Use the Soft Hold Curling Custard:

• If you lack definition and shine

• If you like a softer cast

• If you have frizz

• If you like having curls that move with you

• Works for any curl wave or type

Directions: Apply when hair is wet, but not dripping wet. The natural sugars found in the Agave, searches for moisture, holds onto it, and locks it in. This leaves you with nice defined curls, and a beautiful soft cast. The Babassu oil found in the Soft Hold custard is light enough so that it won't weigh down your curls while also being very beneficial for your hair and scalp. 

Use the Hard Hold Curling Custard:

• If you have dry, damaged, or frizzy hair

• If your hair lacks shine and definition

• If your hair is color treated

• If you like a harder cast

• works for any curl type

Directions: Apply when hair is wet, but not dripping wet. The natural sugars found in the Aloe and Agave search for moisture, hold onto it, and lock it in. This leaves you with nice defined curls and a beautiful cast. The Argan oil found in the Hard Hold custard is light enough so that it won't weigh down your curls, while also being very beneficial for your hair and scalp.

Use the Extreme Hold Curling Custard:

• You love having a hard cast

• You love having extreme shine

• You love having curls that last for 4+ days

Directions: Same as above except try not mixing too many products with this Curling Custard. Its very strong and is meant to work as a one styler as all of Your Curly Girl Custards are.

Use the Curl Define & Refresh Spray:

• If your curls need a little protein boost

• If you want to refresh your hair anytime after your initial wash day

• If you want to add extra definition to your curls before you add the Curling Custard

• Wavy girls have gotten excellent results by using this before either curling custard to give their waves the extra strength it needs to keep its shape all day. 

Instructions

You can use the Curl Define and Refresh Spray alone or with a small amount of curling custard. See what your curls like best. For best application, apply the spray, scrunch, then diffuse the wet areas.

1. Clarifying your curls properly can fix alot of the issues you are experiencing with your curls.

   • Make sure your clarifying shampoo isn’t loaded down with polyquats, silicones like dimethicone, amodimethicone or make sure they are way down on the ingredient list. My favorite clarifying shampoo is Sunday by Bumble & Bumble (not affiliated with them).

2. After you clarify, always follow up with a good protein conditioner.

   • Protein after clarifying will help to fortify your curls. My favorite protein conditioner is the Hi Pac Protein mask by Demert. (not affiliated with them).

3. Look at your curls leading up to wash day. What are your curls telling you? Are they dry & frizzy? Are they limp and lacking definition and bounce? These small indicators will help you choose the correct shampoo and conditioner for your hair. Always pick the appropriate shampoo & conditioner and this will help your curls to be healthy.

   • If your curls are dry, frizzy or damaged, pick a shampoo and conditioner that says moisturizing or for dry & damaged hair.

   • If your curls are limp and lacking definition, first clarify then try a protein conditioner. If your curls remain limp, first, stop using curl creams. The next thing you’ll want to do is style your hair closer to the time you are washing and conditioning. If you continue to have limp curls after trying everything, you’ll want to schedule a haircut with a curl stylist.

4. One of the biggest issues I’ve seen amongst people with curly hair is how long people allow their hair to sit in a hair towel after they wash their hair. Conditioner was made for a reason - to condition our hair, provide slip, reduce frizz.

   • When you allow your hair to sit too long in a hair towel after washing, you’ll have to rewet your hair with alot of water. Rewetting your hair before styling decreases the effectiveness of your initial conditioner.

   • By styling your hair shortly after washing, conditioning and rinsing, you are harnessing the power from the conditioner and you will have much better results with your products, no matter what you use, just by making this one small change.

5. If you have struggled with your curls, and just cannot figure out why you are not having good results no matter what you are doing, schedule a consult with Laura (under the shop page), and we’ll go over what products you are currently using, what your styling techniques are, and you’ll be able to see what small changes you can make to have better results.