Shrinkage Please HELP!!!
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Topic: Shrinkage Please HELP!!!
Posted By: Linapin83
Subject: Shrinkage Please HELP!!!
Date Posted: April 19 2005 at 7:54am
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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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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: April 19 2005 at 10:02am
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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. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: eatgreenjello
Date Posted: May 05 2005 at 2:05pm
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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. **Length: below shoulder length |
Posted By: ravenlox
Date Posted: May 13 2005 at 7:12am
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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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Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 8:57am
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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. ------------- |