“Curl Girl” is the title of a fantastic book for all you peeps with curly/wavy hair. According to this book, 65% of people have curly/wavy hair (we’re not alone out there – though both Bollywood and Hollywood seem to glorify straight hair).
Trust me I’ve thought about getting my hair permanently straightened – we’re told that curls aren’t professional – they’re too fun – and of course not sophisticated. Well this book basically says it’s not your hair that needs straightening – it’s your head. Seriously, I have curly hair and I hide from it and slave away trying to straighten out my locks – sheer craziness.
So last week I tried to research on how to get my curls to look good and all sources pointed to this book. Here are a few of the secrets:
- Don’t ever shampoo your hair (you can clean your scalp with conditioner – shampoo is detergent and bad for scalp/hair) – I tried this and I swear by it. And no my hair does not smell. My scalp is actually clean. And no grease is not dripping down my face.
- After getting out the shower do not towel dry hair – simply blot (keep the curls in shape)
- My favorite advice – a simple gel (non-alcoholic and non-sticky) will suffice. Trust me when I say I have spent a ridiculous amount of money on the perfect product. Buying a $3 gel was amazing – holy sh*t I didn’t have to drop $40 for a curl cream – WOWZERS.
- Techniques to get your hair to frame your face well (basically a few clips on the top of your head). I can’t describe these simple techniques – the pics in the book are fab. My hair doesn’t fall flat against my head anymore!
- Air dry if you can and blow dry on low with diffuser otherwise
The book had tons more info – but this is the main “how to” gist. I have been trying for the past month to wear my hair curly. As soon as the hair dried – I hated it – it looked disgusting… and of course I would pull out my straightening iron AGAIN. This book last week was my salvation. My hair completely rocks today – bouncy, fun, full, sex-i-licious. Where’s hubby now? My hair is HOT – curls are rocking!!!!!!
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Well, considering the in-depth talks we've had about curly hair, I have to believe that this book is good, if you've recommended it. My hair was looking snaz-ZAY today, but I think that's because (1) I let it air dry and (2) THE YUCKY CUT IS FINALLY GROWING OUT! Oh, and (3) I pinned down a side a little so that it isn't so BOOOOOOOOOOOIINNNNNG. Yay.
You can totally borrow the book -- I've already read it and it's sitting on my desk!
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