Holy curls, batman! How is this possible??

[LisaMonster]

So my hair has always been pretty straight/wavy. Somedays it's wavier than others, with a few curls.

This is a pretty accurate representation of what my hair has ALWAYS looked like:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1130.snc4/149207_1499586286599_1142400126_31203784_1871695_n .jpg

So after reading around LHC for awhile, I decided that I wanted to try CO, so I started that about three weeks ago, following with an ACV rinse. That's the only new thing I've done...

About a week in, my hair was slightly more wavy:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs488.ash2/76130_1505865683580_1142400126_31213082_5588227_n. jpg

And with every CO wash, it's been curlier and curlier... fast forward to today:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj296/MonaLisaMonster/Photoon2010-12-11at1243.jpg?t=1292093111

Is it possible that my hair has like... completely changed textures just from this small change in my routine??

What type would you call that???

[rosieex3]

Wow, I'm not sure as to why it's gotten curlier, but it looks great! :)

[Fractalsofhair]

Moisturizing your hair can do that!

[milagro]

That's cool! You have lovely curls.
You're a curlie, sister, and you'll have to live with it :D

I guess maybe your hair was lacking moisture, that resulting in frizz. After you started CO it got balance and power and went for its natural form?

[Juneii]

JEALOUS. My hair will never do anything like that ;__; your curls look amazing!

[HannahDelicious]

That is some fierce hair you have. Maybe that's your hair's way of saying "thank you" for your new routine.

[Dragon]

What a difference :)

[kasia_doll]

The same thing happened to me when I started to CO wash as well. I love it!

[jesis]

My hair changed textures this year :D it is possible!

[einna]

Wow, that looks great! :) My hair just gets straighter with moisture and length. Maybe CO is my next thing.

[andrea1982]

Your hair looks great! CO washing definately does encourage curls. Do a google search on the "Curly Girl" Method by Lorraine Massey. This method has lots of tips to encourage hair's maximum curl potential.

[rhosyn_du]

Welcome to the world of curly hair! :D

I had the same thing happen when I started CO-ing. I was convinced my hair was 1b/1c. Turns out, not so much with the straight hair when I CO. It definitely takes some getting used to, but now I :heart: my wurls, and I'm sure you will, too.

[christine1989]

Its definatly possible to change textures with a hair routine change. My hair has gotten straighter and straighter as it gets healthier. It has gone from 3a/b when I heat styled it to death in high school to 2a/b as I startes taking care of it. Now it is about a 1b after cutting off all of the dry damaged ends.

[Speckla]

Very pretty curlies!

[jojo]

Id put you at a solid 2c not B, COing does tend to do this espeically if you thought before your hair was frizzy! looks fantastic!

[GRU]

Yep, you're definitely one of us! http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b23/ImaHockeyMom/boards/emoticons/neener-1.gif Welcome to the curlyhood! :cheese:

I'm not sure if you did a "wash and air dry without touching it" for that last photo, so not sure on the typing, but I'd put you in the 2b/2c range from what I can see!

[einna]

Wow, that looks great! :) My hair just gets straighter with moisture and length. Maybe CO is my next thing.


Ookey, might have to take this statement back! Today I have more waves (almost curls, some ringlets) that I have ever had without styling it.

Did CWC, ACV and coconut oil in wet hair, air dried. It`s only my fourth time doing CWC, and first time using coconut oil in wet hair. But it did feel very moisturised when wet, and I did a deep conditioning with EVOO before last wash (did not curl then). Maybe my hair has finally gotten the moisture it needs? (That would be a miracle...) Hope it stayes this way :) Hairdressers always tell me I have a lot of waves, but most of it goes away when it dries, so I know I have the potential.

[gizelle]

wow, I'm totally inspired to try CO. You and your hair are beautiful.

[sarahbrownie]

My hair is a lot like yours. I think it's from product build up that weighs down the hair. I often see a huge change when I switch from my cones to an organic moisture-rich condish. My curls have a little more bounce and define spiral.

[curlymarcia]

You were always a true curly girl and the new routine is promoting the curls. You have such adorable curls!!! I would say you are a 2c. Enjoy your curls girl ;)