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How to weigh down my hair???
"martin lynch" <odiegoo...@yahoo.com>
11/23/2005 10:40:31 PM
Most of these pomade, cream, paste products brag about how they won't
weigh down your hair.
What if I WANT to weight down my hair? I have very thick hair that
sticks up and gets fluffy (I'm male, hair is about 4 inches long).
Can someone recommend a pomade/cream/paste that will allow my hair to
press down upon my head rather than fluff up?
I've heard some products mentioned – TIGI manipulator, Sebastian Mud,
Xtah Clay, Sumo Wax, KMS Paste...
I've heard they have strong hold, BUT do they add volume? The last
thing I need is more volume in my hair.
weigh down your hair.
What if I WANT to weight down my hair? I have very thick hair that
sticks up and gets fluffy (I'm male, hair is about 4 inches long).
Can someone recommend a pomade/cream/paste that will allow my hair to
press down upon my head rather than fluff up?
I've heard some products mentioned – TIGI manipulator, Sebastian Mud,
Xtah Clay, Sumo Wax, KMS Paste...
I've heard they have strong hold, BUT do they add volume? The last
thing I need is more volume in my hair.
Leigh Melton <le...@nbi.com>
11/24/2005 2:36:50 AM
On 23 Nov 2005 22:40:31 –0800, "martin lynch" <odiegoo...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
length, very thick, somewhat naturally coarse and I've described it
with exactly the same word – "fluffy" – if I don't use the right
products.
Instead of weighing it down, if you hair is indeed like mine, you need
to make sure it is properly moisturized. I've used Redken shampoos
with great success but so far the most moisturizing of all for my hair
is Tigi Dumb Blonde (I'm a brunette, dumb or not I leave to others to
decide). :) It keeps my hair soft and shiny and not looking like I
put my finger in an electrical socket. A couple of times a month I
use Redken Hair Cleansing Creme and Redken Heavy Cream conditioner.
I found that my problem was using the wrong products in the shower,
not which ones I was using outside.
Depending on the hairstyle you want, you might want to use a mousse
for further flyaway control. I personally use Paul Mitchell medium
hold – the 'medium' is just right as long as I use the right
shampoo/conditioner routine. If I want a more tousled look I use a
Redken wax – gives you that piece–y look.
Trust me – when my hair was longer, it looked like Yoko Ono's in her
heyday. We're talking total FOOF! type hair.
The products to control my fluffy hair are not the least expensive out
there but they go a long way. Plus when I think of all the years I
spent on the losing battle with my hair – and I tried everything I
could think of to "weigh it down", just like you mentioned – then it's
totally worth every penny.
Do you have a stylist you see regularly? Not just someone who cuts
hair. Ask him or her for recommendations. Explain the problem,
mention what you've tried and tell them exactly what you want. If
they know their stuff, they'll be able to show you exactly the
products you need to use, and perhaps a change in hairstyle that will
facilitate it.
David is a professional and posts here; I'm sure he can give you more
explanations than I could. I'm just a fellow fluffy–haired person who
has learned to get it under control. :)
Best of luck to you!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck
wrote:
What if I WANT to weight down my hair? I have very thick hair that
sticks up and gets fluffy (I'm male, hair is about 4 inches long).
Your hair sounds a lot like mine, though I'm female. About the same sticks up and gets fluffy (I'm male, hair is about 4 inches long).
length, very thick, somewhat naturally coarse and I've described it
with exactly the same word – "fluffy" – if I don't use the right
products.
Instead of weighing it down, if you hair is indeed like mine, you need
to make sure it is properly moisturized. I've used Redken shampoos
with great success but so far the most moisturizing of all for my hair
is Tigi Dumb Blonde (I'm a brunette, dumb or not I leave to others to
decide). :) It keeps my hair soft and shiny and not looking like I
put my finger in an electrical socket. A couple of times a month I
use Redken Hair Cleansing Creme and Redken Heavy Cream conditioner.
I found that my problem was using the wrong products in the shower,
not which ones I was using outside.
Depending on the hairstyle you want, you might want to use a mousse
for further flyaway control. I personally use Paul Mitchell medium
hold – the 'medium' is just right as long as I use the right
shampoo/conditioner routine. If I want a more tousled look I use a
Redken wax – gives you that piece–y look.
Trust me – when my hair was longer, it looked like Yoko Ono's in her
heyday. We're talking total FOOF! type hair.
The products to control my fluffy hair are not the least expensive out
there but they go a long way. Plus when I think of all the years I
spent on the losing battle with my hair – and I tried everything I
could think of to "weigh it down", just like you mentioned – then it's
totally worth every penny.
