I am African American and do not have a relaxer in my hair. My hair won't hold curls when I use a curling iron

Question

What is some type of cream or hairspray I can use on my hair when curling it that will hold a curl? I can't put anything too heavy on my hair because it would frizz up. Any ideas that would hold the curl, but not make my hair hard?
All races welcome to tell me what might work.

I get my hair flat ironed...It's about as long as Aaliyah's hair so it's pretty long. It's just when I curl it, the curl won't last.
I don't want a wet set because I want to be able to wear it straight or curl it when I want to.

Answer 1

Try Motions (at home) Hair and Scalp Daily Moisturizing Hairdressing or perhaps Profective. They aren't very heavy and allow my hair to hold curls- or you may want to try using spritz.

Answer 2

Try a little bit of hair wax. Don't use alot because it will make your hair look really greasy. I use this and It adds shine and my curls last for days.

Simply on Fresh washed hair apply a non greasy leave in, and on dry hair apply a little bit of wax on each section of hair you pick up to curl.

Also wraping wet hair with a wrap foam will help your curls last longer and take away some frizz. However, I know with hair that long it might be a pain to wrap hair.

Answer 3

Try using curl wax. And maybe invest in some marcel stove irons. The extra heat of the irons, mixed with the curl wax will make a nice curl that will last and have extra shine.

Answer 4

my hair is in a wrap ok its(back pulled over shoulder ) its 1 1/2 in below my collar bone ok front goes under chin half way to adams appel perms and wraps thats it scence i was 19 33 now (moved me and mom not getting along so got a perm )when i pressed and curled whit hair sprat no more than 3-4 times a month the watery sprits kind not aerosol can ( i used alot in pne setting ) when got perm did the same if your hair is soft this should be ok but dont over do it its going to be hard thats the only way mine wold hold unless i went to the shop their chemicals are stronger ask your hair dresser to let you sample some in the shop IN THE SHOP so (she cansay yes) then no matter who does your hair you can tell them what to use if your mixed or have mixed hair than thats your best option cause thts usually the delima DO NOT USE MORE THAN THAT cause your hair will breake off get the kind for whit folk white rain worked best for me 99cents curl in while iron still in loadit on shold fry in place slid curler out slow dont comb till its cool the heat should re straten it

Answer 5

African American hair products could paintings with your hair yet you're able to be able to could test. in my opinion i exploit a mix of goods. i exploit a sprig oil sheen whilst my hair has some dry ends and a glycerine based product for daily. I brush it into the scalp and ends in the previous I %. it out. good success with your tries.

Answer 6

Lauren, I found these two links, just as a starter, with wonderful tips on hairstyles and caring for your hair. I think you will find them both useful because it isn't all about "products" but about caring for your hair. Even though we are black, we all have different strengths of hair and each one has to be cared for in a certain way. The last link gives common tips on simplifying your hair care regimen.

I hope you find them as useful as I did.

Answer 7

try a little of ELASTA QP curl wax while curling it

Answer 8

Try going to a beautician & get it washed and set....rolled while its wet & sitting under the dryer.

Answer 9

try getting it pressed first