How to avoid the flip????
Posted by gilee on September 25, 2001 at 15:42:20: Previous Next
Yeah I was wondering how I can avoid the dreaded flip up in the back. It is really annoying and I've already tried drying it while brushing it down but after a few hours it slowly flips back up. Thanks in advance.
Sleep on it
Posted by Dave on September 25, 2001 at 18:02:40: Previous Next
In Reply to: How to avoid the flip???? posted by gilee on September 25, 2001 at 15:42:20:
I've found that tucking all of my back hair between my head and pillow in a straight shape "molds" it as you sleep overnight. Works wonders.
Re: Sleep on it
Posted by Taso on September 25, 2001 at 20:58:19: Previous Next
In Reply to: Sleep on it posted by Dave on September 25, 2001 at 18:02:40:
: I've found that tucking all of my back hair between my head and pillow in a straight shape "molds" it as you sleep overnight. Works wonders.
Yeah, maybe if you dont roll around a lot in your sleep! I seriously have the biggest flip in the world, I hate this dumb thing. And my parents are so DUMB, they figure if I trim it the flip will go down. And of course it turns out worse than ever! Meh....
Taso
Re: How to avoid the flip????
Posted by BRGallagher on September 26, 2001 at 08:26:13: Previous Next
In Reply to: How to avoid the flip???? posted by gilee on September 25, 2001 at 15:42:20:
: Yeah I was wondering how I can avoid the dreaded flip up in the back. It is really annoying and I've already tried drying it while brushing it down but after a few hours it slowly flips back up. Thanks in advance.
Without actually seeing the flip I cannot tell if it is a "cut" problem or a "styling" problem. Let's assume the easiest to correct: "styling". Try turning the end under (reverse the flip) with a wide-toothed comb or vent brush while your hair is damp, then spritz the area LIGHTLY with a non-aerosol hair spray. Let dry and then comb out. This action should be enough to "set" your hair WITHOUT it looking like any product is on it when it dries. If this does not work, it is a "cut" problem--and, you are right, "trimming" the flip all at once only makes it worse because you haven't solved the problem, you have just shortened your hair. The trick (with your hair wet and all combed back)is leaving a 2-inch horizontal section at the nape of the neck and moving the rest of your hair out of the way. The section is then combed down and cut evenly across--taking only about a half-inch off. Then another 2-inch section is dropped down and the process is repeated--but cutting only what falls below the first section. This process is continued until there is only an even edge all across the back. By cutting in sections (using the first drop-down section as a guide), the ends of your hair, when combed straight down, will turn under slightly instead of flipping up at all. Despite the experiences with hairdressers expressed below, I advise seeking professional assistance solving a "cut" problem. Mine is a definitely longhair-friendly men's styling salon. Only wish I was close enough to everyone using this board who has had nothing but bad experiences--just to show them not ALL of us hairstylists are worthy of their hate messages. Good luck, gilee--and all the rest of you.