Do you have a stylist you see regularly? Not just someone who cuts
hair. Ask him or her for recommendations. Explain the problem,
mention what you've tried and tell them exactly what you want. If
they know their stuff, they'll be able to show you exactly the
products you need to use, and perhaps a change in hairstyle that will
facilitate it.
David is a professional and posts here; I'm sure he can give you more
explanations than I could. I'm just a fellow fluffy–haired person who
has learned to get it under control. :)
Best of luck to you!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck
"Kari" <kariesben...@yahoo.com>
11/26/2005 8:36:24 PM
I am a hairdresser and the correct cut and style can do wonders. Does
your curl at all or just stick up and get fluffy like Leigh's. The
proper products are essential – i would ask your hair professional
about that. Kari
Leigh Melton wrote:
your curl at all or just stick up and get fluffy like Leigh's. The
proper products are essential – i would ask your hair professional
about that. Kari
Leigh Melton wrote:
On 23 Nov 2005 22:40:31 –0800, "martin lynch" <odiegoo...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
Your hair sounds a lot like mine, though I'm female. About the same
length, very thick, somewhat naturally coarse and I've described it
with exactly the same word – "fluffy" – if I don't use the right
products.
Instead of weighing it down, if you hair is indeed like mine, you need
to make sure it is properly moisturized. I've used Redken shampoos
with great success but so far the most moisturizing of all for my hair
is Tigi Dumb Blonde (I'm a brunette, dumb or not I leave to others to
decide). :) It keeps my hair soft and shiny and not looking like I
put my finger in an electrical socket. A couple of times a month I
use Redken Hair Cleansing Creme and Redken Heavy Cream conditioner.
I found that my problem was using the wrong products in the shower,
not which ones I was using outside.
Depending on the hairstyle you want, you might want to use a mousse
for further flyaway control. I personally use Paul Mitchell medium
hold – the 'medium' is just right as long as I use the right
shampoo/conditioner routine. If I want a more tousled look I use a
Redken wax – gives you that piece–y look.
Trust me – when my hair was longer, it looked like Yoko Ono's in her
heyday. We're talking total FOOF! type hair.
The products to control my fluffy hair are not the least expensive out
there but they go a long way. Plus when I think of all the years I
spent on the losing battle with my hair – and I tried everything I
could think of to "weigh it down", just like you mentioned – then it's
totally worth every penny.
Do you have a stylist you see regularly? Not just someone who cuts
hair. Ask him or her for recommendations. Explain the problem,
mention what you've tried and tell them exactly what you want. If
they know their stuff, they'll be able to show you exactly the
products you need to use, and perhaps a change in hairstyle that will
facilitate it.
David is a professional and posts here; I'm sure he can give you more
explanations than I could. I'm just a fellow fluffy–haired person who
has learned to get it under control. :)
Best of luck to you!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck
wrote:
Your hair sounds a lot like mine, though I'm female. About the same
length, very thick, somewhat naturally coarse and I've described it
with exactly the same word – "fluffy" – if I don't use the right
products.
Instead of weighing it down, if you hair is indeed like mine, you need
to make sure it is properly moisturized. I've used Redken shampoos
with great success but so far the most moisturizing of all for my hair
is Tigi Dumb Blonde (I'm a brunette, dumb or not I leave to others to
decide). :) It keeps my hair soft and shiny and not looking like I
put my finger in an electrical socket. A couple of times a month I
use Redken Hair Cleansing Creme and Redken Heavy Cream conditioner.
I found that my problem was using the wrong products in the shower,
not which ones I was using outside.
Depending on the hairstyle you want, you might want to use a mousse
for further flyaway control. I personally use Paul Mitchell medium
hold – the 'medium' is just right as long as I use the right
shampoo/conditioner routine. If I want a more tousled look I use a
Redken wax – gives you that piece–y look.
Trust me – when my hair was longer, it looked like Yoko Ono's in her
heyday. We're talking total FOOF! type hair.
The products to control my fluffy hair are not the least expensive out
there but they go a long way. Plus when I think of all the years I
spent on the losing battle with my hair – and I tried everything I
could think of to "weigh it down", just like you mentioned – then it's
totally worth every penny.
Do you have a stylist you see regularly? Not just someone who cuts
hair. Ask him or her for recommendations. Explain the problem,
mention what you've tried and tell them exactly what you want. If
they know their stuff, they'll be able to show you exactly the
products you need to use, and perhaps a change in hairstyle that will
facilitate it.
David is a professional and posts here; I'm sure he can give you more
explanations than I could. I'm just a fellow fluffy–haired person who
has learned to get it under control. :)
Best of luck to you!
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck