Ok...i have major hair issues. Can anyone help me? My hair is like my avatars hair...except for one problem...FRIZZ!!! FRIZZ AND POOF!!!! -_- yes i put spray in it and stuff..and sure that works but then my hair is all hard and crunchy...o_O?
Also...does anyone know any cool curly hair styles? Im so sick of ponytails, and leaving it down...is there any fun style? or cool style for curly hair?
Curly Hair From Hell?
- Read the book and visit the sites below about curly hair. I did and my once horrible curly hair is now virtually frizz-free ringlets. Now I get compliments on my hair all the time! Straighten your hair- be happy for a day, learn to manage your curly hair- be happy for life!
- To style your hair using the curly-girl method you will need gel, a leave in cream, and conditioner at the minimum. Some less useful, but still nice stuff would be a blowdryer, a diffuser (reduces frizz in curly/wavy hair when used with dryer), and a microfiber hair turban (to dry wet hair while sleeping or in the morning).
-The main philosophy of the curly-girl method is to not use shampoo. This may sound unhygenic but it has actually made my hair less oily and dandruffy. Most shampoos contain some of the same chemicals found in laundry detergent (aka sodium laureth sulfate or anything close to that). They dry out curly hair. Also you shouldn't brush your curly hair dry because it damages the hair and makes it poof.
- Massaging of the scalp with conditioner to remove dirt is all that is needed. It will clean everything but super clingy silicones (cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone are examples). Then rinse and spread conditioner on the outside layer of hair and the hair at the nape of your neck. Gently comb tangles out with your fingers or a wide toothed comb and rinse with cold/cool water.
- Do not brush/comb your hair after this point because it wil disturb the curl pattern (make sure you already have a part). It is also important to use gel on sopping wet hair and scrunch the hair with your fingers. Make sure gel is evenly distributed everywhere in your hair. If you use too much you can always scrunch out the crunchy texture later.
- Use paper towels or an old t-shirt to gently scrunch some of the water out (generic towels can make hair frizz). You can either let your hair air dry or wait ten minutes and then use a blowdryer with a diffuser. Dry until your hair is almost dry, and then let air dry the last bit. Do not touch the hair while it is air drying or it will frizz!
- Use a moisturizing conditioner, such as Desert Essence Organics Italian Red Grape Conditioner (found at health food/organic stores) or Activate Hydrating Conditioner (drugstore). The combo of products that I use daily is L'Oreal Out of Bed Weightless Texturizer (comes in a black-colored tub) and then Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Gel or Body Envy but there are more conditioners, gels, etc. on the websites. The products I recommended are my personal favorites and contain no silicones.
- "Strictly Curls" is a book about curly updos and such. Curly hair looks good long with LONG layers. I advise against thinning because it will make your ends ratty. I like to sweep hair back with 2 crisscrossed bobby pins after parting my hair to the side. I also like to wear my hair half up and leave out individual curls to frame my face.
- Your hair may seem worse at first, but it is just adjusting. This may take a couple weeks to begin working. Before you decide to quit shampoo, do a final cleanse with shampoo and stop the use of any products with silicones in them. Hope this helps!
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Curly girl by Loirane Massey
Curly Hair From Hell?
I personally have the same problem. I use frizz ease curl defining spray. it doesn't leave it hard or crunchy. what also worked for me was mouse. I use a big clip in my hair most days I am working. pull it back like a pony tail but twirl it around and clip it up with the hair poofing out the top. My husband loves it lol.
Curly Hair From Hell?
Try a difuser - they work wonders. Also, if you have an Ion hair dryer, that cuts down on the frizziness too.
If you hair is poofing - get a hair cut. Your layers are out of wack which is causing the poof. Get your hair cut every 6-8 weeks and that will cut that down.
I would reccomend a curly shampoo, and then a leave in conditioner and product. Aveda make a good one, the name escapes me, but that cuts down on the frizz and the crunchiness.
Curly Hair From Hell?
Probably a wig would help, especially on those days when you can't be bothered.
Curly Hair From Hell?
I have the same kind of hair! I had it in a ponytail for YEARS because i couldnt stand the frizz and i hate that crunch curly look. I went to a curly hair salon (devachan) in new york and now i can wear it down every day... i love it!!! their products are really amazing but also a little expensive but worth it....
1. dont wash it every day, but definitely condition it every day
2. take some conditioner of their 'one condition' conditioner (or i guess you could try any conditioner thats not too thick) and put it in your hair after you've showered... and dont be afraid to use too much, especially at the ends and scrunch it up a little
3. use a blow drier with a diffuser or let it dry naturally
4. it WILL be hard when its dry but then, shake it out and scrunch it with your hands untill all that crunchiness is gone and voila! it will look beautiful and as frizz free as curly hair can be
good luck!!
