Lately I’ve been getting some really nice comments and emails from readers about my hair. I always have to read twice when I see these comments because I’ve never really liked my hair — let’s talk about this.

This picture was taken sometime in the early 90’s. It was a particularly bad hair day — my hair is naturally curly and was normally in cute ringlets, I promise. But on this day I got tired of curls, so I decided to brush it out, hoping it would become straight. Instead I got what my siblings have affectionately named, “The Natfro.” And my hair sometimes still looks like this. The Natfro is never far off.

It wasn’t until high school that I finally embraced my huge volume and curls. As curly haired girls know, brushing it out when it’s dry is one of the worst things you can do. 

Here is my current hair routine. And it probably will be until 80’s hair comes back. 

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Shampoo | A hairdresser got me hooked on ColorProof CrazySmooth. I love it! It definitely helps smooth down the frizz that my super curly hair likes to create.

Conditioner | I’ve been using drugstore stuff lately — anything sulfate free like this or this.

Product | Just a little Kerastase Oleo Relax when it’s wet and a bit of Rodin hair oil when it’s dry.

Tools | I swear by my Hot Tools curling iron. 

Cut | I ask for long, seamless, face-framing layers.

Color | I recently had Balayage done. The stylist used brown bleach for the highlights.

To see my hair currently, click here or here.

Anyone else out there have a Natfro equivalent? Would love to hear your tips!