WOC: How do I get my curls back? (Relaxed fragile hair)

[Goat Goat Etc.]

[AGAIN, I post here because I've seen topics from facial hair to skin discoloration-I imagine my question can be answered quicker and more accurately here]

Just got my hair relaxed and styled--but for the first time ever I got piece-y curls.
I've always had my hair straight.

I LOVED THEM!

Well it's been days and sleeping on my satin sheet has flattened them of course.

So I was wondering how some of you maintain your curly manes without having your curls be stiff or gooey from hair products.

Tutorial posts, personal routines, and hair products recs LOVED!!

 

[gabi03]

what are piece-y curls? I might know what you mean but i'm thinkin I call them something else...

When I wear my relaxed hair "curly" I use Aveda's Anti-Humectant pomade. It keeps them moisturized but it never weighs down or stiffens the curl.

 

[Goat Goat Etc.]

^Yeah, I'm probably not saying what kind of curls they are in the right way. IDK they had a certain name. Loose curls? I had something like this going on, cept less "bountiful" and looser:

 

[HeavenLeiBlu]

Pincurls. Shawnta715 (i think she's divinedime here on specktra) has a tutorial on youtube.

 

[Goat Goat Etc.]

^thanks, for whatever reason her vid won't play for me BUT BUT BUT I found a video of an old subscription that was related to the one you suggested.
SalonCabelo is the ish!

 

[elektra513]

Yep, I'd say pincurls and a satin bonnet. And "sleep pretty" lol.

 

[Goat Goat Etc.]

Quote:

Originally Posted by elektra513 Yep, I'd say pincurls and a satin bonnet. And "sleep pretty" lol.

Is a satin sheet/pillow case okay? Or must it be a bonnet?

 

[elektra513]

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Originally Posted by Goat Goat Etc. Is a satin sheet/pillow case okay? Or must it be a bonnet?

Try it either way and see what works best for you. For me, it looks better (and is less dry) in the morning if cover it with a bonnet (loose spirals) or a scarf (pincurls).

 

[La Dolce Diva]

I'd throw in a few large flexi-rods in at night....maybe 10 or so. That should help hold a loose curl like the ones you had. You shouldn't need any product; maybe a little oil in the morning. HTH!

 

[Besthairrelaxer]

I second flexi rods. I do that and cover it with scarf to have curls in the morning.