so i’ve been growing out my hair. i haven’t been to a salon or had it touched by anyone for like 5 years now but im starting to really get interested in making my hair look its best and keeping it healthy. i have no idea where to even start!! my hair gets super dry fast and kinda scrunches up with less defined curls. i am currently living inside a shelter for trafficked youth (long irrelevant story) so i basically have no money to get good hair care products, but they do have a lot of donations here that i have been using.

basically i shampoo and condition my hair at least 5x a week using sulfate free products and i have a spray bottle that i use for water mixed with a little conditioner that i spray on my hair sometimes midday if i feel my hair is too dry which helps, but i dont know what i am doing. i am a totally newbie and want to learn from real people here instead of google.

thank youuuu <3 ps. excuse my dirty mirror!

I struggle with waking up to flattened, messy curls, but I don't always have time for a complicated night routine.

Do you use a bonnet, silk pillowcase, or just pineapple your hair at night?

Hey reddit!! So, I’ve been thinking of getting a layered haircut ( my hair is the pic on the right, my inspo is the pic on the left )

I’ve asked friends and family what they think I should do, and they all think I should leave my hair how it is, but I really think my hair would look better with layers.

I just wanted to get on here and ask for more opinions, obviously I know my hair isn’t as curly as the one on the right, but would my hair type still look okay with layers?? I dunno, let me know your opinions :-)

\*idk if this matters but in that pic I only have leave in conditioner and some light gel. Idk what my full curl potential is but I haven’t found the right routine yet

Any suggestions on hair cuts for toddler boys with really curly hair? I’ve been refusing to cut it, but it’s getting pretty long and he won’t let me put it up for him. I’m really in love with his curls and this pains me to even think about 😂

Dermatologist told me to wash scalp with Hibiclens for mild (but not healing after one month) bacterial folliculitis. I have twice, my hair isn't clumping or curling even with hold product... Did I chemically straighten my hair by accident? Is it just drying so much that my hair won't curl? What's going on!? I need help please!

In search of a leave in conditioner that has clean ingredients and is suitable for fine curly hair. I am also doing research outside of Reddit, but I am having a hard time. Would love some recommendations!!!

I have curly hair that has always been really dry and curly. I mostly try to wear it straight so I straighten it like once a week on low heat. I do a lot of hair masks, hair oil every day, I oil my hair before washing it. I’ve used K18 and redken acidic bonding and I cut my ends like every few months but my hair just keeps being really dry, breaking off, splitting a lot and it just doesn’t look nice. It has that dry texture. What else can I do? Is that just the way my hair is and will forever be? I just want to have like straight smooth hair …

I have always had curly hair and I disliked it. Now I wanna embrace my curls. I just found out Im A3 in curl type. I never knew how to take care of curls. They also dry up. Then my head looks like a frizzy mop or someone got electrocuted like Einstein. I use natural shampoo and conditioner and it really helps my hair. I use leave in conditioner to help undry my hair but it doesn't always help. So in conclusion how do you style/take care of A3 hair? Btw I have loose curls. I have dyed and straightened my hair but it should have been cut off all the damaged hair because I wanted a fresh start every few times I got a haircut.

I use Yves rocher France curly hair care product set and it really helps my hair.

I don’t know what to use for hair. Yes I’ve tried leave in conditioner yes I’ve used curl cream nothing it gets weighed down by all the products and yes I’ve used a bonnet I’ve used everything yes I’ve also wet it sectioned it and it always ends up extremely dry frizzy and tangled….😭😭 also I’m aware u shouldn’t use too much product so u don’t weigh it down but whenever I wash my hair add products it only lasts for literally a day before getting frizzy and tangled again . I’m questioning if my hair is even curly because the style doesn’t stay in place at all. Like wtf. Also I’ve been told “don’t brush it out it disrupts the curls”” GIRL IF I DONT BRUSH IT OUT IT GETS EXTREMELY TANGLED. And if I move the hair the curls go away. Like my hair will be curly and I’ll put it up in a ponytail now it’s straight and flat I can’t take this anymore. This is a curse. AND YES IVE USED CLARIFYING SHAMPOO

These photos are take three years apart. I style my own hair and have been for some time, yes, it's a little longer now (2nd pic) but honestly not much. In the first image my routine was a co-wash every few weeks with air dry and no other products. Now my routine varies, because my scalp was complaining about the old routine, even if my hair loves it. What I want is to encourage the curl without having my scalp suffer - I think my hair wants more oil but when I add it things look greasy for a couple of days. Another factor that could be changing the curl is hormones but I'm hoping I can encourage more sproing.

Hair type is 2a-3b fine and air drying takes a minimum of three hours (depending on weather).

