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Routine:
(first 2 photos are day 2 after washing):
Oils on hair to detangle before shower
Detangle with fingers or the 'wet brush'
Shampoo with a sls clarifying shampoo panten volume (shampoo, rinse, repeat)
treatment deep conditioner from Jessicurl, detangle with wet brush, pack more treatment, let sit for 15 min)
Wash, add a bit more treatment as a leave in, and plop with a t shirt while still in shower.
Spray john Frida styling spray/ jessicurl gel
Defuse on low heat and low power / put into foam rollers and sleep on them / foam rollers + defuse
Sleep in a lose bun (can't pineapple because my hair is too long) on silk sheets, or in a silk bonnet.
Please help me.... I don't even care about the curls anymore, I just want it to stop being so frizzy and whispy....
Hey girl!
I have wavy/curly 2a/2b hair that’s gone 90% gray before 30, so I empathize with the nonstop frizz. I have a few suggestions, but take them with a grain of salt because even though it’s been years since starting CGM, I still haven’t found my perfect routine & product combo. But i’m getting there.
Unfortunately the best thing for your hair (ime) is to move to a dryer climate 😅😅😅 Humidity is my #1 enemy full stop.
Comments on routine:
I’d also suggest looking for a shop/stylist nearby you that carries Olaplex stuff! The #6 is good for protecting from heat and keeps frizz down too. I use that as the first step, and the #9 as the last step. I think the #9 is amazing and a must-get to combat frizz! Just my 2c (edit: Whoops!! switch these around, i went to take a shower and realized i got them backwards lol)
Of course with all these things, YMMV!!! These are just things i’ve learned that worked for me, but could be not the right fit for you!
I live in Texas which is pretty humid too.
I try to avoid brushing my hair in any way, even in the shower. It keeps the curls from aligning on their own. The most I do is use my fingers to detangle during conditioner. If there are really hard knots or my fingers are sore/injured, I have a wide tooth comb to spot treat tangles.
Personally, when I shower in the evening, my hair is always a mess the next day. I've never had luck keeping it from being a medusa mess the next day. If I want my natural curls for something that day, I shower during the day and let my hair air dry after plopping, or I partly diffuse to set in some curls to let the rest air dry.
I forgot to mention previously that something we use are shower filters. I have no idea how they might affect your hair but hard water dries my skin out. I can't imagine it being great for hair. I'm just guessing on this though.