Hey :)

So before I start with the explanation I post 2 photos. Both are the same angle but one is more of a close up.

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Both are from today. Washed them this morning and currently I am wearing them up either in a pony tail or in a bun. Both with either silk hairbands or recently with "butterfly" hair clips without any metal, for example invisible bobble (before that I had those typical ones with a metal spring in it). I also visited a hair dresser last week who trimmed my ends, according to her about 1 cm had to go which is fine for me, visited a hair dresser like 4+ months ago.

I usually dye my hair in the lightest/brightest copper tone I can achieve with my natural hair color and 2  times in a year at max! (I do it at a hair dresser).
I also hear that my hair is fine  I have a lot of it.

in my opinion my hair looks dry, a reason why I try to use hydration instead of protein, but the last time I asked someone about their opinion and description of my hair they told me I have high porosity and lack of protein, You can read my description down below.

When I have a strand it won't stretch before it breaks and for me I have this information:

Too much Hydration: It will stretch before breaking
Breaking Immediately without a little of stretch: Protein loss
\>> We should go for something between that.

My hair apparently feels dry quite fast, when I towel dried it before styling (only squishing the water out instead of rubbing) and have to reapply some water while styling it.

My Products:

Shampoo  with Balea Plex Care (german drugstore)
Conditioner: Balea Plex Care or  Curl Flo Lemongrass & Avocado Conditioner
Leave In: Ecoslay Lemon Buttercream
Gel: Innersense Organic "I create hold"
Deep Condition (I try to do it every week, but sometimes I only get to like every 2 weeks):
Curlsmith Rehab Salve. Have that on for approx. 30mins

Got told to add some protein drops sometimes in my products. Which is Chey x Lockenbox "Must Have Protein drops" like 2-3 drops.
Also got the curlsmith bonding oil but think about buying the Olaplex one.

My Routine:
I flip my hair over my head when I wet it, So I can cleanse my head better.
When washed out I slightly squeeze the water out before conditioning (approx size of a walnut)
use the "praying hands" method (still over my head) and rake through it afterwards with my hand.
After that I brush it.

Flip my head upwards again, do the rest of my body and then wash it out (normally) I try to do it with not cold but also not hot water.

Squish the water out of my hair, then put a towel around it and squish it again.
Brush through it, so It isnt tangled anymore, apply some water, then conditioner (same method like in the shower but a smaller potion) Then I add the gel like 2 pumps, praying hand method from the mid to my roots. Squish my hair upwards a few times to create some curls.
Let it either hair dry it or use a hair blower on the lowest heat+speed.

When using a hair dryer I only hover it at first, and then plop it (?).

When dry I add my hair oil, also like 2-3 drops focus on the ends but also add it on the lengths (but not roots)

Some extra information which might be needed:
When I cleansed my roots they always have that squeaking sound (Can't tell if its good or bad)

\>When I used shampoo for the "Curly Girl Method" I had some problems with itchyness, and also have dandruff from time to time but I guess its both the result of build up (?) and only see them falling onto my shoulders when scratching it due to the itchyness.

Recently I Also use hair oil before I go to sleep+ because of a new piercing (helix) I wear it in a bun on the top otherwise I have a silk bonnet (but I kinda think its too big for me 'cuz the top always flops back and forth, already bought a new one though)
Also got silk pillowcases.

 I would like to grow it a bit longer, currently when its on the back its somewhere between my shoulder blades, when put at the front its about breast length.
My dream length would be if it could go beneath my breasts, which would be around my waist, I guess (?). Currently they are the longest they have ever been.

I hope I didn't write too much, wanted to give you the best information I have and everything regarding my hair. If I forgot something please ask me, and I try to answer it.

Thought I am lacking Moisture but is it actually Protein? (Full Description/Routine)


Since a little before the pandemic, I've been getting my 3a/b curly hair highlighted at a local Aveda school, and have had good experiences (haircuts are a different story, so I generally skip those services at the school).

Last night, I had an appointment to get a full highlight as it's been about 5 months since my last touch up and my roots were horrendous. As has become somewhat standard practice for me, I straightened my hair before my appointment so they wouldn't have to deal with tangles, and I gave her a heads up when I sat down that my hair is naturally curly, along with my normal warning that my scalp puts out a lot of heat so I lift pretty quick. She was laying foils and things were fine, but she was very very quiet - not rude, just no small talk. I wasn't bothered because I'd had a long day, so I was dinking around on my phone.

When she started taking out the second section of foils (she was effectively taking out the previous section as she finished the next one, if that makes sense), I noticed she was really having to yank to get the foils out, and as one hit the floor realized she was only unfolding the sides so my hair was essentially folded in half twice and all bleach matted. After pulling the foils (again, HARD), she'd spray it with water and pull a towel down the length to stop it processing further. Somehow, the towel pull was even harder. I don't have a particularly tender scalp and have been getting highlights for 20 years, but my god, it HURT. It was also at this point that I started to get overwhelmed and panicked, and I effectively shut down.

She continued this way, getting resistance from my hair when pulling foils and just pulling harder rather than unfolding, through the rest of the service. At one point, she was trying to section out some hair that was caught on a corner of one of the foils below, and rather than use a comb, she was PICKING it out with one of the metal alligator clips. My hair was getting caught in the hinge and ultimately ripping out a few strands at a time, and she'd just pick the hair out of the clip, drop it, and then continue picking at it. I was in absolute agony by this point, and still completely frozen and unable to say anything. Whole working on the front of my head, she was leaning her entire weigh on whatever of my legs was closest (I'm just shy of 6'0", so my legs hang off the chair quite a bit). Again, no discussion.

After 3 1/2 hours of this, she was super aggressive at the shampoo bowl, and I was in horrible pain. The shampoo and scalp massage is always the best part of getting my hair done, and I was so stressed I wanted to vomit.

Back at the chair, she slapped some product into my hair - no idea what - and when running into knots would just pull, rather than attempting to detangle. I was literally watching small clumps of my hair hit the ground as she ripped them out. Without asking how I wanted my hair finished, she started aggressively combining through with a blow dryer with one of the concentrator nozzle attachments with a wide tooth comb on the end, until someone told her to rough dry it instead because it'd cut her drying time. Someone came over to help her, and they both went at yanking at my hair with round brushes and without (I'm assuming) any kind of smoothing product. I was just staring at the floor by this point, absolutely embarrassed that I hadn't stood up for myself, and in a ridiculous amount of pain. My hair had pulled warm to the point of being orange in spots, and I was just told I'd need to come back within the next two weeks to let the same stylist re-tone me.

Once I got, I basically collapsed and had an absolute meltdown. I told my partner the closest description I could come up with was that I felt like I'd been assaulted. I feel so ridiculous for not standing up for myself, but I legitimately froze up. My scalp avovey widows peak is burnt and swollen, and I cried washing my hair this morning because my scalp is so  sore. Photos are of how my hair looked pre-salon, and how I left.

I guess this is part vent, and part looking for commiseration? Being traumatized by a salon visit at 40 years old *feels* so silly, but my god, I was a wreck.

Traumatic Salon Experience


I'm in desperate need of a trim and shape up, normally I'd straighten my hair, go to great clips, and call it a day but I'm on a current hair commitment to not straighten my hair for a year.

I've been trimming myself but I kinda have a triangle head and want a shaggy look. I've heard curly hair horror stories and just want to know how I can find the best stylist possible

How to find a good curly hair stylist?


Hello everyone! I need to see if anyone has any advice for me. I don’t know what hair type I am and I’m not quite sure how to style it and keep it styled. I also struggle with volume and can never seem to have volume even if I use a lot of volumizing spray.

First pic is day one and the best my hair has looked in a while. I used a protein treatment (cer-100) and then conditioned, then used fable and mane leave in with gel and finger curled.
Second pic is day 2 (today) and it has definition but I feel like it’s obvious that I finger curled my hair.
Third and fourth are after a few days, my hair gets frizzy, dry, and tangled even if I use curl cream to refresh.

Any tips for me or telling me what hair type I am would be amazing!! Also fyi I recently got a haircut but it was wet and I feel like I need a dry cut.

Routine: wash 2x weekly, once with Miele shampoo and conditioner, once with b&b sunday shampoo and Miele conditioner. I occasionally use protein treatment (1x monthly). After showering I use fable and mane and curl smith gel (hydro style flexi jelly). I sometimes finger twist the curls and diffuse (what I did on the first two) and other times I just scrunch and leave my curls as they are (5th pic).  At night I keep it up with hair clips.

Curl potential?


So these aren't the best pictures, just trust me when I say there are broken strands all over the place. I dont know what I'm doing to cause the breakage or what I need to avoid. This is gonna be a lot of information but I just wanna let yall know all of the details.
I wash my hair twice a week. When I feel like my hair is getting dry I do a homemade rosemary oil treatment, probably once every two weeks. I clean the oil off with a clarifying shampoo and hydrating mask to follow. AND I use the Not Your Mother's frizz control shampoo which has helped tremendously.
I use derma E curl cream when my hair is soaking wet after a shower. I brush the cream through with a pattern shower brush and then 'plop' my hair in a cotton tshirt
I then spray husk keratin spray all over my hair and apply Not Your Mother's foaming cream. I use a deva curl diffuser with the hand shaped attachment. Then I scrunch NOT Your Mother's shine serum in.
I usually clip my 'bangs' up with 2 tiny claw clips but very loosely
I usually sleep with my hair on the top of my head secured with a silk scrunchie.
I'll use hair oils and shine serums throughout the week when I find it necessary. I don't do a whole lot of tight updos, I usually have my hair back in a claw clip or down. I also sleep with a silk pillow case.
First 2 pictures are breakage and last is curl pattern.
Thank you!

Need advice for 2c/3a hair please


So I'm not sure yet on how curly my hair will be in the future since with every refresh it gets coilier, but this is how it might help you get nice curls too.
As a backstory, I have always knew I had wavy-curly hair, but I never knew how to make it stay like that because 2 days after washing it would go straight. My aunt managed to style it, my stylist too, but I never could. I watched curly girl method videos, I tried getting a sulphate free shampoo, and tried many things over all, but never succeeded. So one day I figured out: if all these aunties can do it, I can do it too without trying so hard.
This is what I've discovered so far:
1. You actually just need a lot of hair mousse. It doesn't really matter what brand, just mousse. Use it on wet hair, almost damp. Use plenty.

