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The Curly Girl Method is an approach to hair care designed by author Lorraine Massey for textured hair in its natural state (coils, waves, and curls) that has not been chemically relaxed. This method discourages the daily use of sulfate shampoo , which is considered too harsh for curly hair.
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Perms today use this method with sodium thioglycolate instead of ammonium thioglycolate, at a pH of 8 to 9.5. Perming hair with the sodium thioglycolate method takes only 15–30 minutes of exposure to the sodium thioglycolate solution before a neutralizer solution is applied to bring the pH back to normal and re-bond the hair.
Massey, a hairstylist, developed the "Curly Girl Method" and authored the book "Curly Girl: The Handbook" as guidelines for naturally curly hair care. [1] In 2002, DevaCurl launched its first "no-poo" cleanser. In 2007, DevaCurl established an academy to teach curly hair care stylists the signature Deva cut used in all of its salons.
After starting with cutting and dyeing women's long hair and later exploring men's hairstyles, she discovered her true passion: creating short hair transformations for women.
The hydrogen bonds reform after the hair is moistened. A hot roller or hot curler is designed to be heated in an electric chamber before one rolls it into the hair. [2] Alternatively, a hair dryer heats the hair after the rolls are in place. Hair spray can temporarily fix curled hair in place.
The hair is swept upwards from the face and worn high over the forehead, and sometimes upswept around the sides and back as well. The style, named after Madame de Pompadour (1721–1764), mistress of King Louis XV, is for both women and men. Quiff: The quiff combines the 1950s pompadour hairstyle, the 1950s flat-top, and, sometimes a mohawk.