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Linapin83 View Drop Down
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    Posted: April 19 2005 at 7:54am

Hello all!!!

I was wondering if anyone had tips to reduce shrinkage.I love my length and hairstyle when my hair is wet but when its dry I am not as happy anymore

Maybe there are certain products available??

Im sorry this particular problem has probably been posted about half a million times but i could really use some advice

Thanx xxxLinapin
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There is not a product to use that will stop shrinkage. Curlly/kinky/coily hair shrinks when dry. It's an adaptation. After your wash your hair, you can braid it up. When it dries take down the braids. This will cause less shrinkage, but if you have alot of hair it will take a while to dry.
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Maybe using heavier styling products will weigh your hair down and reduce the "shrinkage" factor.   (I had to laugh at your post when you use the word "shrinkage" - Seinfeld, anyone?)

Maybe a styling cream or gel that says something like "smoothing creme", or "glue" or "extreme stying cream", then you can tell it should do some serious holding and hopefully keep your curls heavier.

**Hair type: 2a, which is wavy and fine.
**Color: Naturally dark brown, currently dyed reddish brown.
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how long is your hair? I'm finding that i'm having this problem because my hair doesn't have enough weight in it yet to drag it down a little. *sigh* I look forward to that day.
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The only thing I found to reduce mine was curl activator lotion.  I have Right On curl activator and it helps but the only thing is it makes the hair kinda greasy feeling if you use too much.  It does keep curl very moist and weighted down though.
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