2. If your hair tends to go flat after one or 2 days even with mousse, just spray some water in it and scrunch. It will get its shape back. Sometimes you will need to reapply both water and mousse and scrunch it (I wash my hair once a week or every 2 weeks). You will also notice that because of using product, your hair won't get greasy as easily as it used to.

3. Don't worry if your curls aren't very defined the first few times, it takes some time for your hair to adjust to staying in this shape. It's like changing your hair part and taking it a few washes for it to completely set.

4. It doesn't really matter what you use when washing your hair. Just keep using what worked best for you until now. It doesn't have to be something expensive or fancy.

5. You dont necessarily need a difuser, but it will make it easier for you. You can just keep scrunching your hair while blow drying your hair.

6. If you have looser curls like I do, I recommend you training your hair so it gets greasy harder. So try washing it less and less. This will help you spending less time on your hair but make it quality time.
For example, it usually takes me about 1 hour- 1 hour and a half to prepare my hair after washing it. Because I completely dry it and since I dont have a difuser I have to keep scrunching it and moving my hair around so that I have both volume and curls. So I spend around 2 hours on my hair in total, because refreshing it with mousse and water every now and then takes a few minutes.

7. If you feel like you lack volume at the roots, try using hair clips and drying it in an upwards position. The hair will be a little flatter after a day but this will help with how it looks the entire week.

I really hope this helped everyone who can't get it right and likes simple routines. 💗

curls for dummies like me- I finally cracked the code and here's what might help you too


So I did a thing and I am now struggling to figure out how to tame the bangs especially during this unforgiving summer time. Any recommendations for styling, including hair accessories and styling products? Routine: I typically use L’Oréal’s curl expression line, carol’s daughter leave in conditioner and Garnier’s Moroccan oil.

Curly bangs first timer looking for recos!


i have fine 3b curls and no matter what i do it just... looks unflattering on me. my routine is every 3 days (i have greasy scalp) i use my fav shampoo and conditioner from "syoss" then i go in with a small amount of styling cream and i brush it through my hair then i section it and brush style, applying a lick of gel to each section until i'm done with the whole head, finally i diffuse with my head down most of the time for volume.

my hair is healthy (i rarely straighten it) and definition is there but it lacks volume and it shrinks significantly when i take off my satin bonnet in the morning, it looks like i'm wearing a bob (it's past my shoulders). the curls clump together and it looks finer than it already is.

i always end up stretching it with the palms of my hands and separate the curls and blow dry the roots for volume but it gets frizzy and i always end up wearing it in a half up half down style in an attempt to give the illusion that it's fuller at the crown area since i'm losing hair especially at that area, and i'm insecure with the way it looks on me when it's down.

i tried giving myself layers at home but i still hate it. i've always wanted bangs but i don't think they would look good on me because of my small forehead and my middle part which doesn't want to go away no matter what i do it just springs back open in the middle (sometimes all the way to the crown area).

does anyone relate? and what did you do that made your hair look so much better? and i'm not just talking about styling but also ways you wear it and accessories you like.

Girls with fine curly hair, what helped your curly hair look prettier and more flattering on you?


Hi! I recently moved to Canada and still haven't found a decent gel that fits my needs. I currently use the one from Ponto, it's a local brand from my hometown and brought a bunch, but if I run out I can't get it here. It's medium hold, has mostly aloe vera and I like it because it leaves my curls super soft and hydrated. I'm looking for the same results with a gel, hopefully Canadian or at least easy to get around here.
My routine is pretty basic: I use SM shampoo and conditioner, I clarify with any pharmacy shampoo that's available, and I only style with gel. I air dry 99% of the time and I use satin accessories to sleep. I refresh with water and the same gel if I need to, and every 2-3 washes I apply the hair mask from The Lab Girl (another local brand from my hometown).
Thanks for your reccs!

Looking for a gel in Canada


Hey everyone,

I’m looking for advice on how to get more **volume at the roots** after finishing my full curly hair routine.

For context, I’m a guy with **3B/3C curly hair** and **high porosity hair**.

My problem is this :

After I finish my full routine, my curls can look defined, but my **roots stay pretty flat**, especially at the top.
Even when my hair is 100% dry and I break the gel cast with a little oil, then shake/pick my roots,

I still feel like the volume is limited.
The lengths look okay, but the roots don’t lift as much as I’d like.

My current routine :

* Shampoo : SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shampoo
* Conditioner : SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Conditioner
* Masks : SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Masque / SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Masque
* Leave-in : Kinky Curly Knot Today
* Cream : SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
* Gel : Aunt Jackie’s Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel
* Oils : avocado oil

**Tools/accessories I use :**

* Denman Brush D3
* Tangle Teezer
* Diffuser

The definition is usually decent, but the roots still look too flat for my liking. I’m wondering if I’m using products that are too heavy, applying too much product near the roots, diffusing the wrong way, or missing a specific accessory/technique.

Do you have any advice for getting more root volume with 3B/3C curls ?

Like accesories or product for get more volume

Thanks !

How can i get more root volume at the end of my full curly hair routine ?


Hi all,

I have done a little reading online but figured I would actually ask people who have tried putting things in their own hair about the experience.  My daughter will be 2 this fall and has beautiful curly hair.  I tried to find a picture that shows the texture well but could always take another one if needed.  I think she is about a 3B looking at the different types online.  I've been conditioning and combing it out after every bath, and more often on most days as it's gotten longer.  She is used to this and doesn't really fuss at all with detangling.  Recently she was playing with another little girl on the playground who had beads in her hair and she was fascinated by them.  Unfortunately my own hair is straight and as a guy hair care in general has been an afterthought for me.

What would you recommend for colorful accessories that can be put in or taken out without too much pain or technical skill?  She is fine with detangling and I'd like to give her more options for accessories that would be a good starting point for both of us without giving her a bad experience in terms of how hard or painful they are to do.  I found these colorful metal bands in my hair care stuff, I don't even remember where they came from, probably were my ex's.

I'm sorry I don't have more information about a usual hair routine. I have a few different care products that we've tried and I think they all work fairly well, there is an Aussie conditioner and detangling spray and then a melanin leave-in conditioner that I use after baths.

Simple hair accessories for curly hair?


I'm going to a formal outdoor wedding in Florida soon. I usually wear my hair down, but I don't want it to be a sweaty frizz poof. Any ideas for an easy updo? What hair accessories would i need?

I have 2C type curls, shoulder length hair.

Routine is cowash, leave in conditioner, curl defining cream, air dry

TIA!

Updo ideas for formal wedding?


Hello, I’ve been using the same products for about 3–4 months now, and I’m wondering if I should change some products or accessories.

I’m already thinking of switching to a wide-tooth comb and a D4 brush because I really struggle to define my curls with the D3 it hurts, and I feel like it tangles my hair (in fact, my D3 sometimes gets stuck in my hair).
 I also have trouble fully detangling with my Tangle Teezer; there are always knots left, and my hair tangles very, very easily, partly because I do boxing, etc.

* 👨 I am a man
* 🌊 Hair type: 3B/3C curly
* 💧 Porosity: high → my hair gets dry very quickly and absorbs moisture
* ⚡Main issue: quick dryness and loss of definition if I don’t maintain it properly

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Here is my full routine that I do once a week :

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🚿 Cleansing / Washing
\- SheaMoisture – Coconut & Hibiscus Shampoo

💆♂ Conditioner
\- SheaMoisture – Coconut & Hibiscus Conditioner

💆♂ Hair Masks
\- SheaMoisture – Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Masque (alternating with the other one)
\- SheaMoisture – Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque

🌊 Leave-ins
\- Kinky Curly – Knot Today
\- Alikay Naturals – Lemongrass Leave-In Spray (used the day after my full routine)

🍦 Curl Cream
\- SheaMoisture – Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

💧 Styling / Hold
\- Aunt Jackie’s – Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel

✨ Oils
\- Avocado oil (Waam)

🛠 Tools / Accessories
Flairosol spray bottle
Denman Brush D3
Tangle Teezer

And I use a diffuser.

Thanks to everyone who replies !

Should I change the products in my routine ?


My hair gets really, really tangled.
I’ve been using a Tangle Teezer Wet Detangler for 2–3 years, but I really feel like it doesn’t fully detangle it.

Do you have any suggestions ? I'm a man.
Thanks in advance

* Here my routine once a week.

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🚿 Shampoo

*  SheaMoisture – Coconut & Hibiscus Shampoo

 💆♂Conditioner

*  SheaMoisture – Coconut & Hibiscus Conditioner

 💆♂ Hair Masks

* SheaMoisture – Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Masque
* SheaMoisture – Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque

🌊 Leave-ins

* Kinky Curly – Knot Today
* Alikay Naturals – Lemongrass Leave-In Spray

🍦 Curl Cream

*  SheaMoisture – Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

💧 Styling / Hold

*  Aunt Jackie’s – Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel

✨ Oils

* Avocado oil (Waam)

🛠 Tools / Accessories

* Denman Brush D3
* Tangle Teezer

Air was dried with diffused.

The best brush to completely detangle hair ?


I have 2c/3a curls with medium porosity. When I don't use any product, my hair gets super dry, frizzy, and just stays extremely poofy.

The products I use are

1. Fix my curls cleansing shampoo
2. Fix my curls Everyday Moisturizing shampoo
3. Fix my curls Deep conditioner
4. Curl up curl defining cream
5. Curl up frizz control
6. Fix my curls curl quenching flaxseed jelly

My routine is as follows:

I wash my hair at least three days a week using both shampoos and using the deep conditioner. I apply the curl-defining cream and frizz control gel to soaking wet hair. I use my hand to apply it and use a regular comb to guide them, scrunch, and then let it air dry. Some days I use flaxseed jelly

I tie a t-shirt over my hair while sleeping to protect my hair, and I don't follow a refresh routine.

But whenever I use these products, my curls never look natural or defined. Rather, my hair looks incredibly greasy, messy, and feels like it’s glued together in certain spots. It just ends up looking like a mess rather than the natural, feminine, defined curls I’m looking for.

What am I doing wrong? Are there different products or accessories I should buy, like a specific comb or a bonnet? How do I actually get my curls to look defined and feminine?

What is wrong it my haircare routine


I’m a teen with naturally curly hair and I’m still pretty new to curly hair care. My main issues are that my curls flatten throughout the day, get frizzy, and lose definition.

I’m not sure what products or tools I should be using, so I’m looking for recommendations on things like gel, mousse, leave-in, curl cream, and also tools/accessories like bonnets, pillowcases, diffusers, scrunchies, etc.

