hey i have long thick curly hair and im trying to "define" my curls if u understand...?

Question

im trying to make it so i can wear my hair down without it becoming frizzy...any suggestions would help...or tips, i swear i have tried every shampoo/conditoner/leave in conditoner...i dont know if my hairs too long or whats wrong but please help me!!! thanks!

Answer 1

Here's a site w/ a photo of what you described & styling tips for defining curls: http://www.matrix.com/find_your_hair_style/long/style_27.aspx?scroll=418

Answer 2

You need to find a curl cream. Umm, my hair is thick too & sort of wavy sort of not... if that makes sense. If it air dries it's a wavy, blow dry it just gets big, and I use a curling iron to straighten it & get the frizzies out. Anyway... I've tried tons of different things too. Nothing gets rid of the frizz or makes it smooth, most products & serums just make my hair dirty.

I had tried a Pantene (curl cream) product once. I swear it was great... I think it's called Pantene ProV moisturizing curl cream shaper... something. It's in a round pump bottle, shorter than a shampoo bottle, about as big around as a big shot glass, and the writing is red. I put it in my hair after washing, when my hair is wet and comb it through. (I comb it through to distribute it, but that's me) I use a little gel too. Then I blow dry or air dry. When I blow dried it, they curls were defined and not frizzy in the least. I may use some hairspray too, upside down. And it'll last a couple days too. (I don't wash my hair everyday...too dry) And to rejuvinate it just scrunch with water. (my bro calls this second day gel!!!) I have to blow dry (low heat) or my hair gets flat, which I don't like. It seems to get dirtier sooner too. But that's me. You may need to not towel or blow dry.
It worked great for me. There are probably a lot of other products (& a lot more pricey) that are meant for the same thing. But this one I've tried and it works.
Here are some I've tried.
The Dove spray-light blue bottle, can't remember what it's call. I don't think it's a leave in conditoner. That worked ok. And the Aussie spray leave in conditioner is ok. The Sunsilk anti-poof works pretty well too. I tried the John Frieda-brilliant brunette (when I darkened my hair) Starlit waves, and that works prettttty well too.

Here are some I've tried...& they didn't work for me. You may want to skip these too.
Aussie leave in conditioner/mousse-no. Herbal essence none of your frizzness no. Garnier sleek & smoth leave in conditioner--UGH no. Made my hair sticky . Some L'Oreal, studio line, ugh, sticky too.

whew. ok. Maybe that'll help. Otherwise I guess it's just more trial and error until you find one that works.

Answer 3

I have long thick curly hair too.
First you have to shampoo and condition it as you regularly would only dont wash out the conditioner. When you get out of the shower, dont towel dry your hair because it rubs your hair against the towel creating frizz and fly-aways. Instead, use an absorbing paper towel to just soak up the water on the tips of your hair so your back isnt soaking. Then do NOT blow dry it. Let it air dry and try to stay indoors during this time so the wind doesnt blow out the curls as a hair dryer would. When it dries the curls should look nice. I think the conditioner helps to define the curls with out making it look like gel on your hair.

Also, if your hair is damaged at all because of its length you really shouldget it trimmed, because if you have split ends, they wont do anything but make you hair look drab.

hope this was helpful, enjoy your summer!
Jenny

Answer 4

I completely understand, I have long thick crinky hair as I like to call it. It takes work to get it straight and work to get it curly. Here is what I found that works best for me. Dep #10, let it air dry for about 10 min - I usually put on make up at this point - then use RAVE hairspray upside down while scrunching it. Then let air dry the rest of the way. If the curl falls a little throught the day, all I have to do with get my hands wet and scrunch my hair and it goes back into place.

Answer 5

my hair is like that, only after it dries the curls come out and frizzes. I did it once and my curls stayed in and looked awesome. Right after you come out of the shower get some sunsilk 24/7 creme its the green bottle and comb it through your hair with your fingers. Then wait about ten minutes for you hair to dry a little and ( i know this sounds funny) curl your curls.

P.S dont blow dry ( but if you need to make sure to use it on the low setting)

Answer 6

After you wash your hair, apply frizz serum. Do not comb or brush through your hair. Combing and brushing break the curl pattern. But be sure to run a comb or brush before you wash your hair to detangle.

Answer 7

try using salon approved anti-frizz stuff...that usually works...after washing avoid combing through with a closely toothed brush...try not to blow dry as poss coz tht will make hair unnaturally dry n frizzy...use hair sprays to keep curls after wash. hope this helps...

Answer 8

I think you should use curl defining shampoo and conditioner

Answer 9

maybe try curl activating cream but u could also try a frizz serum that might help.

Answer 10

VO5 has a mousse called Curvaceous Curves and it works well.