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When I have tried to grow my hair long in the past, it always frizzes out at the ends, and I wind up with split ends. How do I get my hair to cascade down, and not frizz out. My hair is curly, but I see women with curlier hair than mine, and they are able to get long. Perhaps I should not blow dry my hair? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
Joe
Try a product designed to fight frizz. Many tout the performance of Frizz Ease. I tried this stuff and hate it. It made my hair unmanageable. Better, I think is Citre Shine hair polisher or laminator. You only put a drop or two on after rinsing and towel drying. Don't put on too much. It will make your hair sticky and weigh it down. The way I apply it (when I use it) is to put a small amount on one hand, then rub my hands together spreading it all over my hands to aid in even distribution. Then, I transfer from my hands to my hair, concentrating on applying it as evenly as possible.
Where do you get the "Citre Shine" product? I have never heard of it. It sounds like what I need. I have frizzy hair, which has prevented me from having long hair. {A career in the military didn't help either). Now that I am retired from the military, I have been experimenting with letting it grow, but it gets out of control and I chicken out and get it cut. I am now at that awkward stage where it is longish, but too short for a ponytail, which would keep it under better control. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Did you take lots of abuse the first time you ever wore a ponytail?
Thanks for your input,
AL
I find Citre Shine products at some, but not all grocery stores, as well as some pharmacies and Wal Mart. It is easily recognizable by the yellow and white containers. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your point of view), the laminators and anti-frizz products are sometimes in a different section from the shampoos and conditioners. Look for small bottles (about 4 ounces) in hair care areas. Those will be serums, most likely. That's what you're looking for.
Victor, Thanks for your advice on the Citre Shine Polisher. I have been trying it for the last two days and it helps a lot. It takes me more than the few drops, though; more like a quarter-size blob of it.
Al
Joe, never blow dry your hair! Let your hair dry wrapped in a towel for at least 30 minutes. The best shampoo for long hair is from George Michael of Madison Ave. in New York. Their shampoo & conditioners are the best for long hair. Aveda also makes a product for curly hair called pomeade humectant. It smells great and preserves curly hair from the frizzies!
Wash your hair with a good shampoo, call George Michael's salon, the owner's name is Maria...great lady....then comb out your hair with a wide tooth comb. Apply the Aveda product and then wrap your hair in a towel to dry for at least 30 minutes. Unwarp hair and scrunch it with your hands (if already long). Lightly run your fingers through your hair and allow to dry without blow drying.
I know, because I too have very long curly hair.
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Don
Joe,
Speaking from much experience, if you want to wear you curly hair natural a blow dryer is out of the question. Don't even touch your hair with a comb or brush after it starts to dry. I've had pretty good luck with the anti frizz products, but they must be applied to WET hair. You will probably find, if you are willing, that your hair will respond very well to a variety of styling tools, if the natural look doesn't work. Rollers, curling irons, and round brushes (use the largest diameter you can find of each) should provide long lasting and dramatic results.