I’d appreciate any beginner-friendly, affordable suggestions or routine tips.

Also, here’s my routine here. Feel free to take a look and give some tips.

Current routine:

Sunday (reset day): Shampoo + conditioner, then leave-in conditioner and curl cream.

Monday: Style in the morning.

Tuesday: Refresh as needed.

Wednesday (wash day): Co-wash, then style again.

Thursday: Refresh.

Friday: Style (optional).

Saturday: Refresh as needed.

Drying: Air dry.

Styling products: Leave-in + curl cream only (no mousse or gel yet).

Sleep: Bonnet (getting a new one soon).

Refresh routine: Water + scrunching.

Curly hair flattens & loses definition — what products and tools (bonnet, gel, etc.) help?


My community is doing an Angel Tree this year, and I am sponsoring a 12-year-old girl. Her wish list says:

"REQUESTS: Make up - all different types, 2. (Electric) Hair Straightener + styling items & accessories (she has very curly hair- so items to enhance the curls and items to use with the straightener to tame the hair- like protective)"

I have very curly hair myself, but since I don't use any heat for styling, I don't know which products would be best to give this sweet girl. Unfortunately, I do not have details about her hair type or usual hair care routine, since the Angel Tree is anonymous to all except the organizers.

Do any of y'all have any protective or curl-enhancing products you would recommend? Thank you in advance for helping make her Christmas a great one! :)

Curly Hair Product Recommendations - Angel Tree


What are your favorite hair accessories to wear with your curls? Clips? Scrunchies? Headbands?

It’s making me include my routine: shea moisture shampoo and conditioner, bio silk oil, Cantù curl crème and garner fructis curl construction mouse. Curl brush and air dry.

What are your favorite hair accessories?


Hi all

I have been using the attached BLUE products for several years, to start with they worked great- my hair now hates it. I’ve moved to a different city, changed my diet and sleep routines a lot, and the area I live now is a lot more humid. My hair is flat, lost all its curl etc.

I’ve recently purchased the attached ORANGE products to test- but I’m wondering how good/bad they will actually be?

For context:
My hair is thigh length
I don’t use any sort of heat on it
It spends more time in a bun than anything because it’s so long
I wash it every 14 days (it used to be around every 6 weeks because I spent YEARS training it to get to that point, but I’ve recently started doing it every 2 weeks and trying to wear it out more. My hair seems to like being washed every 2 weeks and is barely oily on wash day)
After washing, I will wrap it up in a cotton towel while I get dry and dressed, and then I’ll just take it out and let it air dry throughout the day
I don’t wear any hair accessories etc (other than a simple hair tie)
I do usually double shampoo only my scalp, and then condition only the lengths.
I do brush it dry.

Thankyou!

Original routine (for the algorithm)
Shampoo: the blue John Frieda attached
Conditioner: the blue John Frieda attached
Other products: none usually. VERY occasionally I’ll use the curl cream from Marc Daniel’s (go curly I think it’s call), very very rarely- applied to the lengths of damp hair and then scrunched.
Drying: air dry

How bad am I going to mess up my hair?


Was about to wash my hair but forget it! Weather report for tomorrow is very rainy and I am not doing the rigamarole for a huge poofy 80s hair day. Sigh.
Routine for coarse 3c hair
1. Check weather
2. If Rainy/humid, don’t bother
3. Dig through hair accessories to prepare for tomorrow’s bun

90% chance of rain


Hello, I'm looking for suggestions on how I can keep my hair out of my face (without looking like I was electrocuted) but also maintain some curl integrity during my workouts.

I have a short, curly (2B) bob, the length is just below my earlobes, so a short bob. I can't pull it back into a ponytail. Sometimes I'm able to do a half pony, but then my shorter layers fall out and into my face. I've tried incorporating a headband but then it flattens the curls at the front. I've even tried just wrapping it all up into a headscarf but then by the time I'm done, I've sweated so much it looks like I just came out of the shower.

Any accessories or styles that you've found worked for you?

My hair wash routine is 2-3 shampoos a week with conditioning about 1-2 times a week. I use a microfiber towel, curl cream and diffuser.

Thank you!

Suggestions for Styling Bob During Workouts


I have 3 curly girls and all require different products and slight alterations to routine. Between the products, brushes, hair clips and ties, headbands, bows, and other accessories and tools, we have about 4 drawers full of stuff but I don't love how any of it is stored. How do you store all of your hair stuff??

Routines: wash twice a week. All 3 wash with Miele rosemary mint shampoo, condition with Shea moisture hibiscus conditioner.

Kid 1 (5F): spray mielle leave in conditioner, smooth Camille Rose spiked honey mousse through, and comb/detangle. Rake LA looks gel through, use bounce curl brush to section curls. Plop. Scrunch more gel in on her ends. Air dry.

Kid 2 (2F): spray mielle leave in conditioner, smooth mielle pomegranate and honey mousse in and detangle. Rake Miss Jessie's jelly soft curl gel through and use bounce curl brush to section curls. Squish with tshirt, air dry. (Kid 2 is pictured)

Kid 3 (2F): scrunch Miss Jessie's multicultural curl cream in, bounce curl brush to section curls, squish with tshirt, air dry.

How do you organize your curly hair product horde?


I tried to level the back of my head out a few months ago and it ended up taking a chunk out, I haven't been able to afford to go to the salon and saw everyone talking very highly of this tutorial so tried it myself ! Last picture is my hair normally

 Any advice on how to deal with the frizz on top that would be appreciated!! I think my hair is 3b/c. My dad is black and Mongolian and my mom's hair is so straight and fine she can't use any accessories since they'll just fall out.

Please don't take my routine seriously as I haven't been able to find a good routine and still trying out quality curly products. I'm currently using through everything I have in my supplies before buying anything new. The bottom of my hair usually feels amazing and soft and curls perfectly and then the top of my head gets this weird frizz. I saw this may be the top of my head is holding too much water and is causing frizz?

I live in Baltimore, MD. It's very hot and humid and the weather can be all over the place! I've been using Skala because I find our weather conditions are a lot like Brazil, and Brazil has so many mixed race people, I figure my hair type is very similar. My stepmom is from DR and a stylist and mentioned to me my hair takes very well to Hispanic products.

Shampoo and conditioner:
Get hair wet in shower once a week with conditioner (Raw sugar The Grow Pro conditioner). Shampoo every 3-4 weeks with Curl Smith frizz control cleanser. If it doesn't need a full cleansing then I'll use Skala #Mais Cachos for a quick rinse.

Styling products:
Skala #Mais Cachos 2 in 1 conditioner and styling
Curl Smith Shine Fragrance Free gel
Use a brush with a cylinder to set curls
Curl Smith 7 oil hair revitalizing spray for refresh day. (I haven't liked this that much! It was expensive and I feel like it gives my hair a high protein crunchy feeling)
Sauvecito Sauvecita Pomade (occasionally, I used it in the first picture to help lay the hair around my edges a bit)

Procedures:
Sleep in a bonnet, pineappling never worked for me, I recently tried banana clips though and that's better :)
Either finger curling or using a brush with a round bottom to curl
I will use a mister in the morning refresh curls as well
Apply product if refresh is needed

Tried the Manes by Mel cut ! Any advice on good hair products?


Routine:

use OGX shampoo and conditioner
I use no products
Usually pat until damp then let hair air dry
I use no sleeping accessories

Help! Advice pls


I think I have 3b hair - tell me if I’m wrong.
Thank u 🙏

Routine

1)I use OGX shampoo and conditioner 1x a week

2) don’t use any other hair products

3)I let my hair air dry occasionally, but usually use a cotton towel and gently tap after showering

4) don’t wear any hair accessories to bed

Product recommendation/general advice


Hey all. This is half rant, half plea for advice.

When I'm not wearing my hair down, my go to is a high bun on top of my head, pineapple style.

Don't get me wrong, I love the high bun. The high bun has been good to me. The high bun doesn't judge my lack of hair skill. The high bun does what I need it to do and doesn't complain.

But it's literally ALL I CAN MANAGE TO DO and I just feel like I need to give my bestie high bun a break, for both of our sakes.

I wear my hair down as long as I can after each wash, but by day 4 (sometimes day 3 if it's been a rough week, sometimes day 5 or 6 if the curly gods have blessed me) it's time to go up.

I have medium-ish hair, maybe an inch or so past my collar bone. One problem is, my hair is very layered. Even the bottom section is layered, because the bottom of my hair has a different pattern and texture, and the layer at the base of my head is ridiculously straighter than the rest of my hair, so my stylist cuts it shorter so it doesn't hang past curly parts when I wear it down.

Another problem is, I do not look good in half-up half-down styles. They do not suit my face shape. I have a rounder face, it is what it is. Do I look hideous in them? No. Do they suit me? Harder no.

I have a ridiculous amount of 1"-2" baby hairs that do what they want, and I've never mastered slicking them back nicely, so they just do what they want when they want.

I'm inept at hairstyling, from a combination of growing up with a parent who had no idea what to do and told me to just brush it and put it in a bun or ponytail, and ADHD which makes it hard to spend the amount of time required to master more difficult styles.

I don't have a lot of hair accessories that I see people using in tutorials. I have bobby pins, a variety of hair ties, large claw clips, and that's about it.

I can do a basic 3 strand braid, and a passable fishtail braid, but my layers make both of these not workable, in my experience.

Every tutorial I find that looks manageable for my skill and supplies is either half-up half-down or the same pineapple-esque bun I'm already doing, except they have the "money pieces" that really make the looks, whereas I have wonky baby hair fly away pieces or scraggly weirdly long strands I try to coax into money pieces and end up looking...not great.

Even claw clip styles don't seem to work right, either because of the layers or because of my halo of baby pieces.

I don't know if there's any advice or suggestions or styles y'all have found that might work for my frustrating situation, but if anyone knows an EASY, SIMPLE, BEGINNER FRIENDLY style that doesn't require more than the basic supplies of bobby pins, assorted hair ties, and large claw clips -- help a girl out?

This post might just be me shouting into the void in utter frustration, but after spending the past two hours trying and failing various styles that aren't my old faithful top-of-my-head-pineappleesque-bun, I just needed to rant about it and see if there was any help to be had.

Routine:

Wash hair once a week approximately.

Alternate different shampoos, sometimes a random TJ Maxx find, sometimes olaplex (have been moving away from it lately) various clarifying shampoos at least once or twice a month.

