I have dark very thick hair and it always looks poofy or big. Would it be worth it to permanatley straightened/relaxed. I am a man with hair down/just below my eyebrow.
2007-07-23 16:46:43 · 12 answers · asked by Jean 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
My hair is about 2 inches long.
2007-07-23 16:53:18 · update #1
My hair is not particulary curly. It is straight, but It is too thick. Strighteners are incredibly hard to use on my hair because of its length
2007-07-23 16:57:58 · update #2
Hmm it'll work to make it flat but it will last 6 months and it will hurt your hair too.
I'd say no just because if you do that it will make your hair so flat and boring. Just try to find a shampoo and conditioner mix that help dry hair. It should fix the poof problem. Also next time you get a haircut ask for a little layering to make it look more neat.
2007-07-23 16:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by Slaggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a girl with really long hair it might be worth it, but your hair is probably cut more often to keep it shorter and you will cut the permed hair and have the same problem in a couple of months anyway. Ask if your hair stylist can thin out your hair to try to cut away the thickness and that will help with the poofiness. Then try using straightening shampoo and conditioner like the new Herbal Essence or one by Pantene might help out.
Hope I helped! Good luck!
2007-07-31 07:45:34 · answer #2 · answered by blue_eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would be worth it. A relaxer can be damaging. It can be damaging if it's not applied right, if your hair isn't properly taken care in general after being relaxed, and it could possible start to break if you don't get relaxers when you need them. A relaxer does give wonderful results, but if not done right you could be left with dry, brittle, breaking damaged hair. I would suggest investing in a CERAMIC flat iron, straightening serum perhaps, and definantly some kind of heat protectant. You can flat iron your hair a few times a week (3x) and you should be able to achieve sleek smooth hair until you next wash.
2007-07-23 16:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer placed any product on your hair different than a thermal protector and then initiate sectioning the hair from the backside and initiate there with skinny sections of hair. A CHI iron is going to be the only element which will rather straighten thick hair. Slowly, straighten each and each strand untill you attain the actual of the top.
2016-10-19 06:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; it is possible for you to "relax" your hair with a chemical application. Since your hair is short, you'll have to touch up your new, natural growth every 4-6 weeks. Short hair and relaxers need constant maintainance. You can do this, though. My mother had an extra short choppy hair cut at one point in her life and went to the salon every 2 weeks for styling and every month for touch ups. Her hair is also very dark and thick, unlike mine.
I asked her how much maintenace would be required for me if I were to cut my hair short and "relax" it and she said even though my hair texture is thinner and softer than hers, I'd still have to touch it up as often / make frequent salon visits.
You could also texturize your hair instead of making it entirely straight. With a texturizer, you'll still have body. Go to a Dominican salon and get a consultation. Lots of Dominican guys have short hair and texturize it. Girls, as well.
2007-07-31 16:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by GiGi (Shi Ge Tei) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how hard it is to use a flat iron for thick hairs.. it would take forever and your hands will ache if you wanna do it by urself... i suggest you to go for japanese straightening.. its works gr8 and the volume of your hair appears to be decreased too.. it worked for me.. its been a year i got it done and it is still straight and my hair is really long now.. 2 inches of hair shouldnt cost you much too.. try it out.. it is worth.. i love my hair now...
2007-07-31 13:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by sanju 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before you commit to the perm, you could try a straightening shampoo & condition, like Herbal Essence's Dangerously Straight. you could also buy a flat iron/hair straightener. you can get one at walmart for about $25. if none of those methods work, consult your hairdresser and see if he/she thinks the straightening perm would help or hinder your hair. if he/she doesn't think it would work out, ask him/her about other options. good luck!
2007-07-23 16:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by ¾ pErFeCt™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Phyto hair products. Their shampoos are great for thick and unmanageable hair. They are little pricey $22.00 a bottle, but really well worth it. Go to drugstore.com or sephora.com, the sell them.
2007-07-31 11:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by NYC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get your hair cut, ask your stylist to use thinning shears. It thins out your hair and it doesn't damage it. It'll eventually grow back to being thick though.
2007-07-31 11:34:53 · answer #9 · answered by Kimmy Ann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be aware that it will grow quickly and be back poofy soon
2007-07-31 04:30:47 · answer #10 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