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09.04.19, 18:03 PM General Topics
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Naturally curly hair here - has always been the thing that defines me. People compliment all the time, but it takes hours upon hours to dry and I never feel polished. Should I just give in and get keratin or something similar and start fresh? Thanks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.04.19, 06:03 PM Flag
 

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I have wavy / curly hair - you have to be extremely committed if you’re going to straighten your hair, you won’t just magically feel “polished.” It’s a PITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:15 PM Flag
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ITDA. My hair is naturally frizzy and unevenly curly. I do Brazilian keratin (original formula, 4% formaldehyde) every 4-6 months, and I get my hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks. I shampoo once a week, and I go from wet hair to professional in under 5 minutes. On the days I don't want to take the 5 minutes, I let it air dry and it looks "casual office". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:55 PM Flag
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I have curly hair - JUST BE YOU. EMBRACE IT BABY!! Ugh with straight hair being the "only way" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:17 PM Flag
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I've always wanted hair like yours so I could experiment with the curly girl method. Have you tried it? www.reddit.com/r/curlyhair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:20 PM Flag
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NP: Thanks for this link! Buying all the products now!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:42 PM Flag
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I'm excited for you! I have a little wave after a shower but as soon as I take a brush to it when dried, it just straightens right back out. I think shiny, curly hair looks so gorgeous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:54 PM Flag
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I've recently gone more this method and my girls look great. I use all devacurl products though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:02 PM Flag
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For me, finding the right hairdresser was key. Where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:21 PM Flag
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I live on Long Island and have gone to every amazing ny curly salon and every hole in the wall recommendation. Can’t seem to get a good cut. Help!! I’ll go anywhere!!! Thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:05 PM Flag
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check the devacurl website. they list stylists that are trained in the devacut. Game changer for me. You can search by your zip code. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:06 PM Flag
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I am the OR. I also go to a deva curl stylist. But in the Bronx. Angela's Beauty Salon in Kingsbridge. Right off the Major Deegan. She is AMAZING [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:12 AM Flag
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NO are you crazy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:21 PM Flag
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read up on how safe formaldhyde is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:26 PM Flag
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sorry about my spelling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:26 PM Flag
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Like most things, it is safe, if you use it right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:55 PM Flag
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Even if you spell it wrong?!? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:04 PM Flag
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I mean, we'll make fun of you, sure, but safely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:19 PM Flag
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Ffffew! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 07:30 PM Flag
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I went the opposite direction. I had been straightening my hair for years because I thought it made me look more polished/professional. But my hair was getting so damaged I decided to go back to natural curly. OMG it’s so freeing. It was a glorious day to be able to put away the flat iron. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:40 PM Flag
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Yay! Good for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:53 PM Flag
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I have curly hair too and it is my "defining" feature. I get the drippy wet out by wrapping it in a deva towel or a t-shirt head wrap thing that I found at target. In a pinch you can even use a long sleeved t shirt. Just for a few minutes. Then I dry it with my devacurl hair dryer. Takes about 30 minutes? I never leave the house with wet hair anymore! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:58 PM Flag
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^^Oh and sleep with a silk cap on your curls. It protects them and I get much longer between washes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.04.19, 06:58 PM Flag
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same. i just saw some photos my family did about 2 hours after i had washed it, and it looks awful, and i know it's because it was still sort of wet! how can it get dry faster? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 01:24 PM Flag
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