In high shool, I would wake up hours before I had to leave for school so I could wash my hair and diffuse it. Every. Single. Day. I never wanted straight hair, but man, did I envy those people that could just wake up, brush their hair, and be out the door. The other downside to having curly hair has always been that stylists didn’t really know what to do with it. They cut and colored it like straight hair expecting the same result. They tried to rake ten different products through it and scrunched it into a stiff, stringy, frizzy mess. I got into the habit of not getting my hair cut for that reason.
I think it was on Pinterest that I first learned about the Devacut – a hair cut especially for people with curly hair. “What is this!?” I thought. I was so intrigued! Shortly after, I found myself on the Deva Curl stylist locator website. I booked my first Devacut at Shine Hair Color & Design Studio in Columbia, SC. The day of my appointment I was so excited. When I walked into the salon I knew I was in the right place because all the customers had curly hair! All different types of curls! As cheesy as it sounds, it really felt like I was finally home. After 30 years I was finally getting the right hair cut.
Not only was the cut awesome, but I fell in love with the Deva products too. Until then I wasn’t really using anything on my hair except maybe aloe or coconut oil. (I’m not into spending a lot of time on my hair except when it comes to drying.) As for shampoo and conditioner, it was always changing. I never really found anything I LOVED. At my Devacut I learned that I didn’t really need to be shampooing my hair as much if at all. I did, however, need more moisture and more frequent trims. My favorite Deva Curl products are: the No-Poo Original and One Condition Original as seen here. I learned the importance of using a microfiber towel (I like this one from Amazon) and how to style my hair upside down. Now, I never rake product through my hair, and any products I do use in my hair I apply while I’m still in the shower and my hair is soaking wet.
My Devacut experience was SUCH a game changer for me. Although I don’t strictly use Deva Curl products, that initial appointment taught me so much. I really wish I could have known what I know now a LONG TIME AGO. If you have wavy or curly hair, and you’re thinking about getting a Devacut – book the appointment! You won’t regret it! Have you had a Devacut? What are your favorite curly girl products?
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