So while I have found when helping friends whose children have 4+ curls, the texture makes it quite difficult to manage, what I'm finding as curlygirls hair gets longer is that the 3b/3c curls really won't hol some of the styles that I love (such as cornrows) for more than 2 days. after 2 days it starts to fall out and there are so many fly-aways that the style just won't hold anymore. Because the curls that fall out aren't really tightly curled you can really see that the style needs to be redone. Curlygirl also runs around, plays outside and rolls in the grass a lot- which I know also contributes to her styles not lasting very long.
To try and combat this I've tried gels, setting products and making sure the braids are really tight on her scalp.
As curlygirls hair gets longer it's taking longer and longer to complete the braids-which are having to be removed after 2 days. She's still willing to sit, but more and more the cornrows are becoming a once a week event.
The styles I'm finding I'm using more are: Ponies-with braids or twists, natural (with finger coils), puffs, headbands, and veil braids. I'm particularly loving the veil braids- as these will last 3 days.
I'm going to try some cornrow crown braids (wrapping the head) and see how it looks with a puff on top. I'll post photos if it turns out.
To try and combat this I've tried gels, setting products and making sure the braids are really tight on her scalp.
As curlygirls hair gets longer it's taking longer and longer to complete the braids-which are having to be removed after 2 days. She's still willing to sit, but more and more the cornrows are becoming a once a week event.
The styles I'm finding I'm using more are: Ponies-with braids or twists, natural (with finger coils), puffs, headbands, and veil braids. I'm particularly loving the veil braids- as these will last 3 days.
I'm going to try some cornrow crown braids (wrapping the head) and see how it looks with a puff on top. I'll post photos if it turns out.
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