curls
Posted by Ron on July 18, 2003 at 00:37:10: Previous Next
Hello.
I have always wanted to grow my hair out but have been discouraged by family or employers at all times. Finally I am getting the nice long mane I have always wanted but at times the ends get a little crazy and curly. Sometimes they point in odd directios and other times lay normally. I was wondering if I should use a straightening iron or perm to calm the storm. It will lay nicely if I let it dry tied with rubber bands or skip the shampoo during showers. any suggestions?
don't skip shampoo...
Posted by LucksKind on July 18, 2003 at 07:28:42: Previous Next
In Reply to: curls posted by Ron on July 18, 2003 at 00:37:10:
Speaking as someone who had hair that wanted to 'do its own thing' and go into ALL directions...
I can sympathize with what you are going through.
Have never used perms or straightening irons to 'calm the storm' but
usually when your hair gets LONGer, the weight will help pull down
and relax those curls a bit. Hair cannot fight off the effects of gravity forever...
sooner or later, gravity sort of wins!
Maybe others will have good advice for you in the meantime.
I use gels as needed.
Good Luck!
Re: curls
Posted by nWo_Slapnut on July 18, 2003 at 14:30:29: Previous Next
In Reply to: curls posted by Ron on July 18, 2003 at 00:37:10:
: Finally I am getting the nice long mane I have always wanted but at times the ends get a little crazy and curly. Sometimes they point in odd directios and other times lay normally.
I hear you, friend. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what I can offer in the way of advice. If my hair gets exceptionally bunched up in tight curls to the point that it bothers me (not just in terms of how it looks, but how it chafes the back of my neck), I tie it into the back of my bandana, keeping it bunched up at the back underneath the cloth (Kind of like a hair bun, but concealed).
Re: curls
Posted by Big L on July 19, 2003 at 11:46:32: Previous Next
In Reply to: curls posted by Ron on July 18, 2003 at 00:37:10:
: if I let it dry tied with rubber bands
Please don't EVER use rubber bands on your hair as the tension is too great, the texture of the bands is too harsh and you can wind up ripping out your hair.
Always try to use 'proper' bought ponytailers (preferably ones without a mental join them). They only cost a few pence/cents each.
Good luck !
I meant to say ...
Posted by Big L on July 20, 2003 at 14:57:41: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: curls posted by Big L on July 19, 2003 at 11:46:32:
: (preferably ones without a mental join them).
a METAL join IN them. :-)