Hello everyone! I took some time yesterday changing up my profile and channel art for social media accounts, as well as brainstorming for posts. I noticed, as I'm writing this, that most of the things I came up with (post ideas) were things that I was insecure about and I think this may become slightly an inspirational blog? Anyways, that's not what this post is all about. Today, I wanted to share with you my hair story and how I began loving my natural hair.
When I was younger I had Shirley Temple curls! They were the best thing ever, but I wanted my hair straight. I got used to a routine for straight hair, and as of recently, I realized that is not what was meant for me. I became insecure about my hair because it was very poofy, frizzy, undefined, and not shiny, unlike my straight-haired friends. I started researching "how to fix frizzy hair" and "why is my hair so dull" and finally came across a Youtube channel, CurlyPenny. I began to envy her and she spoke of a magical thing called "The Curly Girl Method".
I thought "it wouldn't hurt to try!", so I purchased Curly Girl: The Handbook. The book was very descriptive and really changed my viewpoint of hair care. I may upload a review and/or a hair routine on Youtube sometime this week, if I get to it, just to get more in depth about my opinions on the book. As of now, however, I would like to show you what products I use and what this method has really done for my hair.
Disclaimer: These photos were not taken in the same day (after photo was taken a day later), but this is what it actually looked like before (maybe slightly more damaged-looking and less wavy) and after I began this method. Most of the problem had been from me brushing my dry hair. Also, apologies for the bad lighting!
Products I Use:
Left to Right: 2Chic Brazilian Keratin & Argan Oil Ultra Sleek Shampoo, Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner, DevaCurl Light Defining Gel, Conair Comb
Before:
Curly Girl Method; post shower (hair is dry).
If you liked this post, leave a like on my Facebook page and check out that handbook! Let me know if you want me to do a video going in more depth of my routine, though I'll probably end up doing it either way ; ) Also make sure to check out CurlyPenny!
When I was younger I had Shirley Temple curls! They were the best thing ever, but I wanted my hair straight. I got used to a routine for straight hair, and as of recently, I realized that is not what was meant for me. I became insecure about my hair because it was very poofy, frizzy, undefined, and not shiny, unlike my straight-haired friends. I started researching "how to fix frizzy hair" and "why is my hair so dull" and finally came across a Youtube channel, CurlyPenny. I began to envy her and she spoke of a magical thing called "The Curly Girl Method".
I thought "it wouldn't hurt to try!", so I purchased Curly Girl: The Handbook. The book was very descriptive and really changed my viewpoint of hair care. I may upload a review and/or a hair routine on Youtube sometime this week, if I get to it, just to get more in depth about my opinions on the book. As of now, however, I would like to show you what products I use and what this method has really done for my hair.
Disclaimer: These photos were not taken in the same day (after photo was taken a day later), but this is what it actually looked like before (maybe slightly more damaged-looking and less wavy) and after I began this method. Most of the problem had been from me brushing my dry hair. Also, apologies for the bad lighting!
Products I Use:
Before:
Washed and conditioned hair; combed while dry.
After:
Curly Girl Method; post shower (hair is dry).
If you liked this post, leave a like on my Facebook page and check out that handbook! Let me know if you want me to do a video going in more depth of my routine, though I'll probably end up doing it either way ; ) Also make sure to check out CurlyPenny!
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