If you have curly/wavy hair

[Bernadine]

What products do you use? Especially cruelty-free. Also, do you use anything in dry hair? I usually shower at night. I've been using Not Your Mother's sea salt spray, but it's just ok. I'd like something that enhances the curl a little more.

[filo]

Following...... I have thick curly hair and mostly wear it up in a bun. Looking to actually do something to it and look more professional at work.

[gummybear]

I like Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls. I only use a tiny bit and it gives me soft , developed curls. I get the best look if I don't wash my hair, but let it get wet in the shower and then apply the product.

[revolution]

The Turbie Twist has been very good for my hair. I also use a curl cream - Loreal ever curl.

[MeMyselfandI]

I recently started using Just Natural products, shampoo, conditioner & gel. I'm liking them so far.

[redheadk]

Oct 31, 2016 7:25:16 GMT -5 filo said:

Following...... I have thick curly hair and mostly wear it up in a bun. Looking to actually do something to it and look more professional at work.

I have thick, curly hair. The best thing I've found is to use a sulfate-free shampoo and super moisturizing conditioner, comb it though with conditioner in the shower. I like the Shea Moisture stuff for curly hair. Wrap up in one of those microfiber turbie twist things for a few minutes to absorb excess moisture. Apply some sort of serum for moisture then lightly comb/scrunch in TiGi Curls Rock Curl Amplifier. I've tried so.freaking.many products and nothing else has enough hold for my super thick hair. If your hair is crunchy, you used too much but if you just pull on the crunchy parts, they will soften. Mine is long so I find that flipping my head to diffuse just makes it frizzy, things are much more tame if I just lean to the side. Also, use your fingers to gently pull up at the roots where you want more volume and dry those sections like that. 

[Mrs. ChanandlerBong]

I use sauve shampoo/conditioner. I finger comb my hair while in the shower, and scrunch miss Jessie's jelly soft gel while my hair is soaking wet. I use an old t-shirt to wrap in it. In theory, terry cloth towels pull moisture out of your hair which can lead to frizz.

I rarely dry my hair but when I do,
I use the deva curl "green hand" diffuser.

[ssmjlm]

I like the deva curl creme. Much better than the gel.

I only do curly if I shower in the am though. If I shower at night it gets straight ironed.

[Blueper]

I have fine, dry, wavy hair and I love products from Sheamoisture and Alaffia (both cruelty-free).

I've never been more happy than I am with my current product line-up
Shampoo alaffia.com/ultra-hydrating-shampoo-coconut-lime/
Conditioner alaffia.com/ultra-hydrating-conditioner-coconut-lime/
Leave-in conditioner (this doesn't leave a film on my hair or weigh it down) www.sheamoisture.com/Argan-Oil-Almond-Milk-Smooth-Tame-Thermo-Protect-Milk_p_1822.html

[filo]

thanks redheadk!

[meganew]

I've been using the shampoo and conditioner for curly hair by Bumble and Bumble, then using liquid rollers curl balm by Evo. My hair is super thick, wavy, and naturally dry so my hair dresser/friend actually told me to stay away from the salt sprays since they'll dry your hair out more and make the curls crunchy.

[gilmoregirl]

I would think that sea salt spray would be bad for curly hair since it can dry your hair out more.

I have thick curly hair 3b/3c. I shower at night as well sometimes and braid my hair. Then when I wake up it's slightly less curly I just wet it a little to work in the products. I use the deva curl clips after I put product in and let it dry as much as I can before I take them out.

I primarily use Shea Moisture stuff in my hair. I use their Manuka Honey masque and Jamaican castor oil masque as my regular conditioner. It works wonders for dry curly hair.

For styling, I use Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie. It's a thick cream and gives shine and light hold or something lighter but similar is their Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk. If I need more hold I like Shea moisture's Sacha Inchi Oil Omega-3-6-9 Rescue + Repair Curl Defining Smoothie it has a weird texture very soupy but it gives a good amount of hold without making your hair hard.

Jane Carter incredible curls is similar to the Shea Moisture curl line and I like that one a lot too. Devacurl gel is really good too and if it's really humid i'll work a small amount through my curls after the Shea moisture curl milk or smoothie.

[mrsukyankee]

In the mornings if I'm not washing or conditioning, I spray my curls with a mix of water and a bit of my conditioner - it perks 'em up. And I always, always use some oil on them after washing/conditioning/spritzing. I love Nuxe oil but have also used other oils. In addition, to get a touch of hold in them, w/o drying (which the sea salt spray might be doing to your hair), I use Paul Mitchell Round Trip Liquid Curl Definer. It's not too strong but it works really well for my fine curls.

[verycontrary247]

My hair is naturally half assed wavy.

I use sulfate free Honest Company moisturizing shampoo/conditioner (can be bought in the baby section at Target). Comb my hair with a wide tooth comb while conditioner is still in, rinse. This is the only time I brush or comb my hair. Then, wrap my hair with an old soft tshirt instead of a towel.

For leave in products, I use Honest Company detangling spray and Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus hold and shine mist. I just finger comb my hair in the direction I want it to go.

