Hair/Haircare Discussion - Like the skincare thread but for the dead cells on your head.

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Update re ratty ends.
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Just tried this and it's a legit holy grail find. Shiny finish and affordable price. Made my hair feel nourished and easy to brush without making it look greasy.😄
 
I quit the curly girl method a while ago and my hair looks and feels sooooooo much better. I'm looking at old pictures and my hair looks fine, I don't really know why I started it in the first place. I saw a tweet that said something like "CG method was invented to convince women to spend more money on expensive oils and butters", I think it was kind of a joke, but I believe it lol. I'm sure CG works wonders for some, but my curls just look better and feel better and cleaner with sulfates and silicones.
 
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I quit the curly girl method a while ago and my hair looks and feels sooooooo much better. I'm looking at old pictures and my hair looks fine, I don't really know why I started it in the first place. I saw a tweet that said something like "CG method was invented to convince women to spend more money on expensive oils and butters", I think it was kind of a joke, but I believe it lol. I'm sure CG works wonders for some, but my curls just look better and feel better and cleaner with sulfates and silicones.
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From reading anecdotes online, people with fine and/or low porosity hair don't do well with CG and do need harsh sulfates and silicones. I personally don't follow CG to a T anymore but I still eliminate silicones and use a gentler sulfate on my hair. It's normal porosity and normal-to-high density. The original method described by Lorraine Massey in her book does not use many products (it completely eliminates shampoo and just uses conditioner and gel), and IMO it's the existence of social media influencers that have convinced everyone that a 10-step routine is necessary. I use a shampoo, regular conditioner, curl cream, gel, and the Denman D3 brush. I'll also sometimes use argan oil to break the gel cast and smooth out frizz.
 
My "curly girl" is cleansing conditioner (cowash), then leave-in conditioner and pearl styler. I frizz up in heavy winds, but it's too long to wear loose anyway and as long as it's plaited or in a bun most of the day it'll still be fine in the evening. Or I can have the world's most voluminous ponytail.
 
I've gone back to having long hair after having very short hair for a long time. I noticed it is now quite wavy, so I tried the CGM for awhile. It just results in miserable frizz. I am now going crazy on silicones. I love it, it's so nice and soft, I can actually play with my hair again. The waves and curls aren't as defined, but I'm pretty obsessed with touching my hair so I'd rather have it be tame from the start. If it starts getting greasy too fast, I just go bring out the harsh shampoo. I'm using a posh brand, but I'm certain you can go cheap with a slightly nicer drug store brand. I've heard good things about Pantene Smooth and Sleek. That John Frieda frizz ease is effectively the same thing as my Paul Mitchel Super Skinny Serum: a silicone leave in.
 
i've been following abbey yung's product recommendations and have liked all of them. i went back to drugstore shampoo and conditioner (pantene volume shampoo, loreal everpure clarifying shampoo, and pantene miracle rescue conditioner) and use the pantene 10 in 1 spray she recommends as well as the dove intensive repair mask and loreal everpure gloss. it's been a really harsh winter and usually my hair gets super dry/staticky but that didn't happen this winter at all. super happy i went back to using silicones and sulfates, my hair really needed it. i previously used pureology, ouai, and olaplex without nearly as nice results.
 
I've been struggling with seborrheic dermatitis for a long time, always tried to avoid shampoos with synthetics— and it was killing me. If you struggle with it too, please please stop using shampoos and conditioners with coconut in it and wash your hair more often if you exercise routinely. Also blow dry more often! I almost never did because my mom instilled a healthy fear of heat damage in me as a kid, but have been trying to be less autistic over it. Getting a Shark Speed style Pro has been a really really pleasant change in routine.
The shampoos I switched to are CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo (tiny amounts of saclicylic acid in it that also helps) and Flow's limitless lift Volumizing Cleanse.
 
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I've been struggling with seborrheic dermatitis for a long time, always tried to avoid shampoos with synthetics— and it was killing me. If you struggle with it too, please please stop using shampoos and conditioners with coconut in it and wash your hair more often if you exercise routinely. Also blow dry more often! I almost never did because my mom instilled a healthy fear of heat damage in me as a kid, but have been trying to be less autistic over it. Getting a Shark Speed style Pro has been a really really pleasant change in routine.
The shampoos I switched to are CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo (tiny amounts of saclicylic acid in it that also helps) and Flow's limitless lift Volumizing Cleanse.
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If it helps you with anything, I cured my seb derm by only washing my hair every two weeks and using non-aerosol dry shampoo whenever needed + blowdrying.
 
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I've been struggling with seborrheic dermatitis for a long time, always tried to avoid shampoos with synthetics— and it was killing me. If you struggle with it too, please please stop using shampoos and conditioners with coconut in it and wash your hair more often if you exercise routinely. Also blow dry more often! I almost never did because my mom instilled a healthy fear of heat damage in me as a kid, but have been trying to be less autistic over it. Getting a Shark Speed style Pro has been a really really pleasant change in routine.
The shampoos I switched to are CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo (tiny amounts of saclicylic acid in it that also helps) and Flow's limitless lift Volumizing Cleanse.
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If it helps you with anything, I cured my seb derm by only washing my hair every two weeks and using non-aerosol dry shampoo whenever needed + blowdrying.
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I know this is late, but as someone with the same issues, try to use zinc shampoo/face bar. I use this facebar when it flares up. I also noticed that diets influence it, it flares up when I eat tons of sugar/when I drink. I also notice it flaring up the week before my period/after. I know it varies for everyone, though. This sampoo might help if you have it on your head. Try out the face bar twice a week and slowly build up to see how your face reacts to it. I get it on my eyebrows and around my nostrils the most. My father was a nurse, and when this first started, he would have me use jock itch cream which helped a lot, but I don't think it's a good idea to depend on it too much, as you may get used to it and it'll become resistant to it. I personally use this cream to help when it really flares up, it's invented for that reason, it helps decrease the redness a lot.
 