Alternate different conditioners, sometimes olaplex, sometimes a conditioning hair mask, sometimes a random TJ Maxx find. Sometimes I skip the conditioner entirely after I saw someone here suggest that, and my hair actually loves it, I'm just not brave enough to skip it more than once every couple of washes.

Products are The Doux Mousse Def, and Evo Gangsta Grip gel (or rather, bonding resin). Finish with a light, light mist if hair spray.

Either air dry completely, or air dry for a short time and then diffuse until 75-80% dry. Scrunch out the crunch once fully dry.

Pineapple to sleep with a silk scrunchy, on a silk pillowcase.

Only updo I can manage is a bun and I'M SO TIRED OF THE BUN


My hair is kinda wild currently, I've been looking into cutting it, but not sure I'm gonna do that. The goal is to grow it out, not too sure what I'll do with it once that happens, but for now I'm just building length. On the other hand, I have a job interview coming up and I don't feel like I look very presentable like this tbh. Is there anything I can do like I don't know, tricks, accessories, styles, etc. Just general advice is appreciated. I'm not too concerned about my routine, I just need this job.

My routine is combing my hair, both co-washing and conditioning with TRESemme Coconut Nourish Conditioner, then scrunching Aussie Miracle Curls Mousse while it's wet, and letting it air dry.

What can I do to my hair before a job interview?


Hey Curly/Wavy friends! Just wanted to share my hair Victory!

Over the past year and a half, I have found some holy grail products, a go to DIY hair cut, and developed a routine that works for me and my hair, and I am incredibly happy with the consistent and long lasting results I've been able to achieve!

I was fairly happy with my hair before, but my results were inconsistent, and my good wash/hair day curls would only look good for 1 or 2 days, and loose definition, be incredibly frizzy or limp, and because of that I rarely wore my hair down, it was always in a bun. Now I have it down most days, and I can reliably get my hair to day 4 or later, sometimes all the way to wash day!

I'm far from being an expert, but wanted to share my fave things in case anyone finds it helpful or wants to try some of the things!

DIY Haircut:
 [The Waterfall Wolf Cut ](https://youtu.be/PHjlHrFVuao?si=MpYwF8ZzJdrEtzdE)
I love this cut by Curl Maven, I do a modified version of it now with bangs. For them I follow some tips from Manes By Mel, I section a triangle from my eyebrow area and do a itty bitty unicorn ponytail, then blend in with the other layers. I do "edits" over the first week or so seeing how the hair is curling.

Tools:
Scissors - any actual hair cutting scissors. I use 6.5" Equinox ones.
Bounce Curl Brush - this was life changing for me!
The Perfect Haircare microfiber Towel - These feel like a  giant version of those glass cleaning cloths
Diffuser - I have a basic Remington hairdryer that came with one. Not the best, but dries fast.
Hair clip or alligator clip, hair ties
Octopus Detangling bush - I don't know if this is the best, but I don't get breakage with it.

Cleansing products:
Regular - Dove Bond Repair shampoo and conditioner
Clarifying - Garnier Pure Clean Clarifying shampoo (I do this once a month or if my hair is behaving differently or feeling rough/frizzy)

Styling products:
Cantu Curl Activator Cream - the shea butter one, my hair loves that stuff
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel (Red Label) - Holy grail!
+ whatever heat protectant I'm using up/testing

Wash Day Routine (this takes me about 1 hour to do):
I usually wash my hair once a week.
1. Wet hair and detangle in the shower with conditioner. Split hair in the middle on each side of the head, start from the bottom/ends and brush into my palm. Add more conditioner as needed.
2. Shampoo twice. If clarifying, sometimes I do both with that or once with the regular shampoo afterwards.
3. Condition, apply to each half, let sit as I do other shower things. Rinse.
4. Scrunch hair to take out excess water, still leave it dripping a tiny bit. Grab hair towel and drape it over shoulders under my hair.
5. Apply curl cream. I like to split/section hair in halfs here too. Rub my hands together with product, I try to start with less and focus on the rougher areas of my hair, which tends to be the back crown. Grab a little more to apply on the rest of the hair. Brush through hair to distribute product. (This part takes some practice and trial and error. I don't mind having my hair a bit heavy on the first day, which happens sometimes if I get carried away in this step. It usually just means my hair will be a bit tamer and have less volume for the first day or 2)
7. Apply gel and heat protectant in the same way as above and brush through.
8. Section hair from around the ears below, brush style this section, by dividing it into smaller sections, about brush width, and maybe an inch thick?  I eyeball it but try to keep the smaller sections not too thick to maintain volume.
9. Section middle of the head/back area, leaving the sides in the front of the ear and top/crown and bangs for last. I twist and put what I can out of the way.  Style same way as above.
10. With the rest of the hair, I section the back top crown and style it to the back, then do the sides, leaving a squareish shape on the top and bangs area.
11. For bangs I section the bottom closest to my face and brush style it forward, over my hand. Grab another slice further back and do the same a couple of times.
12. Turn head upside down and hover diffuse until hair starts feeling crispy, focusing first on the bangs then start scrunch diffusing into my head. This part takes about 20 minutes?

Sleep:
I have a satin bonnet but don't tend to wear it. I have a satin pillowcase and prefer to splay out my hair on it, or have it in a pineapple (flat hair clip or satin scrunchie)

Refresh:
Very minimal, I sometimes put some water and gel on curls that get wonky but that is rare. Most days I shake it out at the roots in the morning, and that's it.

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Hope that helps, let me know if you have any questions or even tips! I'm looking for some hair accessories brands and suggestions for the days I do half up/downs or pineapples!

Bad hair days feel like a thing of the past!


The half up half down look is for my church ceremony and the updo (with accessories) is for the Hindu ceremony. I’m just not a big fan of the way she smoothed out all the texture from the top of my head, and I find it looks flat and uneven, even crinkly, for lack of a better word. Any advice?

Routine: For cleansing, I alternate between the Curlsmith conditioning wash and the As I Am Dry and Itchy Shampoo. With conditioner I rotate between the Suave Essentials coconut conditioner and the Curlsmith double cream deep quencher. My favorite styling product is the Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk mousse. I rake it through my wet hair and diffuse dry.

Not a big fan of my fusion wedding hair trial. Any advice?


I may have gone overboard with hair accessories 😅🌈 I love colors and i got all these for really cheap! I've been having fun starting a routine of color matching a headband or scrunchie to my outfit. But... Does anyone have organization suggestions?

Accessories overboard


Hey everyone!

I recently cut my hair really short (pixie length) and I’m trying to figure out how to keep my head and ears warm this winter. I’m Puerto Rican and haven’t experienced a “real winter” before, so I’m not sure what actually works in the cold. Most beanies either flatten my curls completely or slide off, and ear warmers/headbands sometimes feel too bulky or don’t stay put.

Does anyone have recommendations for hats, ear warmers, or other winter accessories that work well for very short curly hair? Bonus points if they actually look cute and don’t completely ruin my curl pattern!

Thanks in advance!

Help finding winter accessories for short curly hair?


So I've really just started using beauty products. I've only used the TGIF Bed Head Curls product. I loved how it was water activated.

I use curly hair shampoo and conditioner and just put my hair in buns lol.

I'd like to upgrade my routine so my hair doesn't look like Hagrid trying to go blonde. I'm allergic to coconut, my options are pretty limited and pricey!! 😕

I'd love advice for bringing the curls out with a safe product or three, and any accessories, that won't be too much $$ please! 🙏

Beginner allergic to coconut 😭


I have been straightening my hair for years but I have naturally wavy/curly hair. I want to start wearing my natural hair texture but I have no idea where to start. There are so many products out there, so many opinions on techniques, I would love some advice. I don’t mind spending money on products that genuine will work, but I don’t wanna break the bank. I’ve had someone after me about buying Monat products, but they are just too expensive for me, at least starting out. I want any suggestions you can offer, from products to put in your hair, tools or other accessories, technique…I am open to suggestions.

How to start?!


Hello, my wife is learning she actually has curly hair after seeing the curls in our son’s hair. She’s embarking on the journey of reclaiming her curls after straightening it a couple days each week for years.

I want to get her a curly hair gift basket for Christmas with all the products and accessories she needs. The guide in this sub is super helpful! Is there a specific brand that’s high quality but won’t break the bank too much? I want something that’s not value brand hair products. Looking for clarifying shampoo, shampoo, conditioner, gel, leave in conditioner, and anything else y’all recommend. Thank you!

Curly hair gift basket


So I usually order hair accessories / tools off aliexpress cuz everything is infinitely cheaper. It's all knock off / 3rd party, so I never expect to get 'name brand' stuff. I've gotten a purple unbrush look a like detangler on there and it works well. I saw a brush that looked like the tangle teezer and was even called 'ultimate detangler' so I got it. Nowhere in title or description did it have the name tangle teezer. Just got it today and it came shipped in a name brand box. The tangle teezer brand is even on the brush. This kinda thing is rare for aliexpress, they just put some knock off brand on brushes and other items, nothing like this. I tried to go back to the listing to look back but it got deleted lol (if anyone's wondering, tangle teezer is usually around $16 and I got this for less than $4).
I had the unbrush (knockoff) but my curly/wavy hair is on the finer side and I heard the tangle teezer is better for that, so I wanted to get it

Ordered knock off and got... brand?


I’ve posted two pictures because my curl pattern usually looks like the first photo on wash day and the second photo on refresh days, but really it’s still pretty unpredictable.

I’m attending a fancy-ish event next weekend and I would like to do something to a) bling up my hair a little, and b) maybe help tame it somewhat in case it decides to go frizzy partway through the night, which the “bigger” side sometimes does.

I have ordered some accessories to try: bejeweled stretchy headbands, a fairly sturdy barrette, and a pretty silver claw clip. Obviously I won’t be using all of these but I don’t honestly even know where I would start so I figured I’d better be prepared to try different things.

I’m so bad at this. How do people dress up short, super thick and unruly hair?

How to dress up this head of hair?


Otherwise what accessories would you recommend for making my hair look less like a mess at medium length? Scrunchies don't seem to work well, and I don't have enough hair to make a true bun
Routine: not so relevant??

Do these actually work with curly hair? (Guy growing out, ~mediumish now)


• I would love to know your favourite ways to style your hair, like chignons, updos, ways of placing pins, accessories, etc 🎀 ! Pinterest recs or pictures would be perfect 🙏🏼. I also love vintage styling techniques.
• For reference my hair looks like this unstyled (it had oil in it, I have thin hair). I have a lot of baby hair poking out of everywhere these days and I'm struggling to make my hair look polished, elegant and stylish. Especially hard on rainy or windy days where especially messy.

