I have stick-straight fine, but thick hair. Lately, my hairstyle of choice has been a ponytail...
I don't use many products, but I'm an Aveda whore. I use madder root shampoo (formulated for redheads) and rosemary mint conditioner. I love them both (I also may or may not have a crap ton of Aveda makeup). I don't use much in terms of products like gel, mousse, etc.
I usually wash it at night and let it air dry, then flat iron it in the morning if I'm not putting it in a ponytail.
This is such a stupid question, but one I need to ask. Those of you that are no-poo, can you explain the schedule a little more. Do you wear a cap when you shower, do you rinse it and just not use shampoo or any other product, do you just use conditioner, what?
I think ditching shampoo would maybe work if I could just rinse it every day, maybe spritz it with lavender oil and water, but to give up rinsing it in the shower every day? My hair would be so gross.
I put it up in a ponytail when I shower. If it gets really sweaty I'll just rinse with water.
My schedule looks like this: Wash, nothing, nothing, dry shampoo, nothing, nothing, wash. Although I've been using Wen, so it's not even washing on wash days.
I don't like my hair with no shampoo. The cowash leaves my hair tangled and dry feeling and I don't get the return of my curl pattern. So I am still a slave to my tresemme
Post by rootbeerfloat on Jun 13, 2014 14:30:23 GMT -5
I have lots of thick, wavy/curly hair that is prone to frizz. I also shed a lot. I wash every few days (shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner), but I've yet to find the perfect product(s) for holding curl and managing frizz, so I end up in a ponytail/bun most days. I need help.
Wash (2 TBS baking soda in 8 oz water, conditioner) Nothing Nothing Baby Powder Nothing or wash depending on how I feel
I don't worry about workouts...I get sweaty and my hair dries without any smell. I do wash after pool days because rinsing doesn't seem to do the trick. I just put my hair in a workout knot pony tail and put a headband on for my bangs when I take a shower. I am trying to avoid blow drying so I don't like rinsing or getting my hair wet in any way on non-wash days.
Changing the topic slightly, does anyone have any good tutorials for... well, anything really? I wear my hair down almost every day. The only other thing in my repertoire that I have mastered is the topknot/ballerina bun.
Definitely check out All the Small Things Blog....fantastic tutorials and lots of ideas.
This is such a stupid question, but one I need to ask. Those of you that are no-poo, can you explain the schedule a little more. Do you wear a cap when you shower, do you rinse it and just not use shampoo or any other product, do you just use conditioner, what?
I think ditching shampoo would maybe work if I could just rinse it every day, maybe spritz it with lavender oil and water, but to give up rinsing it in the shower every day? My hair would be so gross.
my hair is short enough that I don't worry about putting it up when I'm in the shower. If I don't put my head under the spigot, it doesn't get wet, but it does get misty-damp, which is good for curl. About half the time I rinse it out, and the other half I don't. Even if I don't, my hair's wet and I scrunch it up, maybe give it a mist with Beach spray, and I'm on my way.
I find that the no-shampoo thing works best if you use minimal product... part of the problem with transitioning is that if you're using a lot of setting products they won't come out with just a rinse, so you're fighting with that as well as your natural oils, and it makes the transition even more difficult.
I have dry hair (like the VAST majority of people with curls), so no-shampoo means that I'm keeping my natural oils in (not stripping them out with shampoo), which also means I have to do less "moisture replacement" stuff (conditioner, serum, etc) to make my hair look less frizzy. I'm not sure I'd even try to go no-shampoo with very straight or oily hair... but I have heard told that many people who think they have oily hair, when they go without shampoo, they're surprised at how not-oily their hair really is.
eta: in terms of the actual schedule, it's more how my hair feels, which is dependent on what I've been doing, what the weather's been like, my general mood, etc. Sometimes I'm like, "arrgh, I need to wash my hair!"... or "my hair feels dry, time for some conditioner!"... but if it's feeling fine, I don't feel the need to mess with it by washing or conditioning it. KWIM?
I used to hate my hair - super thick wavy/curly. You know, basically perfect hair. In the past 10 years between my thyroid issues, nutritional issues and stress I have lost a TON of hair. Now my hair is coarse and thin. I'm also probably 75% grey by now thanks to some awesome genes. I have eczema on my hairline which doesn't make it any better.
Lately I've been using Wen cleansing conditioner and it's been working really well for me. I also use R&B from Lush for extra moisture/control the frizz. Neither are cheap, but they have been doing the job for me so I stick with them.
Anyone with wavy hair shower at night? It saves me so much time in the morning, but it makes my waves funky. I try to go natural when I can, but I usually end up straightening. Any suggestions?
I have a lot of long wavy to slightly curly hair. I would love to try to go natural but I have two issues. One, I work out a lot and I turn into a sweaty beast. There's no way I can control it with dry shampoo, but you guys do have me interested in trying Wen. Two, I always feel like I need to put some kind of product in it to encourage the wave but I can't stand how it feels with anything in it. That's probably the easy one to fix by just not doing it.
Right now I use L'Oreal Evercreme sulfate free shampoo/conditioner and I wash almost every night. Plus Ultraswim once a week after I swim followed by deep conditioning treatment. I blow dry occasionally but usually just the roots for a little volume. I generally like my hair but I do wish I could get on better terms with it's natural texture.
