(Part 2) Best styling tools & appliances according to redditors

I posted here the other day and I posted my routine as a comment.

My beard care routine has gotten quite thorough over the last 5 months. I condition maybe once a week with a natural (silicone free, oil based) conditioner + black seed oil, and I use either rice bran oil, emu oil, or rosehip oil (or some combination of those three) as beard oil every day. I never use any sort of shampoo because I stopped using it on my head hair years ago. I use Uppercut Beard Balm for styling because it has a little hold, however I've just started experimenting with a matte hair clay/wax as well. It has a lot more hold and I can really shape my beard into something that looks nice and full. It's meant to be a product for your head hair but there was nothing on the ingredient list that made me too nervous.

As far as brushing/styling goes, I use two different boars hair brushes and a wooden moustache comb. I tend to leave my beard kind of damp straight out of the shower, then I oil it and brush it with a boars hair brush like this (not this exact one). I actually brush it up into a big fluffy mess, comb my moustache with a comb like this and then just leave it while I continue on with other parts of my morning routine. Then after it's settled a little on its own I apply Uppercut Beard Balm as per the instructions on the tube (rub it between my hands, run my fingertips through beard to distribute the balm, and then form into a nice shape with my palms). Finally, I give it a final, light brush with a brush like this (again, not this exact one) and I comb my moustache again and then twirl it between my fingers until it has a nice shape. This whole routine can take up to 20 minutes or so (sometimes longer) but I think it makes a big difference in the way my beard looks.

The hair on my head is very much brown, and my beard is a chestnut red for the most part but there are patches of brown and blonde throughout. I am growing to like the two-tone, however I'd be lying if I said I don't still longingly look at the Just for Men at the pharmacy. I've just read too much negative stuff about dying beards to ever try it, but I'm always on the lookout for some other way to make my beard look a bit darker.

It was my birthday yesterday and I guess my present was an amazing hair day! :)

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Since subscribing to this subreddit (~3 years), I have seen immense changes in my hair - volume, frizz control, overall health. I switch up my routine constantly because I am forever experimenting. However, the common denominator is to avoid parabens, sulfates and silicones and minimize heat. At 26, I realize I am on a never-ending hair journey but it is a fun experience of self-love and a lot of trial and error :)

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So without further adieu...

- Washed with Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Shampoo - primarily scalp and then rinsed it out

- Applied Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Hair Mask and Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Conditioner - ponytail length to tip (I struggle with build up), left it in for ~10 minutes in steam shower, ridding large tangles by finger combing

- Semi-dried with a t-shirt

- Finished detangling with large tooth comb

- Separated my hair into sections and applied Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie evenly and scrunching with finished sections

- Final spritz for shine and hair health, I sprayed my hair with Marc Anthony Grow Long Anti-Breakage Oil

- Put my hair in a bun for a few hours and then let it down to air dry later - the bun was not meant to be part of my routine, I just had a busy day of errands but this may have helped with the final result

I should also add that this photo was taken on day 2, I slept with my hair in a pineapple style bun as per usual to reduce frizz.

There is definitely such a thing as curling wands. They're more tapered and don't have the clamp that ones sold as curling irons do. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003F2T0M4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aUgGAb92DTKN3

I've only been CG for about 4 months, possibly less, and I've definitely had my ups and downs, but my advice to anyone who is struggling is to just keep trying new things! I've been through way too many brands of conditioners and gel's, and just this morning I realized that the ever-so-loved squish to condish method everyone raves about on here just isn't for me! Just because someone else's holy grail doesn't work for you doesn't mean you're hopeless, it just means that you need to put in a bit of effort to find your own. With that said, here is my routine!

•First I shampooed my scalp with L'Oreal Paris' EverSleek Intense Smoothing Shampoo because I have yet to find a good cleanser/co-wash that makes my hair feel clean without drying it out.

•Secondly I de-tangled and conditioned with TRESemmé Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner

Here's where this video comes in to play.

•First off I used a quarter sized amount of As I Am's Leave in Conditioner all over my hair.

•I then used a quarter sized amount of Una's Designing Oil Non Oil all over the hair because it makes it really silky and shiny without making it look/feel greasy.

•I put my hair into 3 sections; one big one clipped on the top of my head and then two smaller ones on the bottom on each side. I clipped one of the smaller sections up, split the other section so I had about a 1 inch chunk of it, and clipped the rest up and out of the way. (the video will help you understand this better since I'm not the best at explaining, haha)

•I brushed out this mini-section with my Denman Brush to make sure there was zero tangles and the hair was smooth all the way up to the root.

•Then I used a dime sized amount of Yes to Carrots Pampering Conditioner. This stuff has the most amazing slip in the world so a little bit goes a long way!

•After that was all smoothed in I used a nickel sized amount of Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel and thoroughly raked that through. I think that I could have used less gel because when my hair was drying I definitely had to scrunch out A LOT of crunch, haha!

•Watch the video to see how I shook the hair. (sorry if me saying to refer to the video is getting really repetitive!)

•I did this to the entirety of my hair, flipped it up side down and lightly shook it to make sure my roots were lifted, and then gently flipped it back to its rightful place.

•I used my space heater to dry it, but you could use your diffuser on low or air dry it! Whatever you fancy most. I'm just impatient and wanted to be done asap.

Your hair is going to feel like a gigantic crunch-ball if you apt for using the gel (I say this because you could definitely skip the gel part, I might try doing that next and see what happens), so you'll need to scrunch the crunch out as it's drying but I promise you that as long as you're gentle this won't give you any frizz!

Lastly just split some of the curls, flip your hair around and upside down, and fluff up the roots as much as you want to give it more volume!

You can tweak this however you want really, this is just how I did it my first time and I'm already in love! Thanks for reading, and I hope I could help at least one person out there!

We use both a Knot Genie and Wet Brush

Daughter still hates her hair being combed/brushed even if we're doing it right, but at least it's not a bird's nest when I drop her off at school.

Most of my suggestions have already been given (visor, swim goggles, washcloth, etc.). I'd like to put one more idea out there, though.

A 2.5 year old doesn't need to have her hair washed every day. Daily hair washing isn't really good for anyone, even adults.

If you're having hair tangling problems then consider a shorter haircut. Also, this hairbrush has magical detangling powers -- I was skeptical when my mother gave us one, but it works miracles on my daughter's hair.

The dude who cuts my hair went on and on about a shower brush he got. I ended up getting one. My bf uses it all the time on his beard and head. You could try one! This is the one he got so I also got it: Denman Be-Bop Massage Brush, Twister, Shampoo Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1AD52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gJgFDbFK5AN72

The Nizoral is really what was the miracle for actually healing my scalp. And one of these combs. After that the idea was to find a shampoo that didn't strip my scalp of oils while still actually cleaning my hair. The Mane and Tail is just the right balance for me.

I specifically requested the crazy stupid love cut. My stylist (who styles lots of photoshoots) taught me how, and now I do it every day. Put this in while hair is wet, then blowdry while using a Denman brush to shape your hair. Finish off with not very much hairspray. This achieves the perfect consistency. It stays in place but is not hard. I've gotten "Gosling" multiple times now.

Nonono. You can get a perfectly serviceable one for less than $20- https://smile.amazon.com/Hairizone-Universal-Diffuser-Adaptable-D-1-7-Inch/dp/B01N05UG34/ref=lp_16508037011_1_23_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1510010146&sr=1-23&th=1

A little mousse goes a long way, but there are also curl defining sprays like John Frieda. I could have sworn bumble and bumble had one, but devacurl and ouidad definitely have some. Creams work, but they also can weigh your hair down if you use too much.

