long hair must-haves

Hmmm, I think I am much more low maitenance when it come to what I use on my hair...shampoo and conditioner and thats it.

Ohh the horrors of hairspray! =)

As for clips: a soft ponytail holder (no metal) and a toothed clip and Ill be happy. A smaller clip to put part up is also useful.

As for curling and such. generaly I let my hair air dry and i do not curl it. but when i do curl i use overnight rollers, the soft ones of course. No use of anything heated!

Nez wrote: As far as must haves, what would you folks say was the best thing for a guy to use for a ponytail that isn't to goofy and won't tair hair up.? I've always just used the thickest black elastic ponytail thingies they have at the supermarket.

Yeah, Nez. Like Moonshadow said... and I think it was me she was referring to:
Scunci Style "No Damage" SuperSoft it says on the package. A lot of drug stores carry them.
They're awesome! They're fatter than most regular elastics, so they don't leave a crease or dent in your hair when you take them out.

Nez, someone somewhere on another post mentioned these hair elastics by Scunci, so I went out and found them. I LOVE them. The package says "No Damage Won't dent or pull hair". They're actually made from nylons, but you'd never know to just look at them-. There are black, dark brown, and beige ties in the package. I've found them at Kmart and CVS. My husband has hair to his waist and he uses the thick, black ponytail elastics that don't have the metal thing on them, so it won't rip your hair out when you take it out.

My must-have would be the Scunci things- especially now that it's hot out. Couldn't live without them

For me...

Metal-free elastics
KMS Daily Repair leave-in
Redken All Soft shampoo/conditioner
Large Denman paddle brush
Splashy hibiscus clip-in flowers
Pearl bun cover
Fake clip'on ponytail for the growing-out stage
Hat to protect hair from the sun
Bobby pins
Molding paste for smooth braids

Well, I just ordered a silk pillowcase!! It wasn't very expensive either!!! We will see how it works, worse case scenario..i have a soft pillowcase coming!!! Thanks again
Laine

Uzma and Super Grover
Thanks for the replies!!! I tried to open that site but my internet is acting up a bit right now. I Will have to come back a bit later and try it...
I
will try to post more often...I'm taking full time and a half in college and working almost full time. The only difference is that my husband is gone and won't be back until October! So I don't feel the "nagging" while he is away..hehe j/k I have to admit the first few weeks it was nice, but now I miss him.... I'm just trying to let my hair grow back out again (in better condition) than it was before!!!!!!!!

Laine

long hair must-haves.... or long hair - must have ?

Hi!

I made myself a satin pillowcase and it works great. However, I think I am going to have to try the silk since you guys mentioned it feels even softer.

My list right now is as follows:
Wide tooth seamless comb
boars hair brush for use to spread jojoba or other oils through hair.
Jojoba and lavender oils
burts bees hair treatment(has oat protein, avocado oile, orange oil, vitamin e, nettle and rosemary)
Avalon Organic lavender Shampoo and Conditioner
Aveda Elixir on ends

When i need to put a polish on it, I put a little Artec Smooth on when wet and it dries frizz free!!

jacqui

1. Jojoba oil
2. Loreal MegaMoisture deep conditioner
3. Mason Pearson rake and dressing combs
4. Africa's Best oil
5. hairsticks from Sephora - smooth, seamless plastic, all-purpose, go with everything - in black and tortiseshell. I'm looking at some from FranceLuxe.
6. Good Hair Days hair pins - I'll never use another bobby pin.
7. Clairol Renewal 5x Daily Nourishment leave in conditioner - for my ends.

Gren

Hey all,

I really do have a life off the computer!

My list:

1.)spray bottle with conditioner/H2O mix
2.)wide tooth comb
3.)Silk pillowcase which IMHO is as effective as satin to prevent tangles, but is a heckuva lot cooler to sleep on.
4.)Scarves: keeps my hair from tangling/sunfrying/out of purse and seatbelt straps/hiding hair that desperately needs wash &/or color/keeping shorter strands that aren't long enough out of my eyes and mouth/cleaner.
5.) Jaw clip for shower; it squeezes the conditioner into the ends of my layers and out of the way while I'm sudsing/shaving/whatever.

Laine, I can identify with not being able to get what you need in the military exchanges, or making do with what you can get. You must be doing overseas duty.