https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:15:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2368827 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:22:55 +0000 doggeh lover 2368827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, April! I will...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2368824 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:23:03 +0000 April 2368824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the distilled water for sure (expensive though) and look at the Mixed Chicks website for products.</p> <p>Also, try refined coconut oil. No coconut scent but it seems to be the one oil hair can actually take in?</p> <p>Mostly, no matter how much a product talks about "penetrating deep into your hair", it's not doing that. Each hair is covered with tiny scales that need to lie flat for hair to be smooth and shiny. This is called the hair's cuticle. When it gets roughed up, the hair can't reflect light (to shine) and a mild acid - like the vinegar referenced above - will make it lie flat again. Then you want to coat it with something to protect it and keep it from going to seek water, which is what creates frizz. Flatten it down with acid then seal it with curl gel.&nbsp;</p> <p>Probably TMI, but let us know what you try and how it goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367842 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:42:45 +0000 doggeh lover 2367842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all SO much for the advice! Really appreciate all of it! Sorry for the long delay, my phone is being very temperamental as to which functions are gonna work each day, and it's a 140 mile round trip to pick out a new one...ugh! I knew I could count on you ladies to steer me in the right products </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367623 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:05:20 +0000 Star (Lise) 2367623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with&nbsp;<b>Judy</b>.&nbsp; Since I stopped combing my hair (only once while it is wet directly after washing), it has gone from a frizzy mess in our humid climate (with hard water) to manageable waves.&nbsp; I use any shampoo with a bit of oil inside (currently one with argan oil and a coconut conditioner).&nbsp; I just finger comb my hair into place before leaving home.&nbsp; Sometimes I iron the front flicks briefly for some shape.&nbsp; I roll them around the straightening iron backwards.&nbsp; Otherwise only air drying.&nbsp; Also, during the day if I want to get my hair off my neck I use a butterfly clip.&nbsp; This does not damage my waves or cause any frizz as another type of tie might.&nbsp; At night I try not to sleep on my hair if that makes sense.&nbsp; I pull it up and away from my head.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367602 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:44:20 +0000 bella 2367602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will third the olaplex suggestion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367489 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 01:52:08 +0000 Carla 2367489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain! &nbsp;I’m always dealing with swimmers hair, and May through September there’s heat and high humidity. &nbsp;Olaplex No. 5 used as a monthly hair mask and keeping it just long enough to pull back with a scrunchy are my (less than perfect) solutions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367486 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:57:54 +0000 judy 2367486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing I've done is to completely give up combing my naturally wavy hair.&nbsp; Combing and brushing just makes more frizz. Fingers work much better.&nbsp; I use my leave in product...Kiehl's silk groom... with my fingers then pull it up or back while it's wet to dry, to minimize frizz too.&nbsp; I've never used hairdryers or flatirons on my hair.&nbsp; &nbsp;I also only use Hairstory shampoo, no need for conditioners with that, and only use it twice a week.&nbsp; Even Olaplex dried out my hair too much.&nbsp; I've done this for many years now and it really works for me.&nbsp; Maybe that and the distilled water would make enough change?&nbsp; Good luck!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367485 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:16:04 +0000 Olive Green 2367485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great, Irina! Let us know if it works for you. Summer does a number on hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367484 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:19:52 +0000 Irina 2367484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Olive Green,&nbsp;</b>thanks for the info on K18. I don’t know the brand but want to try a leave in product. I just ordered it from Sephora, it’s cheaper through them than Amazon here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367455 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:38:34 +0000 Olive Green 2367455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask, Repairs Dry or Damaged Hair, Reverse Hair Damage from Bleach, Color, Chemical Services &amp; Heat</p> <p>This stuff comes in absurdly small amount for the price but it works really well. Use it 4 times and you will be telling all the friends. And, bonus points for being used by Simone Biles!<br />You leave it in. Smells pleasant and the smell goes away in minutes, and I don’t use hair product (sticky, harsh, oily, ugh) and I can use this, it disappears and your hair looks healthy and shiny. I get it from Amazon.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367451 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:41:12 +0000 Sisi 2367451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest what Kate said - distilled water. The type of water makes a big difference on hair and skin.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367450 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:01:23 +0000 Kate 2367450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both hard water (lots of minerals) and using a water softener, can wreak havoc on hair. I’ve experienced both at my family home in coastal NC.</p> <p>The best—and easiest!—thing you can do is to wash your hair in the sink with distilled water, using whatever shampoo &amp; conditioner you choose. I always have a gallon of DW in my bathroom at the ready! </p> <p>I also finish up with a quick apple cider rinse for detangling &amp; shine, but that’s not necessary. It’s the distilled water regimen that’ll do the trick for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367436 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:35:47 +0000 kerry 2367436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>$$$ Amika soulfood&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://loveamika.com/products/soulfood-nourishing-mask?variant=1619180093458">https://loveamika.com/products.....9180093458</a></p> <p>$ Pantene Miracle Rescue<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://pantene.ca/en-ca/product/miracle-rescue-deep-conditioning-treatment">https://pantene.ca/en-ca/produ.....-treatment</a></p> <p>I’d also use a leave-in conditioner.</p> <p>$$$ Pureology Color Fanatic<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pureology.com/colour-fanatic-treatment-spray-leave-in/PPDPURColorFanatic.html">https://www.pureology.com/colo.....natic.html</a></p> <p>$ Kristin Ess Leave-in conditioner<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kristinesshair.com/products/weightless-shine-leave-in-conditioner">https://www.kristinesshair.com.....onditioner</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367430 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:55:37 +0000 Irina 2367430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Olaplex helped recovery of &nbsp;my hair from a stress related loss at the beginning of the pandemic. I use it since - shampoo and conditioner, plus some other products as needed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367427 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 22:25:51 +0000 cat2 2367427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Aveda masks. I found travel sizes so I could try them without springing for an expensive tub. I would research which would work best for your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367422 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:48:10 +0000 Angie 2367422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry, <b>doggeh lover</b>. It's unpleasant to battle with your hair :(</p> <p>I don't have hair conditioner or anti-fizz suggestions, but I'm sure other Fabbers do. Hang in there!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-help-badly-needed#post-2367403 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:32:34 +0000 doggeh lover 2367403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can anyone recommend a really good hair repair mask/deep conditioner? I moved to a different state last year and the water HATES my hair! We have a water softener but it's not helping. I've tried several brands with little luck. My hair is getting to be a frizzed out, snarly mess, no matter how many times a day I comb it I battle snarls and the frizz is worse every day. I've stopped drying it, no flat-iron/curling rod either. I'm afraid when I go in to the (not great) salon they'll want to buzz cut me! I live in a very small town and have tried all 3 places. Nearest big city is 50 miles away... </p>