It's Friday. I had time to actually do my hair this morning, I used this waver and it's fucking magical. I'm in love with it. My hair is so long, and using this thing on it, only took 7-10 minutes, tops. Here's the final results!!! Yay!!!

Good hair day, it's Friday, and I get to sleep in tomorrow.

Damn it feels good to be a gangster.

It's okay. It's really nice to see a dude with long hair who doesn't leave it dirty and greasy, lol! Not a dig at you. I'm just so tired of seeing dudes like, grow out hair and then not fucking wash it. Why?

The sideburns are a little messy, but that's covered in other comments. The nape of your neck has a lot of baby hairs, but they're all in a really uniform length... Do you cut them that way? It could be breakage from the hair band, so you might want to switch to a hair stick or a comb like this or this to prevent that if your hair tends to break. If you cut it that way... stop it.

The frizz and flyaways could be from static or dryness. There's some non static combs. You can go high grade or low grade. For dryness, you can try a leave in conditioner, but I don't know what dudes put in their hair, so I don't have any real recommendations.

Two things that will change your life.

Leave-in Conditioner (works better than detangling spray in my experience). I swear by the Miracle Milk linked, but YMMV.

Second, although this should probably be ranked first, get thyself a Wet Brush. Thing works out tangles better than any brush I've ever tried. Don't get one that looks like a wet brush, get the real damn thing. They're at Target, at Great Clips, and online.

That brush changed hair-brushing time for me from a tear-filled torture fest that would make James Wan shiver into a calm and pleasant affair that takes half the time and a quarter of the tugging.

Do that, and go slow and easy. Brush in multiple layers if you have tangle problems. (Start with the bristles just a little ways into the hair, work out those top-layer tangles, then work your way deeper.

If you are dealing with short, fine hair (no tangles yet, but keep the tangle tips on the back burner for later) use a little bit of leave-in conditioner and a generous number of hair clips.

[here you go] (http://www.amazon.com/Farouk-CHI-Inch-Ceramic-Hairstyling/dp/B0009V1YR8)

I believe they're referring to the Bed Head Wave Artist. I agree, it's pretty great.

https://www.amazon.com/Bed-Head-Artist-Waver-Beachy/dp/B003FBI9LS

Get a universal diffuser. They're designed to work with most blow dryers. I kept breaking the diffusers that came with my blow dryers, so I bought one of these I can even use it with those tiny blow dryers in hotels.

I got mine from Amazon

Gama Professional Italy AV11.600 Universal Super Diffuser https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00O34C3NG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lpKPBbBMY0BC4

Excellent clarification haha! I believe OP is referring to a wide tooth comb

Got 2b Glued ....but please keep in mind this is some seriously powerful stuff..at least in my opinion. Don't over-do it, or your hair will just wind up gross and hard. But used correctly, this is the ONLY hairspray that will hold my curls. (and my curls never want to stay together)

Also, invest in a curling wand like this. I just got one of these a few months ago, and I adore it. It gives me way nicer looking curls than an old school iron.

it's in the same link you sent! the other selection. but here it is!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FBI9LS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7PesDbM7FBADC?th=1

Background: I started getting my hair relaxed in my early teens for manageability. I did sports in high school and wasn't going to give it up, so I knew "salon fresh" wasn't sustainable. My mom would help me wash and cornrow my hair in between relaxers (~9 weeks).


At present, I'm 8 months into transitioning to natural. I know there aren't a ton of studies on black hair care products, but figured I could make a potentially healthier move away from relaxers. I'd started stretching them to 4ish months a few years ago since all I was going to do is sweat when I run. My hairdresser has been super supportive.


Challenges (along with learning all about my natural hair):

• Over-protein loading my hair. Post-wash a few weeks back, my hair was super stringy, mangled, and not soft even before drying. I realized that most of my products had protein, and the build up wasn't helping my hair. I think I fixed it, as last week things were much better.
  
• My hair, particularly the new growth, is dry so I'm constantly moisturizing and oiling.
  
  
• Finding our how expensive professionally done cornrows/box braids are in my area. It's $100 min for cornrows, $300 for box braids locally. The fact that they last only 2ish months...that's a lot of investment.
  
  
• My hair just looks poofy on my head scooped in a pony now. No brush is thick enough to tame the curls that lie beneath.
  
  Hair comments from others: No one's ever said anything negative about my hair with working out that I can recall. People have been curious how I manage my hair, or will remark it looks curlier, but other than that not much. I even come back from lunch workouts with slightly sweaty hair and no one bats an eye.
  
  Hair type and usual style: My hair is armpit length with about 4-5 inches of it stupid thick, 3c, coarse, and dry. Usually worn in a ponytail/bun. This week I did 2 big braids and called it a day. It's definitely helped keep it from tangling.
  
  Daily/weekly/monthly hair care routine
  
  
• Daily (morning and bedtime): Spritz the generic It's a 10 leave-in from Sally's beauty supply in, follow up with shea butter or Proclaim 7 Olive Oil and comb. If working out, I'll try to remember putting dry shampoo (I use Not Your Mama's) in before working out, and then lightly blow dry or wrap hair in a t-shirt to dry after if super damp. Satin pillow case and satin lined cap/scarf since I'm a messy sleeper
  
  
• Weekly - wash day + deep condition. Comb detangle, shampoo with Naked honey and almond whip shampoo, (new) condition with Every Strand Shea and Coconut oil conditioner. I leave it in for 20-30 w/ or w/out bonnet, rinse, spray the generic It's a 10 leave-in, let air dry/wrap in a shirt til 70% dry, and then blow dry on low heat. Usually I'll flat iron too for management, follow up with more leave-in + oil
  
  
• I try to see my hairdresser every 3 months to get a good wash and DC. She lives ~1 hr from me, so it takes some planning during training at the moment.
  
  I'm still on the hunt for products as I know my hair could use more TLC. Totally open to suggestions. My hair gets curlier with moisture and I get wispy/soft frizzies all over and even with edge wax idk how to combat that.
  
  Hair style, products, or tips that you find useful
  
  
• Still learning lolol, but wrapping hair at night helps me not tangle.
  
  
• I'm a big fan of dry shampoo. It helps keep me smelling fresh, though doesn't help with preserving hairstyle, which is okay.
  
  
• Detangling at night with a wide tooth comb and detangling leave-in is a savior.
  
  
• Sweat is like a natural sea salt spray for me so adding the leave-in helps make my hair soft with it

I use this brush. I rarely shampoo and I don't rinse any of the conditioner out. I try to put oil in my hair when I'm not going out to condition it.
I use Safflower oil because it doesn't have an odor like olive oil.
Some of my favorite products are :

• Kinky Curly Curling Custard. I also like their conditioner, but it's very expensive considering how much hair I have.
  
  
• Mixed Chicks Deep Coditioner is fabulous.
  
  
• I use Tresemme day to day, because mixed chicks and carols' daughter is expensive. I only use mixed chicks when I want my curls to look especially luscious.
  
  
• I like this hair milk. There are two versions, I like the light one because it smells better.
  
  
• And I also apply this product in my hair right after I come out of the shower. You don't need much. It will make your curls very soft.
  
  This girl gives good tips on curly hair.
  
  As well as this lady.
  
  I'm so excited we're talking about curly hair for once!

The beard looks fine in terms of coverage/growth/etc. Definitely not a neckbeard. But, it looks horribly maintained.

> i dont know style or fashion or whatever-the-hell at all, and im not entirely sure i care enough to buy into it

If you don't really care how it looks that's great. You should look however you want to look. But, I think you could make it look very good by getting a few bearding basics like:

1. One of these: These brushes vary in stiffness of bristles quite drastically. For me, I got one that was way to tough and would scratch my face. You may like a tougher one. It's all personal preference. I found a softer one that is great for me. If you want to know which one I got specifically, let me know. I'll check it when I can. You can check out a bunch by searching Amazon for "boars hair brush".
   
