Kurlee Belle "Curly Fro" Style Pictorial by Terrinique

1. Start with Dry, Old Hair like @Terrinique 

2. Thoroughly wet hair and apply a quarter size of Almond & Shea Butter Moisturizing Shampoo. This Shampoo is Sulfate-free yet lathers really well. It will clean the hair while leaving it feeling soft, detangled and moisturized. Smells like a tropical rainforest. A little goes a long way. 

3. Rinse out shampoo and apply Banana Nut & Avocado Deep Treatment from root to tip. This deep treatment promotes growth, strengthens, nourishes and defines the strands. A little goes a long way. Smells like Banana Nut Muffins. Look at how defined the curls are. You will not want to rinse this baby out.

4. Apply plastic cap and sit under hooded dryer for 20 minutes. The longer you leave the deep treatment on, the softer your hair will be. If you do not have a hooded dryer, wrap a towel around your plastic cap and leave on for 20 minutes. Your body heat can act as a dryer. :) 

5. Section hair into 4 to detangle. Apply Thirsty Kurls Leave-in Conditioner from root to tip. This leave-in conditioner provides a lot of slip, moisture and detangles on contact. It will melt into the hair to make it more manageable. I used a wide tooth comb to detangle my hair after applying the leave-in conditioner. The leave-in conditioner is super light and won't weigh the hair down. Has a light hibiscus scent. Made from Hibiscus, Honey & Aloe Vera. Can be used as a daily moisturizer.

6. On freshly detangled hair, twist with Kurl Defining Creme. Kurl Defining Creme is my absolute favorite product. It has a creamy whipped consistency and melts in the hair to form smooth, defined, bouncy curls. Made from Cupuacu, Argan oil and Shea Butter. It is my secret weapon for good hair days. It is also a daily moisturizer. 

7. Apply flex-rods to each twist, ensuring that the ends of the twists are perfectly wrapped around the rod, for a smooth curl. This step is optional. I like using flexi-rods on my twists because they elongate the hair and give big fluffy curls. Let hair air dry or sit under a hooded dryer. I prefer air drying because it is healthier than using heat. Time to dry: 8 hours or overnight. 

8. Take out flexi-rods and separate twists with Kurlee Tropical Oils Blend to prevent frizz and added Shine. 

Viola!

This style usually lasts about 4 to 5 days. I sleep on a silk pillowcase at night to prevent frizz. 

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No parabens. No sulfates. No Animal Ingredients. No Gluten. No Paraffin. No Phthalates. No Mineral Oil. No PABA. No DEA. No Synthetic Color. No Propylene Glycol. No Petroleum.

Signature Curly Fro

"Going natural isn't for everyone" is a common excuse/saying that I hear all too often. I get the random stares during conversation when the person that's talking to me eyes start to drift upward until it lands on my hair...and I think to myself is there something in my hair. Then I remember that some of our own who rock perms and weaves aren't all to used to seeing my natural tresses....so it only leads me to wonder 'What is she really thinking about my hair.' But on the other hand, I really don't give a 50 cents. Being an obsessive compulsive, I like for every curl to be perfectly defined therefore it is a must that I style my hair every night (bad I know but this is an addiction that I am working on..don't judge me :)). Sometimes my curly fro doesn't come out the way I would like because it has a mind of its own. On these days, I feel like my entire aura is off but nonetheless, I try my best to keep my ish tight. 

Anyone who has been fully natural for about 3 months or so understands that finding a style that you are comfortable with is more like a marathon than a sprint. On my journey, I became very fond of flexi rods (my friend refers to them as worms) and 4 years later I am still addicted. Flexi rods tend to add length to my hair and give me the big jumbo curly look that I desire. I have experimented with two strand twists, braid outs, wash n go's but nothing says curly girl swag like the use of good old flexi rods. 

How I create my signature curly fro:

• Separate hair in 10 -15 sections
• Spray hair lightly with water
• Apply moisturizer (then oil as a sealant)
• Two strand twist section (Leave about an inch out at the end to secure around flexi rod)
• Wrap section around flexi rods away from the face (the key to this technique is to ensure that the ends lay flat around the flexi rods for perfectly curled ends)
• Let air dry or sit under hooded dryer
• After hair is dry--separate section being careful not to disturb original twist pattern because this will create frizz. 
• I use a non slip elastic band around my hair line to give my curly afro shape
• Style and go

What is your signature styling technique that let's the world know that your bringing sexy back?