Perhaps I read it too fast but I was surprised no guys with curly hair weighed in.
Are their experiences different than women’s?
They usually have shorter hair though not always); but do they find it necessary to use SO many “beauty products” to maintain their hair or have the best styles or the “healthiest?” hair or a sense of identity?
Would a guy discussion be different than this post? I’d weigh in but I’m bald and do not use any Bald Head Maintenance Products.
Great question! I ran a survey and only women responded. I don't know many cury-haired men who have go-to products, but I would love for anyone to comment (who isn't bald LOL) if they have something to share.
Love my curly hair and how it's connected to my Jewish identity.
Speaking of middle eastern roots, I worked with a Palestinian guy on a film crew that told me I had the same exact curl pattern as his mother. It is cool to know I share this quality with different people's from the region.
In terms of finding good product recs, it's great to also go to a salon that specialises in curly hair to get a good haircut....the haircut is key because curly hair should be cut dry...sort of like shaping a bush....and often you can get great recommendations from a stylist who knows your porosity and curly type. I'm 3B/3C with extremely low porosity, so it takes a while for water and.products to enter my hair but it also takes a lot for them to leave (clarifying shampoo has been a must for buildup) I've loved miche for clarifying and flora and curl for other products. I'd suggest going on naturallycurly.com to learn more about your hair type and see their care/product recommendations. Also pay attention to the first couple of ingredients on a product ingredient list. Those are usually the ingredients that are the most present in the bottle, so you can know if you're actually getting a good product or just one that smells nice. I also used to do a bunch of diy masks. My hair never looked better but cleanup was a pain so.now.i just try and find products with good ingredients.
As a man with curly hair (3b/3c combo), I would have to agree that using “beauty products” is the only way to maintain really curly hair, if you want to maintain the curls. When I was younger, I hated how curly my hair is and how big my nose is and I guess in an attempt to look less Jewish I would comb my hair while wet so it would dry just barely wavy; however, I now love and embrace those parts of myself! Retaining curls requires fewer hair washes with traditional shampoo, you can always co-wash (aka shampoo with conditioner only. I workout and will run lukewarm water through my hair and then squish in some conditioner [can leave-in or lightly rinse out]), detangle in the shower (wide-tooth comb or shower brush) and when you’re out, add a curl defining cream, air dry or diffuse (lo/no heat), and then add a hair oil or shine spray to make those curls look and feel healthy. When your hair is healthy, you can feel the difference..I can even run my fingers or a comb through my hair and the curls will come right back. Beauty products are very gendered and can be expensive, but don’t let any “girly colors” on products deter you - 99% of the curly hair market is geared towards women and those who identify as such. You can find great quality products at drugstores and your hair oil can be a few drops of vitamin e oil (low iu or it’ll be too heavy). Sorry for the novel, but I’ve been through the curl journey and back lol Hope this helps some. Be well, folks ♥️
hair on the head? Long time ago. But this is the Curly I recall:
Curly McLain is the protagonist of Rodgers & Hammerstein's play Oklahoma! He is a cowboy who is in love with a woman named Laurey, much to dangerous ranch hand Jud Fry's dismay.
A baritone, Curly was played by Gordan MacRae in the 1955 film adaptation.
Perhaps I read it too fast but I was surprised no guys with curly hair weighed in.
Are their experiences different than women’s?
They usually have shorter hair though not always); but do they find it necessary to use SO many “beauty products” to maintain their hair or have the best styles or the “healthiest?” hair or a sense of identity?
Would a guy discussion be different than this post? I’d weigh in but I’m bald and do not use any Bald Head Maintenance Products.
Are bald men less Jewish Israeli identifying?
Great question! I ran a survey and only women responded. I don't know many cury-haired men who have go-to products, but I would love for anyone to comment (who isn't bald LOL) if they have something to share.
Love my curly hair and how it's connected to my Jewish identity.
Speaking of middle eastern roots, I worked with a Palestinian guy on a film crew that told me I had the same exact curl pattern as his mother. It is cool to know I share this quality with different people's from the region.
In terms of finding good product recs, it's great to also go to a salon that specialises in curly hair to get a good haircut....the haircut is key because curly hair should be cut dry...sort of like shaping a bush....and often you can get great recommendations from a stylist who knows your porosity and curly type. I'm 3B/3C with extremely low porosity, so it takes a while for water and.products to enter my hair but it also takes a lot for them to leave (clarifying shampoo has been a must for buildup) I've loved miche for clarifying and flora and curl for other products. I'd suggest going on naturallycurly.com to learn more about your hair type and see their care/product recommendations. Also pay attention to the first couple of ingredients on a product ingredient list. Those are usually the ingredients that are the most present in the bottle, so you can know if you're actually getting a good product or just one that smells nice. I also used to do a bunch of diy masks. My hair never looked better but cleanup was a pain so.now.i just try and find products with good ingredients.
Thanks so much for sharing! It was actually your social media that I learned about curly girls
Hi Jay,
As a man with curly hair (3b/3c combo), I would have to agree that using “beauty products” is the only way to maintain really curly hair, if you want to maintain the curls. When I was younger, I hated how curly my hair is and how big my nose is and I guess in an attempt to look less Jewish I would comb my hair while wet so it would dry just barely wavy; however, I now love and embrace those parts of myself! Retaining curls requires fewer hair washes with traditional shampoo, you can always co-wash (aka shampoo with conditioner only. I workout and will run lukewarm water through my hair and then squish in some conditioner [can leave-in or lightly rinse out]), detangle in the shower (wide-tooth comb or shower brush) and when you’re out, add a curl defining cream, air dry or diffuse (lo/no heat), and then add a hair oil or shine spray to make those curls look and feel healthy. When your hair is healthy, you can feel the difference..I can even run my fingers or a comb through my hair and the curls will come right back. Beauty products are very gendered and can be expensive, but don’t let any “girly colors” on products deter you - 99% of the curly hair market is geared towards women and those who identify as such. You can find great quality products at drugstores and your hair oil can be a few drops of vitamin e oil (low iu or it’ll be too heavy). Sorry for the novel, but I’ve been through the curl journey and back lol Hope this helps some. Be well, folks ♥️
Thanks so much for sharing!
It needs to be said again for the people in the back, there is not one look for Jews.
I was fascinated by the talk of curly and straight hair because I am bald.
hair on the head? Long time ago. But this is the Curly I recall:
Curly McLain is the protagonist of Rodgers & Hammerstein's play Oklahoma! He is a cowboy who is in love with a woman named Laurey, much to dangerous ranch hand Jud Fry's dismay.
A baritone, Curly was played by Gordan MacRae in the 1955 film adaptation.
Clever column. Love the variety of topics!
I used to straighten my hair, but as I got older, it got curlier and I started curling it and treating it properly to embrace my Jewish hair!