I have really curly, poofy, frizzy and somewhat thick hair. What are some good styles/shampoos for my hair?

Question

I need major hair help! Whenever I straighten my hair it looks the same and is still poofy but totally fried/dried out. I don't want to get it chemically treated. What are some good tips, styles, and shampoos/conditioners?

I am 13 years old

Also, it takes hours for my hair to dry everytime I wash it and hours for it to be straightened. I got it straightened at a salon a few times and I returns to normal within 1/2 an hour.

Answer 1

Hi, I'm a stylist and I too have very thick curly hair that is hard to manage. I'll give you a few tips and products that are wonderful to use.

First of all chemically treating your hair is NOT a good idea. The chem. straighteners look good for a little bit, but as soon as it starts to grow out, you have fuzz at the roots then straight the rest of the way. You need to invest in a good quality flat iron, such as Chi or Paul Brown, both are amazing. They heat up to about 400 degrees and are ceramic plated so they will not burn or fry your hair. Matrix has a great product that you can use in your hair before you flat iron it, and it's called: Sleek.Look Iron Smoother. It's wonderful as well.

As far as what kind of Shampoo and Conditioner to use, I do not recommend 2in1. It leaves something to be desired to say the least. If you intend on using different products in your hair throughout the week, you need something to get all of that build-up from the products out of your hair. Redken has several lines of Shampoo and Conditioner that are great for Oily, Dry, Colored, Blonde, and Red hair. I highly recommend these. The best is AllSoft. Keeps dry brittle hair very smooth.

Now, as for wearing your hair curly. I know this doesn't sound very 'professional' but the best thing I've found for curly hair is a product that Wal-Mart carries, and it's called Dep 10 or Dep 11.
When geling my hair I always start with a small section at the bottom and pin the rest up. Put an ample amount in that section of hair and scrunch it up with the towel and then blow dry it. Let another section down, add gel, scrunch with the towel, and blow dry it. So on and so on. I blow dry completely because you get the wet dog look if you leave it wet and let it dry stuck to your head... now that's a beautiful disaster!

Listen, I hope this helps. Also, if you would like any products that I've told you about I don't care to get them for you in 1 gallon bottles at Salon Cost. Just e-mail me at [e-mail] Thanks, and again, hope this helps!

p.s. I do not recommend Curl.Life by Matrix... it stinks and leaves your hair weighed down really bad!

Answer 2

If you have the money , Call around your local salons and find someone how can give you a slice cut . Use super skinny shampoo and conditioner and super skinny serum .Also a good flat iron makes the most difference (magic ionic or metropolis ) make the best. Tip never stop the iron on you hair comb behind it and take small sections . Good luck As for the answer below all flat irons reach 420 Celsius if made out side the us but were on he standard syteme so flat iron made in the USA only read 210 F , 420 F would put your hair on fire

Answer 3

What you should do is use 2 in 1 shampoo which has shampoo and conditioner in it. Use the stuff that says its for frizzy, dry hair. Then, after rinsing out that, try using a very strong conditioner. I know one brand like Fructis is a pretty good brand, and the conditioner is nice and thick. Also, try not to rince all of it out so it leaves your hair somewhat smooth. When you brush it, don't rip it, be gentle. Good Luck!

Answer 4

I have the same type hair. I have started using Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz serum. It is sort of oily. It is in a round small bottle with a pump on the top. When you dry your hair, massage this oil in, especially on the ends. Comb through good. Then run a flat iron over it and you'll have straight hair that is shiny. It's really worth more than the 4.99 it sells for.

Answer 5

Try Curls Rocks after you wash for a natural but tamed look! Rusk Shine is great for straightening. Both of these are a bit pricey but you get what you pay for!

Answer 6

MEE TOO. my hair is exactly like yours. okay i use herbal essence new collection none of your frizziness , shampoo, conditioner, and leave in conditioner. and i also switch off with the hello hydration line, when i have dry hair. use some moose and a touch of hairspray and your all set.. GOOD LUCKKK

Answer 7

yea my hair is just like that too!, but dont worry i used to HATE my hair before, i would spend a lot of money togo and straighten it, but now i LOVE my hair, and im happy with it. What i do is use a LOT of moose and gel! it works! it will make you pretty curls! and play with your hair! i dont know xD! like tie it really high but leave 2 or 1 curls at the side, just play with your hair till you find what you want!

Answer 8

Your hair sounds like mine and Ican't blowdry mine either,for the same reason. Try leave-in conditioner, and get some short layers around your face for a nice style.

Answer 9

try ion

Answer 10

Silk Drops from FX Special Effects. You can get it at Walgreens, CVS, etc. You'll love it!