Help?
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Printed Date: July 21 2025 at 4:21pm
Topic: Help?
Posted By: gonzo
Subject: Help?
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 8:05am
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Hi all, newbie here. I have long curly hair (dry and medium texture, plus a
ton of it). It has (or had) loose ringlets. My favorite product (and the only one which ever worked) was Sebastian's (or Wella) "Texturizer." Years ago they changed the ingredients (and I believe removed the alcohol and other ingredients). I have tried everything and now I can't stand to look in the mirror. I've come close to looking like the old me, but my hair was so stiff it drove me nuts (not to mention it did not move at all). Ouidad actually works as a great straightener for me. My hair won't speak to me for a week if I use Redken, KMS & Graham Webb... Unfortunately, Phyto is another product I can't use and for any flyaways, John Frieda is a no go. I've used so many products searching for the "right" one that I couldn't list them all. I've used Sebastian's Potion 9 for years and my hair loves it. It also loves Finessee and Herbal Essences (that's the only good news). I don't brush. I use a diffuser. I try cold water. I flip my head upside down and have read any book I can find. It loves gel and most products will hold it for a an hour and then drop the curl in areas.Yikes! Sorry so long. Thanks for reading! Can anyone help? 
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Posted By: eatgreenjello
Date Posted: June 13 2005 at 12:02pm
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Ummmm, what are you trying to get your curly hair to do? You mentioned straightening it. Do you want to straighten it everyday? That would damage your lovely long hair. Do you want a curly look? Ouidad has a wide range of products for curls, you could check out their website. It sounds like you need a good gel, and then a good hairspray to hold the curl. ------------- **Hair type: 2a, which is wavy and fine. **Color: Naturally dark brown, currently dyed reddish brown. **Length: below shoulder length |
Posted By: gonzo
Date Posted: June 13 2005 at 11:39pm
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Thanks for responding. Hopefully I can clarify what I was trying to say. I
rarely ever straighten my hair. Ever since Sebastian changed their Laminates ProActiv Texturizer my hair has been lifeless. I've tried so many brands, but nothing has worked. My hair hated Ouidad and it actually straightened it. Right now I'm trying Phyto (gel 8) plus one of their antifrizz products & Potion 9. I so want my curls to behave the way they use to. I'm trying to get a soft, controlled curl, but have not had any luck. I miss my ringlets :(. Any advice? Thanks! |