Elegant hairstyles/updos ?


My nanny kids is turning 8 in a few weeks (sob).  She has long 3B hair.  She loves to have me braid her hair, put it up with barrettes and clips, and recently she has started loving the 90s look of having two buns with the strands of hair framing her face!

I don't work for them full-time anymore and her mom doesn't really know how to do fun hairstyles.  I want to get her something that can help her learn to do hairstyles on her own.  When I was a kid I had the American Girl book "Here's How".  And that's how I learned to french braid.  I was thinking something like that!

Any good fun products, books, accessories that you'd think a little curly haired girl would love?

8 Year old Birthday Ideas


Hi!

I’m trying to get back to taking care of my hair. It’s been years since I followed any sort of routine, plopped, or even protected it during sleep.

I was using a satin bonnet but the hair just fell to the back of my neck which killed any curl pattern I had achieved.

Today I was in Sally’s and grabbed a satin hair scarf, but now that I’m home I can’t figure out how to wrap it. Which is bonkers because I used to wrap my hair daily for religious reasons so I’m like how tf did I forget how this works?!

Routine:

Cowash with V05 conditioner (currently strawberries and cream) whenever 2-3 times/wk

Wash as needed (when I feel buildup basically) with V05 biotin shampoo

Still working on finding products that I like for after the shower.
—I tried the LA Looks gel and it was super heavy? Like I couldn’t get good curls and also couldn’t get rid of the wet look.
—I tried a mousse and didn’t like the feel of my hair, can’t remember the brand
—Currently testing hair oil + scrunching while wet and hoping to get a plop/wrap down to hold the curl I get

I try not to brush it dry, but I’m not a morning person but I have an early start, professional job so if I can’t hide the tangles with a hairstyle (bun, clip) I will brush it dry to get out the door in the mornings.

Hair type:
✨Hair is very very fine (can’t even feel a single strand when rubbing between fingers)
✨LOT of hair - very “thick” in that sense
✨Currently have layers to help with the weight
✨Takes my hair 30 minutes to 2 hours to air dry depending on the day and whether I had to throw it in a clip/go outside before it was fully dry (dries faster if I leave it down and sit in my room where we have 2 fans creating airflow, vs if I have to run an errand I’ll do a gentle twist and use a clip to keep it out of my face while driving. I love in FL so it’s extremely humid)
✨Damage. It was bleached and brightly colored. After a few months I had gotten it almost back to health, then I had a new job that didn’t allow bright colors so I used some color oops and it felt like I had bleached it all over again. Didn’t remove all the bright but enough that I was able to go over with a dark dye to conceal it. Still recovering from this.
——I try to do a deep condition whenever it feels like it needs it, no more than once every 10 days or so. I use the SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Marula Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque

I included a current selfie as well as the helix my hair achieves when it’s healthy and taken care of. That was years ago when I had completely virgin hair (no color or heat had touched it) and I don’t remember any specifics of the routine except it was a curly girl routine I found on YouTube, there was a lot of upside down stuff I can’t handle today (back/neck issues), and I plopped into a T-shirt then.

Link to the product I bought today: https://www.sallybeauty.com/hair-care/other-products-and-accessories/hair-accessories/hair-wraps-and-bonnets/tie-dye-satin-wrap-scarf/SBS-016828.html

It’s a straight scarf not a square or triangle and everything I can find either doesn’t cover all the hair or uses a square/triangle scarf.

Help me wrap my hair!


I buzzed off all of my hair a year ago, and have been working towards my goal of long naturally curly hair (no dying, straightening, blow drying, basically no heat/chemical damage) and I’ve gotten through most of the awkward curly pixie phases with the help of some accessories and a lot of support. My favorite thing to do in this heat is wear a vintage scarf my sister bought me and I’ll recommend them to anyone who just needs something to get through *those days* when you just want to give up. What are you favorite things to do while growing your hair out? I’m always looking for new tips and tricks.
(My routine is pretty simple; wash with unscented Dr Bronners in cold water about every two weeks, rinse/spray with cold water in between as needed, wide tooth comb and lightly scrunch ends, and let air dry and use a dime size amount of liquid coconut oil mixed with a drop of orange essential oil on the ends.)

A year of growth from a buzzcut


my hair has been stuck a little past shoulder length for as long as i can remember, so i'm proud of how long it has gotten over the last two years !

what helped me break out of the 'my hair is never going to grow' mindset was 1) reducing heat (blowouts only on special occasions), 2) sticking to a set routine, and 3) being consistent.

products that i’m currently using :

* virtue smooth shampoo and conditioner
* fable & mane holiroots pre-wash oil
* fable & mane smooth & shine hair oil
* fable & mane wild ginger scalp scrub
* aavrani deep conditioning hair mask
* crown affair leave-in conditioner cream
* dae cactus fruit 3-in-1 styling cream

my must have accessories :

* microfiber towel
* silk scrunchies
* silk pillowcases
* scalp massager
* bamboo comb

ROUTINE :

* i usually wash my hair twice a week, using pre-wash oil for the first wash and a scalp scrub for the second to prevent build-up.
* i do deep conditioning hair masks once a week as well.
* i use a bamboo comb to untangle my hair in the shower with conditioner and try not to brush it (using only my fingers) until the next wash.
* i use a scalp massager when applying the pre-wash oil and while shampooing.
* after washing, i apply leave-in conditioner and styling cream, use a microfiber towel until my hair is about 80% dry, then then i let it air dry.
* i also apply hair oil to my tips before putting my hair in a loose high bun and going to sleep.

i hope my hair continues to grow ! i’m open to any curly hair care tips, growth advice, or adjustments you might recommend to my routine. growing up, i didn't have anyone to teach me how to care for my curly hair, so i really appreciate any help you can offer 🫶🏽

two year growth !


my hair has been stuck a little past shoulder length for as long as i can remember, so i’m proud of how long it has gotten over the last two years !

what helped me break out of the 'my hair is never going to grow' mindset was 1) reducing heat (blowouts only on special occasions), 2) sticking to a set routine, and 3) being consistent.

products that i’m currently using :
• virtue smooth shampoo and conditioner
• fable & mane holiroots pre-wash oil
• fable & mane smooth & shine hair oil
• fable & mane wild ginger scalp scrub
• aavrani deep conditioning hair mask
• crown affair leave-in conditioner cream
• dae cactus fruit 3-in-1 styling cream

my must have accessories :
• microfiber towel
• silk scrunchies
• silk pillowcases
• scalp massager
• bamboo comb

i usually wash my hair twice a week, using pre-wash oil for the first wash and a scalp scrub for the second to prevent build-up. i do deep conditioning hair masks once a week as well. i use a bamboo comb to untangle my hair in the shower with conditioner and try not to brush it (using only my fingers) until the next wash. i use a scalp massager when applying the pre-wash oil and while shampooing. i also apply hair oil to my tips before putting my hair in a loose high bun and going to sleep. that’s pretty much it :)

hopefully it will keep growing ! if you have any hair growth tips i’d love to hear them 🫶🏽

two year growth !


I purchased a set of bebonia hair extensions a month ago and got the wrong curl pattern, so I returned them for a tighter curl but the color was off on these, so I returned the second pair. The only option they offered me was to receive a gift card which I figured was fine, I’m still interested in finally getting the extensions that match my hair.

I went to use the gift card for the extensions that fit my needs and they are only available through pre-order, which the gift card apparently can’t be used for.

Bebonia support was really helpful for the first return, but I’ve contacted them again after finding out my $160 gift card is useless and they keep sending my the link to FAQ which doesn’t have any answer to my problem.

I take issue with this because it’s not like this is clothing or accessories where I could find a different product and be happy with something essentially holding the same value, there is only one product that’s really going to be something I can wear.

Has anyone else had a similar issue? I’m seriously at a loss. I’ve debated trying to find someone interested in purchasing extensions through them and giving them my code and they pay me the value but I don’t have anyone I can imagine would take that route establishing trust since this feels like something a scammer would ask of people.

TLDR; tried to process a return and was in contact with customer support, was given a gift card that is essentially useless to me. And customer support has only sent me an automated link to FAQ

Bebonia extensions ghosted me after only processing my return as a gift card that… can’t be used. Anyone else?


I put the after first because this is what I have to deal with. You can probably tell in the photo that the left side is about an inch longer than the right because my curls are naturally tighter on the right, which makes me hate this even more.

I've been TRYING so hard to make this work but I hate it so much. Today I tried showering to reset, with shampoo and conditioner, then when wet applied a fuck ton of mousse and then combed it down. Halfway through drying I combed it again with a wide tooth comb. Before I took this photo it was extending poofy on the bottom so I sprayed the shit out of it with a styling spray.

Problem is, when it's volumized and poofed out this length isn't doing my face any favours, but it looks equally as ugly when flattened out with the spray.

I want my long hair back :(

This is what my stylist calls "soft layering"... What the actual fuck.

I feel so insecure because instead of seeing me in the mirror all I see is Ronald McDonald. I'm tempted to go to a different salon and just dye it black so I don't have to deal with this red tint making me feel like a literal clown.

If there are any products or accessories that can salvage this, PLEASE let me know. I never wanted to have to straighten it every day but I currently only find it remotely bearable when straight (third pic).

I really want it to grow faster so if there's a way for me to like the way I look again without having to straighten it I'm all ears.

Followup to "stylist ruined my hair" - tips? Suggestions?


Hey everyone! After about five years of getting my hair permanently, chemically straightened, I've decided to grow out my curly hair again. My hair is looking very silly because the top is very curly at least 2 inches of the top is, and the rest of my hair is pin straight. What kind of hair styles, hair accessories, headbands, etc. could I use to mask/cover up the new hair growth? I would hate to use heat to straighten it to match the rest of my hair.

Curly hair regrowth after years of chemical straightening


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Just scrunch it


I have a bunch of old t-shirts, many will be donated, but I’d like to repurpose a few into curly accessories. I already made a few scrunching towels. Anything else?  Some kind of bonnet or something to plop my hair in?