Does anyone have recommendations? Edited to add I'm in the USofA & prefer fragrance free products

hi everyone!
i’ve recently started trying to figure out my proper hair type and using good products.
when i scrunch my hair (completely soaked) i have proper spiral curls. these usually drop a lot by the time my hair is dry. although i do get little ringlets around the nape of my neck.

this is my hair after using the got2be curls flexible mousse and the garnier curl hair spray. i just feel like it looks dreadful and the ends look so weird and stringy.

based on my research i would pin my hair around a 2a-2b. any advice on how to style my hair properly? product recommendations? apologies the photos of my hair are screenshots from a video (didn’t realise i couldn’t upload a video hahahha)

the photo in slide one is my hair NOW. and my hair in the second photo is from a year ago. i started using a VERY harsh shampoo poorly and my hair is now all stringy and js. not curly anymore. I NEED PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS TO FIX THISSSS!!

I wanna try a curl cream for my 3b hair because it's kind of dry and frizzy so I want a curl cream that gives me definition and also shine.

I'm deciding between the aroma curls cream and the argan deluxe cream. Which is better?

If anyone has tried these plss let me know and if you have any other recommendations pls let me know.

I have straight hair but my daughter (4)definitely does not. I'm learning how to care for curly hair but I've noticed a lot of products specify the type of curl it's best for. I looked at a few different "what's your curl type" pictures and I'm guessing 3A, but I'd love some input from people who are more knowledgeable.

Routine: this is after a wash with Aveeno Kids curly shampoo then same conditioner and the leave in conditioner for the line. I scrunched the leave in into her hair and then combed with a wide toothed comb, scrunched again and left it to air dry.

At first I thought they were baby curls, but as her hair has gotten longer the curls have stayed, even near the root, so it's making me think her hair is actually curly. If anyone has any comments or tips I'd appreciate them!

I need help, I have naturally curly hair and last year I started taking care of it. I would say my hair is between 2c and 3a. But it will only become like that when I do my curly hair routine.

Now my issue is I work in hospitality and I am required for work to have my hair in braids as I do a lot of food prepping. I care deeply about my hair but when it comes to having to do braids I am not able to do my curly hair routine.

I wanted to get some advice on how to take care of my hair when I’m unable to do my curly hair routine. All advice is welcome I just need some help, if you need more info let me know.

js need help i dont really use any products except for conditioner

Im looking for tips on how to better care for my curly hair and suggestions on different styles

I use shampoo when I need it i use cantu curl shampoo

The conditioner I use once a week at most (in the shower is cantu curl conditioner)

I wash with water then I use a leave in cantu curl cream and let it air dry

My curls started to get less thicker abt FULL because of a shampoo i was using poorly. My hair has js been stripped of it all and now my curls are super stringy.

i need products that will bring back that moisture and fullness back to my hair.
(ex: as i am cowash, camile rose deep conditioner)

The biggest issue I have I think is that my ends are always so frizzy and I just don’t really know what to do about them (fourth/last picture is what I’m talking about). I just can’t seem to maintain them at all and it’s super noticeable I feel.

The first two pictures are what my hair looks like on the best of days, and even then I think it looks quite messy and “unkempt. On days like today (third pic) it looks “helmet” like and even more unkempt. I get told I look like “Bob Ross” and characters from things that are meant to be insults a lot, and I just feel like I need to make a change. Would styling options would look good for me? I’ve even been thinking about trying to get blonde highlights added or something but idk if that would suit me.

Hey everyone!

I'm a 22-year-old guy with curly hair, and I've been struggling with a few things for a while now.

For context, I've been growing my hair out since 2022, with only occasional trims (roughly once a year). My hair is over 20 cm when stretched.

I'm also a working student living in a dorm, so I don't always have the time, money, or energy for complicated wash days. Anyone with tighter curls probably knows how time-consuming washing, detangling, conditioning, and styling can be. Not to mention how ridiculously expensive curly hair products get when you're constantly replacing them.

My current routine:

I wash my hair once a week, although I only use shampoo every other week.

My usual wash day looks like this:

Shampoo (every two weeks)

Conditioner and detangling

Deep conditioning mask for at least 45 minutes

Rinse, followed by leave-in conditioner

Twisting butter to style and define my curls, but i only use like a swipe of it

I also sleep with a satin bonnet. It helps protect my hair, but I wake up with insane shrinkage, and I struggle to maintain the volume and shape I had after styling.

The products I currently use:

Shampoo: SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Shampoo

Conditioner: As I Am Dry & Itchy Scalp Care Conditioner

Leave-in conditioner: As I Am Dry & Itchy Scalp Care Leave-In, or Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk

Deep conditioning mask: Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioner

Styling product: Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter

The three Camille Rose products can be found here on their official website.

1. Persistent scalp flaking, itching, and redness

This is by far my biggest frustration.

I get quite a lot of flaking around my hairline, sometimes with thick flakes that seem attached to my scalp. The area also becomes itchy and red, usually several days after washing.

