Ugh! So, I’m looking like a furball that a cat threw up today, which was not the look I was hoping to achieve.
I have decided that I have to try some products that minimize the frizz and keep up some curl. Honestly, I don’t mind rocking the afro but I would like to have a bit more control over my hair style.
Last night, I reached into the back of my product drawer and low and behold, I come across my jar of Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste and a smidgen of Crystal Ice Protein Styling Gel.
Given my experience with rediscovering products that did not work well during my transition, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give these two another try. Then I had a “Eureka!” moment. One of my biggest challenges, due to information overload, was recognizing when I should use certain products. Last summer, I still had some relaxed ends and the curling paste and gel simply made them look limp and lifeless. Now, with the humidity and approaching summer, I need products that define my curl and reduce frizz.
- Proclaim Protein Styl
- Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste
Now, pro-naturalistas are probably like, “Duh! Genius, you don’t say??!!!” It wasn’t until I started working with ALL of my natural hair, not transitioning, that things started to click and I can recognize:
| Issue: | Problem: | What I have discovered so far: |
| High humidity | My hair does not maintain any curl | I am on a mission to look for products that minimize frizz and define curls but have to be careful that I utilize curling paste and gels that add protein, moisture and don’t weigh my hair down; I want to have some “big” hair. Twist outs using a paste and gel tend to lose some definition but as the day progresses, my hair gets bigger and I love it. My challenge right now is that I also have to be careful to avoid product build up. |
| Moderate humidity | My hair has some curl but it’s hit or miss. | Again, I want to minimize frizz and define curls but I have to be conscientious of the protective style that I use at night. No half-ass doing my hair before bed. A braid out with rods is my go to style while using a little curling creme and/or protein gel, curling paste is a little too much. |
| Cold Weather | My hair dries out quickly | EXTRA moisturize, shea butter and deep conditioners provide some relief but I have hard water and it takes a few days to really feel like I have moisturized my hair enough. Even when I think I’ve moisturized, I’m not always certain. The best advice I was given was to “listen” to the sound of my hair strands when rubbed together, the louder the sound, the drier my hair. I have to be careful not to put too much and avoid product build up. |
I used up the rest of the paste and gel so now I am researching a few other options and I would love to hear feedback on the products on my list:
- Aphogee 2-Step Protein Treatment
- Pantene Anti-Frizz Straightening Crème
- Eco Styler Gel







