Indian Curly hair journey

Finding the ability of hair to retain or hold the moisture is mandatory because it makes easier to understand to manage and style hair. There are different tests to find hair porosity. The easiest and cheap test is glass test. Steps- 1. Take half glass of water 2. Take 2-3 hair strand 3. Drop hair strand into water 4. Let it sit for 4-5 min into water Results- 1. High Porosity-  Hair strand sinks into water and it sit in the bottom of glass 2. Medium Porosity- Hair strand floats in middle of glass or into water  3. Low Porosity-  Hair strand floats on water  

Here are some tips for getting healthy hair. Everybody has different hair and texture. Transition period varies for everyone so,we have to keep patience and hopes. DO'S- 1. Use satin/ silk pillow covers/ bonnets while sleeping. It keeps curl pattern and reduce  frizz in hair 2. Use microfibre towel or cotton t-shirt after hairwash 3. Scalp massage is essential for hair daily or alternate days 4. Maintain the balance of protein and moisture in hair 5. Deep condition your hair at least once in a week 6. Keep some patience for getting healthy hair 7. Try different styling techniques and understand which suits you more 8. Regularly clarify your hair and scalp with shampoo and ACV DON'TS- 1. Donot use combs or brushes while hair is dry it causes frizz and breakage of hair 2. Donot use styling tools like straighteners and blow dryers 3. Donot use products  containing drying alcohols, non water silicons and sulfate such as Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate. 3. Donot wash hair

      The hair type is determined by the shape of hair follicle. There are several types of hair and  identifying your hair type helps you to cut, style and take care of your hair more effectively. Understanding of hair type includes density, texture, porosity,elasticity and curl pattern of your hair.       Sometimes people have combination of hair types. Hair type is dependent on DNA, genetics and hair can be affected by using chemicals or heat tools. 1.Type 1- Straight hair       It doesn't have any curls or wave from root to end of the hair strand. Natural oil reach to end of the hair strand type which makes oily and greasy. Also hair texture is soft and silky.  A) 1A- Fine hair B) 1B- Medium hair C) 1C- Straight hair 2. Type 2- Wavy hair       Wavy hair type falls in between straight and curly hair type. There are three types of wavy hair as 2A, 2B and 2C.  It has little curl on the end of hair strand which makes them wavy shape on hair. A) 2A- Thin wavy B) 2B

               I would like to share my experience of natural curly hair which I hated since my young age. I fell in love with my hair 16 months before but I am more confident ever about it and comfortable too.I had very dense and frizzy curly hair. My mom used to oil, brush and braid my hair.        When I tried basic curly hair products, then I started getting compliments for my hair. So I started following Curly hair method religiously. I have 3b/3c hair with low porosity. My hair loves DIY masks and  Deep conditioning which changed my hair journey. I am learning new methods to style my hair.  Curly Hair Routine and Products  -  When I was new baby for CG method, initially I tried some basic products which I listed below- 1. Pre-poo my hair by oil before shampoo. ( I like to keep my hair oiled for whole night) 2. Mamaearth shampoo used on wash days. 3. Conditioner and Leave-in-conditioner  Loreal Paris smoothing conditioner. (This product is discontinued by Loreal