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frizzy hair help

36 replies

stilllovingmysleep · 12/04/2015 07:16

I'm having a nightmare with my frizzy hair & thought I'd see what wise MNetters thought. My hair is shoulder length & has highlights in it. I used to have it professionally blow dried each week and it looked fab when it was straight but can't afford that anymore. I dished out for a straightener (the iron thing) but frankly I look as if I've been electrified.

What would you advise so that my hair can look neat & pretty for work, not the flat on the top & frizzy everywhere nightmare it does now? I want advise on shampoos that you've found worked (affordable please) and maybe hair products. I use a Aveda straightening product and moroccan oil shampoo / conditioner atm but not much use, in fact frizzier than ever.

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chickydoo · 12/04/2015 07:22

Watching with interest. I too have frizzy highlighted hair, and can't stand it much longer.

MummyBtothree · 12/04/2015 07:31

Ditch the straighteners or hairdryer and let it dry naturally. Straighteners will fry your hair, highlights take nourishment out so its already fragile.

AWholeLottaNosy · 12/04/2015 07:42

There's been a lot of threads on this subject already so you might want to do a search on them but firstly, what can help is, ditching the sls ( sodium laureth sulphate). It's the foaming agent in most shampoos but is very harsh on your hair. Secondly, stop using products with silicones in. These coat the hair and make it look shiny, but they are a form of plastic and end up coating the hair, forming a barrier so that moisture can't get through. This can leave your hair dry and brittle.

I see a hairdresser who specialises in curly hair and he recommends the Body Shop Rainforest range, which is sls and silicone free. It's not expensive and you can often get a 40% off voucher online. Hope that helps as a start!

Original poster
stilllovingmysleep · 12/04/2015 07:42

I do let it dry naturally for at least 6 months now MummyBtothree, it's still super frizzy. I don't use the straightener nor have it blow dried anymore, but still very frizzy Sad.

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AWholeLottaNosy · 12/04/2015 07:43

Coconut or almond oil make good deep conditioning treatments too!

FruitOwl · 12/04/2015 07:56

Is your hair naturally curly/wavy? If so, using a product to encourage the curl might reduce frizz. Boots own brand curl creme is good and under £2 a tub. If your roots are flat try tipping your head upside down and blow dry the roots only and let the ends dry naturally. Use an oil based product like body shop
Coconut oil hair shine on the ends. I have very thick wavy hair and it gets very frizzy if I muck about with it too much. Agree with the poster above who recommended coconut oil as a hair mask too.

Original poster
stilllovingmysleep · 12/04/2015 08:18

Yes my hair is naturally wavy/curly

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addictedtosugar · 12/04/2015 14:56

I find that my wavy/frizzy hair is best with shampoo, conditioner, well rinsed, and then left to air dry as long as possible.
The I put a tiny bit of moisture retaining serum on, and brush it through, and then run the straighteners through it.
I've never tried the SLS free route, and have struggled to get a curl to stay in my hair - it drops out.

SwedishEdith · 12/04/2015 15:13

There's a Herbal Essence SLS-free shampoo that's pretty good. And, I think the Aussie conditioners are quite good, as well. Sometimes, I use a tiny, tiny drop of this after I've dried it (or sometimes just before I dry it).

I wouldn't go on any blanket advice to stop blowdrying your hair - that really does depend on your hair type. But, I think fewer products helps, tbh.

Mitzi50 · 12/04/2015 15:29

I have very thick wavy/frizzy hair. It used to look best left to dry naturally but as I've got older the texture has changed and it's much more wiry Sad.

I've found using a leave in conditioner like the Aussie Miracle helps. I then blow dry as straight as possible and use straighteners - I've recently bought some Cloud 9 straighteners which make a huge difference when compared with my old, much cheaper straighteners. I sometimes use vitapoint cream as well if it's looking dry. I stopped having my hair highlighted and now have an all over dye which has definitely improved the condition.

Aridane · 12/04/2015 16:10

Brazilian blow dry?

KateSpade · 12/04/2015 17:07

Nosy what kind of SLS free products do you use?

I currently use matrix SLS free conditioner for my extensions - I have to admit I've noticed a difference, but do you have any product recommendations?

rosiepinkcheeks · 12/04/2015 17:17

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer.

AWholeLottaNosy · 13/04/2015 10:56

Kate I use the Bodyshop Rainforest range. I've definitely noticed a difference in the condition of my hair. Their deep conditioner is good too.

ihave2naughtydogs · 13/04/2015 11:03

coconut oil overnight is very good. You try co washing instead. Use a really cheap conditioner instead of shampoo and then use your normal conditioner as usual. I use a very cheap fine limp hair conditioner for washing and my hair has volume and body (well no less than using shampoo)

Crossfitmyarse · 13/04/2015 11:09

I have the same problem and if I left my hair to dry naturally with no mousse it would be ten times worse, not better. I would look an absolute sight.

Using sulphate free shampoo definitely helps, also a water softener/shower filter. I have very recently had a keratin Brazilian blowdry as well - only washed it myself once so far, so it's a bit early to tell whether it has made a massive difference or not.

daimbardiva · 13/04/2015 13:48

I have wavy hair and really need products to keep it under control. I use sls /silicone free shampoo and loads of conditioner. A couple of times a week I only use conditioner. I then use a leave in conditioner and then a small amount of R&b hair moisturiser or a hair oil to seal in the moisturiser. Then I use a curl cream or soufflé before either leaving to dry or diffusing. Sometimes if the weathers bad I even put a gel on too! This sounds like loads of products but this is what I've found works for me and I'm happier w my hair than I have been for ages. Also love coconut oil as weekly deep conditioner. It's trial and error as far as brands go - I didn't like the body shop rainforest range though others love it. I like naked bounce shampoo and conditioner and label m styling products.

KateSpade · 14/04/2015 09:06

I've just chucked aload of the rainforest range away! Blush I found a stash hidden in my bedroom!

AWholeLottaNosy · 14/04/2015 09:22

My hairdresser also highly recommended the Devacurl range, especially designed for curly hair. You can find it on Amazon. I haven't tried it but you can get a trial pack to see if it works for you.

HellKitty · 14/04/2015 09:25

Coconut oil, a good quality one that melts without being gritty. A couple of teaspoons in your palms, melt together and add to the ends and frizzy bits. Not too much or you'll look like a grease monkey.

brittabot · 14/04/2015 11:47

Braun Big Hair Styler. Easy to use, looks as if I've had a professional blow dry. I have very dry frizzy massive hair but the Big Hair Styler really does tame the frizz.

brittabot · 14/04/2015 11:49

Sorry it's the Babylis Big Hair Styler!! Babylis not Braun.Blush

Anyway it's brilliant!

dhfoody47 · 14/04/2015 11:56

I use Myddfai products, all SLS/Paraben free ... great smell too, www.myddfai.com

boredaccountant · 14/04/2015 11:59

Aussie is definitely the way to go. Shampoo and conditioner then brush through Aussie soft curl serum.

ane9987 · 14/04/2015 12:00

I have thick curly hair and it gets frizzy. I use treseme keratin shampoo and conditioner. Then a frizz cream and it's really good. Works really well on my hair

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