i use a curling iron as a straightener for a while and i think it destroyed my hair.
it has split ends and is really poofy and frizzy.
what kind of shampoo/conditioner/hair treatment will make my hair healthier??
thanks!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fashion and Styles? LadyH answered Saturday March 3 2007, 3:21 pm: 1.) Right now: get a trim. I'd suggest atleast an inch off to get the split ends. & then continue to get trims every 4-6 weeks.
2.) Get a really good shampoo & conditioner. I use DUMB BLONDE by Bedhead & it works great. You can find Bedhead products @ any Toni & Guy hair salon or salons that may carry it. They're typically $25-$32 per bottle, but if you're lucky: you can get them on sale for a lot cheaper. After I started using this shampoo & conditioner made specifically for dyed/highlighted hair, I refuse to buy anything else because it is THAT good.
3.) Wash your hair every other day. I know it's really hard for me not to, but it's actually very unhealthy to wash it everyday.
4.) Buy a straightener instead of a curling iron if you want to straighten your hair. I'm the person who has gone through every brand of straightener & have finally found the one worth buying. It's an ANDIS Ceramic straightener & you can find it @ Walmart for a little under $20. It's VERY affordable & does a WONDERFUL job for the price it's at. I use that straightener about 5 times a week & so far, it's lasted me more than 6 months.
5.) After showering & before blowdrying or any kind of styling/straightening you do, apply SUNSILK Anti-Poof 24/7 Creme. I think a bottle usually runs for about $3-$4 at any drugstore.
6.) After you're done styling/straightening your hair should feel nice. But if you WANT, you can also use a product called S-FACTOR Dream Drops. It's about $35 at Toni & Guy, but it'll usually last you a long time, so it's worth it. It smooths out any frizz and makes your hair a lot softer & "lighter" (in my opinion).
rere93 answered Saturday March 3 2007, 10:07 am: Well, I have really long hair for a black girl. I goes to my shoulder blades. Well anyway, the conditioner, shampoo, and hair treatment I use is pantene. It always get my hair fresh and clean. Oh yeah don't use a curling iron and a straightner at the same time. Best of luck! [ rere93's advice column | Ask rere93 A Question ]
mitzi answered Saturday March 3 2007, 2:53 am: deep conditioner like Paul Mitchell , Aveda, even Queen Helene(available at drug stores) will help, Alberto VO 5 conditioning hairdressing, Lucky Kentucky sheen and shine (it comes in a spray bottle) and Sebastion potion 9, any hot oil treatment. Go to a beauty supply store. Also get a trim to cut off the split ends. One of my favorite shampoos and conditioners is KMS available at beauty supply stores. I also like Ojon available at beauty supply stores. [ mitzi's advice column | Ask mitzi A Question ]
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