i need a major boost!

I'm right there with you on the humidity! My hair's naturally wavy, and with the humid days we've been having here, I've had a few of what I like to call "Monica days." Anyway, it's on these days that I'm glad that my hair is long, and that I can do updos with it, because if it were short there would be no weight to it and it would be just out of control. There are pictures of me as a small child where I literally have a 'fro. Endearing on a 3-year-old, not so much on a college student. Anyway, there are some lovely updos that you can do with curly hair, even at your length. Maybe try twisting sections back and leaving some tendrils loose.

i just got it trimmed two weeks ago and it did make a difference. i'm just frustrated with having to deal with the frizziness in this horrible humidity, i really needed to vent. Thanks for listening, my hubby just laughs when i tell him i'm so aggravated that i want to chop it. he thinks it's funny that i'm always changing not only the shade but the style and just tells me to do whatever i want. Big help, huh? Especially when i am determined to let it grow.
Thank you for tolerating my complaints.

frizzygurl wrote: my hubby just laughs when i tell him i'm so aggravated that i want to chop it. he thinks it's funny that i'm always changing not only the shade but the style and just tells me to do whatever i want. Big help, huh?

Maybe not big help, but sure big love!

Hi Frizzygurl,

I live in Florida, so I am familiar with the summertime heat & humidity (ugh, I hate it outside right now...)

How often do you wash your hair? Your hair might be overly-cleaned (of sebum), so the moisture from the humidity is absorbed into your strands, making your hair frizzy. If possible, you might want to consider washing your hair less often, and try diluting the shampoo, directing it onto and massaging the scalp (and the portion of the strands nearest the scalp).

Also, you may want to consider using a bit of oil or wax on your hair. My favorite is jojoba. Just a few drops in the palm of one hand, rub the hands together to spread it out, and gently smooth onto the top/outside of your hair, then gradually working "into" the mass of hair. The technique takes practice, but when you get the hang of it, the result is frizz that has been tamed!

I hope this helps.

Why would anybody give you flak for the frequency with which you wash your hair? I guess if other people can't handle the truth in a respectful way, then don't bother telling them.

Good luck with the jojoba -- I hope it works for you!

Hi Aileen! Excellent! Glad to hear you've found a product that works so well for your hair.

So, frizzygurl.... have you had a chance to get and use some jojoba yet?

Dave, i have not been able to try it yet, my brother's wedding was this past weekend and up till now, with all of the planning and work to do have not been able to look for it. Would Sally's carry it? if not, i will have to order it online which is no problem. i'm headed to Destin for vacation in a month and will really need it then, my hair hates the beach, or vise versa.

Speaking of, i always bring a spray bottle with a mixture of conditioner and water to the beach and try to braid it while at the beach. Any other suggestions to keep it healthy while being exposed to the sun and surf?