Comments on: How to Care For Curly, Frizzy Hair

on 11/22/2005 Every time I want nice curly hair that is not frizzy, I take a shower using Dove extra Moisturizing Conditioner or any kind of good moisturizer, then wrap my hair in a towel. I then use "Lasting Curls" by Loreal Paris Studio Line and work the gel into my hair, but do NOT comb your curls with your fingers, just work it in like you would with shampoo. Then flip your hair over and use the hair dryer until it's completely dry. Remember not to comb your hair with your fingers, just scrunch. Then style it as usual.

on 11/22/2005 Be really careful about putting fabric softener on your hair. It is extremely flammable. The products will soon have to put warning labels on the bottles.

on 11/22/2005 Wash your hair thoroughly. Leave SOME conditioner in. Stand in front of a fan on low and let your hair naturally dry. Then you can put gel, grease or what ever you normally use to style it any way you would like. If you don't have something that you normally use, I suggest you use "Pink" lotion. It is about $2.99 at all Sally stores. It can be used for any type of hair (straight, curly, short, long, thin, or coarse).

on 11/22/2005 My hair is really curly (too curly) and it's super dry because I live in Brazil. But I've found some great tips for when you're on the go. After you wet or wash hair, you should apply a curl definition cream (this cream helps frizz and keeps all your curls in place) then curl your hair with your fingers and let it dry. It's easy and doesn't take very long. But if you have a lot of hair like I do, then you can take a towel and squeeze the water our of your hair (without stretching the curls).

on 11/22/2005 Combing your hair in the shower is a great idea, but it works even better if you comb with conditioner in it. It detangles a lot more easily. Also, when you get out, blot out excess water and spray with Infusium 23 leave-in treatment. I mix 1/2 Infusium and 1/2 water to make it last even longer. It's about $6 but it lasts about 4 months. I also use it on the days I don't wash my hair. Spray the ends of dry hair and scrunch.

on 11/22/2005 My hair is very fine, but very curly. When I try to still it, it just seems to frizz. I found that if I use a very moisturizing shampoo, it weighs it down and controls it more. Right now I use "Karites - with Shea Milk". Conditioning every day is also helpful.

on 11/22/2005 I'm a guy with mid-length curly hair that will frizz out easily. I have good results with this procedure...For conditioner, I use Bed Head Moisture Maniac after shampoo. I then rinse and add a tiny bit more after patting dry (on the ends and middle - not the roots). I get some Paul Mitchell foaming pomade (dime size amount). I flip my head up-side down and scrunch it in. Then after a few minutes, I add Catwalk Curls Rock (about a dime size) by rubbing the product on my hands, flipping my head upside down, and scrunching it in. Finally, I wait around the house trying to avoid doing anything that might awaken the frizz monster until it dries. It's a lot of work! All of the other tips I read for curly hair here pretty much work for me as well.

on 11/22/2005 When getting out of the shower, don't lift your hair up on top of your head to wrap it in a towel. Instead, try wrapping the towel around your hair without lifting it up. It helped with my frizzy hair!

on 11/22/2005 If you do not have time to air dry, buy a diffuser for the dryer. They are cheap. All you have to do is attach it to the end of the dryer, then flip your hair over the head and dry while bending. Use mousse or gel first though. When you're done, touch up any dry spots with wax, or gel. To prevent from overdrying, I suggest using Paul Mitchell's conditioner after washing the hair. You can buy it at hair salons, and it's rather expensive, but does miracles!

on 11/22/2005 Try Nexxus Botanic Oil. It's about $10 a bottle, but it lasts. Heat about 1/4 cup in the microwave, and rub it into dry hair. Brush your hair through for about 5 minutes, and leave it on for a few minutes for deep conditioning. Then shampoo. When you're not doing this treatment, shampoo only the roots to avoid drying your hair out. Also, rub a good conditioner on the ends before you shampoo, and add more conditioner after you rinse your shampoo. And never underestimate the power of regular trims.

on 11/22/2005 Umberto Gianini's Curl and Twirl products are a little pricey, but they absolutely work. They have changed my life. My hair is CRAZY, but this tames it. You don't need a lot to work with. Believe me, it's worth the investment! You can get it at Rite-Aid!

on 11/22/2005 My hair is frizzy and "stupid" so I usually put it up in a pony tail...not a high one, just one as low as I can get it. I leave it up until I'm ready to head out. After doing this, it seems much thinner and less frizzy :) I also use a flat iron before I put it in the pony tail.

on 11/22/2005 After I get out of the shower, I work a small amount of conditioner into the ends, scrunch it upside down and then sleep on it while it's still damp. I am always getting compliments on what pretty hair I have!

on 11/22/2005 I have found that washing my hair every other day with Mane and Tail shampoo works wonders! Then I condition it every day with Mane and Tail conditioner! It's meant for people and horses, believe it or not! People look at me funny when I tell them that I use the same shampoo and conditioner on me as I do on my horse! Mane and Tail products can usually be found anywhere but if you're having trouble finding it, try your local feed or saddlery or horse related store.

on 11/22/2005 It is important to know if you have fine curly hair (tends to get fuzzy) or coarse curly hair (a.k.a. Brillo pad hair). This will determine if you need a light product (such as pomade), because coarse hair needs a good heavy duty gel for control. Fine hair would be overwhelmed by a heavy gel, and coarse hair will not have good "curl definition" with a light product. The golden rule is to never use a blowdryer without a diffuser on the end of it!!