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Hi folks
I'm several months into growing my hair out, and I'm getting to the messy stage. What I can't stand is the waviness of my relatively thick hair which it totally difficult to control. If I'm not going to give up like last time I tried, I've got to get the stuff a little straighter.
According to the letters on this board, there seem to be several methods:
1. Straightening irons
2. Hair relaxers
3. Straightening gel
I'm a total rookie at this, so I was going to ask you guys for some advice:
1. How long does each of those three above last before I have to apply them again?
2. How resistant are they to wind and weather (I do a lot outdoor)?
3. How much do they cost?
I'd really appreciate it if you could give me some advice on this.
And Victor, thanks for supporting this board - it's a pretty cool place.
Jim
I have a really good friend who's also a hairstylist. Based on "some" of the things that I have learned, moisture is the most important factor when it comes to any hair question. Let me try to help you out, but remember I'm basing this on my experience.
1. Depending on the product you're using, they all last individually. Straigthening oils and gels are temporary. After one shampoo, they are gone so that means you have to reapply them again. But the thing is, they are the least expensive. These gels and oils can be bought in Kmart or Price Costco. They cost no more than five or six bucks, but you have to be consistent if you want it under control.
2. Like what I said, as long as your hair is moisturized, it can handle almost anything. So I guess that pretty much determines how much natural oil your scalp produces. Usually, I tell my friends who have thick wavy hair not to shampoo everyday since they have enough hair to absorb the oil.
I have a really good friend who's also a hairstylist. Based on "some" of the things that I have learned, moisture is the most important factor when it comes to any hair question. Let me try to help you out, but remember I'm basing this on my experience.
1. Depending on the product you're using, they all last individually. Straigthening oils and gels are temporary. After one shampoo, they are gone so that means you have to reapply them again. But the thing is, they are the least expensive. These gels and oils can be bought in Kmart or Price Costco. They cost no more than five or six bucks, but you have to be consistent if you want it under control.
2. Like what I said, as long as your hair is moisturized, it can handle almost anything. So I guess that pretty much determines how much natural oil your scalp produces. Usually, I tell my friends who have thick wavy hair not to shampoo everyday since they have enough hair to absorb the oil.