beauty & styling products that work for curly, coarse hair, really work. part 1: frederic fekkai
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I’m on a quest. Simply put, I’m seeking to find products that actually work on curly hair. And we’re not talking about a Gossip Girl’s glinting curling-iron coif, or a mess of luscious, frizz-free curls, rather I’m looking for shampoos, conditioners, gels, balms, mousses, leave-in conditioners, and other styling products, at varying price-points that truly repair, condition, hydrate and define thick, coarse, damaged, unruly, curly hair. Whether it be curl-enhancing, curl-styling products, or lines targeted to make heat-styling less like Chinese torture, you’ll find results here. I’ll also include curly-hair styling tips and tricks, as well as your feedback!
Products Used in The Video:
Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative Shampoo, now $23 : is ideal for brittle, broken hair that has been weakened from coloring, relaxing, or heat styling. An exclusive soy and milk protein complex restores and reinforces hair preventing future breakage, leaving hair stronger and more manageable.
Fekkai Protein Rx Reparative Conditioner, now $23: An exclusive soy and milk protein complex restores and reinforces hair preventing future breakage, leaving hair stronger and more manageable.
Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel, $22: The must-have styling aid to tame frizz and fly-aways and keep your curls looking fabulous! Heat-activated European Wheat Protein has a magic, shielding effect on hair that breathes with the humidity, protecting the hair shaft and preventing hair from expanding.
Fekkai Coiff Magnifique, $23: Whip hair into its softest, sexiest shape. This airy soufflé floats through layers to add ideal definition and shape without the crunch.
What You’re Saying! I queried my twitter friends to find out what products they’re using on their curls and these are just some of the responses:
•Kathy, () swears by “Jessicurl and Devacurl Conditioner. ”
•Elise () says that, “The one thing that works is Phyto.”
•A Reader () loves “Kiehl’s Silk Straightening Cream and Terax for calming down thick, just-washed pouf!”
•Shawna (), a hairdresser in Toronto, says: “Bumble and Bumble recently made-over their curl conscious line adding some new amazing products for frizzy, coarse hair. The first these being the Nourishing Masque. This treatment is like a big glass of water to parched curly hair without weighing it down or leaving it greasy. One of the other things they changed is their Curl Creams. They originally had a fine to medium texture and a medium to coarse textured cream. Many clients found it confusing so they have rebranded and now have the Defining or Calming creams. The Defining Cream has more hold and will bounce up your curls when used correctly. The Calming Cream on the other hand, smoothes out your curls to create a sleeker more romantic finish. These products are selling like hotcakes. My clients love them and i think anyone with curly hair could find them to be a lifesaver.”
•Ellie Lippel reveals, “First life changing rule — STOP (or reduce drastically) using shampoo! Sounds a bit gross, I know, but curly hair is structurally more prone to dryness and shampoo dries it out even further. I massage conditioner into my scalp, just as I would shampoo, and it cleans it, and my hair, just fine, plus I save a bit of money. My curl definition and frizz level improved markedly once I cut shampoo out of the equation. Still, if you can’t wrap your head (or, ahem, your hair) around that, then try , their non/low lathering shampoos. All of Davachan’s products are designed for curly hair and are great. I use and , though I sometimes alternate my gel with , which dries a bit less “crunchy” than AnGell.
A good alternative to these more costly salon hair products is Pantene’s Hydrating Curls line, though they don’t really have a gel that I like. The conditioner and shampoo are quite good, though. I sometimes use Paul Mitchell’s Sculpting Lotion, which, again, is cheaper than Devachan/Ouidad and has a good level of curl definition and frizz control.”
March 11th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I swear by Devachan’s Deva Curl products! They changed my life. Also, I only use paper towels to dry my hair. Regular towels make it frizz.
March 11th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
OK, Lauren. You are the millionth person to refer me to Deva Curl. That’s it. I’m buying it next freelance check I get! Thanks. xo
March 11th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
hi felicia
i have an interesting combo of very curly hair and yet very fine hair. see my facebook pics….i find after many years of trying the only products that work are ICON brand products that i buy directly from my stylist but they do have a webpage
http://www.iconproducts.com
i use a combo of MESH and SURREAL (surreal is firmer but doesn’t leave a greasy look). My hubs has crazy thick curls and uses the products too, i highly recommend them. I have tried f fekkai but it didn’t work for me…
March 11th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
oh and felicia, i take the time and use a diffuser to dry my hair…only in really humid, hot climates (israel, morocco, hawaii, you get my point) does my hair air dry and look the way i want, so i take the time and diffuse, it makes a big difference along with the products.
March 11th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Abby - Thanks for the product tip, much appreciated! It’s so amazing what products work for varying curls and textures. I just received a product from Kiehl’s (it was a curl-defining spray), and why it wasn’t as effective on my thick, textured hair, I lent it to two of my friends who have fine curls and it worked wonderfully. ARGH!!
But this is definitely the kind feedback I’m looking for. I think for Fekkai the winners were the shampoo and conditioner. One could go without the Magnifique and opt for their shine serum.
March 11th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I use Fekkai and LOVE it. I do not have curly hair-but was noticing that I needed “something”..with all the blow drying and ironing..I have used Fekkai’s reparative shampoo/conditioner AND their shampoo/conditioner for color treated hair. It has always made my hair feel so good! (and put it back in the healthy looking category). Right now i have a huge ‘technician’ size bottle of Fekkai shampoo in my shower.
March 11th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Even though I’m a Devachan fan, I did receive an email about a Ouidad Limited offer through March 19th.
“Enjoy Free Standard Shipping with any ouidad.com purchase*. Simply enter code MARCHCURLS in the Gift Certificate Code box on the Order Checkout page and we’ll do the rest. www.ouidad.com “
March 11th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Ellie - Thanks!
Leanne - Thanks for leaving your secrets as well
ox
March 12th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I love Fekkai. I used to be incredibly cheap (actually, it was because i was a student and incredibly poor) and finally wised up when a friend turned me on to Fekkai. Worth every penny! I have naturally curly hair, that is curlier in some sections and wavier in others and some days decides not to curl, and in general is ANNOYING. Fekkai stuff is awesome.
March 15th, 2009 at 12:13 am
There is so much internalized shame around curly hair. I know this is true for me. I stopped straightening my hair in middle school - mostly out of teenaged rebellion against my parents, but even now in my late 30s I perceive my curly hair as a flaw. Still, I do not ever straighten my hair - not for weddings or special events, never. There’s still that defiance in me. I want to be beautiful and okay just as I am without having to change my hair to meet someone else’s random standard. You used the word ‘unruly’ in describing your hair. I would encourage all of us to embrace our unruliness. In other words, to speak out and not follow rules just for the sake of following them.
March 15th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Nancy, Thanks for stopping in! I absolutely agree that many people (including myself) have had a sense of shame or need to tame their unruly hair. But while I think while one can “embrace their unruliness” by wearing their hair curly, there isn’t anything wrong with having options. I think it’s simply best to allow people to find their own comfort level and go with what feels comfortable for them. For me, that means wearing my hair both curly and straight. Simply put, I like how my hair looks best in both styles, and why not embrace that? I think that’s less about adhering to a certain style of beauty and instead celebrating all the ways in which we can be beautiful.
March 15th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
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