humidity = frizzy hair = HELP!

[Anonymous]

Try Brazilian Straightening.

[Anonymous]

I second the suggestion for Brazilian - only it's NOT a straightener, it's a plant-based keratin treatment that relaxes and smooths your hair.

I have the same kind of hair you do and there is NO product I can put in that will truly control the frizz in hot humid weather. I've tried everything.

I had the keratin put in a few weeks ago and could not be happier. It does not leave your hair "Japanese straight" but I did not want that look. Instead it relaxes it, makes it softer and shinier, and takes all the frizz out. It literally does not even feel like my old hair anymore. It's awesome.

It is a total pain to have done - took about 2 hrs to put in, then I had to leave it in for 4 days (and you must keep it completely straight during that time, no ponytails, no tucking behind your ear, no pushing back with sunglasses, etc.) but after I got it washed out and the ends trimmed, it was amazing. You also need to use a special sulfate-free shampoo & conditioner with it. One of the best parts is that the treatment seals the hair cuticle and prevents it from absorbing moisture as easily - so that's why it doesn't frizz, b/c the humidity doesn't penetrate the hair shaft, but also, even when you wash it, it doesn't absorb as much water, so it takes only about half the time to blow dry, which is a huge bonus for me!

It lasts for about 4 months, which should get me through the summer. For the first time in as long as I can remember, I actually like the way my hair looks on a daily basis! I will definitely have it done again.

[Anonymous]

Can you do the Brazilian treatment on hair that's been colored?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you wear your hair curly or wavy?

Here are some tips, but another great resource is naturallycurly.com:

1. Don't shampoo daily. Rinse with water and condition your hair, so that your hair will not need to take in the moisture from the atmosphere. (I wash once a week, but you have to figure out what works for you.)
2. While it is still very wet, use a good gel product with some "hold" in it. I like Devacurl Arc Angell. The Curlisto products are good as well, but I have only found them online around here. You may need to experiment.
3. Blow dry with a diffuser to set the curls/waves. If you leave home with damp hair, you'll wind up a frizz ball.
4. Finish with a pomade-type product to seal in the moisture, so that your hair won't suck in the humidity.

I have lots of very fine curly hair that gets VERY frizzy without the right products.

Check Naturallycurly.com, and there are also a few good books out there about techniques for frizzy/curly hair (I'm sure if you plug it into Amazon.com, you'll get there).

I can second this. After straightening my hair everyday for years, I went to Lauren at Fiddleheads who showed me how to do the above (and gave a good cut). I'm happy with my curls/waves now & don't worry about the weather!

[Anonymous]

fyi, brazilian treatments involve fermaldahyde (i know i'm spelling that wrong) and there are a lot of people who have their concerns with the process.

[Anonymous]

If your hair is curly, I also suggest like a PP, that you go to www.naturallycurly.com. It's great. My hair is curly. This is what I do: Never brush my hair, never blow dry it, and after showering, I put in a leave-in conditioner, then I comb it, then I put in an anti-frizz.

There is a whole database of hair products on www.naturallycurly.com with ratings by users. Try them out until you find products that work for you. I did, and I finally have decent hair. Yes, it still gets a little frizzy on days like today, but nothing awful, and most days it looks great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you do the Brazilian treatment on hair that's been colored?

Yes, it works better on colored hair than on "virgin hair." You can't swim in chlorine however - it strips the process out of the hair. But otherwise, it's amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you do the Brazilian treatment on hair that's been colored?

Yes, it works better on colored hair than on "virgin hair." You can't swim in chlorine however - it strips the process out of the hair. But otherwise, it's amazing.

amazingly hazardous to your health!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you do the Brazilian treatment on hair that's been colored?

Yes, it works better on colored hair than on "virgin hair." You can't swim in chlorine however - it strips the process out of the hair. But otherwise, it's amazing.

amazingly hazardous to your health!

No, not anymore. Just do the Peter Coppola treatment, made in the United States. No formaldyhyde. They offer it at very upscale and reputable salons in DC and NY.

[Anonymous]

one trick i learned is jasmine oil (found at indian grocers) or simply olive oil. put a dab on wet hair before blow drying. you have to be very careful to get the amount right though. too little and you'll have frizzy hair, too much (and its easy to use to much) and you'll get an oil slick.