Build up on curly hair?

I have naturally curly hair that is really soft. If it has any buildup at all on it, it "gives up" and won't curl. I have a short style that can't be done straight, and I've been using Redkin Curl boost and Alterna sculpting putty on it. Because it's soft it really needs the product to give it lift and definition, but now I'm having to curl a lot of it with an iron because its weighed down from the buildup. I've tried using Neutrogena clarifying shampoo and it helped some, but not enough. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Build up on curly hair?

You are using products that are too heavy for your hair. Check out naturallycurly.com. They have a bunch of products for curly hair.

Build up on curly hair?

try using a curling mousse or leave in conditioner. that's what I use for my curly short hair

Build up on curly hair?

Check out this website:

www.naturallycurly.com

It has tons of information about products you can use to prevent build up, and lots of other curl-related information!

Build up on curly hair?

I have a relative that owns his own salon and has been in business for years and this is what he recommends and I do it and it really does work and it is not expensive. Take your normal shampoo and mix it with a tablespoon or a little more of baking soda and wash it really good ...this strips all the buildup away ...then rinse and wash it again with just shampoo without the baking soda....condition then style.... It really does get rid of buildup... I hope this helps :)

Build up on curly hair?

A good cheap thing to remove build up is to add a little baking soda to your shampoo (any shampoo of your choice) not everyday just when it needs the build up removed. Make sure you do not over use products. For very soft hair I would not recommend a putty of any sort. If you do just have to use it do so very sparingly.