Lawyer Hair Part II
Ok ladies, since everyone seemed to sympathize with the last hair post, a commenter or two asked for product recommendations.
I just went looking for a new shampoo and conditioner because I have wicked fly-aways and a classmate told me a better shampoo might help. Since I was seriously using 99 cent V05, it really wouldn't be hard to upgrade the shampoo/conditioner. I settled on Pantene -- the green one for straightening and flyaways or something. I'll keep you posted.
Two weeks ago, I bought a blow-dryer round-brush combo for straightening, hence the 15 minutes and not over 30. Short hair, yes, but thick. I have an inexpensive drug-store flat iron which would probably fry my ends if I used it regularly, but I don't have the wherewithal to use it often. I occasionally use it on the back bottom layer which really likes to curl a bit at the ends, and on the front pieces closest to my face. Otherwise, the blow drying alone seems to work well enough.
So, girls who straighten and girls with curls... what do you use?
In other news, summer job starts tomorrow. I really think I'll like this place, and would want to work there post-grad. So keep your fingers crossed and pray for a low-humidity day.
9 little fish:
Don't use Pantene conditioner. It may make your hair shiny and nice for a month or two, but essentially, it's leaving a plastic-y layer on your hair. Eventually, it makes your hair look greasy and not nice.
I like Dove (cheaper, but good) shampoo, and Loreal brand conditions treat my hair right.
I have wicked wavy hair that waves unevenly. It's fine-textured but I have a TON of it. I've discovered that a paddle brush and a high-watt blowdryer can get my whole head dry in about 8 minutes (my hair is just below shoulder length). A good-quality (but not super-expensive) flat iron can help the ends if they won't cooperate (I got mine on Amazon for about $80, which is a good deal compared to the $200 you could spend on a Chi flat-iron).
As for product, I use Aveda Shampure shampoo and conditioner. (Don't get the Rosemary Mint, the conditioner doesn't do jack.) It's more expensive but it does such a good job. I buy the BIG bottles and they last forever.
I get bad flyaways at the ends also, so I use the Aveda Damage Control spray (it's a light spray-in detangler/leave-in conditioner), and, for control, I use a little Aveda Confixor (a very light, thin gel) and the Smoothing Fluid--I put a little of both in my palm, rub my hands together, and work it through my hair.
I've used Pantene products, but they seem to build up in my hair over time, which I dislike. I've also used the Aussie deep conditioner (3-minute miracle) and the Aussie spray-in conditioner; they're fine, but can have the same problem. I've found that, because I don't need very much of the products I use, they do last quite a long time. Spending a little more upfront means I don't go scouting for new products as often, wasting money on stuff that's no good.
Oh, one more product that's handy for curly hair--Graham Webb Stick Straight. It really helps with blowing out.
Time-crunched law student with THICK, wavy hair here.
I straighten my hair regularly so it was important to me to have one that doesn't wreck my hair but is hot enough that I can straighten in less than 15 minutes after air or blow drying.
I used to use the straighteners you can buy at Target etc. but then my hair stylist turned me onto GHD brand straighteners. GHD = Good Hair Day and that's truly what their products deliver. The straightener was pricey at $205 but it has saved me so much time. I used to spend 40 minutes straightening my hair after spending 20 blow-drying. Now, in 30 minutes I can wash, dry, and straighten my hair! The GHD can be purchased at Sephora.
For shampoo & conditioner - I do use the drug store brands on occasion. But, lately I've been using Fredderic Fekkai shampoo and conditioner (also from Sephora). Pricier than your drug store brands but my hair has never looked better. I've also tried the Aveda shampoos and conditioners and enjoyed them as well.
If you are blow-drying/straightening on a regular basis you might want to get some sort of heat protectant. Tresemme makes a heat protectant spray that you can buy at your local CVS which works very well. I use that. You'd think that someone who blow-dries and straightens daily like I do should have split ends. I don't have a single one, my stylist is always shocked by how healthy my hair is when I tell her how often I straighten my hair.
I have no good product recommendations, I'm always trying new things and perpetually disappointed. Perhaps I should spend more than $5... I do have Chi and it works wonders on my hair, but it does take me a long time (I think that's more my fault than the Chi's). I'm looking forward to reading your recommendations!
One thing that cracked me up from the comments in your previous post was all the women who don't wear makeup. Being from the South with a mother whom I have NEVER seen without makeup on, that just amazed me. I think I've worn at least some makeup every day since 6th grade (starting with lipstick only, then powder/blush, then eye makeup) and now I feel naked without it. The good thing is that I'm so used to it I can do a full face makeover in about 5-6 minutes. If only I could do my hair that fast...
Kiehl's Heat-Protective Silk Straightening Cream. Love that stuff. Both before and after blow-drying.
I agree about Pantene and recommend Garnier Fructis.
Hey! I love your new banner. I just sent a message to your e-mail, but I also wanted to give my two cents on hair. I have hideously curly/wavy hair that I've been straightening for over ten years. My best friends are a madly expensive hair drier and the Matrix shampoo and conditioner that come in the orange bottles (I forget the name, but they are seriously amazing for flyaway, frizzy, cruly, straightened hair). I also only wash my hair about twice a week, which keeps it healthy. I find that I can get away with that as long as I don't use any products (gel, mouse, hairspray, etc.). I tried using de-frizzers like frizz-ease but it made my hair heavy and greasy and I had to wash it pretty much ever day.
Okay, way too much information. But anyway.
ugh, every time I get my hair cut I get attacked about the kind of shampoo I use. They b*tch me out when I use Suave, pantene, dove- anything that isn't 15 dollars a bottle. I'm pretty loyal to my Suave though, I love it.
I have long naturally curly hair (think Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman). I straighten it everyday because the naturally curly look ends up looking hippie-ish and not prof.
Being frugal I use a cheaper shampoo. I like Suave's knock-off versions of nicer shampoos. But I splurge on conditioner. I use Bumble and Bumble Super Rich conditioner (any of them are good) because it makes my dry hair soft and strong. I also buy it in bulk so that I save $$. I've noticed that having a nice conditioner can make a daily difference for your hair and extend the length between hair cuts.
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