   
2. One of these: The one I linked is plastic. I prefer a metal one. Never tried a wood one. You can check out a bunch by searching Amazon for "beard pick"
   
   
3. Some beard oil: This is extremely helpful in keeping it looking nice. It has many benefits and there are tons of articles detailing what oils will help different problems (beardruff, itchy skin, etc.) It just keeps the hair quite healthy. We've got tons of online shops in the side bar that offer discounts with the code bearddit.
   
   A lot of people seem to have one or the other of the brush and pick. Personally, I find they each have their separate uses. I will get all my hair going in the same direction with the boars hair brush and then I'll use the pick to make it look fuller and make sure it's nice and even.

ime, if i use curlers on my bob length hair it makes my hair really curly and I have better luck with curling with a straightening iron or curling iron. That being said if you want to try curlers, these steam curlers are my favorite curlers I have used. They're really gentle on the hair since they're steam, heat up easily and hold the curl, and the set comes with a varieties of sizes to play around with.

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• Kent 20T Folding Pocket Comb
  
• Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
  
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Depends on which style you got. The one I see ads for is the shitty cheap one that doesn't work as well. The one I see that supposedly does work well is like this: https://www.amazon.com/Straightener-CNXUS-Adjustable-Temperatures-Straightening/dp/B0714J2X7T/

Duct tape it to your hair dryer for tonight.
I have this one...works well on multiple dryers and limits air flow well
https://www.amazon.com/Hairizone-Universal-Diffuser-Adaptable-D-1-7-Inch/dp/B01N05UG34?keywords=diffuser%2Bhair&qid=1537920360&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3&th=1&psc=1

Thanks, though I think the only reason they look vintage is because of my bangs. I use one of these.

Since her hair is dry from overwashing, you can make your own conditioner for very cheap to help restore it. (Do this after getting a haircut and taking several inches off to get rid of the split ends.)

Buy whole flax seeds. Simmer them in a small pot for an hour on low. Let them air cool for a few hours on the stove. Skim the goop from the top. Strain it using a coffee filter into a little bowl.

Have your daughter use it as a conditioner when she showers next. Going forward, she never shampoos her hair. Ever. Instead, have her wet her hair thoroughly, put this stuff in her hair and leave it there. Then she washes her body, shaves, brushes her teeth, whatever. Then she combs her hair in the shower using a wet brush or very wide tooth comb. Then she rises it out.

For clarity, a wet brush is something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GTR6164

A wide tooth comb is something like this ($5.99 for 2): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756QT3SW

Whole flax seeds ($2.99): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYFZR8Z

Oh my gosh I wish!! My hair is pin straight. I use this wave curler thing I got on amazon, if you’re interested I can dm you the link it was only like $18!

Edit: Bed Head Wave Artist Deep Waver for Beachy Waves https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FBI9LS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

For anyone else who is interested!

Get a [detangler comb] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QF4UYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8bSwyb3J1T2D8)

It depends on the cause. Personally, I have seborrheic dermatutis. I find what works for me is to put head and shoulders in, scrub with something like this. Let sit for 5 minutes or so, then rinse. You could try that, see if it helps. If not, a trip to the dermatologist might help. They can tell you what's going on and how to fix it properly.

She'll cry when you brush the tangles out of her hair no matter what, but this brush makes it way better: Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush with Soft IntelliFlex Bristles, Detangler for All Hair Types - 2 Count (Pink and Purple)
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01GTR6164

I got this one after it was recommended by another poster on here

Gama Professional Italy AV11.600... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00O34C3NG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

From what you're describing, it sounds like my best friend has very similar hair and she swears by the CHI straightener. I've used it before too and it's worked a lot better than many other straighteners that I've used in the past. It's in your price range, too :) Hope this helps.

I use this one

It is a universal one but it fit my ancient blow dryer. The end is like a silicone tube that slides over the hair dryer so I think it would work for most dryers.

It's huge, which I love because you can fit loads of hair in the bowl. I don't find it heavy and never have a problem with it coming off the dryer. The only downside to its size is it would be impractical for travel.

Well there are 500 reviews on Amazon for this one: http://www.amazon.com/Infiniti-Pro-Conair-Curl-Secret/dp/B00E68O4JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408150794&sr=8-1&keywords=automatic+curling+iron

I'd start there. Amazon is probably going to have the most user reviews you could possibly get...

This comb is the lowest priced item.

The item I want most is this. I want it for my mother, really. I know how much she wants it. :) But if for me, I'd say that I want this.

Thank you so much for the contest <3

I'm sure there are some all in one options but if you don't mind getting single items and composing a box of your own I would recommend:

Grandpas Pine Tar soap

A good conditioner. (I use OGX Hydrating Tea Tree Mint Moisturizing Conditioner)

Some beard oil. Choose something you like. Chances are you will be spending a lot of time close to it. I like Wildman beard oil found on Etsy
Mine has lasted me more than year now.

A wide tooth comb for detangling like http://www.amazon.com/Large-Tooth-Detangle-Shampoo-Unbreakable/dp/B005NI80RY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1396654123&sr=8-4&keywords=wide+tooth+comb

A paddle brush to smooth everything out.

Maybe some mustache wax if that's the route he is going.

I've also heard good things about beard balm but no personal experience.

Hope that helps. Good luck.

My hair sucks. This is the only thing I have used that had excellent results!
Bad mama jamma

DON'T DO IT!

Perms are scary, scary things and very damaging for your hair. Get yourself a set of Caruso steam rollers and see what you think of that. If you don't have time for such nonsense, try letting your hair air-dry for a bit, apply a styling cream and twist it up into a few buns until it dries. Let it down, comb gently and spray. That's how I add more curl each day.

Just don't get a perm. Please.

>I think SheaMoisture is marketed towards/meant for black women but I've found I like a lot of their stuff. Maybe I only think that because I live in Chicago and whenever I go to the target downtown to buy this stuff it's just me and a bunch of black women grabbing it hahaha.

Me, too! I always find SheaMoisture products in the "ethnic products" section at Walgreens or Target! You might also find a very wide toothed comb useful, something like this, to comb conditioner through your hair in the shower, or to gently detangle before washing.

Caruso C97953 30 Molecular Steam Hairsetter with 30 Rollers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JKPB8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pdX6xbTB3K1QY

Sorry about the long link but this worked wonders for my hair when I got married. The steam is great and the foam rollers are comfortable. Let them cool completely in your hair and sit. Do some trial runs and see what works. Good luck!

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11/ [A new mattress] (https://www.amazon.com/Tuft-Needle-Supportive-Certi-PUR-Certified/dp/B00QBZ265U/ref=sr_1_4?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1525075016&sr=1-4&keywords=mattress&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A368699011%2Cp_n_feature_five_browse-bin%3A8517627011) The bed I sleep in is terrible and I'm pretty sure it doesn't help with the insomnia I have. If I could correct my sleep I'd actually probably start living a bit more instead of feeling so tired all the time and sleeping but not really resting.

12/ [Add on comb] (https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Anti-static-Detangling-Comb-Colors/dp/B002QF4UYY/ref=sr_1_63_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1525075158&sr=8-63&keywords=add%2Bon%2Bitems&th=1)

13/ [Seattle Seahawks pillow pet] (https://www.amazon.com/NFL-Seattle-Seahawks-Pillow-Pet/dp/B004V55SDE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1525075243&sr=8-7&keywords=seattle+seahawks&dpID=51XGGTKfIHL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch) - I'm an Australian native but have been told by my PNW friends that I am now an adopted fan.

