Wurly and Curly thread!!!

**curls2grow** · May 25th, 2009, 02:47 PM

This morning I took the plunge and tried the KCKT and KCCC combo. I was pleasantly surprised with my newbie results, since I was usure how much of each product would really work for me. I made sure not to touch while air-drying (although I did do some patting; I was intrigued by how crunchy the curls were). It scrunched out well. I even applied a bit more after I scrunched out, because some places needed more coverage to control the curl.

My curls looked pretty, natural (mostly formed curls with a few pieces that were not so cooperative), more shiny than usual, no wet look on my scalp like I usually get from my other gel, soft to the touch after scrunching, and I like the smell of the products.

I cannot believe how long it took me to get my act together and finally try this stuff! I still have more experimenting to do, but I'm just so happy that I liked the stuff my first try. Will post with more updates after more tries.

**curly girl fla** · May 25th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Curls2grow, so glad you tried and seem to like the KCCC. I adore the stuff

. It is moisturizing, but in an odd sort of way. For me, it's an amazing gel (rather than curl enhancer), but it has this rubbery finish that is so much better than the drying gels I've tried. I didn't much care for KCKT, though-I get much better results using any other leave-in. My best advice-if you like the stuff, stock up when it's available and when it's on sale

!!!

**curls2grow** · May 25th, 2009, 04:30 PM

I'm happy to hear that you both had good results using leave-ins other than KCKT, because I love my other leave-ins and will try those with KCCC at some point.

Naturelle (formerly Aura) Hypo Gel from Sally's has been HG for me for years, but I recently realized it may be contributing to the extra dryness I've been getting, even though it's alcholol-free. I know that gray hair is drier than naturally pigmented hair, so that on top of my thoughts about the Naturelle gel had me concerned -- because everything else I use on my hair is moisturizing.

**Speckla** · May 25th, 2009, 04:47 PM

c2grow,
Your hair is so beautiful! You made a good decision to stop coloring.

**curls2grow** · May 25th, 2009, 08:20 PM

Thank you, Speckla!

**coppercurls** · May 25th, 2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by curls2grow

This morning I took the plunge and tried the KCKT and KCCC combo. I was pleasantly surprised with my newbie results, since I was usure how much of each product would really work for me. I made sure not to touch while air-drying (although I did do some patting; I was intrigued by how crunchy the curls were). It scrunched out well. I even applied a bit more after I scrunched out, because some places needed move coverage to control the curl.

My curls looked pretty, natural (mostly formed curls with a few pieces that were not so cooperative), more shiny than usual, no wet look on my scalp like I usually get from my other gel, soft to the touch after scrunching, and I like the smell of the products.

I cannot believe how long it took me to get my act together and finally try this stuff! I still have more experimenting to do, but I'm just so happy that I liked the stuff my first try. Will post with more updates after more tries.

I keep thinking about trying these products. I can't wait for follow up reports. Does anybody have a link to their site?

**swirlytresses** · May 25th, 2009, 10:33 PM

http://kinky-curly.com/shop.php

You can also find the kinky curly products at curlmart at naturallycurly.com. On the KC site, they have a page where you can see which Whole foods (various states) stores carry their products.

**Paper Moon** · May 25th, 2009, 10:44 PM

I'm really late to the party! But big time curly here!

I've been flatironing my curls for over 15 years. Now I have to re-learn how to love and take care of curls :P I have a LOT to get to reading in this thread! holy moly!

**Dragonfly78** · May 25th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Me too Paper Moon! It's so good to know there are lots of other wurlies & curlies out there.

**curls2grow** · May 29th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Reviving the vinegar rinse topic... I have not tried a vinegar rinse in years! Last time I did, I was coloring my hair, just started CG routine, and I thought it made my dark brown dyed hair look a bit brassy. So I never went back to it. It's entirely possible that my ratio of vinegar to water were wayyyy off, since I was new to the whole CG game.

I usually get around to doing a lemon juice rinse every few months, but my hair has been dry and very uncooperative lately. I bought some Bragg's apple cider vinegar about a year ago, thinking I would try it as a toner (never did open the bottle when I thought more about that). So over the weekend I am going to give the ACV rinse a try again. I think I am going to start with a ratio of 1/2 cup ACV to 1 quart water, since it's been a lonng time since I clarified in any way.