How can I encourage the 10th of my hair that won curl to do so?
Yeah, I am a FIRM believer in the don’t touch aspect as that is a death sentence for my hair when curly. I only ever use a pick in the shower to pick through the conditioner, but I don’t brush it or comb it or anything once I rinse my hair. I just shake it out and at most scrunch dry with a towel, but even then I usually don’t. And I do wash it every day, as it gets gross and greasy if I don’t. Not really an option. And it isn’t too damaged damaged at all. I haven’t had it cut for 2 months and I don’t have an issue with split or dry ends. I am careful to use heat protecting spray etc. on my hair before I straighten it out.
when i’m trying to do ensure the top of my hair stays curly, i often take all of my hair in my hand, lie down, and release my hair on the pillow (so that there’s no weight pulling the length of any hair). then i’ll go to sleep (i don’t toss and turn, so it pretty much stays in place) or watch a movie or something so that i don’t have to get up.
Sounds like you have my hair. If that’s the case, “uniformly curly” will be as impossible to achieve as “uniformly straight.” I’ll second some of the previous recommendations – the most important thing is a good cut (easier said than done) by a stylist who understands your needs. Second most important thing is to throw out your hairbrush – never, ever brush your hair. And third, if you blowdry, use a diffuser.