Patterns for curly hair accessories made out of old t-shirts?


hi i am new to cgm (although i only use curling cream and gel) but i noticed that the gel makes my hair hard making it hard to put on clips and accessories but i want to accessorize my hair so are there any tips on how to do it?

curly hair accessories


Weekly Routine:

	1.	Towel off hair after rinsing with sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, along with hair oil, once a week.
	2.	Apply leave-in conditioner, curling cream, and curling mousse. Then, diffuse hair to style.

Daily Routine:
3. Wet hair every morning and reapply leave-in product as needed throughout the week.

Special request hope you don’t mind. Just a disabled curly hair dude looking for hair accessories and what not that could be easier accessibility wise brushes,hair ties,bonnets ect.


Guys sorry if this sounds stupid, but what's the name of the accessories she is using in her hair??


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i’m going to a wedding in december and i really don’t like straightening my hair. i don’t like how i look with straight hair and it doesn’t feel like me. in my culture weddings are a really big deal and everyone goes all out no matter how distant of a relation you are, so my mom and cousins have been trying to convince me to straighten my hair because they think my natural hair is too “casual”. so in the name of compromising with them im wondering if anyone has any formal and heatless styles in mind! i love accessories and im willing to try either a heatless blowout or a full on curly style. i have 3A medium density hair if that helps! thank you :)))

heatless wedding guest styles?


Her birthday is coming up and I want to get her everything she needs to do the curly girl method, I am based in the UK, so I asked ChatGPT for UK based product recommendations, here is what it suggested, how does this look?:

**Cleansing**

* No-sulfate shampoos: Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo (available at Holland & Barrett)
* Cleansing conditioners: Bouclème Hydrating Hair Cleanser

**Conditioning**

* Rinse-out conditioners: Faith in Nature Natural Aloe Vera Conditioner
* Deep conditioners: Trepadora Babassu Quench Leave-In Curl Primer (can also be used as a deep conditioner)
* Leave-in conditioners: Noughty Intensive Care Leave-In
Conditioner

**Styling**

* Gels: Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel (available at beauty supply stores or online)
* Creams: Curlsmith Curl Defining Styling Souffle
* Mousse: Bouclème Curl Defining Gel

**Tools and Accessories**

* Microfiber towels: Only Curls Microfiber Towel (UK-based brand)
* Wide-tooth combs: The Body Shop Detangling Comb
* Silk or satin pillowcases: Jasmine Silk Pillowcase (available on Amazon UK or directly from their website)

Always be sure to check the latest reviews and product details for availability and to confirm they meet the Curly Girl Method criteria, as formulations may change or differ by country. Many of these products can be purchased online or in UK stores such as Boots, Superdrug, Holland & Barrett, and specialty beauty supply stores.

My girlfriend has naturally curly, frizzy and high volume hair, but doesn't care for it and just puts it up in a bun


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We are coming into winter and I was wondering what people used as accessories for the cold (beanies, ear muffs, headbands, etc.) And how they styled their hair with the accessories?

The main aim is being warm but avoiding loss of volume and curl (perhaps impossible but it would be good to have a nice medium between the two!)

Curly hair and winter accessories


Hey everyone,

I have really big curly hair and so it's a struggle to find a claw clip or a hair accessory that can hold all of my hair up. I was wondering where you can find accessories that are big enought. Thanks!

Where can I find huge claw clips?


Hey y'all! Soni workout 3-5x a week and my head gets hella sweaty, this I wash my hair every other day because I hate the smell os sweat.. I also put my hair up, but it ruins the shape of my curls.

So what products do you use to refresh your hair after a workout and what hairstyles or accessories do you use to help with maintaining hair curls? Thanks!

Hair maintenance while working out


We may or may not know that people with curly hair are taken less seriously than people with not curly hair. We could always pull our hair back or straighten it, but what are your tips for addressing this?
Hair accessories, compensating with wardrobe, just letting it be, any and all tips would be great. Thanks!!

Eta: this is legitimately not a situation I’m in. No one is pressuring me to straighten my hair or be less curly. I was simply just trying to start a discussion.

Curly hair in the workplace-advice


Hello,

I'm looking for a hair dryer for my curly hair. I was set on getting a hyperhair but i'm confused with all the different models

I found the model HD102C that costs a lot less than the HD113BRN and i can't tell the difference besides the accessories.

Seems i'm better off buying the hd102c and getting the flexstyle curl diffuser separately compared to getting the hd113brn.

Am i missing something?

Hyperair hd100 series differences?


I’m working on a product for my business that I would really like to make inclusive of as many hair types and styles as possible. Not being a POC I’d like advice/opinions from people who know what they’re talking about.

In order to make the hair accessory it needs a way to secure it to the hair, obviously headbands/hair-ties/clips/boy pins/combs won’t work for all hair types and styles. So I’m wondering if there is a particular thing that work really well for textured hair for example braid/dread lock clips and such?
Are there certain types I should avoid are some styles better than others?
Any suggestions on other ways of securing accessories to hair is greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Inclusive hair accessories- POC advice please.


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My hair has no problem curling when it's wet, but it loses its texture while its drying. Its especially bad with my tips and frontmost sections of my hair, they flatten nearly completely. My roots on the back of my head and bottom sections of my hair hold their shape a lot better, though. Are there any accessories or products you all can recommend?? I was thinking hair pins and maybe a cap or a cape to wear keep my tips from drying faster against my clothes (i air dry my hair, i dont have a diffuser yet)

Any advice for someone whose hair struggles holding curls during drying?


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I feel like we talk alot about classics and avoiding trends within clothing, but I'd love to hear on what trends you are either silently enjoying/waiting for the right moment to partake in/ are already enjoying the crap out of!

clarification on the extremely popular classic item (and feel free to disagree with me on this): example is raffia bags, which wouldn't get anyone looking at you weird a year or two ago, but absolutely became a phenomenon this spring

I'll go first:

\- love a big rosette: some of my favorite examples of the trend are below:

[Mango Skirt](https://shop.mango.com/us/women/skirts-short/embroidered-cotton-skirt_67042532.html)

[Blumarine Choker](https://www.mytheresa.com/us/en/women/blumarine-floral-detail-faux-pearl-choker-brown-p00837602?dplink=true&utm_source=sea_pla&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=google_sea&ef_id=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphllJWEGZkbLiIiM8elCG-aoDO-OoHDVkLRLC00O3yJqApWA0KdApy4aAjRYEALw_wcB&chn=sea_shopping&src=google&cmp=18146735948&tarea=us&tar=&ag=&ptyp=&feed_num=P00837602-1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphllJWEGZkbLiIiM8elCG-aoDO-OoHDVkLRLC00O3yJqApWA0KdApy4aAjRYEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAAD3Pw-mGFo7LuOAk05Uqp8vkl2zLx&gad_source=1)

(also a magda butrym version of the above where the choker was crystal as opposed to pearls)

[Alice and Olivia Rose Top](https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/Alice---Olivia-Randie-Floral-Bandeau-Top-0400020838574.html?dwvar_0400020838574_size=4&dwvar_0400020838574_color=LE+PARISIEN&site_refer=CSE_GGLPLA:Womens_Clothing:Alice+%2B+Olivia&country=US&currency=USD&CSE_CID=G_Saks_PLA_US_Women%27s+Apparel_Contemporary_High+LTV:All+Women%27s+Apparel+Contemporary&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphnAFt-WBNTMzqh0Se_O6Q4opz7UX7UvplZOctz1sG4fmB8Qe9L2nfAaAhBCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) (the creativity and the literalness of this omg)

\- loafers (the comfort, the chicness, all of it is a win for me)

\- red/ burgundy

\- pearl embellishment (on denim jackets, jeans, bags, on hair clips):

[Clio Peppiatt Bag](https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/clio-peppiatt/bags/mini-bags/chandelier-embellished-faux-leather-tote/1647597327920692?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GOO%3ANAP%3AAM%3AUS%3AEX%3AENG%3ASEAU%3APLA%3ASLR%3AMXO%3ANEW%3AWN%3ACLIO-PEPPIATT%3ALV0%3ALV1%3ALV2%3AXXX%3A22%3A%3A&utm_id=21028458694&utm_term=3074457345627263266&vtp00=GOOGLE&vtp01=SEAU&vtp02=158591050283&vtp03=aud-1657678306755:pla-1959929474108&vtp04=g&vtp05=c&vtp06=690962980953&vtp07=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphkLbgbXM3qYEMsyaMfjh3RpPXHAGSi2AJF1wpQqbxCFHOO4Ah2U8vEaAmiQEALw_wcB)

[Claw Clip](https://www.target.com/p/loop-claw-hair-clip-a-new-day-8482-pearl/-/A-85979213?sid=&ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012544503&CPNG=PLA_Jewelry%2BShopping%7CJewelry_Ecomm_AA&adgroup=SC_Jewelry&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9010938&targetid=pla-582217508364&ds_rl=1241788&ds_rl=1246978&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphkhvcrul_XIMsNOPld-selX2VVzKXArxXtbWBl4ckJ1o5-VbWS6fcsaAuOrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)

\- raffia bags with a crisp black leather detail:

[Example 1](https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/hunting-season/bags/tote-bags/iraca-medium-leather-trimmed-woven-raffia-tote/1647597289001653?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-0c5b5rpoqTU-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=affiliation&utm_campaign=US_3556869&utm_content=US_Vogue&utm_term=0c5b5rpoqTU-3_gYTxP9oSASYrKSQBFqFw&ranMID=24449&ranEAID=0c5b5rpoqTU&ranSiteID=0c5b5rpoqTU-3_gYTxP9oSASYrKSQBFqFw&siteID=0c5b5rpoqTU-3_gYTxP9oSASYrKSQBFqFw&linkshare_siteID=0c5b5rpoqTU-3_gYTxP9oSASYrKSQBFqFw&linkshare_affiliate_mid=24449)

[Example 2](https://www.luisaviaroma.com/en-us/p/hereu/women/74I-Q92007?ColorId=QkVJR0UvQkxBQ0s1&lvrid=_p_dY5T_gw)

[Example 3](https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/demellier-new-york-midi-raffia-top-handle-bag-prod270310441?pimId=401243228754&utm_source=google_shopping&ecid=NMCS_GP_RL&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphkhnpLSuYAPjipbwm_iM5UK3Fo1x0PZNpwqybBPa3tNkwj1GsU1q1AaAjrNEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)

Also, I can't afford most of this stuff outside the target/mango, so it's not like I'm running out to grab most of these anytime soon. But I like hunting for similar things in my price range!

What trends/ extremely popular "classic" items do you actually like?


