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Hi i decided in August 2003 i wanted to grow out my hair... So i shaved my head and since then it has been growing. Most people say to me i should shave my head... But I refuse to. THe problem is after i take shower .. My hair goes in To super-Fro mode... : ) which is a BITCH! But even when i put gel into it it goes curly in some places and its very hard to control... i have to use like a half a bottle of Gel to get it to stap puT... Does any one have any ideas For hair styles or what.. ANything!!
Patience, young padawan. The journey ahead of you will be long and difficult, but perseverence will be the key to overcoming the obstacles on your path.
Or, in less Jedi Master-ish terms, you gotta be patient, man. You are now in what has been dubbed the "Awkward Stage". It's the point in growing out your hair where it's no longer truly short, and not yet truly long. You can expect the awkward stage to end anywhere between one and a half to two years of growth. Yeah, it may seem like forever, but after a few bad hair days, you'll have the long hair you've been striving for.
There are a couple of methoods for controlling "Awkward Stage" hair. One can use any number of hair accessories; this is a choice usually ignored by guys, as most hair accessories appear feminine. The other methoods I am aware of is either adding liberal amounts of gunk to ones hair in an attempt to make it staionary, or covering it up with a bandana, or a hat, or whatever. Personally, I didn't bother trying to controll it too much, and just roughed it out.
I hope this information has been helpful, and I wish you the best of luck in your journey.
In the long run, it is best to try styles that fit your hair instead of fighting it. This can be a bitch if one is used to controlled styles. If your hair wants to curl, FIND A LOOK THAT EMBRACES IT. It will save you a lot of frustration and time. How your hair looks will not matter to people as much as your personality.
...4 things I can offer are: hair accessories (I use at home with the exception of hair ties), gel, hats and...patience.
Good luck in the AS (awkward stage)
Does wearing a hat after you shower affect your hair Cuz thats been the only way to control it for me and taking it off an hour later... Leaving it sort of straight.( Its better than Froing !! let me tell you. thANX for the tips
I have very curly hair too, which I've been growing out for 11 months. An often-overlooked part of preventing the infamous frizz involves the way you towel-dry your hair. It'll get super frizzy if you towel-dry too aggressively. Instead, just pat it gently, removing excess water. Shampooing once or twice a week is just fine for curly hair, which needs a lot of moisture. You may also want to try a shampoo/conditioner/spray-gel system designed specifically for curly hair. I wish the name wasn't so feminine, but I use Loreal's new Vive Curl-Moisture shampoo, conditioner and spray gel which helps retain moisture and prevent frizz. You may also consider sleeping with a humidifier, esp. in the winter months when electric heat can dry out your hair.