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Minimalist Beauty Tip #2–Elongated Curls with Body
Posted on February 22, 2012 by Dawn Michelle in Hair
Since doing the Curly Girl Method/Tightly Curly Method I have been washing or rinsing my hair three times a week. This frequent washing has definitely improved the amount of moisture in my once dry hair which is a big plus. The flip side of things is having wet volume-less curls three days a week, and fewer days with full big curly hair that I love.Curly girls are always told not to touch our hair while it dries to avoid frizz. It can sometimes take up to four hours for my hair to completely dry. During this time my curls are super shrunken and tightly coiled. I’ve worked out a simple method to elongate my curls on my wash/rinse day that does not manipulate my fine strands too much, nor involves heat to stretch my curls out.
For starters I’ve been applying a lighter herbal conditioner that allows my hair to dry almost completely in 1.5-2 hours. This is much better than my usual four hours when I was applying a heavier conditioner. I am still smoothing each individual curl as advised with the Tightly Curly Method to avoid the usual wash and go tangles, and give movement to my hair overall. Once the majority of my curls are set and dry (approximately 85-90%), I use a satin scrunchy to “pineapple” my hair. I used to only “pineapple” my hair at night, but this has also become a helpful trick for styling my hair.
Only the roots of my hair are still a bit damp at this point, and the high ponytail stretches out the roots as they finish drying without disturbing my curl pattern. I then allow the rest of my hair to dry in the high ponytail. I’d honestly rather run errands with my hair up with “Curls Gone Wild” than have it out with no volume.
A few hours later my hair is completely dry and I can remove the satin scrunchy and add a natural oil to the ends of my hair. The roots of my hair have been lifted for body as well as been stretched for maximum length without heat. Now I no longer have to wait until 2nd day hair for the volume and length that I adore.
What tips and tricks have you discovered with your hair care? No matter what your hair type or texture, we all want to know!
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love this! do you ever post about food/nutrition as well? i think the elements of minimalism and beauty go well with it, just wondering if you had any thoughts.
Hi Lisa, Thanks so much! I actually have had thoughts about doing more articles on food and nutrition, and have been asked to do so in the past. I am by no means a nutritionist, although I have learned a lot from the research that I am constantly doing for myself. I may share a few more things here and there. In the meantime check out a few articles that I have written on food/nutrition here. Enjoy!
Thanks!! I appreciate it. I’ll be sure to read.
You have the most beautiful hair!
Thank you Jade!
Hi Dawn Michelle, I love your site. Can’t wait until you sell your DIY hair products
You mentioned a light herbal conditioner, was that your DIY leave in or serum or a store bought condish? Thanks!
Hi Kisha,
Thanks for your comment! Everything that I am currently using on my hair are products that I am formulating for my product line. The process takes a very long time, but my fingers are crossed that maybe I can have them completed and ready to sell before the year is over. Best Wishes!
Hi, I was wondering; what is your hair type? I’m a type 4a natural with shoulder length hair (only when stretched) and I was wondering if your method could work for me.
Hi Dorothy,
In Curly Girl The Handbook my curls are defined as a mix of corkscrew and fractal/zigzag curls. Because of my constant use of henna my curl pattern has become less of a spiral throughout, many tiny waves, and small curls at the ends. My hair is very fine, soaks up conditioner, and is hypersensitive to rough handling. I also have very fine edges, so I’ve learned that tight updos don’t work well for me. In the other hair typing system I guess I am a 3c/4a, but honestly I’m not sure. Curls are so unique like that.
Usually the pineapple technique stretches out your curls too much unless you have more length. When you curls are easy to put into a ponytail dry, then it usually works out better. If you are interested in learning more about the Curly Girl Method, check out the 2nd edition of the book. I’m sure you can also find it at the library. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Enjoy your day,
Dawn Michelle