I need your best advice, ladies. My hair is sort of a NIGHTMARE. I have naturally wavy/curly hair that can be worn like this (far right- looking pregnant in that shirt- YIKES!):
But normally, I wear it straight because I'm not too keen on the curliness, and with my hair being longer, it doesn't do the ringlet curls as well. So, I have taken to straightening it, and that works pretty well (unless it's humid outside, then you can forget it- Frizz City!).
Lately though, I have been less than pleased with my overall hairstyle. I use this shampoo & conditioner:
I love it and it really does help my hair to be smooth and fight the frizziness. However, my hair always feels limp. It really needs a root boost!
My dilemma with something for my roots is this- my hair is oily by nature and too many products cause it to be so oily by the end of the day that I have to re-wash it before I go out in the evening. And, I have tried many root boosters and nothing has seemed to work.
So, I am contemplating changing up either my shampoo or conditioner to make one something volumizing and one something smoothing for the best of both worlds....honest opinions, though? How many of you mix your shampoo and conditioner up like this? I've always been nervous to not use the same shampoo and conditioner! Also, if you have any suggestions on root boosters that will not leave my hair oily, I would love the ideas! What have you found that works well for you?
I would especially love comments from anybody who has naturally curly/wavy hair that is limp when straightened and also oily- man, I have some major hair issues, huh?
P.S.- I dry my hair upside down and lift the roots as I blowdry, as well, but this only helps slightly.
I am with on this. I would like to know that same thing. It is bad to have this kind of hair.
ReplyDeletehaha i love this post! i have the same kind of hair- naturally curly/wavy, but i straighten mine a lot too!
ReplyDeletelet me start by saying yes, i have mixed my shampoo & conditioner. mostly because ill run out of one before the other and i want to try something new lol. i've never really noticed a difference honestly... my fav shampoo that i always go back to is matrix- the orange ones- sleek & smooth or something?
the roots however i don't think i can help. sorry :o/
I really really like John Freida's new natural shampoos in the green bottles. Moisturizing but not too heavy. Plus they aren't too expensive so if you don't like it, you won't be upset if you stop using it. Oh, other bonus, my husband loves using it because it is slightly tingly. As far as volume, Treseme's 24 hour body foam mousse is nice. I use it to get movement but on regular thickness hair I could see it giving really good volume.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I can be of help on is the mixing if s & c... I do this all the time. As far as the root boost, I need the opposite -- I have very thick hair and it stands up all on its own! I've seen my awesome stylist use a large barrel curling iron at the roots with some extra hold spray before -- it seems like it would work?!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, how did your donor visit go?
i have super oily hair too, I find that cirtrus cuts that in half, i use a super citrusy shampoo then a soft moisturizing conditioner
ReplyDeleteMy hair is pretty oily too...at least by the end of the day it looks flat and blah. Typically I just used John Freida Blonde shampoo and conditioner, but I've found the best way to prevent "hair blah" is to use Neutrogena Clarifying Shampoo at least 2 times a week. It's a miracle product! It removes all the build-up and junk from your hair and makes it nice and smooth, and with plenty of body! You can buy it right at the drug store, it comes in a small clear bottle!
ReplyDeleteDo you use a straightening iron? I find that if I use one of those my hair gets oily faster than if I just use my blow dryer and a big round brush.
ReplyDeleteOn the rare occassions when I do straighten my hair, I use the blow dryer like normal (except only pointed down) and try to get my hair as dry as possible. Sometimes, I'll use a paddle brush to help the straightening along. Then I pin up all my hair and pull down small layers at a time. On each section, I use a round brush and slowly pull the dryer along with the brush from root to end. I do this for each layer and my whole head at the end. (I hope that makes sense) I think that straightening this way gives it more body and hence makes it less oily. I also spray my hair with a leave-in conditioner as soon as I get out of the shower.
I like to leave my hair curly more often though (because A. I'm lazy and B. my husband likes my hair curly better), so for those days, I still spray the leave-in conditioner, then I just use my fingers to comb through my hair and I use a handful of mousse that I scrunch in from the ends up (with my head upside down). Not getting the mousse on my roots helps keep down the oily look.
I use Pantene Pro-V shampoo and conditioner (I don't mix) but that really has less to do with preference and more to do with the fact that Pantene Pro-V is what my Costco carries. I also use their mousse (which I actually do prefer to other brands).
Good Luck!!
I always mix up my S/C because your hair can actually build up a resistance to the same thing. So, I just alternate between a few that are my faves. Also, I use a root lifter by Nexxus and a huge round brush while I dry....
ReplyDeletei am no help at all, but I think your hair looks super cute curly=)! straight or curly you look so cute=)
ReplyDeleteI'm the exact same way! In the summer (when my hair tends to be oiler) I mix it up with a volumizing shampoo and a smoothing conditioner. Another good option is to wash your hair once every couple of days with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of build up from shampoo and styling products.
ReplyDeleteThere is no help for girls like us! Sorry. But, I feel your pain!
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem! I have recently taken to drying my hair upside down for awhile and then sectioning it out and using a round brush. I use either Paul Mitchell root pump(?) spray on my roots at the top of my head or I use dove mouse. Both of them keep my hair from becoming oily and I can usually go two days. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI also have the curse of curly hair...only my is ringlet from the root:) The good thing is that it is very thin so I don't have much trouble getting it straight...here is my routine: Tresemme' Deep Cleansing Shampoo, Aquage Silkening Conditioner, Matrix Sleek Look conditioning balm, blow dry, flat iron (CHI). I wouldn't say my hair is oily, but by noon it is getting greasy.
ReplyDeleteI have terribly oily and fine hair and I use burts bees baby shampoo because it smells wonderful, is natural and does not weigh my hair down!
ReplyDeleteI have the same hair as you! Naturally curly/wavy, and when I use too much product it gets oily! I use good old pantene pro-v volumizing shampoo and conditioner. I also you a SMALL amount of biosilk to get rid of frizzies when I striaghten. When I wear it curly, I use mousse, always, otherwise it's too heavy and oily. Hope this helps!
ReplyDeleteI have very thick, fine, super straight hair, but it doesn't hold product well. I just started using Garnier Fructis spray gel, and that's been a good one to use for lift and volume. I switch my shampoo and conditioner up each time I'm out of it. I like to pretend it keeps my hair guessing and on its best behavior :-)
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