Stylist professionals only please?

Question

I have hair that is in actuality to the middle of my back in length but you cannot tell because it is extremely curly (spiral) and that is natural. Plus I live in Texas where there is high humidity. So my hair only looks to be at shoulder length.

I have bangs on top that I blow dry straight but the rest of it is one length. I am tired of this much body and someone suggested layering. I am not sure if this is the correct term because layering may actually make my hair MORE full and this is not at all what I want. I want my length to show. Do I ask for "thinning out" or is there another term?

Answer 1

First of all you never want to thin very curly hair unless you want a BIG BUSH!! When your hair grows out the shorter hairs will push against the longer hairs causing a big mess, trust me. I work in a very diversified salon and I work with all hair types. I am a professional stylist who knows hair and knows how to spell cosmetologist............... Listen to someone that can spell their profession.............. You want to try the flatiron and you can get some long layers in your hair but still keep your length. A professional stylist should know exactly what you are talking about...............

Answer 2

I totally understand, cause I've had the same issue in the past. I had a permanent straightening, but I kinda regreted it afterwards. (I don't reccomend relaxing curly hair unless you have afro hair and will be getting extentions)
Now my hair is really long, curly & shiny again. And don't cut your hair, no matter what others will say, IT WILL NOT make your hair less full. Quite opposite, when they're shorter they'll be even fuller. That's why people with thin hair always cut them.
Doing levels works, but only on straight hair. If you have true curls levels will only look nice if you straighten your hair with hot iron everyday.
Anyways, whenever I feel like straight silky hair I use hot-straight from L Oreal Studio Line (The one Beyonce made a commercial for :) )
I just put it in wet hair, comb through, blow dry my hair and then use a straightening flat iron.
What the product does is, it protects your hair from heat and helps to straighten very stubborn curls. I love it. :)

If you don't have straightening iron and perhaps are thinking of getting one, my advice would be to get a bigger one. When you have thick hair a tiny iron (which is made for people with short hair & those who travel etc) will be a nightmare. My iron is from Babyliss (not sure if you know the brand), but it's great, it's quite large, has a water container which sprays your hair a bit during the process, hair thickness setting & most important a comb attached to one side - while you straighten your hair it combs your hair through leaving you with (I'm not kidding) SUPER soft & silky results! So don't get small, cheap straightening iron with no "extras" to it. With thick hair you'll always need a bit extra, like attached comb, water steam container & thickness setting. :)

Good luck. :)

Answer 3

Ok. There are a few options: 1) you can get it thinned out, this is done with thinning shears only (not a razor or shears). Also, do not let them use a razor on your hair. It will cut the hair at an angle and cause more frizzing 2) you can get your hair layered. Now layering is long at the bottom and shorter as you go up. this could possibly give you more volume than you already have. My suggestion; Get your hair trimmer, thinned, and highlighted. The highlights will give you control over the curl. It tames them and decreases frizz!

Answer 4

Yes the term is thinning. Make sure you let them know that you do not want to lose any of your length. Some beauticians tend to ignore you.Thinning can be done with scissors or with a razor.You may want to try some of the no frizz products that are on the market. I have natural curly hair, and even though I leave it that way most of the time, I do use NO-Friz when I want it straighter.

Answer 5

Layering will make your hair more full. If you get thinned be sure your stylist knows what she is doing. If thinning is done wrong it will only make a bigger mess. Ur stylist should know not to go anywhere near the root, and also only thin the underneath, not the top layers of hair.

Answer 6

Hi,

Before you get it cut try using a straightner on it. You can use a CHI, but they are quite expensive. I suggest buying a wet to straight straightner. The term is called thinning!

Well I hope that helps!