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Old 12-01-2012, 17:46
cathrin
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I have ridiculously thick, wavy hair with a mind of its own (anyone remember the Barbados episode of Friends when the humidity made Monica's hair puff up really big? I can really relate to that!)

Until recently, my hair was long-ish (below shoulder length with layers), and the length kept it quite nicely in check, so it looked fine and hung nicely. But since getting into my 40s I've gradually been getting it cut shorter and shorter over the last few years, as it seemed like the right time, age-wise.

BUT!.... The shorter it gets, the more it tends to puff outwards, especially at the back. A couple of times recently I've had it cut to just below chin-length, and although the front looks fine and hangs in a nice shape around my face after drying, the back just sort of expands into this huge puffball. So I always end up just tying or clipping it back, to tame the back until the hair grows a bit longer and looks less mad when I wear it down!

There must be a way round this, surely?! I'm half-thinking of admitting defeat and just growing it again--not really long, just, say, to shoulder-length so it has that bit of weight to keep it hanging more aesthetically. But before I give up on the short look forever, I'd love to know if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can have it short, but without the "puffball" effect at the back. Is there a magic way of drying short wavy/thick hair so the back hangs nice and smoothly like the front? (Straighteners are a no-no for me...they just don't give me a natural look no matter what I do with them Hair like mine really doesn't want to be straight! .)

Apologies for the long post, but I really am desperate! Many thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Old 13-01-2012, 00:15
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I would recommend Ions Silk Drops ...put a little bit in your hair before drying and, when dry run a tiny bit through your hair with your fingers. You can buy straightening shampoo and conditioner made by Ions...they are about £7.00 per bottle from Sarah's hair & beauty (I think it's called) but that's only in Bury, Lancashire. If you can only afford the silk drops...buy them...I have mid-length hair and wash my hair about 3-4 times per week....the bottle lasts me about six months. You only need a 10p size amount each time. Also it puts a shine on your hair which is difficult to get with thick hair as it is usually quite coarse. Would also recommend....conditioner which is normally found in the Nice & Easy hair dyes...they do separate little tubes for 99p in Superdrug next to the hair dyes...they have yellow for blonde, brown for brunettes and I think they do red as well. I have also used Aussie Miracle Moisturising shampoo together with the Aussie 3 minute miracle treatment...these work too. Silk Drops though are the best!!!
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Old 13-01-2012, 10:59
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If you don't like using straighteners, what about the Babyliss Big Hair. I have thick wavy/curly hair but sometimes my GHD's make it look too straight and flat. The Big Hair styler gives a bit of body but still has a sleek and smooth look.
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Old 13-01-2012, 12:51
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I have thick curly hair and I use Kerastase Oleo Relax serum, I do use curl definition cream as well but the serum is the thing that stops the frizz otherwise I look like I have stuck my finger in a plug socket

http://www.gorgeousshop.co.uk/shop/k...125ml-771.html
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Old 13-01-2012, 13:52
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Thank you so much for the replies, everyone. I'll give all the above suggestions a try! I could especially relate to this...

I that stops the frizz otherwise I look like I have stuck my finger in a plug socket

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That's me to a tee!

Thanks again everyone.
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Old 15-01-2012, 22:11
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Have you tried Naked haircare? You can get it from Boots or direct from their own website. I have very thick hair, and their hair products are the best ones I have ever found. My hair is long, and curly rather than wavey, but I think they would have something in their range that might help you; they have plenty of products for thick hair.
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Old 16-01-2012, 00:02
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if you can get hold of an oversize round brush (at least 3 1/2 - 4 inch circumferance i(bigger the better) and some Steiner 'Kink Control anti frizz cream'. Using a pea size amount of cream rub your hands together and smooth it onto the frizzy part. Pin up the top layers and strart drying your hair carefully from the underneath, realeasing another section ONLY as each previous one is properly dry. The oversized brush it will dry it smoothly without curl as the cuticles will lie flat as you carefully dry, and style it with your fingers as you go.

This Steiner cream is what they use in the hotels in the Caribbean to deal with wayward difficult to style hair in humid (high water content) Caribbean heat.
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Old 19-01-2012, 23:14
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Those suggestions sound great! Thanks so much for the replies, I'll give all the above a try.
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