ETA both honest company and shea moisture are cruelty free

[ksun]

I use Lush R&B - it's the best product I've every found to deal with the curl when drying my hair.

[thebreakfastclub]

My SIL has very long, curly hair. She gets deva curl cuts and uses their products as well. She is a huge fan of that line.

[georgeharrison]

I use the Shea Moisture curl enhancing cream. Smells awesome and doesn't make my curls crunchy.

[fortnightlily]

I like the Conditioning Spray and Shaping Lotion from Enjoy. They work well and are fragrance free.

[dirtyred]

I use OSIS (Only Sold In Salons) Soft Loop.  Helps tremendously with humidity frizz (better than anything else I've used) and gives me soft, defined curls and waves.

[carrotsmakemefat]

I have a lot of fine curly hair (used to think it was thick...but my hairdresser schooled me) I only use cruelty free

Deva is my lifeline. Trader joes tea tree shampoo and conditioner is also nice.

I'm a big fan of the curly girl method. 5-6 years of this and I haven't needed to straighten my hair. And I get a lot of compliments.

Deva fan girl for life.

No poo or low poo. I like both. He TJs shampoo will have a small amount of sulfates. Deva does not.
I like the swavy conditioner, or the trader Joe tea tree.
Deva mouse and the light gel. Both amazing and magic combined.
I always have a small hair spray or deva set it free in my purse for touch ups.

Curl mart is another good source for buying. If you have thicker hair you may like kinky curling custard! That's available at target.
Giovanni is also less $ and good stuff in general.

I could go on and on. But it's all about what you put in your hair and also how you care for it (cuts, avoiding terry cloth towels, etc)

[auntie]

Cobbling onto what gilmoregirl , said.

I have wavyish hair that goes curling in humid weather. My stylist told me specifically to avoid sea salt spray as a daily product and to go with something creamier and more moisturizing on days it's damp and I air dry my hair.

[keh2oblue]

I like the Deva Curl No Poo shampoo & conditioner, but I usually buy L'oreal Evercurl (little more in my budget).

[Deleted]

Deva Curl no-poo, conditioner, and gel made my hair so greasy that I had to wash my hair with dish soap to get it out after using it for a month.

I use TJ shampoo and conditioner with an ACV wash once a week.

I currently use biosilk for frizz, Tresseme curl defining mousse, and Kenra hairspray. Plopping method and I wash every other day.

I would like to transition to cruelty free items.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

I'm one of the sad weirdos who can't use Deva Curl - I started losing hair left and right. I've tried basically every kind of shampoo/conditioner/product I can find, and the best brand (for me) is Bumble and Bumble.

Also, I suggest that if you're going to shower at night, try "plopping" (wrapping your hair in a soft shirt - google it for videos) because it helps maintain your hair's natural curl while it dries and doesn't rough up the cuticle.

[vanlatte]

I have very thick and curly hair. It's always been a wavy 2B, but over the past year or two it's definitely changed into a curly 3B/3C. I used to love Deva Curl products, but I think they might have changed their formula, or my hair is just to curly now, because it no longer does anything to help tame the frizz. My current regimen consists of Davines Love Curl Enhancing Shampoo and Conditioner. I towel dry, then apply Davines This Is A Curl Building Serum. Depending on how much time I have, I either diffuse or air dry, then apply Kevin Murphy Easy Rider Anti Frizz Creme. Ouidad curl products also work quite well, particularly their Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream.

[smashley]

SheaMoisture shampoo and conditioner. Wash every other day or every two days, only finger comb in the shower while conditioner is in. I do get it wet daily because my curls are never good after I sleep on them. Scrunch water out with a tshirt and use Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls to scrunch. I'm so happy with my curls lately and will not change my regimen unless something happens.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

Nov 1, 2016 18:09:11 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Nov 1, 2016 16:23:14 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

I'm one of the sad weirdos who can't use Deva Curl - I started losing hair left and right. I've tried basically every kind of shampoo/conditioner/product I can find, and the best brand (for me) is Bumble and Bumble.

Also, I suggest that if you're going to shower at night, try "plopping" (wrapping your hair in a soft shirt - google it for videos) because it helps maintain your hair's natural curl while it dries and doesn't rough up the cuticle.

It was horrible for me also! It made me have sores and IDK, pimples maybe all over my scalp.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one! I've struggled with my hair so much in my 30s and people keep suggesting deva curl and I'm like "But no! I can't! Help please?" I think it must've clogged the hair follicles for me or something.

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

Nov 1, 2016 18:15:21 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

Nov 1, 2016 18:14:13 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

I'm glad I wasn't the only one! I've struggled with my hair so much in my 30s and people keep suggesting deva curl and I'm like "But no! I can't! Help please?" I think it must've clogged the hair follicles for me or something.

Yes, it's been a year or two since I've used it. And between that and wen, my hair had never really recovered.

I was going to mention Wen too - when I saw the pictures of what people were experiencing when they used it, it seemed familiar to what I had experienced with Deva Curl and I wondered if they are chemically similar at all.