14/ [$132,561.00 Chandelier] (https://www.amazon.com/1800-Primo-Collection-Chandelier-Swarovski%C2%A8/dp/B073HFBC15/ref=sr_1_1?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1525075345&sr=1-1&keywords=chandelier) - Totally going to put this in the bathroom above the toilet.

15/ [Why not BOTH] (https://www.amazon.com/Party-Unicorn-Funny-Shark-T-shirt/dp/B073YMP4YH/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1525075437&sr=8-8&keywords=shark+shirt&dpID=41ZeiRzEx-L&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)

17/ [Nickelodeon Blast Radio] (https://www.amazon.com/Nickelodeon-Blaster-Alarm-Clock-Radio/dp/B00488JUL0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525075490&sr=8-1&keywords=nickelodeon+clock&dpID=511IUhccNkL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)

18/ [Music for writers] (https://www.amazon.com/Music-for-Writers/dp/B074CM1Q8S/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1525075532&sr=8-9&keywords=writers+motivation)

19/ [I'll always be obsessed with green coloured things!] (https://www.amazon.com/wall26-Canvas-Wall-Art-Prints/dp/B00UVCFNGI/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1525075660&sr=8-20&keywords=green+wall+print)

20/ [ChamBONG] (https://www.amazon.com/Chambong-Glassware-rapid-Champagne-consumption/dp/B01916633G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525075756&sr=8-3&keywords=chambong&dpID=315NnjGCZSL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch) Serriously wtf bahaha!

I use a soft bonnet attachment like this (you need a hair dryer to be able to use it). I put on the treatment, then a plastic cap, then sit under this for about fifteen to twenty minutes while I watch a TV show (with subtitles) or read.

Denman hairbrushes are BIFL and cost orders of magnitude less than these.

https://www.amazon.com/Denman-Cushion-Brush-Nylon-Bristles/dp/B000OUBC8A

I think the bristles are longer on this one that I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1AD52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FCaAzb734XX9T

Thanks! It's a dress!

Hair is awesome thanks to the curl secret. Have you ever tried it? LOVE THAT THING.

MY TOTAL IS $18.27

Targaryen Sigil Pint Glass (Pint Glasses) 13.89 primable + Butterfly hairpins (Under $10) 3.44 Free shipping + Hair Twist Holder (Under $10) $0.94 free shipping = $18.27

Edit: More builds for 18.27:

BUILD 2: Fullmetal Alchemist Bluray movie (Anime) 15.97 primable + nail glitter (Under $10) 2.30 free shipping = $18.27

Build 3: Jaime Lannister Funko (Funko) 8.63 primable + Russian phrase book (Books) 2.85 primable + Shred-It with Weights Workout DVD (Workout Stuff) 6.79 primable = $18.27

This is about a 3b. I have 3b hair and while his cut is a lot different than mine the curl is pretty similar.

You need a good daily hair care routine that is going to require some trial and error on your end.

Here's a basic step by step routine:

Detangling - Get in the habit of detangling your hair while its wet. Get yourself a widetooth comb intended for detangling (like this one) and while your hair is wet use it and your fingers to pull out any of your tangles, pay close attention to the back of your head where it would normally rest against any sort of headrest (chair, car, whatever). Don't worry about getting them all, this is something you'll be doing throughout the routine, we're just getting started.

Now that we've loosened up our hair it's time to cleanse it.

Cleanser - It's best to think of this step like face wash, but for your hair, in this step you're getting rid of any oils or products still left in your hair and cleaning it.

There are three main types:

1. Shampoo - We don't want normal shampoo, however, it isn't good for our hair. You want a non-sulfate shampoo, which won't dry out or damage your hair.
   
   
2. Hair Cleanser - Often comes in a creme form, this is one of the more popular shampoo alternatives.
   
   
3. Cowash - This is a conditioner that also cleanses. Sort of like those all in one bottles of body wash/shampoo/conditioners except its just conditioner intended to clean your hair without damaging it like a sulfate shampoo. I currently use a cowash, this one in particular.
   
   With your hair still wet use your cleanser of choice and wash your hair, but before you start washing it out, it's time to break out your detangler comb and work out the tougher tangles now that your hair is lubed up and they'll give easier.
   
   Wash the product out and if you weren't using a cowash, go ahead and use your favorite conditioner (this is going to be a big experiment on your part, personally I cut this out by going the cowash route).
   
   To Dry or Not to Dry?
   
   So the next stype is styling your curls with any number of products, but before we get to that step, there's another thing you're going to want to experiment with, which is, whether or not you want to dry your hair before applying it. Personally, I prefer a good middle ground on this as it gives me the best results, so I'll towel dry my hair a little bit so that it's no longer "wet" but sort of "damp". Experiment with this until you find the best results for you.
   
   Curl Definintion, Anti-Frizz, and Styling
   
   Now that your hair is clean and conditioned and ready to apply hair product let's talk about some hair products. I recommend picking up at least 1 of each of the big options I'll list below because they each do things a little differently and often times you can find yourself mixing and matching and experimenting to find the best results.
   
   The big ones to consider:
   
   
4. Leave-In Conditioner/Hair Milk - These are light hair products that are meant to hydrate/moisturize your hair. They are great to get your hair ready to style and are often used as a refresher to re-define loose curls and combat frizz. In some cases this is all you need to get a nice leave and go hair style. I have been using this leave-in for a few months now and I love it!
   
5. Curl Creme/Smoothie - This product is all about softening, moisturizing, refreshing, conditioning, styling, and combatting frizz, a lot like a Leave-In, and because they are so much like a leave-in you can use them as such, some cremes/smoothies are marketed that way. It's a moistorizing styler that leaves your hair soft to the touch unlike other options. I use this curl smoothie, I have been using this one for 2 months now, but I experimented with a lot before settling on this one.
   
6. Curl Definer/Pomade - In contrast to the Creme/Smoothie option we have the definer/pomade/gel option. These are good for hold, shine, and controlling frizz. They have a sleek/wet/polished look to them as they lock in moisture and often have wax in them. This combination makes them great for maintaining that defined curl look throughout the day, where others you'll have to re-apply or refresh at some point in a longer day. These products will leave your hair crunchy or oily or both, especially if you over-use the product, and if you have naturally oily hair I'd avoid using this product entirely. I have two products for this job. First is Curls' Gel-Les'C, which is pretty light (thanks to using a little gel in its mixture) and doesn't give me too much crunch, which I like. The second is
   Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey, which I'm really liking.
   
   Once you figure out which products youre going to use, follow their directions and style your hair the way you like.
   
   But just to quickly review my process is as follows:
   
   
7. Wake up, shower, de-tangle.
   
8. Cowash + detangle some more.
   
9. Partially dry the hair, and put in leave-in conditioner.
   
10. I let it sit for a few minutes while I get dressed/make breakfast/whatever.
    
11. Apply either Curl Creme/Smoothie or Pomade and style. My day-to-day is the curl creme and I usually shake and go/finger comb and use a pick to make sure there's an equal amount of "puff" all around.
    
    Hope this helps!

Does she like curling her hair?
I'd die for this automatic hair curler.

Infiniti Pro by Conair Curl Secret; Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E68O4JU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EWkxybYPX1952

What's her favorite flower? May be a fragrance with its smell will fit. I personally love jasmine so here is a suggestion. This perfume simply absolutely great.

Diptyque Do Son 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012ZKG3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_g1kxybRG3C5VR

Does she have any hobbies or sports? May be something related to one of her passions can be a good alternative. Try to think of all the things you know about her. Favorite color, flower, song, hobbie, etc.


