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Hi guys, I have really wavy hair and it is awful. It is also really annoying. The hair I have on my scalp is straight but then it really sticks out at the ends cuz the bottom is so wavy. What can I do to increase volume on the whole length of my hair? If I use gel, what hand motions can I do to increase volume? Blowing my hair doesn't work, it just makes it look like an afro. And straightening it just makes it stick out even more. I would really appreciate it if you could reply. Thanks a lot.
Post a pic, sometimes that can describe it better and maybe you could get some pinpoint suggestions.
Remember too that many women who don't have wavy hair would cut off their left leg and give it to you in trade for that wave/curl, so maybe you just need to take another look at it from another view...or just alter your hair style a bit.
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Well, you might consider "pressing" your hair. That's when you heat up a big brass comb thingie and comb your hair with it. It's tricky to use, 'cause (1) it's easy to burn yourself, and (2) it's easy to get it too hot and burn your hair. Plus, it applies a lot of heat to your hair, and will consequently damage it.
I'd suggest going to a salon and having a thio (perm solution) straightener (not a relaxer) put on it. It will take half to 3/4 of the curl out, and you can gel/brush it into submission from there.
Good luck,
--Tock