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Ladies, what are your thoughts on detangling/wet brushes?
I recently got a Unbrush Plus, because allegedly it's super gentle with fragile hair (which i do have) and while I feel like the detangling process was easier than like with the wet brush tangle teezer or the epic wet brush I still feel like I pulled out the same amount of hair. I however like how easy it is to clean!
 
does anyone know a good hair product that can work for my frizzy hair? It always frizzys up and constantly goes out making it look like a messy bedhead straight hair and my hair is in layers so that doesnt help. It gets worse in the sun since i sweat alot. Also my hair is relaxed n i straighten it like everyday So thats definetly a big problem that i caused to it I just need some tips onto how to get it pin straight again
 
I do an egg wash hair mask with honey. Yes it's messy, yes it's gloopy and is not to pleasant, but it works really well and keeps my hair glossy and healthy. Just make sure you wash it out fully and use cold water as you'll cook the egg in your hair. After I moisturize my hair and scape with a little Jojoba Oil as it is very similar to the natural oils your scalp produces.
 
I have wavy hair that I'm trying to encourage to be...well, more so. I have a basic routine of oiling my scalp, then washing with hydrating shampoo+conditioner, and putting a leave-in curl gel on my wet hair and scrunching with a microfiber towel and my hands.

The main problem I have with my hair is that it's very fine. I have a decent amount of hairs, but they're all very thin. They're also sensitive to stress and stuff. I look like I have long fluffy hair when it's down, but quite small when I put it into a braid.

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I do an egg wash hair mask with honey. Yes it's messy, yes it's gloopy and is not to pleasant, but it works really well and keeps my hair glossy and healthy. Just make sure you wash it out fully and use cold water as you'll cook the egg in your hair. After I moisturize my hair and scape with a little Jojoba Oil as it is very similar to the natural oils your scalp produces.
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I'm always iffy about putting non-hair stuff in hair. It gives me flashbacks of me as a young druid putting mayo in my hair.... Something I am considering is getting a water filter for my shower, since it's very hard here. Apple cider vinegar might be something I could try to, supposedly that helps soften hair.
 
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I'm always iffy about putting non-hair stuff in hair. It gives me flashbacks of me as a young druid putting mayo in my hair.... Something I am considering is getting a water filter for my shower, since it's very hard here. Apple cider vinegar might be something I could try to, supposedly that helps soften hair.
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If you have hard water you should get a water softener not just for you hair and skin, but also for you home. Hard water can ruin your plumbing, but also drastically reduce the lifespan of your appliances.

As for the egg and stuff in my hair it works for me and it's also a memory as my Grandmother taught me plenty of home remedies that kept her looking youthful almost her entire life. It's move beyond aesthetics to a ritual to honor my Grandmother who I miss dearly.
 
I went down the Blonde Hair Theory rabbithole and now I'm very curious: Kiwisisters who have had different hair colors, how were you treated differently with each color? Is it true that blondes really do have more fun?
 
I’ve had seb derm in the past, and what works for me is washing with a ketonconzole based shampoo like 1-2x a month. I have fine hair that can go limp from any oil, so usually do 1 clarifying wash (tea tree oil based shampoo) per 2-3 regular washes. I have to wash every 2 days. I fell victim to the “wash less” propaganda and it was miserable. “Volume” only based conditioners. I also got one of those silicon soft but spiky head massagers and use that to really get my scalp squeaky clean.
 
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Ladies, what are your thoughts on detangling/wet brushes?
I recently got a Unbrush Plus, because allegedly it's super gentle with fragile hair (which i do have) and while I feel like the detangling process was easier than like with the wet brush tangle teezer or the epic wet brush I still feel like I pulled out the same amount of hair. I however like how easy it is to clean!
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I only detangle with my fingers and a good conditioner, which takes about 10 minutes (I have very tangly hair) before rinsing off. Anything else just pulls out too much hair. ETA: I don’t use my fingers like a comb, but to separate and untangle everything gently from the ends to the roots.

I don’t brush in between washes as it just makes the tangles worse and turns my waves, clumps and ringlets into candy floss. I only gently dry brush right before washing to unclump any bad knots.
 
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I only detangle with my fingers and a good conditioner, which takes about 10 minutes (I have very tangly hair) before rinsing off. Anything else just pulls out too much hair.
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My hair gets also very tangly and I never really felt like finger detangling worked that well for me (read: I was probably too impatient). Tried a wide toothed comb, but detangling seemed even worse.

The unbrush plus is honestly pretty nice, but my fear of ripping out too much hair persists. At least it seems to be more gentle than the tangle teezer wet brush or the epic wet brush.
2 years ago I had some very sudden hairbreakage and I think it's slowly recovering after I used some olaplex. My hair felt amazing after the first use.
 
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