Monday, April 25, 2011

Kinky Curly Custard


I've heard a few people say that Kinky Curly Custard worked for them,so I decided to try it for myself. For those that don't know, KCC is used to help define your curl pattern. You apply it to soaking wet hair and either let it air dry or sit under a hood dryer.

I bought the 8oz jar from Target and tried it Saturday morning. I did my abbreviated routine and just shampooed and conditioned my hair. I picked and combed through my hair with the conditioner in and twisted my hair into a few sections. Then I rinsed with the twists still in. Using a spray bottle to keep my hair wet, I untwisted each section, one at a time and applied about a dime sized amount, maybe a little more. It really doesn't take that much. I did just like the instructions said and pulled the product from root to tip.



Then I let my hair air dry.

My hair was a little frizzy, but I'm glad it didn't feel dried out or sticky. I have 4a type hair, so my hair shrank drastically. I haven't found a product, yet, that helps with elongation. My curl/coil pattern wasn't defined as much as I hoped it would be. I think that's because I combed and picked my hair. Next time I will try to rub the product into my hair without combing and just use my fingers to divide into sections.

Saturday night I slept in a satin cap and was nervous to see what my hair looked like Sunday morning. I was hoping that I didn't have to re-wash it. Luckily, my hair wasn't flat at all. I simply mist sprayed some water all over, fingered through my hair, and that was it. I think I could get three solid days out of this style before I have to wash it again.

With all things considered, I liked the way my hair looked and felt. This is the first time I've done a wash and go since my hair has been this long; even though with shrinkage, it looks pretty short. I'm going to try it again later this week and I'll repost then.


If you've ever used KCC before and have some tips, please share!

Thanks:0)

2 comments:

  1. Hi Ronda or shall I say Momma Ronda! A friend of mine uses KCC and her hair has those interesting spiral curls. Your hair looks great! Keep up the great hair as you inspire others to go natural :o) You asked for tips so I just wanted to post what my friend says that she does to her hair with KCC: "I use it when I'm in the shower. My hair is already sopping wet and as I'm applying it to my hair layer by layer I'm continuously getting it wet. So it is very diluted. Also after I'm done I squeeze it out and I see both water and product coming out. So although every strand has some on it, it's not concentrated anywhere." All the best!!
    ~Crystal

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  2. Thanks for this tip Crystal! I'm defintely going to try it next time.

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