A question about 3c hair

Hey!

Ok, I understand the hair typing system which just categorizes the size and shape of the curl pattern. So I know that my friend and I both have 3c curls. They are identical patterns and curls except that when my hair dries it's a curly fro and when her hair dries it falls down. What about us is causing this? And could I ever get my hair to fall without processing it?

This is me on the left (my little sis on the right)
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This is my friend (I'm sorry I can't find a better picture, she straightens her hair all the time!)
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Her curls are actually tighter that they look in the picture, I think this was taken shortly after it was straightened and then wetted with water

Her hair may fall because she is straightening it all the time. It's possible that her curls are becoming heat trained and that is causing the curl to be somewhat limp and fall into place. This is just a theory - I have no way of knowing without actually seeing her regimen or feeling her hair.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:I can achieve both your look, your sister’s and friend’s with the right products and techniques.

That's because you have skills!

@Chrs- who did your makeup? Its soooo cute. Im kinda jealous right now.

Now, back to the topic- I agree with all of the above. Your friend's hair does not look anywhere near as thick/dense as your hair. That may be why hers can lay flat (and still be curly) and yours puffs out (you have more curly hair that sits onto of each other).

but in the 1st pic, your hair doesnt seem to be all that poofy. It looks like its hanging to me. I think its cute. This is poofy hair---->

tiashaunteé wrote:

ChrsLvsBks wrote:I can achieve both your look, your sister’s and friend’s with the right products and techniques.

That's because you have skills!

Thank you Tia! You know I admire your skills .

KCC09 wrote:@Chrs- who did your makeup? Its soooo cute. Im kinda jealous right now.

Now, back to the topic- I agree with all of the above. Your friend's hair does not look anywhere near as thick/dense as your hair. That may be why hers can lay flat (and still be curly) and yours puffs out (you have more curly hair that sits onto of each other).

but in the 1st pic, your hair doesnt seem to be all that poofy. It looks like its hanging to me. I think its cute. This is poofy hair---->

@KCC, I am proud to say, I do my own makeup. I've grown a lot from my first attempts. YouTube has been a marvelous source. Also check out the Makeup thread in the forums under Skin Care. There are manytalented ladies. We learn from one another.