If you really want something that says "I love you" I'd try to think about something that is related to your relationship. It could be anything, as long as any detail of that object is somewhat connected to you guys.

Another option is giving "experiences" as presents. Like a voucher that is valid for a short trip, a romantic dinner in a nice place, tickets to a concert, etc. I wanted to give my boyfriend a horse-riding experience since he once told me he has never ridden before (I ended up not getting it for other reasons, but I will do so in the future) :)

You can also create your own experience. You can have her on a date in a nearby observatory and watch the stars, or simply take the car, drive to the middle of nowhere and camp there for a while while listening to music, eating snacks, having some wine and watching the stars.

I hope this was helpful. These are all the ideas I can think of at the moment.

Get this aphogee: just the protein bottle of the 2 step treatment and use your deep moisture mask of choice for the "second step." 2 minute treatment is completely different and weak compared. This is an actual protein treatment like you'd get at a salon.

It's awkward the first time. You need to wash with a clarifying shampoo, towel dry, then add the liquid protein into your hair in sections. It gets really sticky once it starts drying and you'll want to refrain from touching your hair too much once it is actually dry because protein makes it rock hard and it will rip out or break of you pull hard enough. Once you're saturated, the best thing to do is use a hair dryer with a bonnet attachment like this but a diffuser will work as well. Heat will make the process faster and technically stronger but you can also air dry but it will take a while and gets uncomfortable with super sticky protein soaked hair.

After your hair is dry, wash it out completely. Take a few minutes to get it all out. Use a good deep conditioner after since your hair will feel dry and stiff from the protein right after. I like to leave it in for at least 30 min and add heat if I'm up for it.

Usually, my hair feels decent right after everything is done but it's truly magical after the 1st wash a few days post treatment. I get better culrs than I've ever had in my life, stronger hair, and need less styling products than normally.

My hair loves protein too but not even the strongest protein conditioner or leave in comes close to what a true protein treatment can do.

It's recommended to be repeated every few months after that and you can judge yourself.

One of the things I'd definitely advise against is to comb your hair when it's wet. Doing so can pull hairs out unnecessarily. Your best bet if you really want to comb your hair is to get a wide toothed comb like a detangler comb. Because it has wide teeth, your hair is less prone to get stuck at all.

Like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKjyS-QTvxY

http://www.amazon.com/Caruso-C97953-Molecular-Hairsetter-Rollers/dp/B0002JKPB8

Pretty much zero damage steam rollers. The steam tames my frizz, and the curls last for days. My only suggestion is to buy an extra pack of the large rollers.

Edit: Changed buy link to cheaper bundle with fewer curlers. Most people don't care about the small rollers, so imo don't spend money on them.

Thank you! I’ll try spritzing them.

This is the diffuser I use. :)

> it was due to all the tangles that have been getting worse.

Apple Cider Vinegar in a spray bottle diluted with water. Denman Brush, and detangling brush

I'm in the same situation as you. I've found the no tangle brush from Amazon to work wonders. I also take a bit of conditioner after the bath and put it in her hair and then brush it in. Both have vastly improved hair brushing time and her hair looks great and I get a lot of mileage out of looking like a competent single father of a little girl. It also sometimes helps to brush the hair a bit while she's in the bath and it's under water. Good luck!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007OWPWG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1397436685&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Here is the mobile version of your link

I have a shoulder length bob and am 2B on top and a 2C underneath. Here is what my current routine is:

In shower:

1. As I Am Cowash to cleanse hair. Apply just around scalp. (going to have to change this, because I just discovered it is not 100% CG friendly, I love it soo much though)
   
   
2. Completely rinse that out
   
   
3. One pump of Deva Curl - One Condition, run through bottom length of hair.
   
   
4. One more pump of Deva Curl - One Condition, flip head upside down and finger come hair out, trying to avoid scalp until most of conditioner is off of my hands.
   
   
5. Fill a cup with water, flip head upside down and then pour water into cupped hand to squish to condition, one cup is usually enough. I use this method until all of my waves/curls are nicely grouped and there are no stray hairs.
   
   
6. With head still upside down squish excess water out of hair with hands (squish up towards scalp)
   
   
7. Go about the rest of my business, being sure to not get hair any wetter
   
   
8. After drying myself off, I use my towel to wrap up my hair in a twisty turbine method. I don't rub my hair in the towel, just twist it up. I used to wrap my hair up pre CG, and when I first started CG method, I avoided this, because terry cloth is supposed to be bad for curls. I hated squishing with t-shirts or microfiber towels, because my hair still seemed so we afterwards. Between the two methods I don't notice a frizz difference, so I do what is easier for me and it doesn't stretch my curls out.
   
   
9. Take hair out of towel and put a big glob of Eco Olive Oil Styling Gel (from Sally's beauty supply) in hands, evenly distributed. Smooth down hair right around my part then scrunch it into all of my hair. I usually use 3-4 globs (comes in a tub, I love it!). Flip head upside down and squish some on the underside. My hair only gets a little crunchy, if I air dry, or don't completely dry it out before I head out for the day. Usually scrunching it gets rid of any crunchiness.
   
   
10. Plop hair into long sleeve t-shirt. This step is magical and very important.
    
    
11. Take down and diffuse with hair dryer.
    
    I still have a little more frizz than I'd like, so I'm looking for a new product to help with that and I just bought this hooded bonnet to dry my hair instead of using the diffuser.
    
    My waves have really amped up since I've gone CG. I am so thrilled with how they've improved over the past 2 years and am never going back.
    
    (edit: grammar and format)

Straightening doesn't have to damage your hair, people who damage their hair with straightening are doing it on way too high of a heat and for far too long. It's easy to straighten your hair and keep it healthy. First, I recommend you buy one of these, an ionic straightening brush. Use it at it's lowest temp (300), and just gently and evenly run it through your hair. It's very easy on the hair, and works incredibly well.


Now, onto the image, that's pretty much what I was thinking you'd pick. You don't really have a choice with your part, seeing as it's pretty obvious you've got a strong cowlick, but your hair and his hair part in very close proximity to each other, so here are the steps.

1. Shower, wash, and condition your hair. Conditioning is important, and it's hard to tell from your picture whether or not you use conditioner.
   
2. Blow-Dry with a brush on low/cool if you can to eliminate frizz. Make sure to blow dry your hair with each side of the part going the way you want it to ultimately look.
   
3. Lightly straighten your hair to remove the strong wave you have going in the bangs using an ionic brush like I linked above (this will get the straightening more even throughout and also get closer to the root of the hair than flat irons will).
   
4. Get a soft hold pomade (dealers choice really, it's just for texture, you may want to ask a barber what you need), rub a dime to quarter sized bit of it in your palms until it's warm, then run your fingers through your hair (this will help the hair you straightened stay in place and maintain a straight look without fly-aways).
   
   You should be able to sleep on this look, wake up, and have it be good the second day, but if it just isn't working the next day, repeat the process.
   
   
   That's basically it, you may need to visit a barber to get the cut to the lengths shown in the picture after you've tested out the regimen, but ultimately, you should be able to achieve that with the steps above.
   
   ​
   
   Good luck!

I've had good results with this diffuser, which was recommended by someone here! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N05UG34/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

The not-in-public item: because I feel like carrying a huge plush Cthulu will make people look at me funny. (on the $10-$20 list)

The phallic item, without the wings it kinda looks that way :P (main list)

The most geeky item was the hardest for me to choose because there are so many of them but I ended up going with this one because I think tabletop D&D is nerdier than Minecraft. (10-20)

The best item to bring to a deserted island is this because I could cut things and peel things and take down large beasts..... okay, maybe that one was kind of ambitious. (main)

I'd go and have someone take "thinning shears" to my hair.

