My curly hair is thick, frizzy and dry. I have used numerous hair products and none of them have really worked. I have used Thermasilk, Loreal, Sunsilk and Herbal Essences. I am really tired and I have lost faith in all these products in the market. Is there any natural remedy? I also apply hair oil on weekends. My hair also has split ends. Please dont suggest short hair cut because I love my hair.
Thanks for any suggestion.
2007-02-11 11:47:39 · 13 answers · asked by miss_magic047 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
All of the products which you have mentioned are probably filled with sulfates and silicones. You probabaly have never heard of these before, so I will explain.
Sulfates are harsh detergents which are found in many shampoos, from drugstore to salon. They strip hair of its moisture, leaving it dry and flat. The most commonly found sulfates include sodium laurel/yl sulafate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium laurel/yl sulfate, and ammonium laureth sulfate. I recommend avoiding them, which can be hard. Almost all drugstore shampoos contain them, the only drugstore shampoos that I know of that don't are cream of nature shampoos, and burts bees shampoos. Sulfate free shampoos that can be found at Ulta include MOP (modern organic products) shampoos, and Devacurl low poo and no poo.
Silicones can be found in many types of hair products. They coat hair, leaving it shiny looking, but require harsh sulfate shampoos to be removed, starting a vicious cycle. Most silicones end with -xane, and -cone. Some silciones are worse, than others. The worst silicone is probably cyclopentasiloxane, while others like amodimethicone are water soluble. Trader joes conditioners are silicone free, along with suave naturals and some vo5 conditioners. I am happy using Activate Hydrating Conditioner from Ulta right now, and the Devacurl and Devacare conditioners at Ulta are also supposed to be really good. Curlmart.com has a huge selection of curly hair products too. Adding honey to your conditioner also adds shine and volume.
I'd also recommend not shampooing more than 1-2x a week, and using microfiber towels instead of terrycloth. Jessicurl.com has some great demo videos on how to apply products, and her products are supposed to be wonderful also. Curly Girl by Lorraine Massey is also a helpful book. Naturallycurly.com is a great website, and the forums are great too. Believe it or not, I could go on more, but I won't. Hope that helps!
2007-02-11 12:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by anongurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curly hair is inherently dry and hence frizzy. So you need to hydrate your hair really well. Invest in a good moisturizing shampoo that is free from sodium lauryl/ laureth sulphate (these are harsh detergents that can deplete hair of its natural oils). Also use a deep conditioner twice a week. Oil treatments are good. But they can cause build up, so use a clarifying shampoo once in two weeks. That gives hair kind of a fresh start.
2007-02-11 11:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by DC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just said this to some one else but here goes. K pac once a week with a shower cap for a few hours. It is a great deep condtioner... good hydrating shampoo and condtion such as biologe ultra hydrating and paul mitchell super skinny maybe 3 squirts and paul mitchell quick slip maybe 10 squirts after you wash and condtion.These are all professioal products do not buy at the store they are crappy knock offs. Go to your local salon and get them.
2007-02-11 11:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by h20cat75 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boost options each and daily consequences works nicely for me John Frieda Garnier Fructis Shine Miracle Anti-Frizz Serum Blow drying then straightening your hair may also help with the frizz as well, in case you would prefer to shop your curls, blow dry, then re-curl utilising a curling iron or curlers that are charged with ions. :)
2016-11-27 02:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by wehrly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever considered flat ironing your hair with a chi iron? Do you want to keep the curly look? If so, try Chi silk infusion. You can find this product at any beauty brand store. Its expensive but it works. I hope this helps. Oh, keep those ends trimmed.
2007-02-11 11:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Lace Front Wig Lady of Houston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use frizz ease by John Freida. I also use TRESemme shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair. No short hair, just trim the split ends.
2007-02-11 11:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by sissyjoe_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They new brand jus coming called ORGANIX is awesome! It has organic active ingredients and is sulfate free so it wont dry out your hair..and it smells incredible! Its the hot new brand. You'll be able to get Organix at Kroger, Target, Albertsons, Duane Reade, Safeway, Harmon, etc. You'll love it!
www.organixhair.com
2007-02-11 14:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by HairPro 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the same hair...
A hair trim...trim I say, not cut.
Frizz Ease Hair Serum
On humid days try wearing your hair up
Use gel, mouse, and hair gel (it sprays), but not excessively
Keep some gel or something in your purse for touch ups
2007-02-11 11:53:05 · answer #8 · answered by Angel Davis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the salon and get some good shampoo and conditioner. let your stylist recommend something. costs a little more but its worth it in the long run. i use the good stuff for a week, then switch back to garnier fructis.
2007-02-11 11:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try straightening your hair with a chi straightner & try dove therapy shampoo & conditioner! i hope i helped!
2007-02-11 11:53:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