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Trying to mix up my hairstyles and I love the idea of claw clips as an easy polished look. Do you own a claw clip that can hold a lot of long, thick hair? Are there any special tricks to styling it? Show me your clips!

Can we talk claw clips?


I am a 23 year old female who works in an elementary school. I work in special education, so I like to have my hair pulled back out of my face so the kids don't grab at it! My hair is layered and falls a little below my shoulders. I do not have bangs (not sure if this is relevant information).

Could I get away with wearing a hair claw like this http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Octopus-Hair-Claw-Clamp-Black-Tortoise-Color-Ponytail-Holder-Spring-Clip-/00/s/MTA2N1gxNjAw/$T2eC16FHJIkE9qU3iLVjBQGpokjveQ~~60_35.JPG to make a twist or just hold back the top half of my hair?

What do you all think? I would appreciate your advice!

EDIT: Thank you all so much for your help!!

Are hair claws too out of style to wear?


Hello everyone! This will probably be a big post as I'm on the verbose side; pologies.

I'm 23, graduating college this year (film acting, but I get to do all the other jobs too), and in the last year and a half or so I've become incredibly interested in cultivating my own style, and a wardrobe to match. I haven't cared about my appearance for a long time, other than 'is this clean' 'is this ripped' 'oh I like this specific outfit, let me wear it for weeks on end' (that last one was common for me from 13-15, and occasionally now as well)

Unfortunately, I'm pretty lazy. I was a bit lazy before but in 2011 I had knee surgery and was limited to lounging about in bed doing nothing for about two weeks, and since then if I don't actively make myself do something I will laze around like a cat. As such, I'm pretty simple in the hair and makeup and clothing care departments.

Makeup: I rarely wear makeup on a day-to-day. Reason: I like that extra 5-10-15 mins of sleep/internetting/not putting on makeup. I also like the people I interact with thinking of my blank face as my 'normal' face, so that any time I do put makeup on it it becomes an adding. I've had friends who wear makeup all the time, and the few days they go completely without they get a lot of comments of "Are you sick? You look different."

Makeup I do wear: eyeliner, occasionally mascara, occasionally eye shadow, lipstick, occasionally lipgloss (usually over a matte lip color; I like mixing), rarely perfume, (almost) never nail polish (I don't enjoy it). I wear foundation sometimes to help with a character for a film shoot, but I don't wear it often and I don't really know what I'm doing with it. I usually apply my eyeshadow with my fingertips, as I like a smokey look (and that's really the only look I can successfully complete). Eyeliner: I line the top lids, right at the wet line (is that what it's called? Underneath the lashes) and also above the lashes, I have a teeeeeensy wing, and will line at the wet line halfway along my bottom lids. I don't have any lip liner but I really ought to get some as I have had problems with colour bleeding. I like the idea of a signature scent but I work at Starbucks and know several people with sensitivity to scents, so oftentimes I feel it would be too much hassle.

Hair: I keep it down maybe one or two days a week, and really only after I've washed it. It's fine, and thick, and getting long (hitting my shoulder blades at least) and it flies into my hair if not held back. Or, I'll start playing with it, and it'll get dirty faster and look not very nice. My favourite hairstyles are: pulled half up, in a mini ponytail or a clip; one big clip holding all of it up in the back; the [Adele side bun](http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f5/25/33/f525337baba0caf6f062a54a07a569d6.jpg), though I haven't worn that one for a while as it takes a bit of time, especially now that I'm using a doughnut sponge instead of a sock; side pony, especially when braided; [messy braided pigtails](http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9d/f0/bf/9df0bf492be09f4b1f60c1732f50a579.jpg); and I've never done it yet but the [Gibson tuck](http://www.saralynnpaige.com/style/simple-gibson-tuck/) looks like it'd suit me super well. I like my hair parted to my left side, directly above the arch of my eyebrow or deeper. If my hair is pulled all the way back I feel like I look like my sister, and while she's a lovely gal she's not exactly my style inspiration haha.

Clothing Care: Wash, dry, and fold/hang up. This is the first year where I've had a large enough closet to almost hang everything up, which is honestly what I prefer as it's faster. As I said, I'm extremely lazy. I have a few wool blend/beaded fancy shirts that I wash and then lay flat on a towel to dry, as my mum taught me. But she's not into high fashion or extreme garment care, so other than that I didn't learn a lot from her (sorting colours, yes, I know that, but I wash everything in cold and have hardly any whites/creams that could get ruined, so I've been washing all my clothes together for a few years now, with no mishaps).

My lifestyle at the moment:

Currently I'm going to school, as I said, and I work full-time at Starbucks as a barista/shift supervisor. School this year is basically a field placement, where I earn credits for writing scripts and shooting films. My career after school will continue like this, with more auditions (for theatre as well as film). Starbucks dress code: white or black top with a polo collar; black or tan pants or skirt with footed tights; black or tan shoes, no open toes, no denim or similar fabric. Hair pulled back and off the shoulders. Recently, the dress code changed, allowing for ties and neck scarves/kerchiefs, which I'm open to exploring.

**My Dream Styles**

One of the biggest things for me is comfort. I like to wear things that I can do stuff in, I don't like being too constricted or too loose.

My first ideal style would be a [casual dandy](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cache-ec0.pinimg.com%2F236x%2Fe0%2F49%2F55%2Fe04955abd0c9931ce46d8fba9d3c4917.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fstjamesinfirm%2Fandrogyny-the-female-dandy%2F&h=354&w=236&tbnid=fD310GC7KPXAoM%3A&zoom=1&docid=ERhmUz7m8Wu5xM&ei=6cxvVPuIHuPlsASTooLADA&tbm=isch&ved=0CCUQMygIMAg&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=460&page=1&start=0&ndsp=20). I love leather jackets like [this](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNjAwWDYwMA%253D%253D%2Fz%2F2wwAAMXQ8odRHv-z%2F%2524T2eC16NHJHYE9nzpcwejBRHv-ysiJw~~60_35.JPG&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FKT-04-Korea-Mens-Leather-Jackets-Casual-Slim-Fitted-Dandy-Stylish-Fashion-3clr-%2F181081882196&h=300&w=300&tbnid=HkObxLWZROt19M%3A&zoom=1&docid=yNnUzQ6YzCrfpM&ei=6cxvVPuIHuPlsASTooLADA&tbm=isch&ved=0CC8QMygSMBI&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=1911&page=1&start=0&ndsp=20) and I've always wanted to pull of [vests like this](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNjAwWDYwMA%253D%253D%2Fz%2FXnYAAOxyn~pRz-P~%2F%2524T2eC16V%2C!ygE9s7HI7KkBRz-P-cFIQ~~60_35.JPG&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FVE30-Korea-Mans-Casual-Slim-Line-Vest-Dandy-Fashion-suit-vests-3Color-%2F170879384784&h=300&w=300&tbnid=ZFH7tscKY4w6YM%3A&zoom=1&docid=rles_9NkLTT9-M&ei=6cxvVPuIHuPlsASTooLADA&tbm=isch&ved=0CCkQMygMMAw&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=539&page=1&start=0&ndsp=20), with a tie. A sweatervest for that last ensemble is something I'd also really like.

I'd wear tops like that with a wider-leg trouser, as I don't like skinnies (occasionally bootcuts work for me, it really depends on the style). Oxford flats and v. small heeled ankle boots is something I want to get more into with this style. This style could also be casual-ed down with dark cords, jeans, or less fitted tops (like newsboy style). I don't currently have much that would fit this style; a pair of dark brown cords and a Walmart blazer, off the rack, would be about it I think.

The other style I like is on the other end of the spectrum, haha. I guess I'd describe it as femme-comfy-cute-adorable. I've been trying to find pictures but they're difficult to come by. One of my favourite outfits in this sort of style is a skirt in a floral pattern like [this](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fstaging.aforarcade.com%2Fimage%2Fcache%2Fdata%2FStay%252520Gold%2FWatercolour%252520Floral%252520Skirt%252520in%252520Aqua%2525204-700x1000.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fstaging.aforarcade.com%2Fwomen%2Findex.php%3Froute%3Dproduct%2Fproduct%26product_id%3D94&h=1000&w=700&tbnid=Z919IqJPdCLNkM%3A&zoom=1&docid=EpOt7BcZ7y9GSM&ei=UM5vVKHwAvSPsQT7j4LADg&tbm=isch&ved=0CGMQMyg8MDw&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=1214&page=2&start=32&ndsp=35) but cream-pale yellow-pale pink instead of blue, and longer (to my knees), with a long sleeves deep v neck top that's similar to [this](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cache-ec0.pinimg.com%2F236x%2F33%2F87%2F28%2F338728dac4346fc9f5a0363ceb6c9242.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fstoffenkatleen%2Fdamesblouses%2F&h=314&w=236&tbnid=wJQsFL3_AQBRfM%3A&zoom=1&docid=XJ2Mv3G7ONeYTM&ei=ds9vVNL0I4fmsASc6YCgCw&tbm=isch&ved=0CCAQMygBMAE&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=531&page=1&start=0&ndsp=26) but not as tight, and longer (it fits like a v short dress on me), with coloured tights, usually in a grey or blueish grey, and shoes that look a whole lot like [these](http://galleryplus.ebayimg.com/ws/web/181389278736_1_0_1/1000x1000.jpg) without being that high. For clothes in this style, I have a lot more tops and several skirts, that I haven't been wearing as last year I gained quite a bit of weight and they haven't been fitting as well. I wear the tops with jeans/other pants.

**My Measurements**

I'm 5'3", 215lbs
37.6' underbust (on rib cage; that's the underbust, right)
54" bust (I have large and long breasts haha)
35" waist
44" hips, at the hip exactly
49.5" round the butt
29.5" round the thigh
My feet are a 7Wide in womens, usually. I don't buy shoes often so remembering that is difficult haha.

Colouring: I've been researching my colouring, I've read almost all of into-mind and I've read that post that was on here about your seasons colouring. My eyes are brown, my hair is darkish brown with red and gold highlights in the sun, my skin has a warm tinge to it, I think (I tan easily and go golden brown like a marshmallow. My cheeks and face is usually a bit red/pink; I think I have a touch of rosacea).

This is a conundrum for me as my favourite lipstick colour is cool Red Red Red. I think it looks good on me, but I don't know; my colouring says that a warmer red should suit me better.

