Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days good-bye. Curly Girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from Lorraine Massey, owner of the Devachan salons and products. It's all here: Daily routines for corkscrew, Botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. Homemade lotions and potions for locking in moisture. Expert tips on caring for African American hair. Fabulous dos for weddings and special occasions. How to trim your hair yourself, step-by-step. (Remember: It's not what you take off; it's what you leave on.) Recommendations for chemical-free products. And so much more: the care, the styling, the products, the remedies, the empowering, pro-curl attitude.
Includes:
Ten things to do before you dye
You are what you eat-and so are your curls
Getting kids to love their curls
Curly guys
Lorraine's 12-step recovery program
And check out Lorraine's video tutorials on YouTube.
I requested this book from the library after someone suggested I try the Curly Girl method. There's information online, but I assumed a book would be straightforward and make it easier to process. It turns out the online resources are better. There are some funny stories and real life experiences in the book that might be fun for those who have had some awful experiences with their curly hair. In terms of actual take-aways, the book basically has two main points: Don't use shampoo and stop straightening your hair. The online resources suggest the process of caring for your curls is actually going to be more rigorous if you want great results. There's also a chapter on cutting your hair, but your best option is probably finding someone who knows how to cut curly hair, rather than trying to explain it to someone who does not.
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