There is no way of permanently loosening your curls without chemically interfering with it's structure. You can use products to make it appear 'looser' but usually this effect is just because your hair is moisturised and showing your true curl pattern better.
No. You can never (permanently) change your natural curl pattern whether you straighten it temporarily with a flat iron or semi-permanently with a chemical product.
Wondering if you can damage your curl pattern? The answer is a big YES. Chemical treatments (like perms, relaxers or other chemical straightening) can affect your natural curl pattern. Too much heat styling and using the wrong products for your hair can damage your curls too.
If you want to undo the results of a perm, or relax a perm, wash your hair with Color Protecting Shampoo and Conditioner to cleanse and hydrate your hair, and to help relax your curls. Apply a deep conditioning treatment or hot oil treatment, cover your curls with a shower cap, and leave on for several hours.
Type 1A, 1B, and 1C hair all fall into the “straight” category. Type 1A is the rarest hair type and is stick-straight without even a hint of a wave.
The natural hormonal secretions that occur internally have an impact on the curl type of your hair. Curls can sometimes loosen, change pattern or shape due to hormonal conditions that fluctuate with age. Any big hormonal changes such as puberty, menopause and even pregnancy can alter natural hair.
Use a fine tooth comb to make a square for every section you're going to knot. Apply desired product (preferably a curling cream, custard, or pudding) to every section thoroughly and use your finger to twist every part and knot it. A bobby pin will do best at holding every knot in place.
Hormonal changes like pregnancy, puberty or menopause can cause your curl pattern to change drastically. The shape of your hair follicles defines your curl pattern and texture, so when your body goes through a major hormonal overhaul, it can also change the shape of your follicles, thus changing your curl pattern.
Like all type 2 hair, 2c hair is wavy, but that often feels like a technicality. Your S-bend hair is thick and the waves start at the roots.
Heat training refers to repeatedly straightening your natural textured hair with tools such as a flat iron, blow dryer, or hot comb (aka a Marcel comb if you're feeling old school). The goal is to “train” natural curls to loosen more easily & resist reverting back to their natural texture when exposed to humidity.
Here's how the Pineapple Method works:
you gather your hair loosely on top of your head and secure it with a hair tie or scrunchie, creating a sort of "pineapple" shape. It's essential to do this loosely, so you don't stretch out your curls or create a crease in your hair.
Garnier Fructis Style Curl Stretch Loosening Pudding, 4 Ounce Jar, For Naturally Curly Hair.
The Wavy Hair Type
It falls right in that sweet spot between straight and curly. While wavy hair is less likely to get excessive oil build up like straight hair, it is more prone to frizz. But a natural wave is actually a very desirable look with an amazing amount of natural volume and texture.
Some celebrities with S-Curl hair include Shakira and Taylor Swift (before she straightened her hair). RINGLET CURL – This hair type has corkscrew or bouncy ringlets of curls measuring the circumference of a sharpie marker. The curl starts directly from the root and has a medium to coarse texture.
Deep conditioning is not just a luxury; it's a necessity for those looking to loosen their curl pattern. Curly hair, by its nature, tends to be drier and thus more prone to maintaining its tight curl. But when you introduce deep hydration into your routine, you're coaxing your curls into a more relaxed state.
Yes, you can improve your natural curls without using heat or chemicals! Try methods like finger coiling, braid-outs, and twist-outs. Also, regularly use natural products that help your curls.
If you are unhappy with your perm service, go back to your stylist and discuss the alternatives. If it is too curly, your stylist can relax it. If it is not curly enough, wait at least a week to redo it.
In order to ensure that the curls looks define and bouncy, the hair needs to be 100% dry. Any water/humidity will cause the curls to loosen up easily during the day.