crazy dry hair here. Help me

Alright, I'd like to start out by saying that I am a guy because i know most of the people on here are woman.  Here is my problem:

Ever sence a couple of years ago i have really enjoyed having long hair.  But i always end up having to cut it when it gets about the bottom of my ears. Everytime i wash my hair its gets crazy dry and poofs out like you wouldnt believe.  So what I have been doing is putting on a winter hat right after i get out of the shower to flatten it down.  I try to leave the hat on for as long as possible but i really need to have it on for several hours to get my hair flat enough.  Once i get it flat, i love it.  Recently i have begun not washing my hair for a few days and it seemed to work well but it soon become to greasy and i have to wash it. I once heard that if you dont wash your hair for three weeks your hair adapts and no longer looks greasey.  Is this true????    I currently use Pantene Sleek and Smooth shampoo and conditioner and have been for a long time.  Im hoping im not the only like this. lol.  If there is any ideas on what products would be good to use or tips on washing.  Thanks, i really appreciat it.

You could try a more moisturising shampoo and conditioner designed specifically for dry hair; (there's probably one in the Pantene range that you use already).  You could also use a deep-conditioning treatment once a week or fortnight to help to moisturise it (like an intensive conditioner that you massage into your hair and leave for 10 or 15 minutes).

Give your hair a final rinse in cool water when you've finished washing it and when you dry it with a towel, blot it very gently, patting your head with the towel rather than rubbing it and mussing up your hair.  Then wait until your hair is 80% dry before combing or brushing it.

If you use a blow dryer, apply a heat-protective product (usually a spray) to your hair and also wait until your hair is 80% dry before blow drying.  Point the blow dryer downwards and use a low or medium heat setting.  If your dryer has a nozzle, attach this so that the air comes out in a narrow shaft that you can concentrate on individual strands of hair.  Run your fingers through your hair as it dries rather than a comb or brush as this will minimise the frizzing.  If your blow dryer has a cool air setting, use this for a minute or two at the end of drying.  Keep blow drying to a minimum, though, and only do it to nearly-dry hair, to prevent your hair from drying out more.

You might also want to use a serum (these are usually applied to wet hair, but check the label) to reduce the frizz and add moisture to your hair.  John Frieda's Frizz-Ease is one of the most recommended products for this.

Wearing a hat is probably not helping as it may create some static electricity in your hair, which will cause a frizzing effect.  I suggest that you stop doing that.  Also try to use a comb rather than a brush when your hair is dry.

Hope this helps, good luck!

 

 

p.s. I notice you have posted this in 'product finder' so you are probably looking for recommendations of actual products. As I live in Europe, you may not be able to get all of these where you are, but here are some that you might want to look for:

 - the 'Aussie' range, especially the Miracle Moist shampoo and conditioner made with Macademia nut oil and the 3 Minute Miracle intensive leave-in conditioner.  I believe there is also another new version of 3 Minute Miracle designed specifically to reduce frizz.

- John Frieda Frizz Ease range, especially the original Frizz Ease serum

- Paul Mitchell 'skinny' shampoo

- Lee Stafford heat protection spray (for use before blow-drying or straightening with irons), comes in funky pink packaging but I think it's only on sale in the UK

- GHD heat protective products (although these can be a little oily, but if your hair's dry that might not be a problem)

- other people on this forum also recommend jojoba oil

- in your diet make sure you drink plenty of water, cut down on caffeine and alcohol, and also get plenty of proteins and essential fats from oily fish like tuna and unsalted nuts like Brazils and walnuts; these are all very good tips for healthy, shiny, soft hair!

Edited by trophywife