Anyone with wavy hair shower at night? It saves me so much time in the morning, but it makes my waves funky. I try to go natural when I can, but I usually end up straightening. Any suggestions?
Oh this is another issue for me, I also shower at night. Usually it's best when I kind of wrap it up in a towel so I'm not sleeping on it, but that varies.
Anyone with wavy hair shower at night? It saves me so much time in the morning, but it makes my waves funky. I try to go natural when I can, but I usually end up straightening. Any suggestions?
How does it save time to shower at night but straighten in the morning? The quickest thing would be to find a way to wear your hair curly. I shower, run product through it, scrunch, spray, and go. Easy peasy.
Post by orangeblossom on Jun 15, 2014 8:31:56 GMT -5
I have thick coarse hair.
Natural ladies, I finally tried Kinky Curly's Curling Custard (target had a mobile coupon for $5 off hair products and other personal care). Anyway, I really like it. Do follow the instructions and make sure your hair is dripping wet.
I have thick, curly hair that I have struggled with for a while. I just wanted to share that I recently started using Carol's Daughter hair pudding and I have been really happy with it. My hair doesn't feel weighed down and it has cut down the frizz a lot.
Natural ladies, I finally tried Kinky Curly's Curling Custard (target had a mobile coupon for $5 off hair products and other personal care). Anyway, I really like it. Do follow the instructions and make sure your hair is dripping wet.
There is a natural beauty supply store in charlotte. It is near me, called Beauty By Nature. They have a website, Facebook, and an Instagram. Cute store.
SallyJ or anyone else who works out and doesn't wash every day: do you at least rinse it, or really nothing? I sweat so much that mine is coated in salt once it dries, especially now that it's summer (I'm in Texas).
SallyJ or anyone else who works out and doesn't wash every day: do you at least rinse it, or really nothing? I sweat so much that mine is coated in salt once it dries, especially now that it's summer (I'm in Texas).
This is why I can't go without washing. I work out hard four to five times a week and there is no way in hell I'm not washing my hair after that (literal) hot mess.
Not washing my hair does not work for me unless I want to rock a drugged out heroin chic homeless on the streets look.
For probably 6 months I REALLY tried to only wash my hair every 3 days, and use dry shampoo in between. The problem is I have long, fine hair, but a ton of it. I also have oily roots. By day 3 it just looks dirty :/
My hair looks really great just blow-dried since it's super straight. But I wish I was better at styling. I've tried blow-drying with one of those huge round brushes, but I think my arms aren't long enough, LOL. It also takes so long to blow-dry the last thing I want to do is add another 20-30 minutes with a curling iron or whatnot.
Even with blow-drying 3-4 days per week, I always get complimented by my stylist on my hair health. I use Redken All Soft and mix in their Extreme line every so often. I always use a protectant when I blowdry (Redken Satinwear). About once a week, I've also been putting coconut oil on my hair before I work out and washing it out in the shower - it leaves my ends really soft. I have a Sedu blowdryer which is worth every penny.
Natural ladies, I finally tried Kinky Curly's Curling Custard (target had a mobile coupon for $5 off hair products and other personal care). Anyway, I really like it. Do follow the instructions and make sure your hair is dripping wet.
I use Cantu's leave in conditioning cream. I keep it in the shower so I can put it in right after I condition. Then I tie an old tee shirt around it while I get dressed, do my makeup, etc. When I'm ready, I take off the tee and smear more conditioning cream on my hands. I run my fingers through to smooth things, arrange my curls and then I'm done.
My strands are thick but my hair is thin. It's naturally curly but needs a lot of help to look like anything. So I have crazy frizz, while also having volume problems. I straighten almost every day, which I HATE doing in the summer.
I use Pantene anti-breakage shampoo, John Freda Straight Fixation creme, and occasionally a Garnier flat iron spray. I feel like all my problems would be solved if I could learn to use a round brush.
Miss Jessie's Quick Curls. Gives my waves real curl, without any crunchiness. It's my go to summer hair.
I have coarse-ish medium thick wavy hair that is prone to fuzz. I've been doing the Japanese straightener for years and most recently did the keratin treatment and loved that result. It's worn off now and I'm now pregnant so I don't want to do it again so I have to learn to manage my natural hair. I need something to moisturize it and give a little hold without making it crunchy or sticky. Mousse? I remember liking the Paul Mitchell styling foam when my hair was curlier.
And then I need to figure out what to do with second hair day (and beyond). Do I just dampen it and put product in it? Or like an oil with a little product? Maybe I should try mominatrix's spray stuff she does.
SallyJ or anyone else who works out and doesn't wash every day: do you at least rinse it, or really nothing? I sweat so much that mine is coated in salt once it dries, especially now that it's summer (I'm in Texas).
I know several people who rinse after working out. I don't do anything and I'm very sweaty. The sweat just makes my hair curl more and gives it a little bit of texture (similar to a salt spray) so I leave it. I think everyone will have a different experience with this.
Post by ChillyMcFreeze on Jun 15, 2014 13:44:58 GMT -5
Does anyone have problems with curling product causing breakouts? I have fairly acne-prone skin anyway, but it's ten times worse where my curls touch my face.
Does anyone have problems with curling product causing breakouts? I have fairly acne-prone skin anyway, but it's ten times worse where my curls touch my face.
I've had stuff that made my face break out. I'm not sure what the ingredient was though. Which is totally helpful to you right now I know.