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texture that may be at once curly, wavy, and frizzy in various areas.
Just like your skin tone, your hair may defy definition.
Stocksy
Lets learn how to embrace that.
Turning 40 inspired me to embrace my natural hair and its varied textures.
Here are some tips for cheating the appearance of having more consistently-textured hair.
Through typing I learned I have 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B,and3C hair.
While thats unusual, it tracks; I have everything from loose waves to tight spirals atop my head.
Use a Protein Treatment
If your hair is unprocessed, skip thisyoure good to get styling!
Personally, Ive had the best luck with a less popular option.
And, its affordable.
Do you want to downplay your tight curls and try for a looser, waved appearance?
Or are you interested in seeing just how spiral-y your hair can be?
Knowing your goal will inform what products you work with, and how to dry your hair.
For Waves…
If you’re going for waves, try mousse.
Apply, then dry with a diffuser on low, lifting up at your roots.
Where you have tighter curls, gently use the diffuser prongs to pull and stretch.
Once your hair is dry, finger comb thoroughly and set with hairspray.
For Amplifying Curls…
Choose one that specifically notes your curl pattern on the label.
My favorite isa natural, inexpensive curl definer by Taliah Waajid.
Then, air dry or use a diffuser on low.
Either way, avoid touching your curls until they’re completely dry.
Use Water
The element you learned to fear while flat ironing is your curls BFF.
Fake It
Placement extensions are a saving grace for showcasing the curl pattern you want noticed.
Theyre sold in synthetic and natural, making them viable for any budget.
With these tricks, hair with multiple personalities has a singular look: perfectly, uniquely, yours.
