TheJourneyToCurly

Most people don’t need to put a lot of thought into how they look or what they’re wearing when they go to bed, but that’s not the case for people with curly hair! Before I started my research, I never realized how the way we sleep can greatly affect our curls. If one doesn’t take the proper steps when sleeping, all the work they put into their hair earlier that day can be lost! I’m going to share with you some things I’ve learned in regards to sleeping with curly hair! First thing’s first, buy a satin or silk pillowcase. Regular, cloth pillowcases create friction against your hair, which results in frizz. Instead of a pillowcase, you can also buy a silk or satin cap! Another tip is to tie your hair so that it sits on top of your head, this way your curls are less likely to move around loose their definition. This method is called the pineapple! When using the pineapple method, be sure to loosely tie your hair, allowing it to breathe, preferably with a large, satin scrunchie. Let me know what methods you use when you sleep! 

New Product Alert! I recently received this travel size bottle of the Marc Anthony Bye Bye Frizz Silicone Free Leave in Conditioner from a beauty subscription box, and I have loved it! I’ve been using it for the last few weeks and have been pleasantly surprised at the results. Not only do I use this after I wash my hair, but I also use it as a part of my refresh routine. In the mornings when my curls need a refresh, I spray my hair with some water and add about a nickel size portion of this leave in into my hair. This has left my hair hydrated, soft, and less frizzy than normal! I have also experimented with not using gel as it creates a lot of product build up in my hair and doesn’t leave it looking soft and clean, and this has surprisingly worked well too. I have been sticking to conditioners and creams and making sure not to over saturate my hair, which has caused it to look dirty and oily past. I am so happy with the results of my new routine, and I will definitely be purchasing the full size bottle of this product!

When I first started styling my hair curly, I had no idea what a curl pattern even was! It wasn’t until I did more curly haired research that I found out about this, and why it’s so important. Your curl pattern is the shape of curl your hair naturally grows in, and many different factors can affect this such as, using heat, the products you use, the weather, etc. I personally used to have a looser curl, classified as 2b, but with a lot of care and patience, it has healthily transformed to 3b! It is also very normal for someone to have multiple different curl patterns; not every strand of hair will be the same! 

My name is Lauren and I'm 19 years old! I am originally from Orlando, Florida but currently live in Miami. I've always had curly hair but never knew what to do with it and for that reason I HATED it. I always wanted straight hair and was so jealous of girls who had it. Over the years of using regular products, my hair became a mix between straight and curly, and about 2 years ago I was ready to make that change and try the curly method. I was tired of my hair looking confused and lifeless! I've learned a lot since then and I'm still learning, but embracing my curls has been one of the best things I could do for myself. I hope to both educate and learn from others through my blog! Leave me a comment and we can get in touch!

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