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Question for hair stylists

dionline — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 18:28:35 GMT

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!

Re: Question for hair stylists

dionline — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:38:10 GMT

Anyone??

Re: Question for hair stylists

Sister Golden Hair — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:45:09 GMT

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.

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Sister Golden Hair — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:53:44 GMT

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?

Re: Question for hair stylists

jackthebear — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:56:18 GMT

try here

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

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dionline — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:50:53 GMT

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!!!

Re: Question for hair stylists

Sister Golden Hair — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:00:43 GMT

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.

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ShellBell — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:36:16 GMT

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!!

Re: Question for hair stylists

enw5002 — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:42:50 GMT

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.

Re: Question for hair stylists

dionline — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 03:11:33 GMT

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!!

Re: Question for hair stylists

Sister Golden Hair — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 03:23:13 GMT

You might try the braid trick when you have time to let them dry. I have stick straight hair and it would stay good for about 3 days without products. I did this in the summer and would go out outside to help it dry. Also, do several smaller braids.

I would clip up the top, them braid around the bottom. Then braid the next row, then the top row. It would dry faster that way.

I sleep on a silk pillowcase which keeps my style.

Re: Question for hair stylists

dionline — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:12:30 GMT

Maybe I'll try the braids on Wednesday, my day off.

I have no problem sleeping. It's weird but when I wake up in the AM, I barely have to brush my hair - DH always wonders how I sleep b/c my hair is never messed up. I'm not even sure how I do it but it's 'once & done' for days on end....weird but I'm thankful!!