Curly hair styling

I recently permed my hair and it is shoulder length. I'm not sure however what gel to use as I don't like when it goes crunchy.
Does anyone have any recommendations for what gel to use (preferably ones you can get in Superdrug) or any other styling tips.
Thanks

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Reply 1

Chloecourtney

I'm not sure what style the gel is for, but I have naturally curly hair. If I'm just wanting to make my curls look tidier or enhance them ill usually use a bit of mousse and oil

Reply 2

isobel-M16

Original post by Chloecourtney

I'm not sure what style the gel is for, but I have naturally curly hair. If I'm just wanting to make my curls look tidier or enhance them ill usually use a bit of mousse and oil

Thanks, I'm a bit new to this and my friends recommend gel but I never really liked using it. Thanks for the advice.

Reply 3

emmab13

I use Umberto Giannini curl jelly - it's in a pink tube.
Scrunch it through your hair while still wet and leave to dry naturally or use a diffuser then scrunch it out.
Most gels go at least a bit crispy because they're forming a cast around your curls and keeping them defined while your hair dries. The 'scrunching' part of the process is the most important really. I would definitely recommend reading up on the 'Curly Girl Method' for more tips

Reply 4

isobel-M16

My hair wasn't exactly straight before lol it was like a lions mane when I woke up but I wanted a change so I cut it all off till shoulder length and permed it. It looks and feels so much better now lol. I hated my hair, especially when I straightened it. It was so fine that it looked horrible. lol Do you have any tips for me?

Reply 5

purple.rose

Imbue have some highly rated curly hair products so u can check those out in superdrug. Also John Frieda has a curl mousse that many ppl seem to use. I use herbal essences bee strong conditioner and dry my hair with a T-shirt rather than a towel and that calms some of the frizz so yeah hope this helps!

Reply 6

Truflais

Original post by purple.rose

I like John Frieda's curly range. Also agree with the t-shirt for drying. Sleeping with your hair in a silk scarf or cap helps reduce frizz too :smile:

Reply 7

purple.rose

Loreal's 'no haircut cream' is good for protecting hair and shampoos/conditioners from herbal essences are great. Basically try to use less products and heat on your hair. I'm Asian and we swear by using oils for thick, healthy hair - personally really like almond because it isn't too thick and doesn't have an overly strong smell. You can apply it as a mask and then wash it out. So yeah find what works for you and good luck bc I know how hard it is to lose hair :frown:

Reply 8

Don Raul

My hair is naturally curly/wavy. And I love my curls, gives me character. But I like using foxy curls contour cream.

Reply 9

Don Raul

Nah, why. I have a full head of hair.

Reply 10

Don Raul

It does cause dandruff though.

Reply 11

Don Raul

Woah! £100! That's crazy. How old are you?

Reply 12

Don Raul

It might just be genetics. And good idea. I hear finasteride stops any further hair loss from occurring if you start from early. You have a 1% chance of catching side effects.