My hair is too straight and oily (some people actually desire this quality and call it "soft and silky"...whatever) and I hate it. I want coarse matte hair that can hold a curl. I'm in the minority of black women with naturally straight hair-while other black women are trying to straighten their hair-I'm trying to give mine a bounce! I want big hair! Trust me, straight hair is boring and you don't want it! 40s/50s bouffant hairstyles, waves, curls and 70s afros are so much sexier. I even resorted to getting a perm- and even that doesn't work. The curl only comes out on humid days. So anyway, is there any hair treatment out there that can make my hair coarser and hold a curl better? Thanks
2006-09-08
15:12:56
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nicole I tried all that. It doesn't work:-(
2006-09-08
15:16:53 ·
update #1
Try some textured hairstyles. They will give you some variety.
Suggestions:Wet sets, straw curls, braids, double strand twist, braid outs, or cornrows.
Products:
-Use products that are specifically used to add volume
Use a clarifying shampoo
-Don't overuse hair moisturizers
-Try a leave-in conditioner like Infusium, with a light oil like carrot or olive for moisture and shine.
I would also suggest not adding any chemical treatments even a perm. It will take out any natural texture you have in your hair. And, it doesn't work anyway as you have stated.
Hairstyle Gallery in the photo section of this link:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mahoganybeauty/
2006-09-09 02:41:46
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answered by eyeamatrip 3
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I would say go to a Black hairstylist and have her curl your hair with the rods! I have a cousin with the same issue! She just gets the curls put in and keeps it that way! But you have to come to grips with your hair texture! I have the "kinky look" but my hair is actually very soft and it's a hassle so i just keep it braided and loose the braids so i have more volume and i dye it every other month to keep my color bright and shiny! You might not want to damage your hair so much! I don't relax my hair i use a texturizer 6 months out of the year and i do very little to it! So be carefull go to a professional!
2006-09-08 15:59:10
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answered by Black Betty 3
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It needs more damage. I've had healthy shiny hair and couldn't do anything with it. I bleach my hair and my hair will stay set for 3 days. You could perm it again on huge rods just to damage it a lttle more, or bleach it then dye it black again.
2006-09-08 15:20:57
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answered by Fleur de Lis 7
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get a white people perm.........on small rod...it will be an afro...and if you want normal curl use a curling iron and some mousse...the mousse will give it a courseness and hold you'll need
2006-09-08 15:15:32
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answered by nicole 6
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as well you know, many women resort to all types of "fixes" in an attempt to have hair such as yours.And here you are throwing it up in peoples face your dilemma,poor baby!Just concern your self with your inner quality that it may reflex your outer beauty if you indeed have any.
2006-09-08 15:20:06
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answered by Daddy 6
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we are in the same boat. theres really no products to correct this. I suggest a excellent hair stylist to be honest a urban one.
2006-09-08 15:23:42
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answered by dee-dee 1
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2006-09-08 15:26:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Accept what you have and ignore the answers by the two above me who clearly didn't read your question.
2006-09-08 15:16:32
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answered by surfinthedesert 5
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Sharpie!
2006-09-08 15:18:10
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answered by Wounded duckmate 6
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I heard of girls bleaching their hair to the max! then get clothes dye and dye the hair the color you want in your position black
it should take well
2006-09-08 15:25:00
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answered by Paul G 5
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