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Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Ainhisg — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:05:04 GMT

I have searched the forum for threads on frizz products for straight hair but haven't found many. I have shoulder length mostly straight, thin, coarse gray hair that is professionally colored every 5 weeks. When I started getting a lot of wiry gray, my hair started frizzing even worse than usual. My hairdresser started giving me Keratin treatments, which were a godsend. That being said, they have been hard on my hair (some breakage), and we are discontinuing them for awhile. I use Pureology hydrate shampoo and conditioner ($$$-ouch!). Between professional products and salon visits, I am already spending literally a small fortune on my hair.

Is there a drugstore or product from Sally's Beauty Supply that I could put on my hair after I shower that will tame the frizz? It doesn't matter if I blow-dry or let my hair air dry, it will frizz. The only thing that will tame it is a flat iron, and I would really just like to be able to blow it dry without the extra flat-iron step. Thank you for any advice or product recommendations. PS...I tried Dr. Dray's tip of using an old t-shirt to dry my hair, and that has helped a little.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Shanus — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:25:14 GMT

@Ainhisgwrote:
I have searched the forum for threads on frizz products for straight hair but haven't found many. I have shoulder length mostly straight, thin, coarse gray hair that is professionally colored every 5 weeks. When I started getting a lot of wiry gray, my hair started frizzing even worse than usual. My hairdresser started giving me Keratin treatments, which were a godsend. That being said, they have been hard on my hair (some breakage), and we are discontinuing them for awhile. I use Pureology hydrate shampoo and conditioner ($$$-ouch!). Between professional products and salon visits, I am already spending literally a small fortune on my hair.

Is there a drugstore or product from Sally's Beauty Supply that I could put on my hair after I shower that will tame the frizz? It doesn't matter if I blow-dry or let my hair air dry, it will frizz. The only thing that will tame it is a flat iron, and I would really just like to be able to blow it dry without the extra flat-iron step. Thank you for any advice or product recommendations. PS...I tried Dr. Dray's tip of using an old t-shirt to dry my hair, and that has helped a little.

@Ainhisg My hair is curly, not straight, but frizz can also become a problem. It comes from dehydrated hair that’s drawing any moisture it can get from the air.

Try weekly deep conditioning (Shea Moisture is a good one....drugstore). I also use a leave in conditioner. A microfiber towel gets moisture out w/ less damage. Unfortunately, the flat iron is adding more damage & more frizz.

Be sure you always use a heat protectant spray before blow drying and flat iron. Use heat as little as possible and wash hair much less often. Scalp oils that build up between shampooing are good.

When finished styling, a drop of argan oil (or one you like) will smoothe flyaways. Never use frizz serums that contain silicones...coat hair and cause dryness.

It sounds like the grey hair itself, frequent coloring, keratin treatments, heat styling are all culprits. Ask your stylist about professional deep conditioning treatments while at your appts.

Hope this helps.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Imaoldhippie — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:51:12 GMT

@Ainhisg................................................the best anti frizz I have found is Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Leave In Conditioner. It is not expensive and you can get it almost anywhere, Walmart, Walgreens, etc. I use it all the time. I apply it after shampooing and leave it in. Never found any other product that tamed my frizzy, curly gray hair.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

SHESNTN — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:57:37 GMT

I'd highly suggest Rusk Sheer Brilliance. It's a clear serum that you apply after you've blow dryed. It only takes a small dot in your hand that you run through your hair--light touch is all you need. I use every single day & it makes a huge difference without weighing hair down, making it oily etc. Just a dot is all you need to work through your hair every day. It tames the frizz & also makes your hair shine.

It's reasonalbly priced ($10-12) and can be found at Ulta, Sephora Amazon, beauty salons, some department stores etc. It tames the flyaways & I've used it many years. There are other products like this in drug stores, but they absoutley aren't the same.

Try Rusk Sheer Brilliance & I believe it will work great for you, Hope this suggestion is helpful.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

felixmom — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:57:43 GMT

Be sure that you're getting your hair cut with scissors only Don't let them razor cut your hair. Good luck.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Shanus — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:03:54 GMT

@felixmomwrote:
Be sure that you're getting your hair cut with scissors only Don't let them razor cut your hair. Good luck.

@felixmom That’s a definite...leaves ragged edges. I had a stylist that used a razor just once.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Carmie — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:04:49 GMT

@Ainhisg I agree with Shanus, but want to add that you are having problems finding information about straight frizzy hair because it is an uncommon problem.

Straight hair usually has a tight cuticle and lays flat and is not frizzy. Your cuticle has been lifited too many times with hair color and other products and you have breakage which is causing short pieces of hair to stick out.

Your hairdresser should only be coloring your gray roots and not the rest of your hair eveytime you go for color. She should not be pulling the color through the hair to the ends. Because you wear your hair on the longer side, your color could be fading on the ends and she feels they need refreshed, which is standard, but not every five weeks.

If it were me, i’d start getting trims more often to get rid of the dry damaged hair and then be really careful about not damaging the rest. Always use a heat protecting spray on your hair before you blow dry or use a flat iron. Cover your hair in the sun.

Nexxus maxes a product called Humectress that can be purchased at Costco, some drugs stores, grocery stores and Amazon. This product can be used like a conditioner after washing and it can also be rubbed on the hands and smoothed through the hair as often as necessary. It Is really great stuff and used to only be sold only through beauty salons. It is moisture for your hair, but it is not greasy or oily and will not ruin anything you put your head on like pillowcases or furniture. It has a nice smell too.

