Day 2 of Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Cream

So...yesterday I picked up Truly Argan Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Cream and decided to give it a try last night. See post here.

I have 4a type hair - so curly there's really not even any curl definition at all.

And this was after the cream last night...

I slept with my hair down and ventured out into the heat, wind and humidity of the South Texas Coast for breakfast. When I got home, this is what I had...

So...didn't really hold up as well as I'd hoped. But honestly, it help up a LOT better than anything I've tried so far, short of Kinky Curly Curling Custard.

So I'll definitely use it again and see how it goes. You know, for a night out or a special event where I'd really prefer NOT to have it pulled back. As for right now? I've taken it as long as I could. So it's 9 am and I'm already itching to pull it back. *sigh* Of course, I haven't found anyone able to give me a good "curly cut" so it has grown exponentially since last night. It's nearly twice the size.

Baby steps.

UPDATE: 5 p.m. - Back to its normal frizzball in a ponytail. Sadness. And NOW I have to wash it again because it's actually worse. But I keep trying!


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Got Curly Hair?

Anyone up for a non-nail polish post?

Today I picked up some off-brand (I assume?) Argan Oil hair cream from Ross. There were NO Color Club polishes. Po-Dunk.

So I grabbed this. I mean I've tried nearly everything else so why not? It was $7.99.

It says to put it on after you wash your hair or in between on wet or dry hair. Easy enough.

I went ahead and washed my hair using the Graham Webb shampoo and conditioner I've been using since I read that's what Bernadette Peters uses (the only person I could find with hair even close to what mine is like.)

Then I put about a quarter-sized amount in with my hair upside down and another of the same size with my hair/head upright. And let it dry.

This is what I got...

Now I realize for people with normal hair, you know, actual hair that FEELS like hair? Hair that you can run your fingers through? Or a brush through? will think this is a mess.

But if you knew what my hair actually looks like, you'd think it was a miracle. Of course I haven't been outside yet in the wind or humidity. Who knows what that will do. You can be sure I will have my ponytail holder on my wrist, just in case. It's been so long since I've worn it down I won't know how to act.

Like I said, I picked this up as Ross and it was the last one, so who knows where or if it's actually available elsewhere. If it really works, you can bet I will be hunting it down!


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Kinky Curly Hair

That's right - posting about hair today instead of nails!

See, my hair has been the bane of my existence since it grew in. That's over 40 years. And I STILL keep trying to make it different...better.

Well I've had $400+ straighteners that didn't work, tried flat irons and Brazilian Blowouts. I've used products for African-American hair and done "perms" on huge rods.  If I had all the money I've spent fighting my hair and trying to get it straight, I'd be wealthy now.

But like my momma always said: "You're never satisfied." Yep, Mom...you were right.

Well I finally exhausted every single possibility that I know of and decided to try and embrace my curls. I did the co-wash method for as long as I could with poor results.

From Naturallycurly.com -

Co-Washing

Also known as conditioner washing, co-washing is no-shampoo method of cleansing your hair. Conventional shampoos can cause natural hair to become dry, unmanageable and frizzy. Washing your hair with a good rinse-out conditioner can keep your waves, kinks and curls moisturized and healthy.

Finally I discovered Kinky Curly Curling Custard. If I put it on my hair wet, it actually tames the curls enough where you can at least see that they're curls rather than just a big poof-ball.

I'm not posting a photo of my hair without product because, frankly, I don't think you could handle it. This is what I end up with AFTER lots of product.

I've been using it for quite a while now and although I'm not what I would call "happy" with my hair, at least I feel like I can go out in public without scaring children and small dogs.

My latest order from CurlMart (naturallycurly.com's boutique) came today. I'm going to try out some new serum, too (spray bottle) and see how that does.

With my order I was surprised to find a sample of Olive Oil gel! Yay! I've tried a few different brands and types of coconut oil without a lot of success so I'm excited to try Olive Oil gel. And 4.5 ounces in a sample? Awesome. And a couple more samples that say they "eliminate frizz." Yeah, I've heard that before. I'm not holding my breath but I'll give it a shot!

How many other frustrated curly-headed people out there?  Have you tried these?

Have you found anything that works great for you? If so, please share! (I'm a 4b, just FYI)

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