It took me years of frustration before I learned to braid my hair on my own... you can do it loosely. I have a similar problem. My hair is thick enough that I can pull off the Princess Lea buns without trying.

Here's a link for a video (it's a good time killer when you are watching TV or bored.) I will suggest that you start with a MUCH smaller chunk of hair to start with I start with about a 3" section of my bangs and go from there. The more tiny sections you use the less tention is on your head.

You will get to the point that you can braid your hair and tie it without a thought. (I just timed myself. 22 seconds to braid my hair. You will learn how to do it)

Buy more hair ties than you think you will EVER use. You will use them.

As to cutting off your hair? The people that I know who cut off their hair (or the recruits that I enlisted who cut off their hair) had more of a learning curve when they were in basic than was worth the trouble.

In the video I linked she talks about hairspray... ignore that part. You won't be conditioning your hair or bothering with a hair dryer so you won't have any random strands that flip out.

So - to go back to the thinning shears issue... (<BEST thing for thick hair)

About 5 years ago, way too late to save me from the nightmare of trying to have this massive braid/rope pinned to my head, I was asking someone I knew what to do with this mass of hair on my head. She said "have you ever had anyone thin your hair?"

What is this mysterious thing you speak of???? [Thinning shears? You can thin out thick hair?!?!?! HOLY CRAP!] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED6RJy-IU_U) Ignore the horrid video quality and the randomness of the posting some people from a random salon - but it will give you an idea of what to expect.

I was stunned. I was SHOCKED! There is an OPTION! I used to skip the cheap hair bands because I could MAYBE get it to wrap around twice on a pony tail and I gave up for years and used these suckers out of desperation... which I still got crap for... and then? Then? I found out I can thin my hair!

I sucked it up and went to a greatclips... I was desperate for an answer. I asked for someone to DE-BULK by hair. Thinning shears all around - please! (I have had more than one stylist look at me like I was crazy but it helps tremendously.) The amount of hair on the floor when I was done pretty much looked like I shaved my head but it took over half the bulk out of my hair.

I no longer have hair that will stay wet/damp for 3 days if I pull it into a pony tail. I no longer deal with breaking hairbands.

I would go and talk to someone local before you go - explain the issue - and have someone take some thinning shears to you. You can also have them help you with ways to put it up. Someone at a local salon (think great clips - not expensive places) will know someone in the military and they can help you out.

If you still can't manage it? You can get it chopped in basic. It will give you options to learn and then decide.

If I could do it over again? I think I'd thin the heck out of it and cut it to between my shoulder blades so I could still put it up and didn't have the "grown out short hair cut" problem.

It looks similar to this one.. If so, I’ll buy one NOW!

Either with a blow dryer and comb or one of [these](Ionic Hair Straightener Brush, CNXUS MCH Ceramic Heating + LED Display + Adjustable Temperatures + Anti Scald Hair Straightening Brush, Portable Frizz-Free Hair Care Silky Straight Heated Comb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714J2X7T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PGnwDb54J6Q99). I also bought a nice wooden comb that has nice rounded teeth. Those cheap black ones do damage to the hairs.

Ever tried a special detangling brush like these? black girls use brushes like this for their hair when it gets knotted up, could work for you.

maybe use a wide tooth comb while you still have conditioner in your hair in the shower could help.

you can also see if your hairstylist can cut some weight off your hair so there isn't so much of it to get tangled.

braid your hair before going to bed too. that'll keep your hair from tangling up too much while you sleep. I've even heard using satin pillowcases is better for your hair.

im fairly certain its the original 1" with just the on-off switch. my sister has one where you pick the temp and she has issues with it.

i dyed my bleach blonde highlights fire engine red, people at the office loved that:) [looks like it would work god:)] (http://www.amazon.com/Vidal-Sassoon-BH305-Head-Waver/dp/B003FBI9LS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=YCQA0VLK1CQ8&coliid=I2XH2F0MHFGCOT) Zombie Monkey!!!

I dyed my hair purple once.

I've always wanted a chi straightener

Zombie monkey

Also do the makeup and nail polish!!

I have hip length 1C/2A hair. I admit my hair is super slick even though it's a bit fuzzy.

I have this brush: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000OUBC8A/

Denman Cushion Brush Nylon Bristles, 9-Row

The best thing about this brush is once in a while when it gets gunky, you can take the entire thing apart, wash it, and reassemble it. It doesn't have little balls on the ends to pull your hair out, and the bristles are soft enough to not hurt, yet strong enough to comb through.

I've had mine for 3 years so far and it shows no sign of wear.


I highly recommend it.

Kent Folding Comb. Mine actually broke a week after buying it. The comb is held together with a rivet, but I repaired it with a machine screw and an inset bolt. They have some combs that have pouches to protect the teeth, but the teeth on mine are strong enough I think they could survive a pocket.

I hate using a diffuser, officially, and I would LOVE some tips. My hair is waist length, layered, extremely thick south Asian 2c hair, and my hair just never dries with a diffuser.

Pre CG I used shampoo then conditioner, squeezed my hair with my hands like crazy to get all the water out until it was merely damp, then air dried it overnight (frizzy, damp patches) or blow dried on high heat without a diffuser (mega frizzy, but bone dry!).

Now I shampoo (dandruff), squish to condish with a ton of no silicone conditioner, add Boots curl creme by cupping the clumps of hair and squeezing gently (attempting to get rid of some water). I plop into a microfibre towel, which obvs doesn't really soak much water, and go straight to the diffuser. My hair is dripping wet at the start.

Even when I put it on the highest heat setting due to impatience my hair literally will not dry with a diffuser after 20mins with my head upside down and my neck about to break, at which point it's still wet but at least not dripping everywhere so I give up, sometimes plait it to avoid frizz, and get on with my day. The shorter layer at the front is dry and forms a tight bouncy curl which is WONDERFUL, but the rest is wet which is horrible!!!

I can't air dry like this because it would still be wet in the morning plus it's uncomfortable to sleep with very wet hair and encourages mold.

Any tips welcome! Thank you from a very frustrated newbie curlie who wants to chop off all their hard-earned hair length at the moment and live a carefree shoulder length life!!!

My hair is bleached platinum and I recommend steam rollers for zero damage! There's slightly more of a learning curve than regular hot rollers (though, minimal) and I really enjoy being able to style my hair without heat. I use the Caruso rollers, I bought mine at Sally's Beauty Supply but they're on Amazon as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Caruso-C97953-Molecular-Hairsetter-Rollers/dp/B0002JKPB8

You need one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Denman-D6-Shampoo-Shower-Brush/dp/B000J1AD52

The scalp brush isn't for combing, it's for exfoliating the scalp and getting the flakes/scales off. I find that it works very well. I use it in the shower once I have lathered the shampoo onto my scalp thoroughly. Here's an example of one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J1AD52/ref=dp_prsubs_3

I also use,my list for things I plan on buying myself. One of those things is this amazing curler. I don't know if you're male or female but ill go ahead and show you anyway
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E68O4JU/?coliid=I1GH60SM23QUJY&colid=2E9L16IMMW7M1&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

First off, Happy Cake Day!

Secondly, yes. My hair can get really tangled but I am fairly sure that I have low porosity hair. I find it's easier to comb through just after I rinse out the conditioner with warm water. I've recently begun applying gel shortly after using a leave-in conditioner. I think it's because of this that my hair now absorbs water without any difficulty on my wash days, this makes it much more manageable in turn and not a pain to detangle.

I know some brushes aren't that great at detangling. I've used a wet brush, it does detangle but not as well as a tangle teezer in my experience. I have had good results with a wide toothed shower comb and this brush.

