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Embrace Your Mixed-Texture Hair with 5 Stylish Looks for Transitioning

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Embrace Your Mixed-Texture Hair with 5 Stylish Looks for Transitioning
By NaturallyCurly · Published April 11, 2018

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The journey of transitioning to natural hair can be a bumpy ride. One of the most common issues new naturals run into is dealing with multiple textures at once. It can be stressful to style and care for multiple textures and many curly girls end up frustrated, rocking the same style for weeks because it’s the only look that seems to work. Change up your rotation and find love for your mixed texture curls with these 5 styles:

1. The Twist Out

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The Twist Out is a must for transitioning and curly girls. As your hair grows, this is a style that grows with you. However, a lot of us struggle with this style because it requires some patience so your look doesn’t end up too chunky or too frizzy. Watch India of My Natural Sistas as she masters the twist, the takedown, and the picking of her voluminous Twist Out and shows you how to keep your ends in check. For a smooth finish, she recommends CURLS Blueberry Bliss Twist-N-Shout Cream.

2. The Three-Strand Twist

Just like the twist out, a three-strand twist should definitely be in your bag of tricks. This look is easy to create, lets you hide some mixed texture, and protects your ends. This quick guide from Samantha Harris of Ahfro_Baang will show you how to get that not-frizzy, not-flat three-strand twist that will even out your various textures and help you achieve mega-sexy volume.

3. Cocoon Curls

If you really want to embrace your textures – however they’re developing – and let your hair run wild and free, try cocoon curls! This is a look with a lot of body and attitude but if you’ve got it, why not flaunt it? Using the Camille Rose Twisting Butter – which we LOVE – Christine Amor shows us how to achieve cocooned twists. These loopy little slipknots seem more complex to create than they really are – give this one a try. Your end result will feel retro-inspired and chic.

4. The Flat Twist

If you really want to camouflage your multi-texture look, the Flat Twist will help you mask the varied pattern of your curl, root to end. Lianne at Chronicurls makes this style look super easy but if you’re new to it, take it slow and section your hair carefully for best results. Lianne is using the Mielle Organics White Peony Leave-in Conditioner, Edge Gel, and Brazilian Curl Cream to achieve this smooth, stylish look.

5. The Chunky Twisted Updo

This updo is an any-texture favorite that works well for date-night, the office, or casual outings. Because it’s so versatile, it’s essential to master this style especially once your hair has grown fairly long. Starting with stretched hair, TJ shows us how to section, twist, and secure this look into place.

Which of these styles are you going to try this week?

Tag us on Instagram and show us your mixed texture style wins! We can’t wait to see you shine.

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Why Your Curls Lose Definition and How to Fix It

Learn how get the spring and bounce back into your curl pattern.
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By Jessica DeFino · Updated December 25, 2024

In most cases, “loosening up” is a positive thing; it’s associated with relaxing, letting go, and having a good time. But when my curls decide to loosen up, it’s a whole different story.

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No matter what kind of wavy, coily, or curly you are, you can probably relate: curls that start out bouncy and fresh in the morning sometimes deflate, like a tire losing air, until they’re stretched, flat, and frizzy. But why?

“Curls have a mind of their own,” says Tara Love, the founder of Tara Love Hair, a salon that caters to African-American and multicultural women. “They are very unpredictable because you never know what they will do from one day to the next.”

Gravity

“Maybe the reason why curls fall or get looser is because of gravity,” she speculates. “The hair can also be heavy, as in high-density hair with thick strands. Fine, short hairs tend to curl tighter and experience no real gravity pull.”

If your hair is thick and dense, gravity is likely to blame for your stretched curls—and it’s not easy to fight a force of nature. That being said, you can make your hair less susceptible to the effects of gravity by using lightweight products that won’t weigh you down further. “For curly styles that you want to stay in place, leave-ins and oils are needed,” Love shares.

Why Your Curls Lose Definition and How to Fix It

“I love an old staple called Infusium 23,” she adds. “It’s light and controls frizz. If you need a little oil, I love Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. It’s great for hair and body. Rub a bit in the palm and apply.”

Why Your Curls Lose Definition and How to Fix It

It’s also a good idea to switch out your hard-hold gel for a light cream to keep curls buoyant. CurlTalk member @oh.hi.its.steph recommends SheaMoisture Curl Milk: “I find it to be perfectly moisturizing and curl-enhancing, but not terribly heavy either!”

Porosity

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High-porosity curls and waves are more likely to loosen throughout the day than low-porosity curls. That’s because high-porosity hair has large gaps and holes in the cuticle, making it very easy for the hair to lose moisture; and when moisture evaporates from high-porosity hair, it renders products less effective—which results in loose, frizzy curls.

“If you’re highly porous you might be in need of protein,” says this CurlTalk commenter. A silk protein treatment can help repair the gaps in your hair cuticles to keep your curls intact.

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Since highly porous hair loses moisture easily, it’s essential to stock up on ultra-hydrating products, like leave-in conditioners and sealers. You can also add anti-humectants to your hair care routine, like Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel, to seal the cuticle and keep moisture in. At night, try a heavy hair butter treatment—Mizani Strength Fusion Intense Night-Time Treatment is a great option—to lock in hydration and prep your curls for a new day.

The Amount of Hair You Have

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In one recent study, physicists studying the curvature of steel rods stumbled upon some interesting findings, namely, what makes curly hair go limp. Their conclusion? “The actual number of hairs per square inch on any individual’s scalp…that greater or lesser crowding may play a role,” according to Time Magazine. In other words, if you’ve got a lot of hair, your individual strands may just be too crowded to stay curly all day.

If this is the case for you, there are two things you can do:

One, incorporate a hard-hold gel into your routine to give you the all-day definition. After smoothing Carol’s Daughter Coco Creme Curl Shaping Cream Gel through your hair, twirl individual pieces around your finger to create a defined curl pattern and diffuse dry.

And two, accept that you’ve been blessed with thick, luscious curls—and at the end of the day, no matter how loose they are, your curls are beautiful. (At least, this is what I like to tell myself!”>

It’s important to note that even with a full morning routine of leave-ins, creams, and gels, curls sometimes need a little midday refresh. What can you do? It’s just their nature.

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