How do i work with with extremely curly hair?!!!! help!?

I am part african american, and half latino. so my hair is thick, VERY curly(no waves at all), always looks dry, and very hard to work with. i have tried almost every product out there, and nothing seems to work. I sometimes just want to straighten it, but i'v been told that it only dries my hair even more, and i dont get that shiny look either. If u have any advice, on what products to use, or what styles i can do with my hair, it would help a whole lot!!! thanx!

How do i work with with extremely curly hair?!!!! help!?

I am part African American and part white, so I can sympathize with your curl dilemma. I always get compliments on my curly hair. This is my daily hair routine:

Completely wet your hair in the shower. Now, the key is to not rub your head with the towel. That causes frizziness when you dry it. You need to squeeze all of the excess water out of your hair. Then, I usually rub some moisturizer in my hair. (I use Caroline's Daughter Mimosa anti-frizz moisturizer.) Then, I take some mousse (Tresemme, John Frieda - any kind is fine. But, since you have super dry hair, get one that says "mousterizing mousse" on it.) and rub it through your hair. Be sure to get COMPLETE coverage with the mousse. Once it is all in my hair, I will shake it a bit, situate the curls, and then let it airdry. If you have time, you may want to dry it for about 2 minutes, but the key is to let it air dry. That significantly reduces the frizz. But, all in all - this is my regimen. I have NEVER met anyone with curly hair that didn't get good results from this.

How do i work with with extremely curly hair?!!!! help!?

- use mosturising shampoo and conditioner like hello hydration by herbal essences

- do deep condtioning using pantene oil replacement, loreal hair mask or kerastase on weekly basis

- use sunsilk's straighten-up leave-in conditioner, or john frieda's frizz-ease after washing u hair

- use straightener to remove the curls and wave and diivde ur hair into 2 parts.

- do tiny corn rolls in the front half and curl the end of the rolls and the rest of the hair at the back

- spray it so hold the curls so that they dont poof

How do i work with with extremely curly hair?!!!! help!?

You could use conditioner in the shower, and then when you straighten your hair you could use the new spray they have that makes your hair shiny.

How do i work with with extremely curly hair?!!!! help!?

If you can spend the money (it costs around $500 and up), I'd recommend Japenese Hair Straightening, aka thermal hair reconstruction.

How do i work with with extremely curly hair?!!!! help!?

i also have very curly hair. and i understand what your problem is. I straighten my hair daily but when i do go curly i wash it with regular conditioner and put a towel over it until its nearly dry. then i let the rest air dry.

after its good i put gel in it but not to much ..

i usually pen haft up so i get soft curls under.

How do i work with with extremely curly hair?!!!! help!?

dont wash your hair every day because people with curly hair have the driest hair and washing it everyday causes it to become even more dry and when you do wash your hair use conditioner. Comb your hair with a wide toothed comb when its damp and apply a good amount of leave in conditioner in your hair as your combing it. And if you brush your hair when its dry it will end up making your hair even frizzier.

when you blow dry your hair use a deffuser attachment but dont fully blow dry your hair leave it somewhat damp so it does not dry out.

If your going to let your hair air dry then put in some gel and scrunch your hair to tame the curls.