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The Jheri curl was a popular hairstyle in the African American community in the mid s. Jheri curls are very shiny, and much looser than the natural curls of a black person's hair. A jheri curl was a two-part application that consisted of a texturizer and an activator. The texturizer used strong chemicals, causing the naturally tight curls to loosen and hang. The activator kept the loosened curls from breaking, while providing an oily sheen. Besides the fact that it was considered by some to be unattractive, the jheri curl's decline in popularity probably occurred because of its problematic and labor-intensive upkeep. To maintain the jheri curl, users were required to apply activator usually in a spray bottle at least once per day.
Top definition. Jheri Curl. A popular hairstyle in the African-American community especially in the 's. This haircut was, as the previous entry says, a perm that loosens up the naturally tightened curls and makes the hair nice and bouncy as a result.
The Jheri curl often spelled Jerry curl or Jeri Curl is a permanent wave hairstyle that was popular among African Americans during the s and early s. Invented by the hairdresser Jheri Redding , [1] the Jheri curl gives the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look. It was touted as a "wash and wear" style that was easier to care for than the other popular chemical treatment of the day, the relaxer. A Jheri curl requires a two-part application that consists of a softener often called a "rearranging cream" to loosen the hair, and a solution to set the curls.