Katey~ AnaisSatin gave the sam advice i would've given; apple cider rinse is a less harsh clarifier than using a clarifying shampoo. Just remember to still condition because the rinse is still stripping your hair, just not as harshly. A major reason curly hair is frizzy/poofy is because of lack of moisture so you need to condition a LOT.
i have fine, curly hair that i color (i have a very unappealing natrual color, too, even my stylist commented on it ), anyway i use Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor as my regular conditioner. I love it, it has some great ingredients and leaves my hair silky. BTW, it's easier to just comb out your hair in the shower when conditioner is on it than when you get out of the shower. This is the only time i comb my curly hair; i fingerstyle the rest of the time and as a result have less frizz. i use a leave-in also, otherwise it's too dry to style.
Thank you Anais - you are right, I've also heard that the hair structure can change during the mid to late 30's and beyond.
I remember rinsing my hair with vinegar and water as my last rinse after conditioning a couple of years ago, and my hair was never so shiny and healthy looking. I'm so glad you mentioned that! I also agree about the products. I may need to cut back on those. I do find that if I don't use a lot of spray on conditioners (that don't rinse out), I have a huge pouf of hair that is unruly, so I'll just try that vinegar rinse to rinse away the build-up.
The wave sounds normal.. many people go through drastic hair wave/curl changes, when their hair genetics go haywire. Especially nearing middle age or around adolescence. If you are continuing to eat right and take your vitamins, I think you should be okay.
but you've listed many products that you use on your hair. I don't know if it's just me, but it sure sounded like a lot. Oftentimes, without proper clarifying, these can build up and cause more friction. For example, I had a lot more problems with tangling when I used a leave-in conditioner and leave-in oiling-- in addition to my regular rinseout. If this is the case, try a vinegar rinse with 1/2 cup diluted in a pint of water. In addition, the acidic vinegar will also help close up the cuticle.. which also decreases the friction between strands.
My hair over the years has changed for some odd reason. It used to be VERY straight and now, when I let it dry naturally, it's extremely wavy/curly. I have to use a straightening iron on it to get it to a certain style. Most of the time (95%), I just let it go curly and use no heat on it.
It's also gone from sparse to hard to get a comb through. I use a detangler for long hair, Kerastase shampoo and conditioner for dry hair, a conditioning oil to detangle as well, and a couple of other products to be able to style it.
By the looks of it, it may not look thick or full, but it takes a long time to style, so I normally will put it up in a very loose ponytail (after using Burt's Bees Avocado Hair Butter, a few products from Phyto to straighten my hair and Potion 9 by Sebastian, etc.) while wet and just sleep in it like that. I can straighten it in the a.m. this way.
I'm just curious...has anyone gone through a change of hair, or could this be due to the vitamins I'm taking (I didn't think my hair would change this much). I take HairTopia Vitamins/Herbal/Amino's and Viviscal. I also color my hair which I know is bad for the cuticle, but I have a very unappealing hair color naturally.
Which products have you seen the most positive results with?
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), anyway i use Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor as my regular conditioner. I love it, it has some great ingredients and leaves my hair silky. BTW, it's easier to just comb out your hair in the shower when conditioner is on it than when you get out of the shower. This is the only time i comb my curly hair; i fingerstyle the rest of the time and as a result have less frizz. i use a leave-in also, otherwise it's too dry to style.
