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Hi,
I have wavy hair, that I've been not cutting for the past 14 months or so... (it's about 9", I started from about 2"),
and it still will _not_ calm down, the only way i can get it to even remotely behave, is to not wash it for >1 week... then my scalp itches..., and i can't put it back into a tail, (all the way), because the front bangs are like springs, and just flop back out whenever i move...(or look down, or *think* about doing either...), when i wake up, it looks like i stuck my hand in an electrical outlet..
(yes, i do wash/condition *very* thoroughly....)
It seems as though the awkward stage is either - neverending for me...
or just engaged in a battle of Wills... daring me to cut it....
(I _Won't_ cut it, and have no plans to, but some days.......)
errgh... i know why so many cut at this stage though...
thanks for listening/reading to me rant....
David F.
If you can find it...try: B-INTENSE products: http://www.b-intense.com/home.htm
like:
*HT Spun Wax
or
*CURL CONTROL Micro-Emulsion
or
*Softwear Gel
I didn't want to even try these products, but I saw them on sale
so I took a few home...
RESULTS: GREAT shine...
and the first product that ever made my hair 'behave' naturally...
FABULOUS STUFF! controls frizzies, adds healthy shine, is not sticky,
relaxes curls a bit and best of all...
rinses off with water...
I do understand what you're going through. My hair is a fair bit longer(currently about 14"), however it's only just starting to look good down. I've been paying really close attention to how i wash it for the past month, and it's made a difference, however it's still a bit too frizzy for my liking, and the wind can really mess it up...
Most people consider the awkward stage to end when you can put it in a ponytail, which is accurate, however for me at least, my hair is still awkward if i want to wear it down. I know this is going to sound horrible, but it could be another year before you can really wear your hair down how you like it.
For tips now, the obvious ones are:
* Brylcreem - Makes your hair all manky, but does keep it under control as well.
* LeaveInConditioners - Perhaps might not be so useful if your hair is really bad, but can get rid of moderate frizz really well, without making hair greasy.
* Ponytail - If you can't get the hair at the front of your head to go in, no problem. Either push it behind your ears(what i always did, and still do with shorter hairs i have from breakage etc), or use gel to get it tight to your head.
Hi,
David how about more progress pictures?? Your hair should calm down the longer it gets keep it growing..