Moneysaving hair help desperately needed!

Mercy

CompBunny wrote: »

Hi everyone,

My hair sucks. Its ginger and goes a nasty dull nothing shade in winter. Its very fine and thin (old medication caused some hair loss), and looks awful. Its really getting me down!

It hasn't been cut for about 2 years:eek:, I suffer from depression and anxiety and the idea of going to a hairdressers is scarier than the idea of going base jumping!

Has anyone got any cheap ideas of things I could do to breathe some life into my hair? Any help is greatly appreciated. Could I cut some of the ends off myself or something perhaps?

Thanks! I'm sure theres someone on here who can help!:Txxx

How long is your hair? I've had mine quite long for a few years. Made it all layered by fastening it up into a pony on top - like a pineapple - but set slightly further back. Then wet hair with coconut oil and drew out length of ponytail with another band slid down the hair (bending over). Stopped at about 2 inch from end First time and cut off all the ends. Looked great and kept it up for a good few years.

Depends on your length though. Wouldn't suggest this for folk with less than shoulder length hair as you might make it too short on the top.

Mx

GemJar_2

CompBunny wrote: »

Hi everyone,

My hair sucks. Its ginger and goes a nasty dull nothing shade in winter. Its very fine and thin (old medication caused some hair loss), and looks awful. Its really getting me down!
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Superdrug sells a 'wash in wash out' own branded hairdye shampoo, I've looked for it online but I can't find it to show you, its in a small grey bottle and costs around £1.30 and is available in lots of shades, you'll usually find it tucked into the hairdye isle somewhere.

I honestly can't sing the praises of this enough. This isn't an actual hairdye so it has nothing harming in it, however its been an absolute lifesaver when I'm inbetween hairdying (red) and my hair looks more than a little dull- it injects some life and shine into it and now I swear by it. One bottle lasts about 3/4 washes on my hair which is thick and medium length- so for £2.60 a month I have beautiful shiney hair! So, maybe find one thats similar to your coulour and try that?

I've had a look for some tips on how to help thinning hair, I don't know if they work but they come up a lot so maybe worth a try if you haven't already?

1. Take olive oil and rub it on your head for a good 3 minutes, it's recommended to leave this is overnight, rinse it away in the morning with a mild shampoo. The olive oil actually cleans away debris and trapped dirt on your hair, as well as remove excess sebum that's clogging your hair follicles and forcing them to thin out.

2. Rub onions on your scalp, where you are experiencing hair loss, it will turn red, when it turns red then more blood circulates to that area, essentially quenching the thirst of your hair follicles. Did you know hair loss occurs when your hairs are dying of thirst? This method helps surge your hair shafts with an abundance of blood, nourishing them and helping them grow thick and strong.

3. Take some dry capsicum, also known as red bell pepper, and boil it in boiling water for about 7 minutes. Then let it cool for 15 minutes. Wash your hair then apply this tonic to your scalp. The properties in red bell pepper actually speeds up hair growth and promotes new growth as well. Capsicum is the best home remedy for thinning hair because it speeds up growth and strength.

4. Rejuvenate with aloe vera gel. Take some aloe vera gel and add almond oil to it, then rub on your scalp for 2 minutes. Leave this in for 30 minutes, then shower it away. This cools and soothes your scalp, giving your hair breath and energy to grow.

Also I've heard that using a silk pillowcase really helps stop breakage.

Finally, I've heard that this http://www.superdrug.com/shampoo/samy-fat-hair-thickening-shampoo-300ml/invt/523488/ is quite good at giving some texture to your hair, although I've never tried it myself and it has mixed internet reviews.

I hope this helps xx

Sublime_2

babyshoes wrote: »

Really? That's amazing! Whereabouts do you live? Around here a fairly decent cut will set you back at least 25-30 quid, if not more, though you can get a basic cut from a trainee/junior for around 10-15 quid.

It was that much at my last hairdressers, because it was a local salon, as opposed to a city one. My current hairdresser is £12 though, as still rural. They do a very good job, and wash my hair first too.

CompBunny

Hi again,

Firstly thankyou SO much for all your responses, some really inspirational stuff and great ideas!

I'm going to try and pluck up the courage to visit a hairdresser....preferably somewhere on the other side of town and I'll bring my very understanding partner along for support! Its tempting to get the whole lot chopped off, so the hair that disappeared on the medication can grow at the same rate as the old stuff. Unfortunately my mother and partner refuse to go at it with scissors

I also really liked the idea of one of those fake hair tie-in thingys and the thickening shampoo! I have also looked into henna, it does sound like a better alternative to traditional dyes.

If all else fails, there are still wigs, I know it sounds extreme but when you see hair about 1/4 of the thickness that it used to be it does sound tempting!

But honestly, thankyou for every single post here - this is such a supportive forum and your advice is certainly appreciated!