Natural ladies - how do you refresh your curls?

Glib Gurl · #1 06-20-2012, 06:46 PM

Right now I'm in the phase of doing wash and go's everyday . . . I don't mind because it's the summer and my hair is still fairly short . . . however, I'm thinking that as my hair grows this might become really cumbersome .. . especially once it gets colder.

Suggestions for products and techniques are welcome!!

HairPleezeGrow · #2 06-20-2012, 06:58 PM

Hi! Since I cowash almost every other day sometimes more I just spray a little water and use shea moisture misting spray for 2nd day hair if I'm lucky enough to get that. My hair isnt long but its in that akward stage so I have to do something to it almost every day. I dk about the colder months but would love to hear some more input as well ladies. I'm also trying to find the right styler to go on top of my leave in. I like the shea moisture milk but its so pricey for very little. HTH

Aviah · #3 06-20-2012, 07:52 PM

I'd just lightly re-wet in the shower. If that doesn't bring them back it has to be soaked and combed out for me.

natural_one · #4 06-20-2012, 08:42 PM

I use a spray bottle with water and oil to refresh each morning...

KurlyNinja · #5 06-20-2012, 08:52 PM

I spritz my hair with aloe Vera and rosewater. Also flaxseed gel helps and it aids in mild detangling which helps to bring my curls to life.

MyAngelEyez~C~U · #6 06-20-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Aviah

I'd just lightly re-wet in the shower. If that doesn't bring them back it has to be soaked and combed out for me.

Me too.

reeko43 · #7 06-20-2012, 10:11 PM

For me it is more about how I cover my hair at night. I ordered a satin GWrap because my wng's were just crushed in my bonnet. Also, I have been trying to find something to wear to bed that would cause the least amount of friction to my edges.

When I wear the GWrap to bed, all I have to do is get up and shake my hair out. I then take a shower, then stand in the shower with my hair uncovered for a couple of minutes so that the steam can finish the job of revitalizing my curls. I have had three day wng's this way. I have never been able to do that before. I don't have thick hair and it doesn't take much to smash my curls never to return.

NappyNelle · #8 06-20-2012, 11:18 PM

...and you can try to use a tiny bit of curling gel after spritzing.

pinkchocolatedaisy · #9 06-20-2012, 11:21 PM

I refresh with a spray bottle of water only.

MaraWithLove · #10 06-20-2012, 11:48 PM

I refresh with water, a mix of water and a small amount of conditioner, or a tea spritz (love these)! However, it sometimes depends on what my nighttime routine was the preceding day. If I baggy and pineapple (both) overnight, for example, I don't need to do as much: moisture-wise or style-wise.

JBunnie · #11 06-21-2012, 04:18 AM

Ok, I have no idea how to mention people, someone please school me!

Reeko43 what is a satin GWrap? I googled it and came up with this

And though I think it is very lovely and I bet it's a hit in bed (even more so than my "head sock") I have a feeling this is not what you were talking about.

Lita · #12 06-21-2012, 07:43 AM

You can spritz with a product..Or good ole water/little oil to seal/little styling gel on top..

Happy Hair Growing!

Seraphina · #13 06-21-2012, 08:47 AM

I mist my hair with water a couple sprays, smooth a few dabs of leave-in on any fuzzies on my hairline, and then, with about a quarter size amount of leave-in in my hand, flip my hair forward and scrunch a few times.

vivEz daNs lamouR · #14 06-21-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Aviah

I'd just lightly re-wet in the shower. If that doesn't bring them back it has to be soaked and combed out for me.

I thought I was the ONLY one. I've seen so many posts from ladies who just spritz with water and add some other product but that does NOTHING for me except make my hair frizzy.

If I'm trying to get defined and sleek curls, its all about re-wetting for me and then adding some product with hold.

Transformer · #15 06-21-2012, 10:10 AM

I go to bed looking like "Buckwheat." My hair is either in 3 huge plaits or one pony sticking straight up in the middle of my head. I twist the length but not the edges leaving them loose and curly. I spray plaits with different curling spray--whatever I have on hand--and then take loose and go.

I do not wrap head at night but have sewn some 100% silk pillowcases myself.

Poohbear · #16 06-21-2012, 10:17 AM

I've been doing the wash n go routine too. I cowash 2-4 times a week. On days that I do not cowash, I just mist my hair with African Royale BRX Spray and fluff my hair out with my fingers. Sometimes I don't mist my hair at all, just fluff. I do not rake through my hair with my fingers, just fluff and pick from the roots of my hair with my fingers. At night, I put my hair into a pony puff. I just put a ponytail holder around my hair once, no looping around twice or anything.

alive · #17 06-21-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by reeko43

For me it is more about how I cover my hair at night. I ordered a satin GWrap because my wng's were just crushed in my bonnet. Also, I have been trying to find something to wear to bed that would cause the least amount of friction to my edges.

When I wear the GWrap to bed, all I have to do is get up and shake my hair out. I then take a shower, then stand in the shower with my hair uncovered for a couple of minutes so that the steam can finish the job of revitalizing my curls. I have had three day wng's this way. I have never been able to do that before. I don't have thick hair and it doesn't take much to smash my curls never to return.

completely agree with @reeko43
For me, once the hair is mushed, it's mushed

the key is to put my hair away the night before in a way that minimizes the amount of hair that gets flattened out.

Most of the time, this means braids, twists, or loosely pinning up sections and tying everything up with a scarf

yuhlovevybz · #18 06-21-2012, 11:23 AM

For me wash n goes got easier as my hair grew. I just hop in the shower in the morning, and while i'm showing I wash or condition. I use my hangs to ring my hair out, and if it's looking a little frizzy I'll put in a light gel or scrunch with coconut oil, then stick it in a bun. I do this daily until i feel like pressing and wearing a sock bun for a few weeks (military so those are my main options throughout the week).

faithVA · #19 06-21-2012, 03:47 PM

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JBunnie;16227151]Ok, I have no idea how to mention people, someone please school me!

Reeko43 what is a satin GWrap? I googled it and came up with this

And though I think it is very lovely and I bet it's a hit in bed (even more so than my "head sock") I have a feeling this is not what you were talking about.

I didn't know what a GWrap was either. But this happened to be scrolling in the add banner to the right. Maybe this is what she is referring to.

http://www.treasuredlocks.com/gwrap-...ead-wrap-scarf

I am curious why this would work better than a bonnet though.

reeko43 · #20 06-21-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JBunnie

Ok, I have no idea how to mention people, someone please school me!

Reeko43 what is a satin GWrap? I googled it and came up with this

And though I think it is very lovely and I bet it's a hit in bed (even more so than my "head sock") I have a feeling this is not what you were talking about.

@JBunnie, here is the link - http://www.ghairwrap.com/