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08-21-2009, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 607
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Dumb Question-How Do U Know If U Need "Hold?" and Why?
am i right in thinking if your hair is not super curly like 3c and up, that you need "hold" so the curls dont loosen throughout the day?
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3B~Fine, porus, and really long
HG's~Plopping and Homemade FSG!! Thank you BB 
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"Your head is like a crown on you.
It is as beautiful as Mount Carmel.
Your hair is as smooth as purple silk.
I am captured by your flowing curls."
Song of Solomon 7:5 (NIRV)
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08-21-2009, 09:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,162
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That's one perspective. It also means that my 3b/c curls "hold" and don't swell or get frizzy throughout the day.
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3b spirals, fine texture, normal porosity, dense
Picasa: Link
Deva Low Poo
Suave Naturals Coconut for detangling
Renpure Organics conditioner/leave-in
Homemade FSG
KCCC
Curl Junkie Stuff
BRHG
Nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect. -wabi-sabi
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08-22-2009, 11:56 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 258
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I used to use products with "hold" because I always did when I was relaxed. Now I don't because my hair looks the same either way. The other day I did use some hairspray to keep some stray tendrils from falling into my eyes but that's 'cause I could use a trim
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All Natural Since July 2009 Avatar Pic: HESMU gel over Tresemme Naturals as leave-in 7/25/10. I hadn't had time to SOTC but it got nice and full later (no pic  )
Last Relaxer: February 2008
Type: 4a canopy, 3c mid, 3b nape, semi porous, ii
Current Favorite: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Trying: Castor Oil
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08-22-2009, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 231
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i find thats its quite the opposite. im a 3c and use products with "hold" to keep my hair from shrinking or getting curlier as it dries.
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3c/4a fotki [update 4/18/09]
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approaching BSL
BC 4/26/08! Last relaxer April '07
aussie moist /suave coconut conditioner (cowash/leave-in)
long aid activator gel
random condish+honey+olive oil+cocnut milk+whole milk+conditioner (DT)
finger combing>>>>Tangle Teaser
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08-22-2009, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,618
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I agree with this completely. For my 2b/3a curls, it's more like you said--so my curls don't wilt. But curlier types are like mpgirl described.
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2b w/ some 3a
product tester geek
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08-22-2009, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 251
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3b. Normal porosity. Medium texture. Low elasticity.
CONDITIONERS: GVP The Detangler, Tresemme Naturals Nourishing, CJ Curl Rehab, CJ Hibiscus & Banana Honey Butta, Suave Pomegranate Splash, KC Knot Today
LEAVE-IN: Shea Moisture Shea Butter (LOVE!)
STYLERS: CJ Curl Queen (LOVE!), Biotera Gel, LA Looks Sports Gel, AOMM
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08-22-2009, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,295
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I am a 2 something, and when I say I need hold its because my curls do have a tendency to melt throughout the day. I don't so much frizz up as much as my hair will just go almost straight.
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Grand Goobah Caedran, Aqueous Infusion of Demulcents, Order of the Curly Crusaders
Hot and Humid SpaceCoast area of Florida * Fia 2cFi, fine texture, med porosity CG 5-29-09 * My hair loves protein! Currently using : Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse, CJ DFCC, KMFUM, BHRG, Spiral Solutions -- Everything!!! Coconut Oil Pre-Poo, once a month Hard Water shampoo. Avoiding Glycerin in finishing products.
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08-22-2009, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,057
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what goober said.
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08-23-2009, 05:06 PM
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#9
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 250
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Gel gives me more definition.
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2c-3a. Thick density. Texture = mixture of medium and fine.
Always trying to boost my curl!
Go-to products: Pink Boots, CJSG, LALSG, Abba Pure Finish gel
Experimenting with: CJAF, CJ CCCC, JCRR/CC, BRHG, PB Goo, Re:Coil, Komaza CHP, EcoStyler Protein
Didn't like: HESMU, Matrix Biolage Gelee (both too goopy)
http://public.fotki.com/thicknwavy/
Last updated: Dec. 3, 2009
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08-23-2009, 05:08 PM
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#10
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 290
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You need "hold" if your hair tends to get very frizzy or more "lifeless" throughout the day... I guess I have very low maintenance hair, because since going CG I don't need to do very much with my hair anymore. All I use is a curl creme and I'm good to go!
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2c/3a some 3b/Thick/Fine texture?/High Porosity
Currently trying out the CG method again as of 1/3/12!
Current Routine:
Co-wash/RO: Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle
Low poo: Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat (when needed)
Products: LA Looks Sports Gel and Curly Kinks Coil Jam
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08-23-2009, 11:54 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,511
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I know this has nothing to do with the topic, but you have a killer figure!!!! I'm so jealous.
As for hold, I like a lot of hold to stop my hair from expanding during the drying process and to keep my ringlets after I've SOTC.
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3b-med texture-med porosity
CG from 21-05-09 2nd try!
Conditioners: Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose, Aubrey Organics GPB Protein
Stylers: CJ CCCC, CJ AFG, KCCC
Gel: Lavera Organic
My hair LOVES CURL JUNKIE <3 
www.fotki.com/loopyloops.
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