Looking Good, Feeling Great - Is There a Hair Stylist in the House?

Okay, here's my issue(s).

My hair is naturally curly and frizzy. The front/top is thin. I have a layered bob type haircut. My question is does anyone have any cheap and easy tips for making my hair not frizzy and the style flattering? I flat iron usually but I have such trouble doing the back of my hair. I just don't want to look like Mr. Kotter (http://aaroncrocco.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/kotter.jpg) anymore http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/shelspray/Smilies/smilies012.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/shelspray/Smilies/sos.gif

I dont use a flat iron but I use Kenra Straightening serum.Works for me.

Thank you, harrismm. I will try to get some to check out :).

Thought it might also help to show a couple pictures of my nappy head. I haven't done anything to it but comb it in these pictures though you can't even tell it is combed :( :p

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Our hair is similar. I also use a smoothing serum (can't recall brand right now but there are lots of good ones out there). Here is another trick my stylist taught me--maybe you know it but I didn't. When your blow drying your hair, after the last pass use the cool air setting. She said it sets the shape and acts like a curling iron--making the style set and smooth. It's difficult to manage for me right now--just started this week--but it's getting easier!

Not that you asked for my opinion but I think you have enough body to just do a scrunch and low diffused blow dry to take advantage of that beautiful curl if you ever want an 'easy day'.

Thank you. I will definitely be trying these out.

Can you explain to me how I should blow dry my hair? Sorry, it may be simple for most but not for me :nono:. I need explicit directions :rofl:

My hair looks almost exactly like yours, only longer. If I blow it out straight and use my flat iron, here's what I do:

Section it off and pin it up, then take a round brush to the section I'm drying. Always point the dryer towards the floor, never directly at the hair - it'll leave it less frizzy and poofy. Dry a section at a time, and don't leave the dryer or flat iron in one spot, it could burn your hair. Then I flat iron only the top layer and around my face. I rarely use a straightening serum, but ALWAYS use a heat spray so I do a bit less damage. Follow it up with a blast of cool air, which helps "seal" the hair. That way the first bit of humidity doesn't turn me into a poofball again.

99% of the time though, I put a bit of shine serum in, and let my hair air dry. The serum helps control frizz, and helps define some of my less-defined curls.

Oh yes, and I never ever brush my hair, ever. Brushing my curls leads to huge frizz issues. I comb it with a wide-tooth comb when it's wet, other than that I leave it alone.

Thank you so much!!! :hug::hug:

What are you using to wash it?

The entire condition of my hair changed after I switched to using a different product. It's pricey, though. But seriously - the difference in manageability is just ridiculous. Not to mention, if you color your hair, the color stays SO much better (less fading, even in summer). I was never a person for expensive haircare...never saw the point. Now I'm convinced.

The product is Cleansing Conditioner, brand is Wen by Chaz Dean.

What are you using to wash it?

The entire condition of my hair changed after I switched to using a different product. It's pricey, though. But seriously - the difference in manageability is just ridiculous. Not to mention, if you color your hair, the color stays SO much better (less fading, even in summer). I was never a person for expensive haircare...never saw the point. Now I'm convinced.

The product is Cleansing Conditioner, brand is Wen by Chaz Dean.

I find this sorta amusing since I use to take calls for orders for Chaz Dean products :D.

I have not tried it but I will look into it. Currently, I am using None of Your Frizz by Herbal Essence :|

Thanks so much!

Hugs
Michelle