u/Critical-Pilot2144

Hey guys,
My mom and my sister both have curly hair, and I used to have curly hair too—but I never knew how to take care of it and honestly didn’t like it back then.
So around the age of 10–12, I started straightening my hair basically every time I washed it (and sometimes even more often). Now I’m 21, and recently I’ve been thinking about giving my natural hair another chance.
At this point, it looks more wavy than curly - probably because of years of straightening and dyeing - but I feel like it might have more potential if I actually learn how to take care of it properly.
Today, for the first time in probably ever, I tried doing a curly hair routine and I know I didn’t do a great job. It doesn’t look amazing, but I can tell there’s something there. I just have no idea how to bring it out.
What I used:
- a curl foam
- Pantene leave-in conditioner
- Schwarzkopf Taft Power mousse (for hold)
I’m not sure if I used too much or too little product. I also don’t think I scrunched it properly, and I didn’t use a diffuser. The photo I took is at about 30%, and the other one 50-60% dry hair.
I’d really love some advice—especially beginner-friendly technique, how much product to use, whether tools like brushes/combs matter, and
affordable products available in Europe.
I genuinely don’t know anything about curly hair care, so I’d be super grateful for any tips or suggestions.
Thanks :)

Hey guys, I have a question.

I’m thinking about buying Loop earplugs. I’m mainly looking for noise reduction for being in public places like shopping malls, walking outside, restaurants, cafés, etc. I still want to be able to have conversations sometimes, but also have more quiet when I’m alone.

That’s why I’ve been looking into the Loop Switch 2, but I’m not sure if they’re the right choice for me.

One issue I have is that earphones tend to fall out of my ears. I’ve tried AirPods (both regular and the ones with silicone tips), and they always fall out. It’s not that they feel loose — if anything, they feel kind of too tight, and then they just end up coming out anyway. I don’t know if that means I have small ear canals or something like that.

So I’m worried that Loop earplugs might also fall out, and if they do, then obviously they won’t work for me.

If anyone has experience with that, I’d really appreciate your input.

Also, how much noise reduction do the Switch 2 actually provide in real life? And are there maybe better alternatives than the Switch 2 for what I’m looking for?

Again, I don’t need complete silence — I just want to reduce background noise and overstimulation as much as possible while still being able to talk to people when needed.

I have no idea what I’m doing, help?

loop earplugs - worth it?