Comments | cathedrow: Hair

cathedrow

Hair

Oct 08, 2005 12:57

I'm trying to grow my hair long. My hair thinks this is a great. Its using its new found freedom to grow upwards, outwards, curlier and wirey. Trouble is, I want it to grow downwards and straight.

So lets try taming it. Proper conditioning helps a little. Light hair gels really don't hold. Super industrial strength gel is holding, but it feels ( Read more... )

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You need to think like a female... missnfranchised October 8 2005, 14:36:51 UTC

Well there is a trend for guys to get more into grooming and styling products now. Ceramic straighteners will make your hair a lot better. However they will make your hair go poker straight, which may not be what you are aiming for. You would also have to redo it every couple of days. Unfortunately you are no longer a student nerd, so you can't get away with looking terrible whilst it grows out ( ... )

Re: You need to think like a female... cathedrow October 10 2005, 05:35:01 UTC

Wow! Thats really helpful. Thanks. (Sorry about the slow reply - for some reason LJ didn't alert me to this comment)

A load of points, so I'll work my way through your reply.

As for straighteners - poker straight would be nice. I was thinking of a slicked back look, something I can't achieve with gels alone. Is it straightening really that permanent? I got the impression that hydrating the hair by washing it was enough to reverse the effects.

I'm sure you're right - a cut is the way to go. Although I'll have to figure out what I want style wise - thats something I've never had to do before. Maybe I'll get the opportunity to chat with the hairdresser extraordinaire next time I'm at Harvey Road.

As for washing and conditioner - I think I've cracked it. Since I've moved, I've had the opportunity to use a proper power shower. So for once, its really not a hassle to wash it daily. Shampoo and separate conditioner. I've had loads of problems in the past, but the key seems to be mild but regular, and avoid medicated shampoos like the ( ... )

Re: You need to think like a female... missnfranchised October 10 2005, 12:02:28 UTC

Yes straighteners are temporary. Water (including water vapour and sweat) will undo the effect, as will sleeping on it, or just leaving it a few days.

I'm not a hairdresser, and a good salon will give you a restyle consultation for free anyway. I just remember what I read in womens magazines.

It has to be said that since mine has become less curly, I don't have to worry about this stuff quite as much anymore. Which is rather nice.

evil666overlord October 10 2005, 03:55:08 UTC

Buy yourself one of these and wear it now.

Then when your hair is grown simply remove it and nobody will spot the difference!

cathedrow October 10 2005, 05:38:37 UTC

Hehe! My worry currently is that right now, people won't notice when I put it on!