Hey I just want to say that I really hear your struggle and frustration in this post. I think your hair looks really beautiful but I know its been pissing you off big time!


Your hair screams low porosity to me. I have high porosity so I'm on the other end of the struggle (currently battling super frizz life), but I've watched enough hair videos to know that heat is a low porosity gal's best friend. Hot water and heat caps seem to be the bare minimum of lo-po technique.

I found a heat cap that attaches to your hair dryer here:
Bonnet Hood Hair Dryer Attachment- Soft, Adjustable Extra Large Hooded Bonnet for Hand Held Hair Dryer with Stretchable Grip and Extended Hose Length (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KGXJGH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hkoWBbY4ZV4HQ

Forgive me if you already have tried or considered these things but for $22 I'd definitely try out the cap.

Also you mentioned trying all the oils and creams in the book, but say argan is your current go-to. In my opinion argan is too light. I don't think it penetrates the hair shaft as well as olive oil. I'm high porosity and while argan makes my hair nice and soft, it does nothing for the frizzies around my crown. Only olive oil controls them for me.

I have yet to try Jamaican black castor oil but I have heard that is a super thick/penetrating oil as well.

I wish you luck! Don't give up hope!

I have fine straight hair and have finally found some things that work for me:

• No heat methods: foam curlers or mini buns all over the head overnight
  
• Curling: Use a heat setting spray like Redken Hot Sets before curling. They'll be crunchy, but the curls will stay. Alternatively, I've found that recently using volumizing shampoo and conditioner (lighter, fuller hair) with NO pre-curl product helps the curls stay as well. For longer hair, I really like the Topstyler clamshells or similar products that let the hair cool down first, creating glossy, bouncy curls that stay.
  
• Waving: I just got the Bed Head Deep Waver, and it is my favorite thing. I think because you work your way down the hair while holding the previous wave in place, the waves have a chance to set before dropping. And it takes 5 minutes!

Free? Hahahahahaha...

• Shears - ~$45
  
• Many combs (I shall never be without!), a portable pocket comb, and [moustache comb](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00354XMH6 "For the wallet in extreme emergencies!") - ~$20
  
• Various brushes
  
  And this is before I include what I've spent upon waxes, conditioners, and more...

Sure, you can buy just one here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VVA3MZI

I forgot to mention about diffusing! You can use a hairdryer with either a diffusor attachment, or you can get a diffuser bonnet

Otherwise, you can let your hair air dry :)

For waves, get a curling wand (a curling iron will give you more round curls), around 1”.

Try something like this: https://www.amazon.com/INFINITIPRO-CONAIR-Tourmaline-Ceramic-Curling/dp/B003F2T0M4/ref=zg_bs_10704257011_2/135-8035874-6178911?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=24BJWE2AJN1G2PN77PJ8

http://www.amazon.com/Kent-20T-Folding-Comb/dp/B000G7AWIM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1415146488&sr=8-3&keywords=beard+comb

I found this in about 10 seconds by not being a retard.

hint: it says the name right fucking on it

If anyone would like to pay 3 times as much but get it via Amazon then I think this is it.

waterproof

i have stila waterproof eyeliner and i must say it is great, there is no moving, no smudging, no running, well worth the money!

here is my item


thanks for the contest. Now i have to get back to work lol

I went with this brush and this comb in case you were curious. Thanks for the advice.

I've watched so many YouTube videos and have followed the guides on here and product recommendations, they are so helpful!

So I have low porosity/thin/fine hair and I've been trying to take care of my hair more (I bleached my virgin hair last year and I regret it; I also cut my own hair recently using the double ponytail method and it has given me a boost in volume!). I have a new routine down that's been giving me amazing results but I still need to figure out how to keep this style to last for days...

Once a week my routine is this (ALERT - not a true CG method):

Pre-poo: I heat up a small amount of a homemade mix of coconut, jojoba, and caster oils. I rub that into my scalp and the lengths of my hair. I put it in a heat cap and leave it for 10 mins.

Shampoo: I shampoo TWICE using a sulfate free/clarifying shampoo (Giovanni). I do this and use this specific kind of product because my hair is low porosity so it gets weighed down easily from a lot of product build up. Cowashing is the enemy for low porosity. I suffer from oily/itchy scalp and dry hair so this really helps it to tone down.

**ACV RINSE**

Conditioner: My hair detangles like A LOT and I lose A LOT of hair. By the end of the week, my hair is rat's nest. I used to use my fingers and/or a wide toothed comb to detangle, but recently I just bought the Wet Brush Pro Quick Dry and it helped decrease my detangling time by 30% plus I shed a lot less. I just use a conditioner with lots of slip. I'm still trying to find one that is CG-approved and has lots of slip for my type of hair, but Giovanni does the trick right now. SQUISH TO CONDISH!

I rinse some of the conditioner out and put a deep conditioning masque on along with the heat cap again for 10ish minutes. I've been using a random one I found, but I'm going to be trying a SheaMoisture one soon.

I make sure to rinse all of the conditioners out AND rub my scalp to make sure it doesn't stay and cause buildup under hot water.

I then run Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-in Conditioner through my hair, followed by LA Looks gel (just tried this out!). I style my hair using the denman brush (brush outwards from the scalp, scrunch, then push back. I put a little bit more of gel on my hands and scrunch the end a bit more.

I put my hair in a silk cap, air dry for 10-15 minutes, diffuse until 80% dry, SOTC, and fluff.

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Items:

Heat cap: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07174WPZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Detangling brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BE8XJOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Denman brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUBC8A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shampoo/conditioner (Giovanni): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HDNB9SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Deep Conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I32AN4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Leave-in conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Kinky-Curly-Today-Leave-Conditioner-Detangler/dp/B00128WK4I/ref=sr_1_2?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&crid=HLNTF6DKTGEZ&fpw=alm&keywords=kinky+curly+knot+today&qid=1574052033&sprefix=kinky+curly%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-2

Gel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007RRNE2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

When you say wet brush, is this the sort of thing you mean?

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Original-Detangler-Purple/dp/B01GTR6164

I've got one pretty much the same, except the bristles are a little thicker (and it's not branded).

I use to cry when brushing my hair XD. Then I found the wet brush. I have curly hair and it doesn’t even feel like I’m even brushing my hair with that thing. You brush your hair when your hair is wet with the wet brush. For example, I brush my hair in the shower or after I take a shower with it. Here’s a link

https://www.amazon.com/Wet-Brush-Original-Detangler-Purple/dp/B01GTR6164/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=Wet+brush+curly+hair&qid=1572273369&sr=8-9

It is way post-Christmas but I'd revisited your other post because I remembered your hair. My hair used to look like that.

Gurl, your hair looks seriously dry and damaged, and I think that is 99% of the reason why it looks so frizzy in these photos. I dunno if you've spent much time over at /r/curlyhair but it is worth getting there for an in-depth look. But basically, right now I would bet you shampoo your hair every day and if you use a conditioner it has silicones in it. The silicones build up in your hair, necessitating a harsh shampoo to get rid of them. This means you're constantly stripping the oils from your hair, day after day, and it's seriously messing them up. You gotta remove the silicones from your routine, stop shampooing as often, and moisturize the crap out of it.


That said, as a fellow poor person here is what I would do if I were you:

Buy

1. VO5 Shampoo. You want the cheap kind that comes in these types of bottles, ~$0.50-1.50/bottle at a drugstore or grocery. I have no idea why these cost so much on Amazon, that's crazy. Doesn't matter the scent, just pick one without silicones. Look on the back, there shouldn't be anything in the ingredient list that ends in "-one". Most don't, but there are a couple that do, I think the "strengthening" types.
   
