Elixir or Goddess Glaze?

[abkramer]

Which one is best for defining curls and controlling frizz the Elixir or the Goddess Glaze? I want something that is going to help smooth my curls and clump them together. I think my hair is 3C/4A

Thanks,

AmyBeth

[soblessed]

AmyBeth, are you big on hold when it comes the products that you use in your hair? If so, then the Goddess Glaze would be the product for you. As, it delivers maximum curl hold, frizz control, and added curl definition. However, it isn't as moisturizing as the other Curls stylers. Now, if you aren't big on hold, then the Euphoria Elixir would the product for you instead. Because, the Euphoria Elixir offers no hold, but instead it adds softness, frizz control, and moisturization. And, because the Euphoria Elixir has a natural plant wax in it, it is to be used in small amounts only.

Also, either product can be layered over any of the Curls styling creams or they can each be used alone.

[angelita_j11]

I'm thinking about straightening my hair with the elixir. How exactly can i achieve the straight look without damaging my hair? Do I only use the blowdryer or the flat iron? Does my hair have to be some percentage dry?

-Jacqui

[soblessed]

The methods for straightening hair do vary. However the two most popular methods used for straightening the hair are a blowout or flat iron. If you have never flatironed or blownout your hair before, there is a learning curve to it. So, I thought that I would outline the steps necessarly to do a successful blowout and flatiron.

Here's the steps to creating a professional blowout:

1. Start with freshly-washed and conditioned hair.

2. Blot the hair afterwards to dry it, never rub with a towel to get rid of excess moisture As, you can't do a blowout with super wet hair or it will take forever.

2. Apply product to towel dried hair. This is wear you will work in a leave-in conditioner, straigthening balm (i.e. Euphoria Elixir) or shine serum. Never use gels to blowout your hair with.

3. Break out the blowdryer. If hair is still pretty wet, use a dryer to remove excess moisture before you start the blowdry or let hair airdry for a few minutes.

4. Separate hair into sections. Divide combed hair into section and secure with clips or ponytail holders. If you have super thick or heavy hair, try dividing each of your sections. One above the other helps manage the blowout. Leave out a section to star out.

5. Start with your fingers. Stylists know the secret to the perfect blowout is to start with your fingers. Pull your fingers through the hair starting at the roots. Pull hair out a few inches and hold it while you use the dryer to shoot air at the crown on down. As, a brush can only get so close in. Otherwise, moisture stays in the hair shaft and frizzes it up.

6. Move on the round brush. Now, that your roots are dry, it's time to move on to a round-barreled brush. Pull the brush through hair as you blowdry, pointing the nozzle downward onto hair. Hint: It is is best to start with your ends, because they tend to dry fastest.

7. Pull hair super taut as you dry. As you pull the brush through hair, follow the brush with the dryer.

8. Lock in the style with the "cool" button. The last step for each section is to pull hair taut with the brush and blast it with cool air from your dryer.

9. Continue through all sections until hair is dry.

10. Finish off with a serum. Weigh down random frizzy bits with a shine serum or balm. Now, you can skip this step if you have limp, oily hair.

How To Use A Flat Iron:

Flat irons should be used only on hair that's been thoroughly dried. I suggest that you buy a flatiron with a ceramic plate (not a metal one). Ceramic flat irons are a must: They diffuse heat better and result in less damage.

Step. 1: Aply styling cream to damp hair from mid-shaft down. If you have coarse, curly hair, use a straightening balm (i.e. Euphoria Elixir).

Step 2: Coat strands with a heat-protectant spray.

Step 3: Part hair into four or five sections and blow dry each section dry.

Step 4: Take a one or two-inch section of hair and clamp the iron down as close to the scalp as possible. Slowly pull the iron down the length of hair. (Be sure to read directions to see what heat setting you should have iron on and how long to keep iron on hair.)

Step 5: Rub a serum gloss between your hands and palm over hair for extra shine and to keep hair in place. To keep frizzies along the hairline at bay, spritz hairspray (alcohol-free) on an old toothbrush and "brush" them down.

[angelita_j11]

Thank you very much!!! I'm trying to decide whether or not I should just straighten my hair or do a roller set. Hmmm, another question, how can i achieve a big fluffly, fro look by doing a roller set? Is that even possible? Every time I do that the curls look tooo perfect and that's not what i want. I'm just soooo scared of damaging my hair in such an early stage of transitioning. ^_-

[soblessed]

Originally Posted by angelita_j11

Thank you very much!!! I'm trying to decide whether or not I should just straighten my hair or do a roller set. Hmmm, another question, how can i achieve a big fluffly, fro look by doing a roller set? Is that even possible? Every time I do that the curls look tooo perfect and that's not what i want. I'm just soooo scared of damaging my hair in such an early stage of transitioning. ^_-

As, far as getting a big fluffy fro out of a rollerset is something that I personally don't know is possible. I am very knowledgeable when it comes to hair and different methods and techniques related to hairstyling. However, the method (if there is one) on how to get a big fluffy fro from a rollerset is one hairstyle that I have never read or heard anything about.

And, if you do a rollerset, be sure to use a setting lotion in your hair versus possibly using Curls Quenched Moisturizer to use as a setting product instead. As, the weather is very hot out and if you just do the rollerset, if you want your curls to last longer (in this heat) then I definitely recommend that you buy a setting lotion from your local Wal-Mart or beauty supply store to do so.