Curly hair update

Many of my closer friends know that I have naturally curly hair, and I am always trying to find good products that work well with my own hair. This past summer I joined a Facebook group called "Love YOUR curls," in which a bunch of curly haired women (mostly) share about things that they have found help their curly hair. I decided to try something different after watching a YouTube video called "Laura's method." Laura is the administrator for the Facebook page, Love your curls.

Laura's method is different in that she leaves ALL of the conditioner in her hair after washing it. I had never left all of my conditioner in, not rinsing it at all. She also "plops" to dry it, which is a way of tying your hair up to dry in a t-shirt. After drying for 20-30 minutes that way, she added gel and diffused it. I tried it, and it was a total game changer for me! My curls are very moisturized, clump together better, and I've had so many good hair days. Laura's hair is thicker and longer than mine, so I was kinda surprised it worked so well for me.

Products I've been using in my hair...

I don't often like going 2 days between washing my hair, but I have done so way more after using Laura's method. I am surprised when I have great curls after waking up in the morning. I can usually spray them with some water, add a little gel and they are good to go. I could not easily do that before using Laura's method. She only does her hair 2-3 times a week, but I don't like the way my hair feels going that long between washings.

Hair pic from early June

 These are hair pictures right after I began to use Laura's method on my curly locks, in the end of June. I love the change and more defined coils!

My sister recently came to visit me and she was amazed at how different my curls looked. She was inspired to try Laura's method. I wonder if she will like it at home. She lives in a bigger city and has always used more DevaCurl products than me. I tend to use more drugstore based products that tend to be cheaper. Her hair always looks great to me! She was the one who told me about the Love Your curls facebook group. I like learning about different hair products and routines there.

My sister took a picture of the back of my hair when she visited. It is interesting to see what the back of your own hair looks like!

 

Recent hair picture... I'm enjoying the length, I haven't had it this long in over 5 years! 

Laura encourages curly girls to take selfies, so you can see how your hair grows and changes throughout the year. I can tell a difference when I look back at them!

 This is the picture that my sister took of my hair when she recently visited...

Note: I went to Sally's Beauty Supply and got some new conditioner, GVP, or Generic Value Products on a buy one get one free sale. I have loved it! And I love that I got them for about $4.25 each!


Do you have curly hair? What products do you find work well for your hair? I got some new products in my stocking, and I have been enjoying trying them out so far!

Isaiah 46:4

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

Matthew 10:29-31

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

Luke 7:38

As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.