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[Gutterflower]

Stumbled upon this when answering another topic, just wanted to say that it amuses me how girls can talk so much about hair. *runs away*

Says Paul... who has long hair!

[freeliving]

pert plus 2 in 1 happy medium, cheap gets the job done

[Gutterflower]

I wanted to dredge this topic up to say that I have not cut my hair as I said I would! And I very rarely straighten it. It's quite soft and shiny now too thanks to the Moroccan Oil (this little bottle has lasted me FOREVER). Hopefully by my 24th birthday I'll have decently long hair.

I've finally got it to a length where I can tame it by sleeping on it - I pull it into two low pigtails and band it twice along the length of my hair. Then in the morning it's all soft and wavy and shiny. I brush it with one of these suckers.



It's a bit crude but it feels great and doesn't tear at my hair. Since my hair doesn't actually turn into bouncy curls if I tie it up when I sleep, there's no curl to destroy by brushing it out so it's just nice and wavy.

I think I am coming to terms with having curly hair, finally.

Edited by Gutterflower, 29 November 2011 - 01:46 AM.

[gemmyjunebug]

I'm a hair care junkie. I'm OCD when it comes to hair care and products. Probably more so because I've always wanted that thick, long, healthy looking hair. I have long, fine, color-treated hair. Here is what I've tried and worked and some that fell flat.
1. Co-washing works. I wash my hair tops 2x a week. If I have not used a lot of products or heavy laced 'cones' I prefer a co-washing. Also, air drying your hair wrapped in a cloth tie makes for bounce and waves. Plus it saves my ends from being completely deystroyed. My ends seem to split no matter how gentle my routine. Nature of the beast.
2. Moroccan Oil-ehh. My hair/scalp got greasy way to quick for my liking. Plus it gave me pimples around my hairline. No thanks. I tried it only because it was in a swag bag. I always go back to Redken Anti-Snap. Great heat protection and protein/cermide treatment. It also smells like strawberry shortcake. Bonus.
3. I just recently switched to Pureology Shampoo/Conditioner products. Free of SLS which seems to help counteract my dry scalp. My best guess is I never had a dry scalp to begin with...it was probably caused by the SLS's that I know my skin has a sensitivity too. Time will tell. I just started but so far so good. I'm using the Repair Shampoo and the Hydrate Light Conditioner both by Pureology. I needed a balance of protein for repair and moisture(light). The conditioner on the first wash worked very well. No snags or tangles.
4. I hate hairspray. Dries my hair/scalp to bits. I prefer a Spray Wax. Soft hold with texture. Also, if I spray my hair with H20 it makes my curls bounce-not crunchy. I highly recommend Redkens Aerate. It's a cream that conditions but turns to a mousse that builds volume and texture. Great for fine, dry, hair that needs volume but doesn't want the crunch or drying properties of a mousse.
5. Love dry shampoo's. I use Tresemme Dry Shampoo. Gives texture and grip to fine fly away hair. I don't think it does much in cleaning abilities. It personally makes my hair dirtier in a good way. I lack shine and texture first day of shampoo. Using the dry shampoo mimics oil distribution(the irony) which is good for my fine hair. Also, because of the cornstarch it will give a white residue that's to be brushed out. If you have cool/ash blonde hair it gives a time extension on root touch ups.
6. John Frieda's Color Shampoo's/Conditioners dried out my hair.
Redken's Color Shampoo's/Conditioner same situation.
Extreme by Redken worked very well. However your hair can OD on to much protein.
Dove shampoo's/Conditioner's did nothing.
Garnier shampoo's/Conditioner worked very well! Gave me forehead acne-strange because I do my best to wash my face after shower or at the very least keep it off my face.
7. I would like to try It's a 10 brand. Anyone tried?

[dBurnett]

I like Protique and Satinique(Amway). I relly like it! It's one and thing which really helped.

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[Casablancaa]

My favorites include

Redken
and I'm loving Frederick Fekkai's Shea Butter Line, really makes my dry highlighted drizzy hair extremely soft and polished.

[jkitty03]

Nature Fusion by Pantene

Edited by jkitty03, 01 January 2012 - 04:10 AM.

[abigailwheeler]

Gutterflower, on 29 November 2011 - 01:43 AM, said:

I wanted to dredge this topic up to say that I have not cut my hair as I said I would! And I very rarely straighten it. It's quite soft and shiny now too thanks to the Moroccan Oil (this little bottle has lasted me FOREVER). Hopefully by my 24th birthday I'll have decently long hair.

I've finally got it to a length where I can tame it by sleeping on it - I pull it into two low pigtails and band it twice along the length of my hair. Then in the morning it's all soft and wavy and shiny. I brush it with one of these suckers.



It's a bit crude but it feels great and doesn't tear at my hair. Since my hair doesn't actually turn into bouncy curls if I tie it up when I sleep, there's no curl to destroy by brushing it out so it's just nice and wavy.

I think I am coming to terms with having curly hair, finally.

My moroccan oil just ran out I love that shit it is the best

Hooray for your lengths returning! What do you think about those little combs? I saw those on Dragon's Den called 'tangle tamers' (i think) and they looked pretty good. My hair gets really ratty and tangled and when I brush it I literally get a handful of break and fall out every time.

PS does anyone else use velcro rollers? They are the BEST for styling without heat. I just roll my dry hair up and secure with a kirby grip. Then I spritz with some water with a little bit of salt in it and wait for it to dry. Apart from the fact that it takes FOREVER to do, I look like a right wally and it makes my arms ache, it's the best.

Also has anyone tried rag rolling? I did it the other day, got out the shower, towel dried my hair and rolled my hair into spirals around rags (cut up a pair of linen trousers, since it's so cold I feel like I'll never need them again). I used giant thick rags to avoid 80s perm look.

[gemmyjunebug]

Rag rolling is something I've always,always, wanted to try. Velco rollers or large a large pop can on my crown works really well. I've been using velvet hot rollers for as long as I can remember. I let them heat up and turn them off and then put them in my hair. I usually leave my hair a little damp and then roll allowing them to dry naturally along with a what is left with the heat of the roller. Almost like steam but not extreme in the least. There are days where I just roll my damp hair and let the unheated rollers do their thing for a couple of hours. I have fine hair so in terms of length and time - not that long. Some days wet and bun and I'm done. The next day I have waves.
That brush looks interesting. I use a Boar/Nylon brush. Paid$$$ but I've had it for 10+ years.

[Soul2quz]

squee, on 12 July 2011 - 02:38 PM, said:

I really like Giovanni Smooth as Silk shampoo and conditioner. It's sulfate free (and organic, I don't know if that really makes any sort of difference) if that's what you're interested in.

I agree Giovanni is pretty amazing, I've been using the Triple Tea Tree but its a pain to find my ulta is always sold out. I would recommend it as well, and i've tried quite a few shampoos but I always end up coming back to this one.

[jepooley]

I love burt's bee new line gud. You can find it at walmart. It makes my hair smell amazing.

[riceballinafruitsbasket]

For a clean that doesn't irritate my ridiculously sensitive scalp (I wash my hair every day): Garnier Pure Clean. Unfortunately, I really dislike the smell of their products. This doesn't break me out at all or give me hives (hello, Suave and V05).
My L'occitane lavender shampoo cleans just as well as the Garnier but it's been discontinued so I use it quite sparingly.
I love the way most Aveda products smell but I don't think they clean very well.