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What do you do if you have really, really thick hair?

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FairPhyllis · 08/08/2013 20:03

I have very thick straight hair and am contemplating a radical new look. Atm it is a huge shapeless mass just below my shoulders because I haven't had it cut since December and it grows like Russian vine. The hair itself is actually not coarse - it's just that it's astonishingly dense - my hairdresser once took a handful and said this is more hair than most people have on their entire heads ...

It's difficult getting ideas for a style because I have seen very few celebs etc who genuinely have thick hair - if they have "thick" hair it's almost always extensions. The only person I've seen who had hair roughly like mine is Princess Diana - she actually had a really thick mop if you look at it. And she always had it short of course.

I am not keen on having it very short because it makes me look about 12 and it grows so fast it would be very expensive to keep in shape.

I know people will say 'what a nice problem to have' but it's actually a huge pita finding a style that works, and it is very hot and takes ages to dry properly. So has anyone else got the same problem or have any ideas please? I am the only person in the universe who would welcome the return of big hair

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ThatsNotAKnifeThatsASpoon · 09/08/2013 21:22

Anyone else tried the ghd eclipse? I find it great. I blast my hair dry with hairdryer (no attempt at styling) then straighten for about 10 mins.

My hair is past shoulder length with a few layers. Don't use thinning scissors anymore as I think it grows out very badly.

Have been using Loreal extraordinary oil for several months and find it really good. The new ghd has definitely made a huge difference though compared to my old ghd. Agree letying it go long helps massively too.

This thread is my spiritual home! Smile

MadBannersAndCopPorn · 09/08/2013 21:23

Jennifer lopez seems to have very thick natural hair (but who knows)
I think a long style with lots of layers is the way forward especially if it's straight. I havde a v. thick mane that looks like it's been crimped and then backcombed!

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