Women of Color.. please help me!

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  • lcoulter23
    lcoulter23 Posts: 568 Member
    I am also white, but I have VERY VERY course dry hair that is naturally curly. I straighten it once in a while, and I only wash it one to two times a week. I use a leave in conditioner as well as a shine serum. There is also a cream called straightener, which is actually only something like frizz ease. My hair curls up horribly when I exercise so lately I have been using some hair foam to scrunch my hair up with so it doesn't bother me as much. I use garnier fructis. I should also mention that I start cosmetology school in a couple of weeks so I should learn even more about this subject.
  • emlamar77
    emlamar77 Posts: 4 Member
    I let my hair grow out natural about two years ago. It is very thick and wavy (not the kind that want to lie down either). I have found that straw sets, sew in weaves, and wet setting (twists, knots, rollers) allow for some versatile styles. It usually lasts through 2 serious workouts. The sew ins last 3 months and can be washed daily (just don't forget to moisturize). I usually sport a ponytail when I know I am really going to get it in! But, go to a natural hair salon and they can direct you as to what you can do. They have shampoos and conditioners that are gentle and can be used daily. If you are curious about how to go natural, check out Natural Gals on Facebook. There are so many women there with great ideas. Hope this helps! :happy:
  • auntjenny74
    auntjenny74 Posts: 72 Member
    I have 2 young biracial children and a pool, so summer can be a real hair challenge at my house! I follow the curly girls method for both of them - at this point I only use shampoo once a month if they start to feel greasy, but I clean/moisturize their hair daily with a silicone-free conditioner (we like Suave Naturals or Tresemme Naturals) and then after they are out of the tub and their hair is towel dried, we use a thicker leave-in conditioner. If their hair is still pretty moist, I'll use some of the regular conditioner as a leave-in but if it is leaning toward dryness I'll use some coconut or olive oil.

    The difference has been amazing!
  • shevanity
    shevanity Posts: 33 Member
    I use an organic shampoo and conditioner along with coconut oil. Try using Morrocan Oil after washing and a leave-in conditioner, Mixed Chicks.
  • jwallace84
    jwallace84 Posts: 44 Member
    Hello,

    I have had this same issue. I simply wrap my hair when I work out, when I get home I let it air dry most of the time, but I sometimes sit under the dryer as well so that it dries. But I wear my hair straight for the majority of the time or in a ponytail.

    Hope this helps.
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