@gillsburg wrote:
I have natural
redhair which I color occasionally for some
greys. My hair is naturally wavy, wiry ,frizzy ,and very dry. I have tried every product I can think of. Please give me ome
new ideas. Thanks
@gillsburg The big decision is whether you want a short term or long term fix for frizz. Short term you can use oils, silicones, flat irons, etc.
In the long run, your hair will be more damaged and much more frizzy. The grey areas will be more dry. The rest of your hair may be dry, frizzy and wiry from coloring (uses peroxide to open the cuticle and deposit color), heat styling, not deep conditioning and maybe using products w/ silicones and sulfates.
I had to go cold turkey with my curls to prevent frizz. I stopped coloring...which is not for everyone, but there are semi-permanent colors which are less damaging. I stopped using silicones, sulfates & products with oils that coat hair and dry it further.
Try to wash your hair less and deep condition at least once a week with a moisturizing conditioner...many hair types are sensitive to protein types of conditioner and stylers and will further dry out your hair. The days I don't use shampoo, I just use regular conditioner in the shower. Styling products need to be checked as well...no silicones and no alcohol is a biggie. Limit the heat styling & check that dryer or heat tools are on low heat. Velcro rollers can be used w/ shower cap during a shower to refresh hair styles.
I can't recommend enough using a satin pillow case to prevent your hair from dragging along, breaking, frizzing and drying out. The cotton absorbs the moisture. Microfiber towels instead of cotton terry ones are a must. The little loops tear, break off hair and add to the frizz.
***Here's the shocker: all the hair on your head is dead. The only hair that matters and what you can help to put hair in good health is the hair growing from your scalp. Point? Your scalp health is very important. You can exfoliate it to keep the scalp from being dry and increase oils, blood flow, open follicles and help new hairs to grow. Cutting back on heat also helps not to dry out the scalp. Google scalp help for more pointers on foods that help like ones with Omega fatty acids.
Your scalp is an extension of your face. Would you use harsh chemicals, heat, silicone products and drying products on your face? A healthy scalp makes for healthy hair. If you're truly frustrated, you can think about a shorter hairstyle so that damaged hair is cut off little by little and gives your new growth a fresh start. Hope some of these ideas help you. Good luck with this.
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