April Kayganichis a curl expert, educator, and hairstylist at The Curl Whisperer Salon in Austin, TX.Two people with the same curl pattern can have totally different porosities, which means they need different curl creams. In general, low-porosity hair does best with lightweight formulas that contain little-to-no oils or butters, like the Rahua Control Cream Curl Styler. Low porosity hair has cuticles that are super close together, making it hard for moisture and ingredients to penetrate the hair-resulting in product buildup and dryness. If you have high porosity hair, your hair probably absorbs moisture well but doesn't hold onto it easily and could benefit from a heavier curl cream with ingredients like shea butter and heavy oils, like the Adwoa Baomint Curl Defining Cream. So if you've been choosing your curl creams based solely on your curl type (think: 3a curls, 4b hair, etc.), and you're still finding your hair weighed down, dried out, or shrunken up, it might be because of your hair porosity (i.e., how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture). Just need a middle-of-the-road, customizable curl cream? Start with the OUAI Curl Crème. Not sure where to start and feeling overwhelmed by the options? Try the Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Defining Cream if you have fine, thin hair, or the Tgin Twist & Define Cream if you have coarse, thick, dry hair. Soooo, obviously, you need to figure out your curl type, but the first-and most important-thing Kayganich wants you to know? " A curl cream shouldn't be picked by just your curl pattern-it actually should be picked by your texture, whether that's fine, medium, or coarse." This won't surprise you, but the best curl cream depends on your own curls. How to find the best curl cream: Know your curl type and hair texture THE REVIEW: "The scent is lovely, the consistency is thick but not at all heavy, and the curls.WOW," writes one reviewer. It also softens your hair (thank you, argan oil), smooths flyaways, adds shine, and gives your curls a soft and healthy feel that lasts so freaking long, according to reviewers. This product might be called a curl-defining cream, but it does more than just lasts throughout the day. I have used this product to style my hair both curly and straight, and it is truly a miracle.” “Humidity and curly hair are a recipe for disaster! This product has been able to keep my hair styled AND protect it from humidity. THE REVIEWS: “ I have very curly hair, and live in Florida,” one product tester writes. Key ingredients: Phenyl trimethicone, avocado oil. Just note, it's filled with water-insoluble silicones, so make sure to clarify once a month with a sulfate-based clarifying shampoo to strip away any build-up. "Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve had at least two tubes of this smoothing cream at my desk and in my car since 2015 because it’s that freakin’ good for immediately laying down frizz and flyaways without making my thin curls greasy," says Metzger. Filled with silicones that can build up over time (so requires monthly clarifying rinses)Īnother one of Metzger's absolute faves? This curl cream by John Frieda that keeps her hair super smooth and sleek.THE REVIEW: "I had read that this was an amazing product that somehow magically worked for all curl types but was pretty skeptical when I put some on my hands-but to my surprise, I am so pleased with the results," writes one reviewer.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |