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Registered: 11-03-04
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Hey everyone! Big Grin I have VERY THICK "curly" hair. (its very curly in the front but not all trhat curly on the sides or in the back)Does anyone habe advise on shampoo/products i could use to help straiten my hair. I was thinking of gettign my hair chemically relaxe dbut my hair is very very dry already so i don't want it to be completly fried. I spend a lot of time on ym hair and it ends up looking alright, but never great. Also where can i find soupcan sized hot riollers for my hair? They would make my daily routine so much easier, i sport a mod flip kind of look, it just goes with my 60's style Wink
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Registered: 11-12-04
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Hi there, I have the same problem with my hair. It's extremely curly around my face, kind of unruly! I started using Silk Result by Joico. They have a shampoo and conditioner which make my hair feel really soft and great for straightening. I have to flat iron my hair to keep it straight. Silk Result has an amazing flat iron spray called Instant Smoother. Give it a try. I think you'll really like it!
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Registered: 11-16-04
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Hi! I'm new to this... um... I don't have much money for spending on my hair so I usually get my hair care products at wal-mart Smile (Salon products are a bit pricy!) My current fav. is L'loreal Vive for curly hair shampoo and conditioner. I don't like crunchy or sticky hair so I quit using gel and now use moouse and/or Vive's spray (for curly hair). The moouse gives controll with out stiffness and I DO NOT blowdry my hair, the end result is usually soft natural curls that move but don't FRIZZ!!! Go with the flow, maybe try twisting chuncks of hair when wet to form loose curls?! My hair gets very frizzy when I try to straighten, so I gave up!!! hope this helps!
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Registered: 11-16-04
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hey, how much do you pull your hair back into a ponytail? sometimes hair breaks real short around your face and you end up with short frizzy wisps that can also cause frizzy unrullness around your face. Take a time out from pulling your hair back and see if it helps. Scarves, headbands, and/or funky hats are some cute opptions for keeping hair out of your face, instead of pulling it back. Confused
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Registered: 11-17-04
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My tricks to getting that perfect curl is a combination of three products and a soft, but hot blow dry. I use a frizz serum (either John Freida's or CitraShine), then mousse (Garnier Fructis curl defining mousse is cheap and awesome), then Aussie Sprunch and Spray. Make sure you put the mousse in while your hair is upsidedown to give it volume. I recommend using a blowdryer that gives a gentle blow because something with too much air will promote frizz, but with really thick hair, using a defuser will take fooorrrever... Blowdry upside down! Also, start with your hair as wet as possible to prevent frizz. I promise this will not give you a wet or crispy look if you use the right combination of product and dry it all the way. It may seem very voluminous, but it will more than likely fall and tone down after 30 min. Also your haircut plays a big factor. Make sure you get layers so you don't have a triangle head, but don't get too much of a difference in length or your haircut will turn square. You might consider getting a razor cut or thinning. I hope that helps.
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Registered: 11-17-04
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I just wanted to say that my advice didn't include straightening because often us curly hair people curse our genes and automatically want to straighten our hair! While it's fun to occasionally, work with what God gave you! There are millions of straight hair people out there that would kill for our hair and we should embrace it! So rock those curls!!
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Registered: 01-07-05
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I am looking for a good hot iron straightner that work good with thick curly hair. Please post your suggestions. Thanx Smile
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Registered: 12-22-05
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My grandmother is a beautician and recently purchased a Helen of Troy hair straightener that is AMAZING. She purchased it from Sally Beauty Supply, though I don't know the exact cost (I am sure it was not too expensive). I don't remember the model number, but it is black with gold ceramic plates and heat settings that range from 1-10. Also, I would recommend Ion's hair straightening spray (I don't know the exact name of that either ha) as I have literally burned my hands, not from the ceramic plates, but from my hair, without this or some form of spray. I know this is a good straightener, I have used 2 Con-airs, and a couple other brands...none of which match the power of the Helen of Troy.
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Registered: 12-28-05
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ok people with frizzy thick cruly hais could try infusim or this stuff called bumble to bumble it works really well. eith that or try to flat iron it with the bumble to bumble defrizz oil so that the frizz dose not come in well yea if you have any questions or comments please write back ok thank you always tiffany
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Registered: 04-30-06
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Hmm, try Potion 9 by Sebastian. It is a very deep conditioner that, in combination with a flat iron, should keep your hair weighed down enough for it to stay straight
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