2. VO5 Conditioner. Again, SILICONE-FREE. Again, you should not be paying more than $0.50-$1.50 for this.
   
3. Nature's Gate Conditioner in Jojoba or Aloe. I like Jojoba better. This is a nice base conditioner that's also silicone-free. It's probably going to run you $5-$7 a bottle and may be harder to find in a grocery or drugstore--this you may have to order online.
   
4. Jojoba Oil. You do not want "hair oil" that you find in most drug and grocery stores. Look at the ingredient list--it will be basically industrial-grade silicones that won't do shit for repairing your hair. So you gotta find the real stuff. Crunchy-granola stores, Trader Joe's, Wegman's, Whole Foods will probably sell small bottles of it, usually by a company called Desert Essence (I literally have never seen any other brand of Jojoba Oil sold in any physical stores). This is the most expensive item on this whole list. If you buy it in physical stores you'll pay about $10 for this 4 oz bottle. If you buy online, you can find much better deals--this brand is cheaper per ounce and it's working for me. But you may want to get the smaller bottle at first just to see if you like it.
   
5. A normal-type comb for distributing hair-care products though your hair.
   
6. A wide-tooth comb for detangling.
   
7. Shower cap (optional)
   
   Next, it's time to
   
   
   FIX DAT HAIR
   
   
8. Wash with the VO5 Shampoo. We're getting all the residual silicones out. Use the wide-tooth comb followed by the small comb to gently distribute it through then rise. Now put it away. You will not need this again for at least a week.
   
9. Take your Nature's Gate Conditioner, and draw the outline of a circle about quarter to half-dollar size on your palm.
   
10. Fill that circle in with jojoba oil. Yes this is a lot of oil. Your hair needs it, trust me.
    
11. Mix the oil and conditioner together.
    
12. Massage it into your hair. Concentrate on the ends. Comb with the wide and small-toothed comb to really distribute it evenly. Be gentle because technically you're not supposed to comb wet hair but darnit, I've found it turns out better that way.
    
13. Now, ideally you put your hair up in the shower cap and wait at least 30 minutes. Maybe take a long bath, or primp, or watch Netflix, or whatever. The idea is you let the oil really soak in. At the very least take your sweet time taking the rest of your shower.
    
14. Rinse. Your hair should not feel squeaky when you pull on it in the shower. You don't want it to. That would mean it's not moisturized.
    
15. Gently detangle with fingers and wide-tooth comb (NOT THE SMALL ONE!) and let air dry.
    
    
    Ideally your hair will look a lot smoother and more manageable at this point. Hopefully it is not limp. If it feels limp and heavy, then I apologize, I told you to use too much jojoba. Use less next time. If it is not smoother and more manageable and still looks frizzy then you need to use MORE jojoba. Whatever the case, move to the next step:
    
    ALL DAY ERRY DAY
    
    This is what you'll be doing to your hair on a daily basis. Notice no shampoo is used. That is fine! The VO5 conditioner is cleaning enough, promise me!
    
    
16. Wash your hair with the VO5 conditioner. Pretend it's shampoo. That is, rub it in your hair, focus near the roots (not those delicate, delicate ends), rinse out. Use more if your hair is feeling limp or you think you used too much jojoba. Use less if it's not or if you haven't done that much that day. DO NOT USE THE SHAMPOO SRSLY YOU DON'T NEED IT
    
17. Repeat steps 2-5 from "Fix Dat Hair". You probably want to use more conditioner and less jojoba, but that will depend on whether your hair is feeling frizzy or limp. If it came out of the the FDH routine still frizzy, then by all means, load up on the jojoba. If it feels limp, then dial the jojoba back and make more of your circle conditioner. As always, when you're conditioning focus your attention on the ends and middle of your hair.
    
18. DO NOT RINSE YET. Now you do the rest of your shower-related routine. This gives the conditioner and oils a bit of time to sink in, just not as much as for the big ol' oil treatment above.
    
19. Rinse. Gently dry to dampness with towel, finger and wide-tooth comb detangle, let air dry.
    
    
    On a weekly basis--at most--you are allowed to replace the VO5 conditioner with the VO5 shampoo. But to compensate you must use extra jojoba because of all the oils you're stripping, and ideally you give it extra time to soak in. Shampoo day is usually the day when I stop being lazy and actually shave my legs and shit. I mean, ideally you shampoo less than weekly but you do what you can tolerate.
    
    
    When you first start this up you might feel like your hair is extra-greasy at the roots. This is normal. Your hair is used to you using the equivalent of dish soap on it every day and has been overproducing oils to try to compensate. The oil production will back down as it gets used to your new, gentler routine. Give it time! If you are really self-conscious about it then use a soft boar-bristle-type brush to distribute the oils from root to tip.
    
    Do NOT flat-iron or use a hair-dryer during this time period. The heat is damaging your hair further. It will make things worse. Anyway, once you see how lovely your curls are in their natural, healthy state you won't feel the need to. :)
    
    If your hair is very thick and coarse then as you get used to the routine you may even want to finger-comb a few drops or more of jojoba oil through it while it's still damp to help moisturize, after the towel-dry. You may want to do this anyway if it's very damaged (especially at the middle and ends).
    
    
    Anyway, I promise this will help. The routine took my hair from being a mess of split ends and nastiness to shiny and healthy, and it's turned my boyfriend's curly beard from a Brillo pad to a soft, bouncy cloud. It is a hell of a lot cheaper than keratin treatments and all that, too. If you go to the /r/curlyhair sub they have all sorts of product and routine suggestions, but I like using the above because they've worked for me and are comparatively cost-conscious.

fyi for those like me considering this - it's a buttload cheaper at amazon!

I was always awful with a curling iron, so I bought something like this http://www.amazon.com/Conair-Infiniti-Pro-Curl-Secret/dp/B00E68O4JU

For beachy waves, I'd curl for about 3-4 seconds, then pull your hair straight for a sec after you take it out of the curler. That always helps me to make waves vs pageant curls.

I got choices!

Thanks so much for this and happy (almost) birthday! congratulations on another year of successfully evading the reaper!

Why don't they fit? Is your hairdryer nozzle too large or too small? I have a Babyliss professional dryer that's too small for most diffusers. I've found three that work. From smallest to largest, they're a collapsible silicone one like this, the Gama Professional (Amazon link) and the Diva Pro XXL.

Yeah, example : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009V1YR8

Combs with rounded brushes also help! Personally, I've had a lot better consistently more voluminous hairstyles with rounded brushes than any other types or with my hands.

Here's the one I use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUBC8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

this bun maker is $.61 with free shipping!

Aww this makes me want to hug you (I don't mean that in a condescending way, I just feel for you). Have you tried a curling WAND? It's super easy, you just wrap your hair around it. No clamp or pulling or anything. Plus it comes with a glove so your hand is protected from the heat (just don't get the glove wet or the heat goes right through it).

Just wrap about an inch or so of hair around the wand for like 10-15 seconds. I use this one and it works really really well. I suck at using curling irons and flat irons to curl my hair but I find this wand really really awesome. I use the highest heat. My best friend gave it to me as a birthday gift in like 2012 haha but I still use it every time I want to curl my hair. It's the best.

Also, when you let the curl go from the wand, just let it sit, don't brush it through right away. Let all the curls sit (even if you look like curly sue) for 10 mins or so until they are not hot any more, THEN use your fingers to gently run through them and break them up a little bit. Then hairspray!

If the curl still won't stay, try putting hairspray on EACH curl after you let it down from the wand.

Also try curling your hair 12-24 hours after you've washed it instead of right away.