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Reply 1
STOP!!!!!!!

try blowdrying it for a while, and when it gets back to a decent condition get it straightened chemically.

If it looks that bad unstraightened wear a hat.
Reply 2
You need to intensive condition your hair every week and use a heat protection spray on your hair before you starighten.
What shampoo and conditioner are you using?
Reply 3
CharleeB
STOP!!!!!!!

try blowdrying it for a while, and when it gets back to a decent condition get it straightened chemically.

If it looks that bad unstraightened wear a hat.


:confused: please explain the chemical bit how much will it cost?
Reply 4
hair treatments and protective spray are alright before the damage is done, but after its done its just gonna get worse.
Reply 5
frost105
You need to intensive condition your hair every week and use a heat protection spray on your hair before you starighten.
What shampoo and conditioner are you using?


pantine pro V shampoo and same in the conditioner (which is repair and protect)
Reply 6
depends on the length + where you get it done.

they apply a strong alkaline chemical to your hair and it makes it straight. effects vary depending on how curly/ wavy ure hair is to start with. My friend had medium wavy curly and its now poker straight.

its sort of the opposite to a perm.
Reply 7
CharleeB
hair treatments and protective spray are alright before the damage is done, but after its done its just gonna get worse.


im not exactly sure if its damaged it gets greasy so i have to wash it every day but straight after washing i blow dry and its in perfect condition, i then straighten and it seems fine but after 24 hours the greasy/dry symptoms appear and i wash it again....
Reply 8
and the more you wash it the quicker it gets greasy.....

i know the cycle well.
Reply 9
alio
pantine pro V shampoo and same in the conditioner (which is repair and protect)

Stop using pantene!!!
Best shampoo and conditioner is trisemme and the tigi range. Change to these brands as they are the best available at the moment. Tigi also do a great heat protection spray that also smells yummy!

Chemical processing takes up to 2 hours and will last anything up to 3 months. Find a good and reputable hairgresser before you do this. You'll need a treatment and a trim to cut off your dead ends and your hair will need to be kept in good condition as the chemicals do have a drying effect.
Reply 10
alio
im not exactly sure if its damaged it gets greasy so i have to wash it every day but straight after washing i blow dry and its in perfect condition, i then straighten and it seems fine but after 24 hours the greasy/dry symptoms appear and i wash it again....

Thats the vice of short hair (i have the same problem). Do you use many styling products?
Reply 11
CharleeB
and the more you wash it the quicker it gets greasy.....

i know the cycle well.


at least im not the only one then but i NEED straighteners im thinking of getting some heat protection spray and applying it everyday before blow drying/straightening. Also would some minimun damage straighteners make much difference?
Reply 12
Certain shampoos are stronger then others and so strip the hair more. I can't quite remember which shampoos are the worst though I'm afraid.

If it is windy your hair will get greasy a lot faster as well, could be a conbination. It is a good idea to give your hair a break regulary, you can get really nice headbands that cover a lot of your hair or hats. Perhaps try and play around with waxes etc to find a style that doesn't need straightening.

If you hair is in a really bad condition go to a salon and ask them to look at it, and don't forget to get regular trims..
Reply 13
alio
at least im not the only one then but i NEED straighteners im thinking of getting some heat protection spray and applying it everyday before blow drying/straightening. Also would some minimun damage straighteners make much difference?

What straightners are you using. Ceramic are better.
Reply 14
fudge make a good intensive therapy conditioner, + as a bonus it smells really nice. Its quite expensice though, i always stock up when I'm in america, about £12 a bottle.
Reply 15
frost105
Stop using pantene!!!
Best shampoo and conditioner is trisemme and the tigi range. Change to these brands as they are the best available at the moment. Tigi also do a great heat protection spray that also smells yummy!

Chemical processing takes up to 2 hours and will last anything up to 3 months. Find a good and reputable hairgresser before you do this. You'll need a treatment and a trim to cut off your dead ends and your hair will need to be kept in good condition as the chemicals do have a drying effect.


ok thanks, where can i buy trisemme? do they sell it in boots lol its the nearest store
Reply 16
alio
ok thanks, where can i buy trisemme? do they sell it in boots lol its the nearest store

Superdrug have it on offer and it comes in big tubs so you dont even have to get it often! Or asda do it too.

Also the best intensive conditioner you can get is olive oil! Put it on dry hair and wrap in cling film and then place a towel over the top, Leave on for as long as you can and then put shampoo directly onto hair (do not wet hair!) and lather out. Shampoo agin and then condition.
Coconut and papaya oila re good too but they arent usually in the kitchen cupboard!
Reply 17
trisemme is in asda isn't it?
It should also be in Wilkensons.

Thats if I am thinking of the right ranges (black bottles)
Reply 18
Luize
Certain shampoos are stronger then others and so strip the hair more. I can't quite remember which shampoos are the worst though I'm afraid.

If it is windy your hair will get greasy a lot faster as well, could be a conbination. It is a good idea to give your hair a break regulary, you can get really nice headbands that cover a lot of your hair or hats. Perhaps try and play around with waxes etc to find a style that doesn't need straightening.

If you hair is in a really bad condition go to a salon and ask them to look at it, and don't forget to get regular trims..


it feels worse than it looks, its not so much the length its the roots that feel greasy quick if you know what i mean, and yea wind plays a big contribution to it going greasy quick
Reply 19
Mine gets like that...it's also short now (I had a lot cut off from damaged ends and boredom of long hair)
I try not to brush it or spend too long styling it or running my fingers through it, that seems to make it worse.