SpiralSpunk

Does Curl Keeper typically work in the winter?

lag28wa

I think I am the only one that Curl Keeper didn't work that great for? Maybe I am not using it correctly?

I used to use Biosilk serum prior to going CG and I would put it on underneath everything else, under my gel. I wasn't using a leave-in at the time, so when I tried CK I put it over my leave in and under my gel.

I didn't really notice anything good or bad with it. I have also tried it as a finisher on mostly dry hair and to SOTC.

How much do you use? I only used about a nickel sized amount. My hair is thin and fine, prone to frizz and flyaway so I can't imagine using CK alone without something with more hold.

I need to give it another go.

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Lindsay, a curly Mommy with a curly little man

Fine texture, fine density, normal to high porosity(?)

Modified CG since April 2012

Wash: DevaCurl Low Poo or SM Coconut & Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo
COwash/RO: CJ Curl Assurance Smoothing, CJ Daily Fix Cleansing Condish, CJ Beauticurls Argan & Olive Oil Condish, DevaCurl One Condish
LI: DevaCurl One Condish, KCKT, CJ Curl Assurance
Style: KCCC, CJ Pattern Pusha, DevaCare Arc AnGEL, Loreal EverStyle Styling Spray

CurlyMJ

Because its so watery, you'd definitely need to use more than a nickel size. My hair is really long so I need about half a palm full. I don't like it much because I LOVE big hair and using CK takes away all my frizz so I don't get big hair :/

CurlyJulie81

I have never used CK, only personal lubricant. I prefer the liquid kind to the jelly style... and it works incredibly well for me. No complaints!

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3a/b fine, high porosity, medium density. Mod- CG

Low-Poo: 50/50 mix of EVOO and L'oreal EverSleek
Co-wash: TRESemme Naturals, or Suave naturals
Leave in: TRESemme Naturals Radiant volume
Summer styler: LA Looks sport gel(summer only)
Seal: Liquid lubricant/water
Winter styler: KCCC, AIF, Beyond the Zone Noodlehead curling creme(not CG)
DT: GVPCB, coconut oil

Embracing(or trying to) my curls.

Cristy_amk

Gotta jump on the CK bandwagon. I've been using it for about a week and am amazed and what it does for my hair. Removes the frizz, gives me some definition, and best of all I can run my fingers through my dry curls and not create more volume. It doesn't build up in my hair so I haven't gotten that dreaded matted up curl look. I also can't get over how I can reactivate it by simply spraying in water. I always had to reapply product in the past to reactivate curl definition. I hope they never change the formula on this.

Knotty_Maddy

Yup, I do I have seen others here say they mix it with an equal amount of water in a bottle, shake, and apply a good four dollops. I use KY gel and emulsify with water and apply after my LI - awesome curls, every time!

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Finer, mixed with coarser strands, low-porosity, wavy curly whirly hair...3A, 2C hair. Medium thickness, medium elasticity.
S-shaped hair with corkscrew ends. My hair is even more confused than me ;p
My hair officially hates protein Once a month is enough!
Currently a fan of TiGi products, (rock on, TiGi Curlesque styling creme!) but that will soon change - I am a self-avowed product junkie! Yay!
BIG fan of supersoaker method - thanks Rudeechick!

Cristy_amk

I did want to throw in their I tried using the Curl Keeper Skip Curl Technique and it was an epic FAIL for me! LOL! It just seemed to pull the curl out of my hair. Think I have too loose of a curl pattern for it. I plan on going back to scrunching the product in to encourage curl formation and then plop. I'm very intrigued about using KY instead of CK. I'm about 1/2 way through my bottle already and only had it for a couple of weeks now.

curlypearl

I tried it and I totally, totally LOVE it. OMG, I love it more than Deva Foam, Kinky Curly, and the six hundred other products in my stash (groan). I got this as a sample and I'll have to buy it now.

The thing is, I followed this great video on Youtube by Veronica Meza which is somewhere on nc.com. I have to find that and thank whoever posted it. So my success is mostly the CK, but the video (she uses CK) was also helpful.

There are a lot of videos of curlies using CK with AG: Recoil Curl Activator. If CK on its own or water activated doesn't give me that elusive 2nd day hair, I'll try that combo. YEA to this thread.!!

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2/c and some 3A. Modified CG.
Highly porous. Color over grey.
Best 1st day method: Super Soaker
Protein treatment HG: Curl Junkie Repair Me
Conditioners: Curl Junkie Beauticurls Strengthening Conditioner,
Deep condish: Curl Junkie Curl Rehab
Stylers:Curl Junkie CCCC or CCCL
in combo with a gel, usually KCCC
Trying Curl Keeper - still experimenting

Every day is a gift

Curlsnswirls

yay! I love Curlkeeper. Let us know how second day hair works out for you. I do find that if I use just a dab (about a dime size) of a strong hold gel (like joigel) on top of CK, it helps me achieve better second day hair. I still get good day hair with just curlkeeper though.

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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

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kurlygurly

Today I used curl keeper then sealed with jojoba....so far soooo good

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3B Live Curly Live Free Analysis: Texture = Medium Porosity = Normal Elasticity = Normal

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IamDonna

I've been using CK for about 4 yrs now. It keeps my hair frizz free in any weather. We don't get winter here in SE Florida so I don't know what would happen in freezing COLD weather.

It's the BEST! Actually afraid not to use it.

I get 3 days of pretty good hair from using:

1. Just about any leave in KBB nectar (favorite) CJ 2nd.
2. CK a good amt
3. CIAB
4. BRHG

At night pinapple in AM spray with water with a little KBB nectar in it.

Good to go! So easy!

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3a Long (waist) thick med course dry thirsty
Poo: Eulence moisture
Co-wash: GVP CB
Condish: GVP CB
LI: KBB nectar
Styler: CK CIAB
Gel: BRHG
DT: Curl Junkie
Diffuse 70% dry
Location: Pompano Bch Florida
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