Miss Jessie's Multi-Cultural Curls

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But a very important note: It’s not about finding the absolute best curl product for your 3c hair—it’s about finding the best product for your specific porosity. Porosity is your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture (like a sponge), based on its cuticle structure. And yup, this matters because: MultiCultural Curls is the definition of a Miss Jessie's original, as this styling lotion is the ultimate solution for styling and managing multi-textured curls. The inspiration for Miss Jessie's MultiCultural Curls derives from the childhood experiences of Miss Jessie's Co-founder's, Miko and Titi. Before they were even burgeoning young hairstylists and curl experts, Miko and Titi were a pair of bi-racial babies, in active pursuit of a product that could cater to their unique amalgam of curly textures. Some products were too heavy, oversaturating curls with oils and weighing them down. Other products were just too light. In the classic Miss Jessie's fashion, the Branch sisters discovered a solution to this problem, by coming up with an effective product capable of striking the right balance of moisture and hold- thus MultiCultural Curls was born. MultiCultural Curls gives curls uniformity throughout varying curl patterns, while simultaneously fighting frizz, and adding the right touch of super soft hold. Enriched with all-natural ingredients, including safflower oil and olive oil, MultiCultural Curls is a wash n' go styling lotion, that will give you a new appreciation for your diverse heritage, and the beautiful curls that come with it. When it comes to ingredients, though, there are a few universals: "Any ingredients that you recognize such as coconut oil, avocado oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil will be key ingredients," Valles says. On the other hand, she advises users to "stay away from any that include alcohol or silicones." The Best Leave-In Conditioners There are so many hair products out there, from hair oils to hair glosses to hair masks, that it can be difficult to understand when and how to apply each product properly. In the case of leave-in conditioner, Valles says that you can use your go-to "every time you wash your hair."

There are a billion (zillion? Trillion?) application methods when it comes to curl products, but in general, people with 3c hair tend to have the best result with combing or finger-raking conditioners and leave-ins through their damp hair, then applying their stylers with praying hands, scrunching, shingling, and/or plopping. Are these 3c hair products Curly Girl Method approved? Unfamiliar with these methods, or new to styling curly hair? Never fear— Jamila Powell, owner of curly haircare brand Naturally Drenched, has you covered. Founded by sisters Miko and Titi Branch, Miss Jessie's products took the curly hair market by storm in 2004! Armed with curly hair product development from their salon/workshop, they were able to perfect their curly hair product's performance. Known for its expertise in styling curly, kinky, and wavy hair of all types and textures, Miss Jessie's Salon became the go-to place for curly hair solutions. When it comes to application technique, Giannetos advises, "I recommend applying it only after you wash the hair and towel dry it enough where it's damp but not too wet. Depending on how long your hair is, I recommend applying between a dime or quarter amount and brushing it through the ends of your hair, avoiding the roots."

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You should apply your leave-in conditioner after washing your hair and before styling, try not to use too much to avoid oily hair," he advises. It's better to start small and progressively apply more than to apply too much and have to re-wash. "You can tell when you have applied too much leave-in when you try to apply heat to the hair, and see that the texture feels stiff and slightly greasy. The hair could also smoke during blow drying at this stage, which is another reason why it is important to avoid applying too much."

But Valles also says that leave-in conditioners can be helpful for any hair type. She writes, "I recommend adding it to your weekly routine to keep your hair healthy as well." How to Apply Leave-In Conditioner After it's been shampooed, conditioned, and towel-dried, then apply the leave-in conditioner," she explains. "Usually you want to stay away from the scalp, because it produces oil on its own. Focus more on the ends."And that’s where we come in. Keep reading to find everything you’ve ever wanted to know about your 3c hair (JK—maybe like 30 percent of it, because honestly, you could get a PhD in curly hair and still not know All of The Things). What does it mean to have 3c hair? And when it comes to what you should avoid? Powell agrees with Giannetos, and adds, "You should avoid ingredients that weigh down the hair such as heavy oils, alcohols which dry out the hair, and silicones which can sometimes lead to product build-up." As for the exact combo of products to use? That’s going to require some trial and error. BUT, as a very basic starting point, if your 3c curls are high-porosity, damaged, and/or have a ton of 4a coils, your hair might benefit from the LOC method (i.e., layering on a leave-in conditioner, then an oil, then a cream) for max moisture. But if your 3c curls are low-porosity and fine, OR you just want more curl definition in general, try playing with a leave-in, curl cream, and a gel (don't worry; product recommendations are below). How do you apply products to 3c hair? Leave-in conditioners are also fantastic for curly and natural hair types, which need more moisture and are more prone to frizz and dryness. Personally, my 3A curls rely on leave-in more heavily than they do any other product.