It calms the frizzies and is actually good for your hair and causes no further damage. There is also a shampoo made by the same company called Therappe. It is wonderful

And also will help your hair get back into good shape.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Katcat1 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:16:48 GMT

@Ainhisg Hi. You may want to try Bumble and Bumble's Straight Blow Dry. It defrizzes up to 3 days and comes in 2 sizes. They have a website and I own a few of their products which are excellent. They stand behind their products.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Ainhisg — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:26:24 GMT

I want to thank everyone for the replies! I was remiss in leaving out some information. My hairstylist is only coloring the roots and only uses scissors. I have been using a Pureology hydrate leave in conditioner and use an oil-based glossing polish I got at Sally's. If flat ironing, I use a heat-protection spray first. As this Keratin treatment is fading, I feel I need something "better" besides the oil-based glossing product I've been using from Sally's to smooth my hair more. I will read back through the suggestions and do some research.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Ainhisg — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 16:48:33 GMT

@Katcat1wrote:
@Ainhisg Hi. You may want to try Bumble and Bumble's Straight Blow Dry. It defrizzes up to 3 days and comes in 2 sizes. They have a website and I own a few of their products which are excellent. They stand behind their products.

@Katcat1, this cream is what I have in mind. I chatted with a CS rep on the B&B website, and she said Ulta or Sephora carry it and may have samples. Ulta has an amazing return policy, so I will drop by there and see. I asked my stylist yesterday about a product I could use, but she got distracted (as did I) and we never returned to the subject.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Ainhisg — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:57:14 GMT

@SHESNTN, I am going to look into Rusk Sheer Brilliance, too. Thank you!

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

SeaMaiden — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:17:19 GMT

@Ainhisg I also have past shoulder length silver grey hair. It is slightly curly/ wavey and tends to be dry no matter how much I moisturize it. I rarely use heat styling tools for that reason and let it dry naturally as well.

This Nick Chavez product has been a God send to me! It has a 5 star rating and for good cause. It makes my dry silver hair... soft, pliable and shiny with no oil or greasy feeling. My hair is also fine so anything greasy does not work, but, this product is AWESOME!!!

A274168

Nick Chavez Supersize Velvet Mesquite 4 oz. Serum

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Ainhisg — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:41:46 GMT

@SeaMaiden, thank you! The reviews are stellar for this product!

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

suzyQ3 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:03:32 GMT

I probably haven't had enough coffee yet this morning, but I don't understand the reason for coloring the roots of gray hair. Isn't one of the touted benefits of gray that you don't have to color it?

About frizz on straight hair: You do really have to be careful to find an anti-frizz product that is light enough not weigh down your hair because most such products, as another poster pointed out, are made for curly hair.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

maestra — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:58:52 GMT

@Ainhisg I just tried the Garnier Sleek and SAhine and after 3 days, I'm still impressed.

I have colored hair that is mostly going gray/white and I live in a high humidity area. No issues w/frizz; my hair is long (middle of back).

Also, my dermatitis has NOT acted up-a big A+ in my book.

Cost is reasonable, so I recomend this product as well.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Ainhisg — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 23:16:13 GMT

@maestra, are you using the leave in conditioner? Are you using other products from the line?

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

maestra — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:05:23 GMT

@Ainhisg No,the only product from this line that I've tried has been Sleek and Shine Serum.

I use Redkin color protect shampoo and conditioner. My skin can become very reactive, even on my scalp, so I stay w/products that work and dont mess w/my skin.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

ALRATIBA — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:18:33 GMT

Jhirmak Silver Brightening Miracle Leave-in Conditioning Treatment (5 in 1 formula) - or -

John Frieda Frizz EAse Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum (silk protein and added control. "Eliminates Frizz, Humidity Protection, Heat Protection, Smooths, Hyrates, Tames (apply to wet hair).

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

Skyegirl21 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:34:20 GMT

All frizz is from porous hair that soaks in water vapor from the air. First of all, wash it as little as possible because the natural oils seal the cuticle from humidity. Freshly washed hair opens the cuticle.

Use a cleansing conditioner that doesn’t strip the oils, then a light anti frizz product ( last summer I used John Frieda 3 days straight, with a Moroccan oil mixed in, pretty good).i blow dry and run the flat iron through briskly, which seals the cuticle somewhat.

Then top it off with anti frizz hairspray. My hair didn’t frizz too badly however the humidity brings back the waves and curls. Not good, I don’t have pretty ringlets or anything-

Last summer I used a Redken spray but I just ordered from HSN Tweak-D anti frizz spray. The guy who makes it had another line and I used his spray called Tunu and it was awesome to prevent frizz. Now his line is called Tweak-D, and he has a new spray! HSN has no shipping on hair care today... Hats help too! It’s a constant battle unfortunately.

Re: Frizz leave-in product for straight gray hair that is colored

TY — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:02:52 GMT

@Ainhisg

Gray hair whether colored or not can tend to be porous and prone to frizz.

I find my Conair straightening hair dryer useful but not totally effective against frizz. I also have long hair to my bra strap. What has helped is a Conair straightening paddle brush with the ionization ports in them - not the smaller travel size Conair paddle brush without the ion ports.

From Pinterest

Infiniti Pro By Conair Diamond Infused Hot Paddle Brush

You can find this at the drugstore or places like Target and Walmart.

This heated paddle brush is not a hair dryer, it has hot plates but also has silicone as well as metal bristles. This brush has 3 heat settings. I've had my brush for a year and a half and it's my HG to get my hair pretty straight without frizz. I prefer it to any flat iron as I'm a klutz with a flat iron. The paddle brush is easy to use and gets your hair straight and tames the frizzies without making your hair look like it was flat ironed poker straight. The straightness with the Conair paddle brush is a more natural look.