Inspired by a post on into-mind I made a palette of my favourite colours for a wardrobe. This was only a month ago or so that I made this, and as such haven't bought any new clothes (so if my favourite colours would really clash with my own body colours, or with my dream styles, lemme know c: )

Base: [blue](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.findthebest.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2307%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Ft2%2FRoyal_Blue_2_1395416.png&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcolors.findthebest.com%2Fcompare%2F390-984%2FTrue-Blue-vs-Royal-Blue-2&h=280&w=280&tbnid=PITn0zbLiQ5lkM%3A&zoom=1&docid=UZyVcnMete4DHM&ei=vMpvVMLMAo_IsQTm04HYCQ&tbm=isch&ved=0CDYQMygGMAY&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=399&page=1&start=0&ndsp=18) (I have two shirts in this blue and I love wearing it), orange-tan [1](http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/b8/89/57/b88957c648f5f00f6f1726a605ab1f80.jpg) [2](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcms.ipressroom.com.s3.amazonaws.com%2F18%2Ffiles%2F20128%2F50538822fc96aa6707000c5d_Fall_Look_25%2FFall_Look_25_bc86846e-e7e6-49b1-bd64-5335db60a14c-prv.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fpressroom.target.com%2Fmultimedia%2Ffall-home-2012-look-book&h=357&w=488&tbnid=-9BPnAbHc7bAPM%3A&zoom=1&docid=Fo6iFeidc3oufM&ei=WcpvVNPzLeLCsAT6yYDYBw&tbm=isch&ved=0CCAQMygFMAU&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=1320&page=1&start=0&ndsp=20) [3](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0248/8200/products/Front_72789cb9-e321-4396-a09d-10a7448d7f13_1024x1024.jpg?v=1396899798), and [dark brown](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wampstore.com%2Fstore%2Fimage%2Fcache%2Fdata%2FWamp%2FProducts%2FVallejo%2FGerman%252520cam%252520Medium%252520Brown-900x900.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wampstore.com%2Fstore%2FVallejo-Panzer-series-german-cam-medium-brown&h=900&w=900&tbnid=v2jA2LkYX22YxM%3A&zoom=1&docid=OfU0sUywqmTqkM&ei=9MtvVOrxOsy0sAS83oHoCQ&tbm=isch&ved=0CDAQMygAMAA&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=983&page=1&start=0&ndsp=22)

Neutral colours would be black and [cream](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colorcombos.com%2Fimages%2Fcolors%2FFFFFCC.png&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colorcombos.com%2Ftags%2Fcolors%2Fcream&h=480&w=480&tbnid=SXbS5g-vOBqtJM%3A&zoom=1&docid=WIphVk6au4nNzM&ei=KMtvVIZMjI2xBOOIgOAK&tbm=isch&ved=0CDAQMygAMAA&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=385&page=1&start=0&ndsp=18)

Accent colours would be [dark grey](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsitesupply.com%2Fimg%2Fcolors%2Fchar100_detail.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsitesupply.com%2Fdecorative-tools.php&h=330&w=330&tbnid=6nY3fhW03rEXDM%3A&zoom=1&docid=AvRHdrS_7UAdfM&ei=PMtvVO-COI_LsATU9YCADA&tbm=isch&ved=0CB0QMygCMAI&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=2145&page=1&start=0&ndsp=23), [silver](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fjonberrydesign.net%2Fs%2FSilver_iPadAir_iOS7.png&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.playbuzz.com%2Fbryantc10%2Fwhich-of-the-titans-are-you&h=2448&w=2448&tbnid=Di3hYtyg3yTtyM%3A&zoom=1&docid=9y4SEtnMUF9trM&ei=bstvVPrfCq-IsQSpw4CgCw&tbm=isch&ved=0CDMQMygDMAM&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=1813&page=1&start=0&ndsp=18), [red](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Frlv.zcache.com%2Fdark_maroon_red_solid_trend_color_blank_background_clock-r1a293f9a8d6f4649ab41822fe01404d1_fup1y_8byvr_512.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zazzle.com%2Fmaroon%2Bred%2Bclocks&h=512&w=512&tbnid=JsWMogNMOniSUM%3A&zoom=1&docid=HZgZTbO_zlR4PM&ei=jstvVPnQJpHIsQTN_IIg&tbm=isch&ved=0CCAQMygFMAU&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=1525&page=1&start=0&ndsp=17), and [light blue](http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Flib.store.yahoo.net%2Flib%2Fnewtoto%2Fetamine-pale-blue-blue-sheer-fabric-solid-color.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.totofabrics.com%2Fetamine-pale-blue-blue-sheer-fabric-val.html&h=509&w=700&tbnid=J5_OwFhymEIobM%3A&zoom=1&docid=edv4DH-rayCUXM&ei=VctvVMGxL-X9sATGlIHoBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CCIQMygHMAc&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=497&page=1&start=0&ndsp=25). I picked light blue mainly cause I thought it would be a good lighter colour that would match the other ones I'd picked.

One of my blue shirts is a cowl neck sweater-shirt similar to [this](http://g.nordstromimage.com/imagegallery/store/product/Gigantic/13/_5976293.jpg). It's long but does not look like a dress on me, and it has short sleeves.

I hate necks that are too tight. For tshirts, v-necks, scoop necks, and boat necks are what I like. My sweaters are usually cowl like that last image or a button/zip up that I can adjust to my preferred length. I don't usually worry about showing a bit of cleavage, as I tend to show cleavage in a turtleneck. :P I also prefer zips/buttoned longsleeves over pull overs as with the former I don't need to worry about mussing up my hair or fussing with my glasses. I do have on darker-grey wool-mix pullover sweater with a cowl neck that I just LOVE. It's so soft.

For shoes, I do like boots and wedges, and shoes with a slight heel for day wear, if I'm not going with flat shoes. I like non-dangerous heels for when I'm feeling a bit fancier (I have a pair like [this](http://bestdelegate.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/China_OEM_High_heel_shoes2011341612072.jpg) that I hardly ever wear because that curve up at the toe!!! I've almost fallen so many times!!! And I like walking in heels normally!!). Typical flats I dislike as I find they fall off too easily on me.

I love POCKETS. I have two purses, one a classic black leather [purse](http://indulgy.ccio.co/04/rE/p4/417vBy2BnFbL.jpg) (but decidedly nicer than that thing) that used to be my grandmother's. I have another one that is a bit larger that has 'Paris' and Eiffel towers stamped on it. I like the look of the black purse more, definitely, but the Paris one is a little bit larger, so I've been using it more since this summer. Ideally I would like a purse to have more than one pocket/side to it, and be able to fit my wallet, phone, keys, pen, small journal, small waterbottle, and some tampons and pads, and not much else. If a purse has room after that I'll end up throwing other random crap into it that just takes up wayyy too much space; I'm a bit of a hoarder.

I've said a few times above that I have shirts that would almost be dresses. For me, though, I'm built like a snowman, and if I were to wear these shirts as dresses I would be showing a bit of underbum. It's aight though as I like longer shirts; I have one wide black belt that I sometimes wear with them, that I cinch at the waist.

I like higher-waisted pants, as well, or rather, pants that actually fit at my waist and not at the top of my bum. As my breasts are v big my waist is rather close to where they end, even though I'm a bit longer in torso. I like my pants to be a bit longer as well, well over my ankle, almost (or actually) brushing the floor.

Most of my shopping I do and have done at Value Village as I'm cheap, haha. I also don't enjoy shopping for too long. Taking off and putting on clothing over and over in rapid succession tires me out and bores me. I like books.

I took some bad photos of me wearing my Red Red lipstick. I was trying to catch the natural light but by the time I got off work it was all but gone. Such is Canada. [Glasses](http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/gigglespaz/IMG_20141121_165156.jpg) [No glasses](http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o131/gigglespaz/IMG_20141121_165253.jpg)

I think this is everything I wanted to ask you cats. I'm sorry it's so lengthy! I hope I gave enough information so that this is a usable post. And I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and a wonderful turkey day if you're eating turkey. :D

Trying to tailor my wardrobe into a 'style'; Don't know if my dream styles would suit me/my body type. First time poster.


Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy one specific garment but I can't quite find the right thing.

In a nutshell, I'm looking for a warm, long, cardigan (or similar, not sure if they're all called cardigans or have another name) with pattern (or no pattern) and colours I like.

You'll need info about me, so I'm going to follow the template from FFA's 'how to post here' guide. Please read the following for as much info as I can provide on what I'm looking for - or if something's missing, please ask!

Height: about 5'2"

Age: 27, nearly 28

Measurements: not sure that these are relevant for what I'm looking for, but happy to edit them in if they're helpful.

Body Type: Using the FFA approved calculator, pear.

Why?: I feel the cold **a lot**. I live in a place that gets reasonably cold. At present I combat that at home by wearing a thick dressing gown over my clothes as an extra layer, and believe me, I wear it a lot, especially in winter. Although I work from home so it's not as if I'm going into the office wrapped up in my dressing gown, it's still something of a downer for me.

With winter coming up, I'd like something that is as thick and long as a dressing gown but, crucially, *isn't a dressing gown*. I don't want the "I'm wearing my dressing gown all the time but otherwise I'm freezing" feeling anymore!

(Some kind of clip or tie-round at the front to keep the warmth in would be nice, too.)

I've had a look at several clothes shops' websites and seen nothing I really like. The only things I've seen that come close to what I want and like are [this one worn by Willow in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer](http://www.flickr.com/photos/wzrdreams/4059885344/in/set-72157621929828841) (but I don't have the red hair), and [this, on a random website I found](http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/spirit-sands-ruffle-hem-longline-cardigan/uc396/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=8402#colour:Oatmeal,size:).

You Now: Not really in this for the fashion - I'll be wearing it mostly at home. I just don't want to be wearing my dressing gown all the time and I want something long and warm that I like the pattern/colours of.

Budget: I think I am prepared to spend in the region of £50 to get something warm, although could stretch to a bit more, so long as it's of lasting quality.

Location: I'm in Edinburgh, in the UK.

Other info: I would also appreciate some advice on colours that won't make me look stupid, but I don't know what information to give about complexion/colours etc. This is very much secondary.

If anyone knows any websites or shops I can start looking into, that would be great. Or any other advice on this really! I seem to be quite picky about finding the right long + warm garment.

**Edit: Thank you so much everyone! You've all been awesome - I didn't expect so much help. As soon as I've finished this project I'll be going through all these links and ideas and hopefully finding my new warm thing. Thank you! :)**

Suggestions on where I might find long, warm cardigans/garments for winter warmth?


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