Travel hair problem?

Question

Basically, I have really bushy, crazy, curly/wavy hair. I either straighten it, or put mousse in it to keep it under control. This summer, I'm traveling out of the country and I have to pack light (no check-in baggage). So I don't have room for a straightener and I can't take liquids in my carry-on bag. My hair is really long, so without these items, I can always braid it or put it in a messy bun. But then I didn't want to have to deal with my long hair on the trip, like having to bring a bunch a shampoo and everything, so I was thinking of cutting my hair short. However, short hair might be even worse because I won't have any hair styles or products to keep it under control either. Plus, I won't be able to buy any hair products where I'm going. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

- I would suggest getting some hair cut off, but not super short. Read the book and visit the sites below about curly hair. I did and my once horrible curly hair is now virtually frizz-free ringlets. Now I get compliments on my hair all the time! Straighten your hair- be happy for a day, learn to manage your curly hair- be happy for life!
- To style your hair using the curly-girl method you will need gel and conditioner at the minimum. Some less useful, but still nice stuff would be a blowdryer, a diffuser (reduces frizz in curly/wavy hair when used with dryer), and a microfiber hair turban (to dry wet hair while sleeping or in the morning).
-The main philosophy of the curly-girl method is to not use shampoo. This may sound unhygenic but it has actually made my hair less oily and dandruffy. Most shampoos contain some of the same chemicals found in laundry detergent (aka sodium laureth sulfate or anything close to that). They dry out curly hair. Also you shouldn't brush your curly hair dry because it damages the hair and makes it poof.
- Massaging of the scalp with conditioner to remove dirt is all that is needed. It will clean everything but super clingy silicones (cyclopentasiloxane and dimethicone are examples). Then rinse and spread conditioner on the outside layer of hair and the hair at the nape of your neck. Gently comb tangles out with your fingers or a wide toothed comb and rinse with cold/cool water.
- Do not brush/comb your hair after this point because it wil disturb the curl pattern (make sure you already have a part). It is also important to use gel on sopping wet hair and scrunch the hair with your fingers. Use a towel or paper towels to gently scrunch some of the water out. Then let your hair air dry or wait ten minutes and then use a blowdryer with a diffuser. Do not touch the hair while it is air drying or it will frizz!
- Use a moisturizing conditioner, such as Desert Essence Organics Italian Red Grape Conditioner (found at health food/organic stores). The combo of products that I use daily is L'Oreal Out of Bed Weightless Texturizer (comes in a black-colored tub) and then Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Gel but there are more conditioners, gels, etc. on the websites.
- Your hair may seem worse at first, but it is just adjusting. This takes 2 to 4 weeks begin working.This is hard to do if you don't read the book, or at least visit the websites. Naturally curly hair can be beautiful! Hope this helps!

based on the book-
www ylcf org/gotcurl/
book-
Curly girl by Loirane Massey
curly forum, shopping, and info.-
www naturallycurly com/
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Answer 2

Go to an upscale salon for a consultation and they will tell you what to do. Don't cut your hair, just have it trimmed and conditioned, and wear it natural. You may be upset if you cut your hair. They can teach you to put it in a nice looking bun if it's hot where you are going on your trip. Let the salon straighten your hair before you leave or when you return. Buy your shampoo at your destination from an upscale salon. You must keep your hair clean. Just enjoy your vacation and have fun.

Answer 3

Just keep it like it is and put it in a quick ponytail or something. What's the problem? Don't cut it short cos that might take longer to do.

Answer 4

With short hair, you have to fuss with it too much! With long hair you just have to shampoo,condition,and put gel in it and scrunch it up real good. Let it air dry That is really easy.

Answer 5

NEVER CUT IT SHORT. It took me three years to grow mine back again! Just do it up in a ponytail and bring an affro comb and a vent brush to make it easy to 'style'.

Answer 6

When you get to wear you are traveling, get it permed there ar get it permed before. or you can even go to the solon and ask them to wash your hair,(deep condition) and they can put rollers in it, then go into the dryer. When your done in the dryer, and you take out your rollers your hair will come out beautiful. It lasts long too.

Answer 7

Uh, you will possibly be able to desire to have your thyroid examined. significant variations on your hair is a accepted indication of thyroid issues and that they are quite elementary. Have yours checked, because of the fact the faster they are able to get it corrected or augemented, the extra useful your hair will seem later.

Answer 8

I tie mine up and go. I'm on vacation, who cares!!

Answer 9

Just wondering, where are you going?