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I have not cut my hair in over a year and a half. It is very curly and very thick. I had a question. Does anyone else deal with sides flipping or poofing out. How can you deal with that? Will gel make it look greasy? When I measure it, it is just past my shoulders.
Me too. Ive tried gels but it doesnt seem to make a difference, it still curls up at the back a hell of a lot and personally I hate the way it looks. I think the only thing to do it wait.
I'm wondering if anyone has tried a "straightening iron" - they sell 'em at walmart for not too much money, and I have one semi-long haired friend whose hair is naturally very wavy/curly and he uses one sometimes and it makes a BIG difference - very cool. I haven't tried one yet but maybe when my hair gets longer - another half a year or so.
My hair is six inches past my shoulders, fine and easily damaged. I've been growing it since Jan. 2000. It is also kind of sorta kinky. Wet setting and hot rolling produces wonderful results but lasts only half a day.
I have reciently had very good results with a "chi" (spelling?) iron. It has ceramic plates that are supposed to reduce damage to the hair during the process. It seems that part of the results are associated with the products you apply prior to using this iron. The thing is very expensive, so I go to a stylist that caters to long hair to have it done. If I get it shampooed and done, the cost is about $18. The technique is fairly important, so be selective.
I live in Houston, so humidity is a bear! The results of this process seems "bulletproof" (unless you get caught in the rain)! However, I find that I need to have it done several times a week if I want to keep my hair looking good.
Good luck
There is a new (actually it was here about 4 years already) technique known as "Thermal Reconditioning" (it could've been known differently in different countries).
It involves the breaking down of hair medulla (internal hair shaft that "supports" the natural shape of hair), and subsequently, ironing down the "fractured" hair at 356 degrees (180 celsius). During the process, chemicals would be applied to your hair (ammonium thio etc..) to protect it from the stifling heat and prevent severe damage to your hair. Afterwhich, reconditioning of hair would be done to smooth down the cuticles. The result is a permanently straight, sleek and smooth flowing hair.
Many of my girlfriends had tried it and the results were well... great! But the lowdown is a hefty bill ($300-$500) and the entire process is long and tedious (4 - 6 hours).
For more info, you can refer to the link below