how can i stretch my curls and turn them into loose (not frizzy!) waves???

Question

My hair has always been long (and still is) but it looks as if it is shrinking as it gets curlier. I want to do something..whether cutting or styling to stretch my curls out and make them smooth. Straightening my hair is damaging it, so i want a healthier option.

Answer 1

-Read the book and visit the site below about curly hair. I did and my once horrible curly hair is now virtually frizz-free ringlets. Now I get compliments on my hair all the time! Straighten your hair- be happy for a day, learn to manage your curly hair- be happy for life!
-The main philosophy of the curly-girl method is to not use shampoo. This may sound unhygenic but it has actually made my hair less oily and dandruffy. Shampoos contain some of the same chemicals found in laundry detergent. They dry out curly hair.
- Massaging of the scalp with conditioner to remove dirt is all that is needed. Then rinse and spread conditioner on the outside layer of hair and the hair at the nape of your neck. Gently comb tangles out with your fingers or a wide toothed comb and rinse. It is also important to use gel on wet hair and scrunch the hair. Then let your hair air dry or use a blowdryer with a diffuser.
- I really like the garnier fructis products. Aussie products works great too, but there are more conditioners, gels, etc. on the website.
- To make your curls wavier try putting in gel right before you get out of the shower, when your hair is sopping wet. It will help a little. But otherwise I think healthy curly hair is awesome!
-This takes 2 to 4 weeks begin working.This is hard to do if you don't read the book, or at least the website. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Blow dry your hair straight then use a big curling iron for the lazy waves you want. Just because your hair is curly one way, doesnt mean it wont curl another way.

Answer 3

Use large or jumbo rollers roll your hair half way up or at the ends. Do this all over.

Answer 4

you have to apply conditioning spray and straightening spray (i know that sounds weird, but it works) into it.
then flip your hair upside down, moisten a towl and pull your curls down, stretching them.