I've always kept my curls cut really short to prevent the frizz, and applied copious amounts of product as it got longer before I could get it cut. Thanks to your post, plunking might be an option if I decide to grow it out.

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I never did the plunking thing. I used a diffuser to dry the roots so they got nice and big and then gently half-dried the rest, trying to touch it as little as possible.

Being butch has advantages, I can just cut out the curls. But when my hair has been long I have sausage curls. I've never heard of a curl hair specialist. You'll have to share what you learn as a public service announcement.

Long thick curly hair is about as good as it can get. Not much help I know but I am deficient chickness.

I can't wait to see the end results of this adventure.

Well there's something new I didn't knew ! Of course, such knowledge is of no use to myself but still, cool to know ! Either way, I can't wait to see how your real hair will turn out ! !

my brother has very prominent curls and used to have long hair so he has had his hair chemically straightened on many occasions... which smells awful but works quite well

i myself have an expensive ceramic straightener... but my hair is just wavy/curly

The longer it gets (at least on me) the straighter it falls and gets easier to rake a brush through

agreed, i cant wait to see what you decide

can't get in until september, apparently you found the only curly hair specialist.

And so began her long slide into muffydom.

I inherited my dad's natural wavy hair, but what it really is...is FRIZZ! And, my hair hates humidity. I'm letting my hair grow out now, and going back to long hair from short changes everything. When your hair gets to a certain point in the "growing-the-hair-out" process, it has different needs than the short hair.

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So, I've been on a hair journey, too. I've recently discovered Herbal Essences hair products, and now my hair feels like silk. I dunno if you color your hair or not, but I use this shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair as it seemed like ev'thing else I used was washing out my hair color. That particular one has acai berry & satin in it. And, I found this leave-in creme for the frizziness. These products have transformed my hair, really, it feels so soft & satiny now. Since yours is more curly though, I bet the Tousle Me Softly products would be great for your hair. If you want to try them, the products are pretty inexpensive as well, around $4/bottle. Just to give ya some ideas lady, hope you find something that works for your hair.

Love your new set, too, you look lovely!

i have no advice...but this is the longest my hair has been in about 6 years... so i relate to the having hair bit...

i desperately crave shaving it...

My hairdresser (who specializes in curly hair) told me not to wash it very often. She said once a week would be enough, and just condition and really scrub your scalp with your fingers in between. It really helps to define the curls, and stops it getting so frizzy.

I never knew about plunking, it's amazing.