i have really thick hair!!?

Question

1.my hair is really thick. i hate it. all my buds tell me that you dont want thinner hair but i do. i have it cut in layers but when i straighten it half way through the day it gets all flipped and stuff.
2. is there anything besides hair spray b/c hairspray makes my hair super dull and ugly.
3. whats a good product to make my hair stay silky but not make it all greasy
4. and what is a really good straightner that is good on thick hair.
5. also what is a way to get my hair looking and feeling thinner
6. and i want to die my hair different from dark brown but i have fair skin so what would be a good color fair skin without making me all washed out looking. im really pale.

sorry thats alot of questions.

Answer 1

I have thick hair also. Before you go and do something permanent to your hair like a straightener... this is one opinion:
1.It would be as like a perm, and will eventually frizz worse than the part that grows out. The new growth will look normal and the straightened part of your hair will be frizzed, even tho you used a permanent straightener.
2. Don't use shampoos or conditioners that say they are to volumize your hair..
3. I have been using BioSilk Silk Therapy (Hair Salons and Wally World $12.00). Use it when hair is wet or dry, talk about silky!! and smells reallly good.
4. Let it dry naturally as much as possible. Use a Flat Iron. This will make it appear thinner and will make it more manageable.
5. You want to use the BioSilk before any mousse, so the oils can get in to the hair shaft. then use the mousse for styling as well as for holding in place.
6. you will find out you don't need to use as much, if any hair spray. I think you have been using so much hair spray because it holds it down making your hair appear not so thick. You will be happy using a Flat Iron as soon as you find the perfect procedure for washing and styling.
And finally, how about Frosting? instead of totally one color? Nice...

Answer 2

I also have really thick hair and this is what works for me... I have a dry scalp so I only wash & condition it every other day to help prevent the frizziness 'cause it makes it look even thicker.

1. no question in that one
2. I just use a smoothing gel.
3. Biosilk is awesome. I put in on while my hair is wet and then blow dry it straight and it is perfect every time. (I have to dry it in 3 layers so I put a little on each time a start a new layer)
4. Mine is just a cheap-o Remington but it works fine.
5. I have mine thinned. They use a pair of scissors that look like a comb on one side so it only cuts some strands of your hair. The first time, I was scared to death they would malfunction some how and I would be bald but I swear it works.
6. I would consult your stylist and let them give you a recommendation face to face. She can see and feel you hair and compare it to your skin tone.

Good luck finding something that works for you.

Answer 3

when you go back to your hair stylist, ask them to use thinning shears on your hair. it helps thin out thick hair and I'm so glad i got it done! my hair used to be super thick and i hated it. It always got rats, and i could never fix it in a cute style cause it was just so heavy it wouldn't hold the curls. Now I love my hair! No rats and it looks beautiful!

I recommend using Panteen Pro-V to get some extra shine. I use it and everyone asks how i got my hair so shiny.

Dying your hair? Ever thought about getting it highlighted instead? it will break up the dark brown you have now, and wont make you look so pale. Go with lighter highlights then your original color.

Don't know about straighteners, never had to use them.

hairspray options, have you tried using a gel before....I really suggest just taking a look at all the Panteen Pro-V products. From Shampoo to hairspray, they pretty much have it all! BTW panteen does not make hair greasy.

Answer 4

Use a good shampoo and conditioner that's meant to smooth wavy hair. Overstraightening your hair will eventually dry it out and exacerbate the problem of frizzy hair and poofyness. If you don't have a greasy scalp, you don't need to wash your hair every day. Ask your stylist to use a razor next time you get your hair cut to take out the "bulk" without losing a lot of length. A good stylist will know how to do this and you'll be amazed at the difference.

Answer 5

If you wish your hair consider silky and soft, take a look at a creamy conditioner like Sunsilk Dream Soft & Smooth Conditioner.Apply the conditioner for your hair (no longer at the scalp).Leave it on for five mins.Then rinse it off.Do no longer over rinse the whole conditioner.Let your hair dry certainly.Don't use any warmth styling equipment.After it has emerge as dry, practice a small quantity of Leave-In conditioner.But don't rinse this conditioner.Daily hold oiling your hair with natural hair oil containing components like Almond, Gooseberry, Hibiscus and Aloe Vera.

Answer 6

Girl you tell them to take some thinning shear to yur hair, No one will really notice, but you will, and thier are loads of hair cremes for use with straightners that work fine Matrix is good and then get you some spritz for gloss and shine to use behind it. And it all else fails, research your area, I'll bet there are hairstylist who specialize in Thick hair, you would be suprised. Hope this helps

Answer 7

you may want to try a leave in conditioner, then blow dry it to where it is pretty straight, and if needed use a flat iron. i recommend a Chi, its pretty expensive ($100), but works really good, i have one and it straightens it really good and my hair is super curly. And to get your hair thinner, you can ask your stylist to thin it out for you, and as far as your hair color goes, i would get light brown highlights so it wouldn't be too drastic of a change, yet it would lighten it up a bit to compliment your skin tone.

Answer 8

I have really thick hair also. What helps me is to use Deep Shine lusterizer (by Rusk, I think?) and blow dry. Try blow-drying in layers and then use just a little product again to keep your hair down. Don't use hair spray. You could also ask your stylist to thin out your hair when you get it cut.

Answer 9

First you can go to a salon and they have a thinning device that looks like sissors and it will thin your hair. Let a professional do it and talk w/them about it.
fair skin is better with a lighter brown or a dark blond. again ask the person at the salon. Good luck.

Answer 10

try going to a salon and ask the hairstylist what haircolor would look good on you and for a perm if that's available. A perm can be straight or curly.