Curl Activator

Hi, I was wondering if there are any curl activators that I could purchase from the drug store that work well. I have type 4 hair ( just started transitioning), and I would like for my hair to have more curl defintion. Any suggestions???

When I first BC'd the best thing for curl definition was conditioner for me. I cowashed with it, then did a rinse out and used it as a leave in. Also, I found that not using a comb helped my curls clump.

My thing is that I still have some of the relaxer in, and I havent done to the BC yet

You can still twist/curl the relaxed ends to make them blend with the natural hair.

Personally curl activator does nothing for me, and dries out my hair. I had a big jar of it, but I donated it to charity.

Oh okay thank you BekkaPoo, I will definitly take that into consideration.

Songwriter88 wrote:Oh okay thank you BekkaPoo, I will definitly take that into consideration.

You're welcome Songwriter88. Maybe your hair will like curl activator though, but I know from past experience that my hair is not a fan of aloe vera gel or glycerin which seems to be the ingredients that the activator I had was based on.

I will try today since today is my wash day and I will try on one part of my hair. Lol....

I bought a bottle of Luster's Scurl "No Drip" Activator/Moisturizer the other day. Can I tell you that my twist set that I did last Wednesday night is still holding on and seems to look best as it gets older. I don't use a lot nor have I used it every day but I haven't had to retwist or touch up in a week and my twist sets usually only last 4 days.

Really wow...about how much did that run you?

the no drip runs about 3.99-4.99. i used it on my daughters and it works well definer her curls and maintaining the "wet look". I had not thought of using it myself...but I am currently looking for a good moisturizer and setting creme for my twist outs.

Okay thank you so much

I got it from Walgreens. Probably not the best place to get it but it was $5.99. I'm sure it would be cheaper at one of the hood spots.

Yesterday I bought Care Free Curl Gold Instant Moisturizer (not the activator) and I think I am in love. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I can't stop touching my hair. The only problem I had was the Soul Glo spot I left on the doctor's table today. The true test will be how it works on day two hair !

Okay lol....I think in the hood stores they cost a little more maybe lol...and Care Free Curl...hmmm I'm gonna have to do my research. Thanks ladies

JNelly wrote:Yesterday I bought Care Free Curl Gold Instant Moisturizer (not the activator) and I think I am in love. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I can't stop touching my hair. The only problem I had was the Soul Glo spot I left on the doctor's table today. The true test will be how it works on day two hair !

A lot of people have been mentioning this product lately.. I wonder what the big deal is? If it's not activator, what is it? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

And it left a wet spot? Hrm..

Bekka, its a moisturizer for the Care Free Curl texturizer ( thats what I am guessing). I think most people use the actual curl activator. I have to work my up to that I guess. I used some today and my hair still feels nice

Thanks Jnelly!
I just checked out the ingredients, and I see it has glycerine.. my hair does not like glycerine, so I guess I have to leave the CFC for you and the other ladies it works well on.

The curl activator that my hair likes the most is the Blue Duchess Curl Activator with the blue top that comes from the Dollar General Store, it's 1.00!!!

Thanks ladies...I will be looking into these products...lol if you got anymore it will be very welcomed lol