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Help! Im about to shave my head

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coconutdreamxo · 11/02/2025 11:08

❗️Hi girls i am so desperate and its sending me down the hole. How could i manage this type of hair? Its so frizzy and dry regardless of what i use. Its either the weather or me feeling hot/sweating that causes this frizziness. it also feels very dry and rough. Theres no life to it, its dull and flat. My hair is bleach treated, thick, coarse and high porosity.
i honestly tried so many products. Even the dream coat wont help. I use leave ins, oils, masks.. any advice/help appreciated ❤️❤️

Help! Im about to shave my head
Help! Im about to shave my head
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BambooScaffold · 12/02/2025 03:00

Sadly I thinking you need to go more natural - less bleach, less blow drying, straightners etc. I would suggest a really good cut taking out all the ends. Let some of your roots grow in and then look at blending as opposed to all over bleach. On the colour I'm guessing its been a long time since you've been natural, you might be surprised at what its like in reality and how it works with your skin tones. When you're just planning on tying it up, let it dry naturally and don't brush it. In between I have found this hair mask helped me https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aussie-Supercharged-Damaged-Protect-Hydrated/dp/B09GW22VNN?th=1
As a PP said, basically baby your hair til you start getting it healthy again. Your hair is long so it will take time but eventually you have to do this or accept it won't change.

NOTANUM · 12/02/2025 03:21

You look to have plenty of fine hair which is an odd combination. This means it breaks easily but there’s a lot to frizz up! I have the same.
I’ve tried everything mentioned here. All the Wow/Aussie/Frizzease type products, some more expensive ones (Olaplex etc.) and natural treatments.
One thing I haven’t tried is keratin which you mention. I’m a bit worried about the chemicals making it worse and being a health hazard. Would love to hear if others have had more success.

AlleyRose · 12/02/2025 06:37

HollyGolightly4 · 11/02/2025 23:00

@AlleyRose what type of clip could tie hair back instead of a bobble ? I'm intrigued by what you've said, but I don't think my hair would hold in a clip.

I just use a claw clip. The only time I tie my hair back is to run, and then I do a low plait so the bobble is right at the bottom.

Daisyvodka · 12/02/2025 08:50

coconutdreamxo · 11/02/2025 22:33

Thanks for the reply. I have a tangle teezer too but i thought they are safe and not damaging? 🤣

I thought that too, and it's still way better than a regular brush but I have to admit my hair is nowhere near as frizzy without it! Fuming!
If your hair is naturally blonde anyway, could you try converting to a toner? You could have your hairdresser balayage rather than do a full head bleach, then a toner, so you get a bit of root depth (which is a bit more modern anyway) but its not yellowy? How often are you having it bleached currently?

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