Curls will not hold!

[Lshona]

I wash my hair 2x's a week with V05 shampoo and conditioner. I then spray my hair with infusium 23 and let my hair air dry. When dry I apply NTM and then I apply Citre Shine serum. I comb my hair straight back and put on a satin scarf. I normally use Caruso rollers sometimes I hot curl , either way my curls seem to come out fine, but after I style it my hair does'nt seem really curly. I want my curls more defined, and I want my curls to last all day. Please help.

 

[goldensensation]

Some trouble-shooting:

1- Maybe your hair has a build-up of products. When was the last time you clarified?

2- Maybe the NTM plus the serum are too much for your hair. See how it works with just one and not the other.

3- Are you using a setting lotion?

 

[amy1234]

I'm having this problem too when I try to do pin-curls. Tonight I'm going to try to add some black'n sassy creamy set (a light holding gel) onto my strands before I pin-curl it. That should do the trick and add a nice hold to it....we'll see

 

[balisi]

You may be using too many products or may be a bit heavy handed with them. I agree that a setting lotion or wrap foam would help your curls form better and last longer.

 

[caribeandiva]

use a setting lotion before you curl. it was designed to define and hold curls.

 

[Lshona]

I used the serum after the NTM because I thought I was sealing in the moisture. I have not found an oil to my liking yet. I will alternate between these two from now on. I have a bottle of Lottabody can I use it with Carusos or with a hot iron if so how??? Also what setting lotions do you recommend? Thanks

 

[caribeandiva]

i love Dudley's setting lotion. i also have lottabody (it's cheaper) but i prefer Dudley's cause i get a stronger hold. this is what i do:
1. wash
2. condition
3. put in leave-in conditioner
4. put in setting lotion
5. dry
6. curl w/ carusos or hot iron

p.s. if doing a wet set then obviously skip steps 5 and 6 and put in your rollers instead.

good luck!

 

[Lshona]

i love Dudley's setting lotion. i also have lottabody (it's cheaper) but i prefer Dudley's cause i get a stronger hold. this is what i do:
1. wash
2. condition
3. put in leave-in conditioner
4. put in setting lotion
5. dry
6. curl w/ carusos or hot iron

p.s. if doing a wet set then obviously skip steps 5 and 6 and put in your rollers instead.

good luck!

Thanks for the step by step instructions!!!

 

[dynamic1]

My hair has difficulty holding a curl when I need a trim. Also, have you tried leaving your hair in rollers for a short time after you curl your hair? This works for me if I am not wet setting.

 

[Lshona]

My hair has difficulty holding a curl when I need a trim. Also, have you tried leaving your hair in rollers for a short time after you curl your hair? This works for me if I am not wet setting.

A light bulb went off in my head 2 nights ago and I trimmed my ends.It was hard because my hair is short but I really needed a trim. My curls came out a lot better. I will aslo try leaving the rollers in longer.

 

[crlsweetie912]

Also, if you are using the curling iron. Use clips to roll the hair back up and leave them in until your hair is cool. This helps "set" the curl. HTH.

 

[HoneyDew]

A light bulb went off in my head 2 nights ago and I trimmed my ends.It was hard because my hair is short but I really needed a trim. My curls came out a lot better. I will aslo try leaving the rollers in longer.

Trims to help curls hold better. I got my hair cut (more then a trim, though - 2 inches!) and today my caruso set just feels better and the curls are nicer. I had been trying to hold on to hair that is just better off gone.

 

[shalom]

2 words - sponge rollers. Experiment before going out in public.