my natural hair photo

[marobader]

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/7448/20120328183048.jpg (http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/7448/20120328183048.jpg)
here is my hair with flat iron & anti frizz serum
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/7176/20120401145247.jpg
and that is my natural hair in the same week
guys tell my honstly what do u think what does my hair need ?

[xoxophelia]

It looks like you maybe don't know how to care for your hair's natural curl pattern. The information for washing, drying, and styling looks good in this to me: http://www.wikihow.com/Follow-the-Curly-Girl-Method-for-Curly-Hair

I know other curlies who struggled with their hair and have nice, bouncy, and defined curls after trying out this method.

[spidermom]

I agree. It looks like you are combing/brushing out your natural curl pattern when what you need to do is enhance it. Plus add moisture.

[Amber_Maiden]

I agree with the others. maybe do some CO washing and some moisture treatments. I also think your hair might be very damaged from the heat styling.

[bumblebums]

Here's another useful website for curly hair: http://www.tightlycurly.com/technique/curlyprimer/

I would hazard a guess you are a lot curlier than 2c/3a, from that picture. I am a 2c and my hair looks nowhere near as curly as yours...

[clichepithet]

Yeah, what ^they^ said.

[Miss Catrina]

More moisture and no more irons. ;)

[stew]

I definitely agree with CO washing. It is a miracle for dry hair.
And everyone's hair always benefits from cutting out heated styling tools! :)

[jeanniet]

I agree with everyone else. I'd guess you're probably at least a 3b, maybe a 3c. Learning some curly methods will help you a lot!

[Maelyssa]

You seem to have similar texture to my daughters although their hair is curly. I would start with a clarifying shampoo once then, switch to a gentle sulfate free shampoo and a very moisturizing conditioner that has lots of oils and butters in it like Shea, Coconut, Mango Seed, etc.
I would even try using some heavy conditioner as a leave in after it's towel dried.
Definitely don't use heat products and use a wide tooth comb to detangle when wet.

Good luck...be sure to let us know how things go.

[DarkSky]

I also agree that maybe you are much more curly naturally than you think and perhaps need to come up with a routine to embrace that. I second the tightlycurly website and also www.naturallycurly.com for additional tips. Also there is an ongoing curly thread here in the main forum that may also help.

[marobader]

thanls guys for all good information I guss
I need to understand my hair more

[marobader]

thanls guys for all good information I guss
I need to understand my hair more

[SpinDance]

Just think, before you know it you'll be throwing around words like CO wash, plopping and scrunching like you've always used them! :) I agree with the others. With curly techniques you've probably got amazing curls. Enjoy the fun and excitement of figuring out what works best for you and your hair.

[QueenMadge]

IMO you are a curly who has been treating your hair like a straighter/wavy haired person.

1. Don't brush. Finger detangle when your hair is wet.
2. Conditioner only wash or condition/shampoo/condition wash.
3. Don't rub your hair while drying it. Use a t-shirt and wrap your head/hair in it and squeeze the water out and then let it air dry if you can.
4. Leave in - either aloe gel with a bit of conditioner, conditioner as a leave in or a bit of aloe gel with a little bit of oil worked through your wet/damp hair and let air dry if possible.

My hair would look like yours if I brushed it but more "poofy"

[PixxieStix]

If you own a brush, throw it away, cut down on the heat and follow the advice of all the other members. It looks like you have gorgeous curly hair just waiting to come out! :) Best of luck.

[Lipbalmbabe]

Take away the heat! Not doing wonders for your length

[blondie9912]

Try COing, not all the time but perhaps half of the time? So if you wash your hair twice a week, CO once a week and shampoo/condition/whatever you typically do once a week