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Hi all,
This is my first time on this board and my first time trying to grow my hair long. It's been about 8 months now since my last haircut(which was really short) and I'm starting experience the horror of the awkward stage. My hair is slightly wavy and REALLY curly at the tips. The bangs come to the tip of my nose but since I normally part to the side I have some curly bits sticking out from one side. Also it's really 'poofy' now --- especially in the wind. Any advice on how to fight these problems? I'd rather avoid blow dryers or gels since I want to minimize the unnatural treatments to the hair so all I cna think of right now is hat...in any case, I'm gonna keep growing it! This board is great!
Thanks,
Satsujin
Hi Satsujin
Welcome to the Men's LongHair Hyperboard and may I wish you the very best in growing your hair long.
As regards advice on the famous awkward stage it's simply a case of patience, but there are many milestones such as the first time you will be able to get your hair in your mouth and the first time you will be able to pull it down past your chin.
It will be difficult to control it without any styling agents at all. When I was in the awkward stage I used to have to wet it, then dry it so it looked OK but then I would have to use one of those styling spritz spray gels to hold it in position. It looked great but the downside was that it was rock hard like plastic!
Maybe a light hairspray may do the job but without any styling agent at all it may be advisable simply to try letting your hair dry naturally - this sometimes worked for me also.
I wish you luck on your quest to have the hair of your dreams. Just remember that once you get it, it will definitely have been worth it, and stay with us - let us know how you get on.
Welcome, Satsujin...
and
Good Luck in the months ahead!
He he ... suffer dude! Anyway, I know exactly where you're coming from. I'd recommend not parting anymore (that'll happen naturally eventually) and use some form of mousse and pomade. I know you're not jumping up and down in anticipation of rubbing these agents into your hair but it wouldn't harm. Also, do NOT brush or comb your hair when it's dry.
"Also, do NOT brush or comb your hair when it's dry. "
Hmm... on other places here it was said that you sholud NOT brush your hair when it is WET, because then it would be vulnerable..
What`s right now??
Make sure you condition and use a leave in conditioner spray before combing. Use a "wide tooth" comb (a big comb with thick teeth) to comb while wet. Shake or use your fingers to get nice curls, let it go.
If you comb or brush when it's dry it'll turn to frizz.
Hmmm, my post didn't show so I'll try it again. Here goes:
If you have wavy/curly hair then brusing/combing while it's dry is a recipe for frizz. You want the hairs to stick together and that happens when their wet. Brushin/combing seperates the hairs and that's when you get frizz. Just follow Sherri's instructions in the post before mine ;)
If you have wavy/curly hair then brushing when it's dry is a recipe for frizz.
... thet happened because of a "screening notice" a few days ago..
"Also, do NOT brush or comb your hair when it's dry."
... and others say: dont brush when WET, becaue then the hair is weak..
What is the right Way??