Curly Hair Problems #1

First thing first, Shampoo and Conditioner:
           I've found that the best type of shampoo and conditioner for curly hair is not the ones "especially" made for curly hair but the ones that specialize in frizz control, shine and hydration. Curly hair splits a lot more than any other hair type so hydration is super important. Also, no one wants frizzy hair but frizz and curls go hand by hand so frizz control is a major plus in shampoo and conditioner. Warning: STAY AWAY FROM ANYTHING VOLUMIZING!! Volume shampoo and conditioner tend to create curly hair afros.

           All Time Favorite: Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine 

This stuff works magic! You can actually feel your hair get smoother as you apply it and it smells so nice. It has Argan oil and apricots in it that control the frizz. Side Note: Anything Argan oil is awesome for curly hair! The price is not bad either and it can be found at just about any drug store. I got mine at Wal Mart for $6.97 each and it has lasted me about a month now. I'm expecting at least another 2 weeks out of them. It's also awesome in the summer because it resists humidity. Basically you can not go wrong with this combo! I would recommend this even for people who don't have curly hair. they are just overall amazing.

Try them out and let me know what you think!

xx Rena 

Curly Hair Problems

             I have come to the conclusion that we live in a straight/wavy hair world. This leaves us curly headed girls out on our own.
             Hair dressers only really know how to cut straight or wavy hair and when they cut curly hair, they do so with the assumption that it will be blown out straight everyday. I once had a hair dress suggest giving me bangs straight across my forehead... I can only imagine how funny I would look with them curly and sticking up everywhere.
              Hair products are all designed to either help you straighten your hair or enhance your curls. However, if you have curly hair you don't need a product to enhance your curls, you need it to control them. All enhance curls products are actually meant for people with wavy hair who want their waves to look more curly.
              I, myself, have extremely curly hair. I rarely straighten it because it takes about two hours and only recently have I gotten into a comfortable place with my hair. I no longer choose to pull my hair up because it is crazy, i choose to embrace it because curly hair is amazing.
              Over the years, I have come across products that have turned my hair into an overly shiny poodle and other products that actually have helped control my hair. Since I know I can't be the only curly haired girl out in the world that would've loved to have someone tell me products, styles, and cuts that actually work for curly hair, I've decided to have a series of posts called Curly Hair Problems. In these posts, I will go over products I have used that made my hair look amazing, products I now know to always stay away from and everything else a follow curly hair girl could be looking for! Enjoy xx

my curls have a mind of their own!