Interestingly, the rest of my scalp doesn't seem nearly as affected.

I understand that shampooing only every two weeks might contribute to the problem. However, whenever I wash my hair more frequently, it tends to become extremely frizzy, dry, and difficult to manage.

So I feel stuck between having a relatively clean scalp but dry, frizzy hair, or having defined, moisturized curls but dealing with itching and flakes.

I've also tried oils and serums, but they haven't really helped with the drieness maybe even made it worse.

1. My hair doesn't seem to be growing or retaining length as well as it shouldI haven't had a proper haircut since 2022, aside from trimming the ends approximately once a year.I understand that shrinkage makes growth harder to notice with 3C–4A hair, but considering how long I've been growing it, I honestly expected more length by now.I've seen people with similar curl patterns achieve considerably more visible length in just a year or two.I'm starting to wonder whether my problem is actually hair growth or simply poor length retention due to breakage, dryness, or improper care.

3.Another thing I've noticed is that my hair seems to be growing unevenly.The hair at the back of my head appears noticeably longer than the hair on the top and sides. I'm not sure whether this comes down to different curl patterns, shrinkage, breakage, or genuinely uneven growth.

I'm also not particularly impressed with my overall volume considering that I've been growing my hair for around four years.My hairline still looks relatively normal to me, so I'm hoping the Norwood Reaper hasn't come knocking just yet (copium), but I can't help wondering whether thinning could be involved.

A few things worth mentioning I live in Germany, somewhere where finding hairdressers experienced with my curl pattern is quite difficult. The local product selection is also limited, so I usually order my hair products online.

I'm not against changing my routine or purchasing better products, but ideally I'd like to keep things affordable and manageable. I really can't justify spending a fortune on products that run out every couple of weeks.

Sorry for the long post! I've mostly been figuring out how to care for my hair through trial and error, and I'm starting to question whether some of the things I've been doing are actually working against me.Any advice, personal experiences, or constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I have like as wavy of hair as you can get before curls. It’s like if you used a 1 inch barrel curler. Does anyone have recommendations? This is my hair washed last night slept in a bonnet. I only have the all soft mega curls shampoo conditioner and leave-in in my hair right now. I’m just curious how to make it look a little more uniform for when I want to go somewhere and look nice without having to blow it out. I know the bleached are won’t curl too much it’s more just getting overall definition and frizz control I’m interested in.

Edit for country - US northeast and I’m licensed so I have easy access to professional products as well I’ve just never been able to figure out my own hair.

Hello! I am trying to find some recommendations for curly hair products. I feel like I've hit a rough patch where nothing feels like it's giving me results I like. I am growing my hair out, and right now it's the longest its been since middle school. I feel like I'm having to switch products every few months because I find something that works and then something changes (formula or something else, I dont know), and the product doesn't give good results anymore. I'm mostly looking for a shampoo and conditioner, but also styling products. I like something light like a mousse with a hard gel on top so it forms a cast.I feel like most defining creams I've tried really weight my hair down. I try to diffuse till dry on wash day, but when I'm busy, I'll let it airdry. I included photos of my hair over the past few years to show curl pattern. I am biracial, unsure if that really makes a difference in terms of what I should/shouldn't use or what may work better for me. I also included some of the products I currently have and a rating of how I feel it works for me. I'm looking for affordable recommendations that I can get at like Walmart or Sally Beauty (I'm a graduate student on a budget lol).

Additional details:

I use an unbrush in the shower, and a curl bounce brush for styling. I don't sleep in a bonnet for sensory reasons (I have tried, I just can't sleep with one on). I put my hair up in a messy bun/half-ponytail with an oversized silk scrunchie and I use silk/satin pillowcases. In the mornings, I usually mist my hair to tame the flyaways

ETA: I am located in Alabama, USA

My hair looks great the days I wash it. Natural curl and just add a curl crème.
I have gone back to natural after years of straightening.
But on the days I don’t wash it - it’s a mess. Help

currently have a short mullet and would like to try a sort of shag or maybe longer mullet ? Thx for any advice (also my routine is shampoo twice or three times a week and I use curl cream on wash days , or once or twice when I wet my hair not on wash days, though obviously less)

What does your hair need when the weather changes?
For reference i’m half white, half south asian. My hair is already quite poofy. I wouldn’t know my hair type exactly but I’m guessing 2b?

First picture is blowdry with a diffuser.
Second pic is natural.

The problem is the second I step out the house in fall my hair becomes a frizzy poof ball.. I just use my conditioner after shampoo on previously brushed out hair(before shower) , sometimes a mask. After I get out the shower I apply leave in and some curl cream(by lush), after it dries a bit I usually knead some gel into (by kerastase) it and when it’s 90% dry some oil in the ends.

Any tips or tricks?