My hair is naturally wavy, which means that if left to its own devices it will form spiral-looking waves. That sounds delightful in theory, but in practice I look like Merida. And if I brush it at the wrong moment, it goes full poodle and I end up having bigger hair than a Southern woman at a White Snake concert.
I’ve been using this conditioner and for a while it worked, but now we’re back to poofy hair. I need something with serious moisturizing power, because I color my hair and prefer to not do much of anything to it except for brushing it and possibly adding something to it while it’s damp. Straightening, blow drying, and fussing with it is right out. I only do that when we are on tour or at a conference.
One time, early in our career, we went to a con, and I thought I looked okay. We get home, I open Twitter, and the first thing I see is two women discussing my hair. Words like “You’d think she’d care enough to color her hair” were said. I typed out a really furious reply, but then decided it wasn’t worth it. I do color my hair now, but it’s not for the cons, it’s because I like how it looks. 🙂
So, BDH, lay your hair wisdom on me. Dry frizzy wavy hair. What can I use to make it less poodle?
Just found Strong Sexy hair. It’s a new product from Sexy hair line. The leave in conditioner and end mender is amazing. I live in the arctic and my naturally wavy hair is a disaster here because of the deep cold and total soul sucking lack of humidity. I know that is opposite of your problem, but this is the first time my radioactive look is tamed down into curls and waves again. It’s worth a try.
I have fine, naturally curly hair. My simple routine: rotate shampooing/just wetting hair, apply leave-in conditioner, apply gel, and dry with diffuser. Takes about 10 minutes.
Plain water. In a spay bottle. When your curls become bushy, flip your head upside down and spray your hair with water. If you get your hair damp and scrunch it, the curls will reform… it’s magical.
Late to the party, but there is a custom shampoo site that will blend what you need, up to five different requests, such as frizz control, color protection and so on. I think it’s called functions of beauty. You might give them a look.
Even later to the party, I use Pureology Hydrate. It’s pretty spendy, but it’s good for both color retention and frizzy times. I also keep some Mythic Oil on hand for the really bad days. It can go in dry hair, and you only need the tiniest amount, so it goes a long way. I love these products. I got both of those recommendations from the salon I go to. So, what I would really recommend, is find a decent salon in the area (I go to PR & Partners, but I don’t know if they’d be in your area) and even if you don’t want to get your hair done there, ask if one of the stylists will give you recommendations for your specific concerns. They may even have samples. The stylists at the nicer places usually have a lot more training than the big chains get, and usually know their stuff. I’m an air dry and go girl, so the products really have to be worth it for me to spend. Good luck!
I have curly hair and I use Alfaparf Semi Di Lino shampoo and conditioner. the pink one thats for moisture works best for me.
I have thick dry hair and the best thing I have found is hair oils. I like apricot at the moment. Not expensive but very effective ?
I only wash my hair 2 x week and never do anything but let it air dry. When I get out of the shower, I put a big palmful of Argan oil on it wet, finger comb and let it dry. If it starts frizzing on the second/third day, I stick my head under water, get it really wet, towel dry it and add oil.
John Freida Frizz Ease hair serum, small amount after you get out of the shower works wonders. I have naturally curly hair and live in the very humid South. This serum works wonders without having to put a lot of effort into your routine.