moisture. Also love sealing with oil and styling with jelly products.
CG since 12/29/2011 
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10-10-2012, 07:17 PM
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#30
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 745
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This!
Also, I love that if I want to change it up, it's very easy to do. IF I want to wear it straight temporarily I CAN, although it's only about twice a year at most. I also am learning to love shrinkage on me!
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10-10-2012, 08:13 PM
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#31
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 440
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U can't replicate it and twirling it is soooooo much fun!
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 3B, Fine, Normal P, Normal E, Low-Med D
LowP: Kinky Curly Come Clean (50% EVOO)
NoP: As I Am CC
RO: Suave Coconut, VO5 Shea Cashmere
LI: KCKT or CJBCLI or HETT/HENOYF (w/ 8 drops GSO)
"To much is given, much is expected"
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10-10-2012, 09:06 PM
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#32
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 275
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Volume!
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2b/c wavy modified CG since July 2012
medium texture, normal porosity, normal elasticity
hair likes protein, doesn't like oils, easily OC'd
low poo: JCHCC, CJGCS
RO/co-wash/LI: YTCarrots, DB Pumpkin Seed
stylers: a bunch of stylers that are all pretty much the same (KCCC, UFDCM, CRCM, CKCJ) or ArcAngel if I need more hold
DT/PT: CJRM, CNPF
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10-10-2012, 10:34 PM
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#33
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 23
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I love the uniqueness of the different curls on my head. And I love strolling thru the rain without a care in the world lol
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10-11-2012, 01:06 AM
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#34
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 200
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My answer is going to be different because from a guy's perspective, I still have more hair than a lot of 40 year old guys. It took me seeing other guys my age losing their to appreciate having curly locks.
"Curls aren't just for girls."
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10-11-2012, 02:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,981
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I remember this happening ages ago when I still chemically straightened my hair. It was very, very frustrating  I could never get it completely straight (always had a weird wave or two), AND curling irons created only temporary curls when I tried to curl it. My hair looked awful.
Agree with you about all the different types of curls. I love that you can find different curl patterns on the same head, too. Honestly, I'm just in love with the way curls look all along the spectrum. Sometimes I stare at someone's curly hair - anyone's really, even my own at times - and think, "Wow, I can't believe something with that shape actually grows out of a scalp!"  Straight hair just does not have an awe factor like that, for me.
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10-11-2012, 06:49 AM
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#36
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 478
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[QUOTE=Korkscrew;2049655] I remember this happening ages ago when I still chemically straightened my hair. It was very, very frustrating I could never get it completely straight (always had a weird wave or two), AND curling irons created only temporary curls when I tried to curl it. My hair looked awful.
Agree with you about all the different types of curls. I love that you can find different curl patterns on the same head, too. Honestly, I'm just in love with the way curls look all along the spectrum. Sometimes I stare at someone's curly hair - anyone's really, even my own at times - and think, "Wow, I can't believe something with that shape actually grows out of a scalp!" Straight hair just does not have an awe factor like that, for me.[/QUOTE]
 +1 - when I see a head of curls, I instantly think "wow, they look really striking", because curly hair is individual and different and can really stand out in a crowd!
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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
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10-11-2012, 01:58 PM
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#37
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,981
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PCG, we're all pretty lucky, aren't we? 
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10-12-2012, 03:29 AM
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#38
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 478
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 Absolutely Korkscrew, what a blessing our curls are!
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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
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10-12-2012, 11:23 AM
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#39
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13
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Wow I'm really glad so many people like this thread! Sometimes it's easy to forget how awesome our curls are, especially when we live in a society that makes them out to be a bad thing. +1 to everyone who commented on the wildness, I always get complimented on my "mane" I love how sexy and fun curls look when I fluff them out and how much they change day to day. Another big bonus for me is being able to a updo etc and not having all of my hair slip out the way it does with straight hair! Keep the curl love coming 
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Greek Cypriot with:
3a curls
Medium Density
Low Porosity
Medium Width
Chest Length
Botticelli pattern
and a sensitive scalp
Been loving my curls for about 3 years now
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10-12-2012, 01:01 PM
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#40
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 18
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There are so many things, but I have to say my favorite is when I'm at the beach and I get my hair wet and all of my friends proceed to look like drowned rats for the rest of the day, but I just scrunch with the sea water and my hair looks flawless when it dries
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Bra strap-length 2C/3A
Shampoo - TJ Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo
Co-wash - Alberto V05
RO/LI - Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Styler: SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Coconut Oil
Gel: GF Pure Clean
Trying out Mod CG at least until I'm out of HE conditioner!
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