When I look at photos of when I lived in England my hair was smooth and wavy. When I look at photos of when I was living in Oman (middle east) my hair had become curlier. But still smooth. Now my hair is realy dry and extremely curly. Curlier than before.
I don't blowdry my hair much - only maybe once in 5 months. I wash my hair at least 3 times a week. Depends on how much i sweat and get dirty.
Is this because of the weather is different from England here or just the water isn't good or the shampoo isn't right (I've been using the same brand since I dunno when for dry, damaged hair.)?
I am 13 and I still didn't get my period. Will getting my period change my hair type back into how it was? I don't want to perm my hair becuase my parents won't let my and permed hair looks 'unnatural'. (personal)
2007-01-20 16:45:19 · 12 answers · asked by sαrαн♥mıss ©υяlz 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
woahh this exact thing happened to me!
when i was younger, i had pretty, shiny, superstraight hair. then, when i was about 14, my hair inexplicably started getting curly. i really think the change you're seeing in your hair has to do with puberty, not the weather conditions. i use john freida frizz-ease spray on my hair every morning to keep my curls looking nice. also, i don't shampoo my hair every day, it makes my curls frizzier. i hope this helps you!
2007-01-20 17:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by bill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still in Oman?
I would imagine it's the climate. England has a lot more humidity, even inland, because it's an island. Oman is a much drier place, even when you are near the water. Also, the landscape is different, and all that sand and stone reflects the heat, which tends to fry your hair.
I am from the US, but we lived in the Middle East when I was about your age. I have curly hair, and over the time we were in the Middle East, my hair dried out terribly. When we got back to the US it took a long time for it to get better (like a year, for the dry hair to grow out and be cut off, and new hair to grow in.)
Just keep conditioning it and treating it well. You might try some intensive conditioning. Olive Oil is an easy thing to get ahold of, and you can soak your hair with it, then wrap your hair in a warm towel. Let that sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it out and shampoo like normal. Alternately, you can buy a conditioning treatment.
As for your question about your period...your hair does go through phases. Mine was a lot curlier when I was younger, and relaxed a bit after I got married. My hair stylist, who has been doing my hair since I was 15, told me hormonal changes will do that. Wait and see what your hair is like after you get your period, but if it doesn't go back to how it was, don't panic. I imagine you will leave the Middle East at some point, and when you return home, it will probably go back to how it was, or something similar.
Good luck!
2007-01-20 16:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bronwen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bronwen is correct. What is happening to your hair is more than likely due to the drier, hotter climate of the middle east vs. the more humid, colder one of England. The best thing you can do is keep your hair as moisturized as possible. The best (and often times cheapest) moisturizing treatment a person can do on their very dry hair is an oil one. You can use either olive oil or coconut oil. (which I happen to like better. For me it is slightly more effective and I like the scent better. Coconut oil is probably more readily available in the middle east than would be in the UK as well.) At night, coat dry hair with the oil, starting at the roots and working your way downwards. Once the hair is saturated, massage the oil into the scalp for a minute or two. Leave the oil in your hair overnight. (I either put a towel over my pillow or sleep in a showercap.) In the morning, shampoo/condition your hair in the shower as normal. You should probably do this once or twice a week. A final simple reminder: be sure to get your hair trimmed every 6 wks. or so to remove any and all split ends. Hope that helps!
2007-01-20 17:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humidity can effect your hair as well as puberty and other factors. I permed my hair (big mistake) and I hate it. Maybe you should try washing your hair more often and blow drying it with a brush. That usually makes it more straight. When you blow dry your hair, you can decide how straight you want it. The more you blow dry your hair with a brush, the straighter it gets. You may want to invest in an iron that straightens your hair. A hair straighterner? I have a Remington Wet 2 Dry straightner and it works like magic.
I know what its like to have frizzy hair and it is so annoying. However, your hair is not your life. Enjoy your youth because hair changes over time. Genetically speaking, you may have the genes for curly hair, it just didn't show until now. It's common for people to have changes in their body later in life. There are people who were born with blue eyes and later on, their eyes became hazel or brown.
2007-01-20 17:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by porselin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably wash your hair every day, moving into different weather conditions may have changed the state of your hair, but overall, it is dried out. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner daily. My hair didn't change after puberty, but it is possible that you hair could get oily-er. That COULD be a blessing, but I didn't get my period till I was almost 15, so don't wait until puberty. Keep not drying you hair, I dry mine every morning because my hair NEEDS to be dried out!
2007-01-20 16:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by BandNuurd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, well all I know is that my hair is nice and smooth during the winter or when I have AC, but as soon as summer and humidity comes my hair gets wavy and frizzy and it takes a ton of products to get my hair straight. I think it's more the weather than anything else.
2007-01-20 16:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine who has your type of hair swears by not shampooing hardly ever. She just washes it with water and uses a little leave in conditioner. Once in a while she will use a tiny bit of shampoo (use something natural some of the things in regular shampoo aren't good for you and are drying. sodium lauryl sulfate is one of the ingredients to avoid) and washes just her scalp trying not to get too much on the rest of her hair. She has the prettiest hair I have ever seen.
2007-01-20 16:54:02 · answer #7 · answered by LO! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well their is many things that could be happening. it mist defiantly could be the change in weather, way more humidity in England. I would look more into your diet. are you eating different? your hair needs protein and if you are not eating foods with high protein then that is what your hair is lacking. i would try eating eggs and fish is great (if available to you) it has lots of protein and omega 3s. that would help your skin and hair. hope it helps.
crystal<3
ps. it is really bad to wash your hair everyday it causes build up and strips your hair of it natural oils..
2007-01-20 16:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every so often i need to switch my shampoo. My hair jsut stops responding to it like it use to. Also.. you never mention conditioner. That will help a lot with contorlling frizz and getting nicer curls. And add some mouse to it when it's wet. That should help too.
2007-01-20 16:50:29 · answer #9 · answered by MichelleLynn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puberty wil change your hair - no doubt about it, mine went from curly and silky to kinky baby fine and wiry.
Learn to love your self. Life is too short to waste time hating your hair and wishing it were different.
2007-01-20 16:48:19 · answer #10 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