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Hmm I think maybe if you go to a stylist that specializes in natural hair they will be able to moisturize it and perhaps use a diffuser or something like that to tame the curls. I do'nt know anyone in Philly, but perhaps call a few salons or listen to an urban radio station, salons usually advertise there. Maybe even call radio stations or do what I did when I moved into a new area (I saw a lady in the mall who had great hair and chased her down for her stylists' information) LMAO!!!
I am not sure about the Philly area, but my mom is an AWESOME hair stylist in Atlanta and she has a lot of natural hair clients so here goes the run down on products and styling options...I will try to get pics to further demonstrate what I am talking about.
1st- twist set, it creates a ringlet/wavy texture to the hair, looser than a straw set and more movement and body than a straw set- I use this OFTEN
2nd-Ms.Jessie's- this is a conditioner somewhat(?) that will create that natural curl pattern and hold it- I have used this
3rd-Bumble & Bumble- a gel that will hold the natural curl pattern your hair has when it's wet(which we all know changes once it dries)- i have not used this
4th- Deva Curl- I use this on my own hair so I can tell you all the ups and downs and tricks to making it work.
5th-Urbanbella- I have included a link to one here in Atlanta but feel free to call them, I am sure they can refer products (they have 15% off going on) or salon's in your area for a try-out... http://www.urbanbella.net/shop/welcome.html
Hope this helps...if you need more info, PM me!
jbs - i am totally in the same boat!! i have no clue what i want to do with my hair! i am looking into a June wedding at this point, so heat + possible humidity + straightened hair = frizz galore! i want to do something like this, but my curls are much tighter and i doubt my hair is long enough at the moment to fully get something like this.....
i normally twist it after washing it so my curls are usually very "coiffed," but i definitely want my curls to be much looser and fuller for the big day!
my plan is to bring photos like this to my current stylist and see what he thinks. my thought is to do a straw or roller set to keep the hair straigher and smoother, but who knows if that would work! i think you can probably start there - find some hairstyles you'd like to try and see what your stylist suggests.
an addendum - this is what my hair looks like normally....
@jaxx: you're adorable!!! i love the hair inspiration picture!
thanks cre!! i'm kinda really lovin' this hairstyle..... i keep trying to find more, but not having much success... i'll post more when find them!
and ps - cre, i think you also win the supercute award ;)
thanks ladies! you're the best.
@ moscato - thanks for the options! the twist set sounds like something i'm looking for. i'll check that out
@ jaxx - that's my problem too. mine's a may wedding, but it might rain and any drop of moistrure in the air and i'm in trouble if i straighten it! i might have to steal your hair inspiration pic - i think i could definitely do something like that with my hair flower. my curls are tighter than hers but it could work!
thanks again :o)
please do! i'm alll about sharing! i'll post some more if i find any. i just went to look at dresses for the very first time, and they put me in a bunch of strapless numbers, so if i end up going the strapless route, i would probably not go wit a full updo....
@Jaxx...I have what I like to call "straight from the motherland" hair...lol...It's not super nappy...more spongy...but if I even look at some water when it's straightened it poofs. What I do when I want to wear my fro is condition my hair really well and blow it out with the dryer, add some moisturizer and put about 6 cornrows in it overnight. The next morning I unravel the corn rows and comb through it with my fingers and voila....my hair is transformed into looser waves that I then style however I want.
Now that my hair has grown out a ton, I usually scrape it up into an afro-puff or cornrow the front and let the rest fly free.
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Hey,
So, I've had natural hair for about 3 years now and I'll be the first to admit that I really don't do that much with it. Just wash and go. I love my hair and I have a decent natural curl pattern, but it can look crazy and I have no control over what it's going to look like on a day-to-day basis.
I had always planned on straightening my hair for the wedding day, but I had my first dress fitting on Friday and my mom (who I would never expect this from) told me that she thinks I should wear my hair curly. Well, a 'cleaned-up' version of what it normally looks like. :o)
My problem is I don't know how to do this. Straw set? Something else? How should I go about finding someone to do my hair this way? And if anyone's from Philly, do you have any recommendations on where to go??
Sorry for the dumb questions, but thanks for any help ladies!