I've got long naturally curly hair, that goes very dry and frizzy, especially after being washed, even when it dries naturally.
I had it permanently straightened when I was younger which was great, but of course it grew out. I then had it bleached blonde for a few years so couldn't have it redone. I've since let the blonde grow out naturally and am back to my natural brunette. I'm planning to get it straightened permanently again and trimmed as it hasn't been cut since August 2012. (not sure on the correct name of the straightening treatments they do now), but it'll have to wait until I can afford it.
I use my GHD's to straighten it. But the biggest thing was the shampoo and conditioner. I've spent years trying all different shampoos and conditioners that claim to help make your hair straight and smooth and less dry and frizzy. Expensive salon brands, cheaper brands. None of which seem to work.
The other day I'd run out of shampoo (don't judge me please, I thought I had another bottle behind but it was another conditioner), so I used my little boy's baby shampoo to wash my hair. I could not believe the difference. It made my hair so soft and smooth, and the ends weren't as dry, even after straightening it. It's the only thing that's made a significant difference to the condition of my hair. I was so shocked. So my husband suggested I use baby shampoo all the time.
Call me sad, but yes I'm using baby shampoo at 25 years of age.
It surprised me so much and I just wondered if anyone else had any surprising stories to share surrounding hair/ beauty products?