Products for shiny swingy hair?

[frazzledgirl]

I have HORRIBLE hair. Very very thick (enough for about two normal people; hairdresser books a double appt for me), hair itself dry and coarse. Scalp dry too.

And I'm crap at blow-drying.

Only time I ever have lovely swingy hair that moves is when I come out of the salon. Rest of time it's crouching sullenly on top of my head. I want it to move!

Is coloured with Boots Botanics, I use MOP shampoo and conditioner, Frederick Fekkai glossing cream and I straighten apprix twice a week with protector spray.

Anyone got any suggestions?

[dexter73]

You need to read this thread!

[frazzledgirl]

Looks great, will start saving.

Am also getting my sister's old ghds, which might help.

But are there any products that might help in the meantime?

[zazen]

Maybe don't use shampoo? Just use conditioner and rub into the scalp and leave a lot on the ends and then rinse rinse rinse.
Works for my sister's barnet - hers comes out all glossy - and corkscrew curly.

Have you tried coconut oil overnight once a week for the scalp also: pure coconut oil you can get in a healthfood shop. Smells lovely also.
And there's a lovely pre wash conditioning balm: Burts Bees avocado butter - which is great to soothe the frazzle! Leave that in for 20 mins or so once a week.

[frazzledgirl]

Actually I have got some coconut oil (bought for me, then used for DS baby massage so languishing in his room). Will try again.

BB also sounds lovely.

[zazen]

Yes, they both smell divine. [angel wings emoticon]
I like the Bb's stuff as it can be left in for hours and doesn't drip or look weird. The coconut oil needs a little bit of shampoo to wash it out, the Bbs stuff just rinses away.