Beauty

[dionline]

First the facts: I've got thick, color-treated hair currently to my shoulders and layered. I'm trying to grow it out to donate it again. I color it red so in order to not see my color go down the drain, I wash it twice weekly. My hair is rather straight with a weird, slight wave to it.It dries neither straight nor wavy, sort of frizzy-looking, NOT attractive as-is.

I love to see the scrunched look on women, it appears so effortless even though I know it's probably not. I love to be able to touch my soft, silky hair but when I add in the mousse, gel and hairspray to get mine to look scrunched, it's neither soft nor silky - totally crunchy!!

The question is: Is there a way to get that tousled look and maintain a softer touch to my hair? I've seen those curling irons that have a wave to them. I'm trying to do the littlest amount of heat styling to my hair so that it's in good condition and grows fast.

Any ideas will help. TIA!

[dionline]

Anyone??

[Sister Golden Hair]

Since you don't want to use heat, you may want to get some regular small curlers.

If you do use heat I would say electric rollers. Some are better for your hair than others.

Years ago I would braid my hair wet to have that wavy look.

Hope this helps.

[Sister Golden Hair]

One other thing, you said that it looks frizzy. You need to have a leave-in serum (I like L'anza Trauma Treatment but you can you most any) to smooth out the hair.

What kind of shampoo and conditioner are you using? Is it for color-treated hair?

[jackthebear]

try here

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=tousled%20hair%20how%20to&rs=ac&len=19

[dionline]

I only use products for color-treated hair. I've been using Tigi's Dumb Blonde shampoo since it's for delicate hair after being bleached. I figured it will work with mine. I use a volumizing conditioner after shampooing.

I will absolutely use heat when scrunching, otherwise it would never dry!!

Holy cow, that Pinterest page contains enough info to boggle the mind!!!

[Sister Golden Hair]

Sorry, I guess I misunderstood your post about using heat on your hair. I thought you were trying to find ways without heat.

I would just buy a curling iron for your style. I have a BabyBliss that I really like.

[ShellBell]

I use:

Sarah Potempa BEACHWAVER PRO Rotating Curling Iron, Clips & Comb A224241

I absolutely LOVE it!! I know it's a bit pricey but it WORKS!!

[enw5002]

I'm not a hair stylist (my mom is one though), but I have curly color treated hair. I've learned a lot over the years to manage my hair. Curly hair tends to be dry, so I try to avoid products with alcohol. The only thing I've been using with alcohol is hairspray to finish the style. But as for your question, I wash my hair with wen. It really seems to help define and moisturize my curls. Depending on how I feel, I either use some as a leave in or I use the styling cream. I never have crunchy curls. I let it air dry naturally or use soft rollers to sleep in. I hope this helps. I've even tried salon brand curl creams and none seemed to define my curls as well as wen. I may dabble into Shea Moisture products or Carol's Daughter in the future to see how well it works for me.

[dionline]

No sister, you're right: "Sorry, I guess I misunderstood your post about using heat on your hair. I thought you were trying to find ways without heat."

I do try to not use heat as often as possible but to get the scrunchy look I have to.

enw seems to have curly hair to begin with which is great but I don't. I guess I'm sort of answering my own question...I need to keep those waves/curls in somehow so I've got to cement them in place - with mousse, gel & hairspray.

(Sighhhh...) Thanks though!!