Totally fed up with my hair!

TimBear

Following on from what cabbage said, Naked range in Boots and also Organix (the Brazlian Keratin Treatment one) don't have sulfate or sodium in. Not expensive either!

pinkcandyflossprincess

tbh i think babybliss? straightners arent much cop, ive tried them and had same result. my fisrt pair of decent straightners were from the hairsressers and they worked for years! (moms still got hers 10 years on!)
i now use a pair similar to these (different eddition but same)
http://www.very.co.uk/remington-shine-therapy-straighteners-s9950/978947984.prd?browseToken=%2fb%2f100159%2fq%2fhair+straighteners&trail=100159

and they work on my hair even though its on hair that was bleached for years and now coloured over why i grow out my hair..sigh.

i also use john frieda straight shampoo and conditioner plus the serum, i tried the 3 day straight but that didnt work on mine..maybe cos of the bleach:(

~Chameleon~

Has anyone tried titanium straighteners? I've heard they're supposed to be better than ceramic ones.

poppy_f1

i use a blow out balm that i got from the hairdressers which i use when hairs wet before blow drying which smooths it out then i use a regis straightening spray before straightening which works for me

adamantine

~Chameleon~ wrote: »

Has anyone tried titanium straighteners? I've heard they're supposed to be better than ceramic ones.

yup ive got tigi pro's and IMO they are better than my GHD's and cheaper too. my hair is in alot better condition now when using them than it ever was using GHD's

Citygirl1

Thanks for all your replies. I had my hair trimmed today, just had the ends off, and it feels better already. The hairdresser advised to use olive oil shampoo and conditioner so I might give that a go and treat my hair gently first rather than straighten it a lot.

pavlovs_dog

no specific product recommendations but i've been buying travel sized hair products to experiment and find products that work for my hair (very thick, extremely wavy and goes poofy at the vaguest hint of humidity or moisture).

something else that is helping to improve the look of my hair is mimicking as best I can the procedure they use in the salon: applying a smoothing heat resistant balm to towel dry hair, blow drying, straightening and then blasting with cool shot on hair dryer.

Melaniep101

I know GHD's are really expensive, but I've never regretted buying mine, they changed my life for the better! I have coarse wavy hair that's difficult to manage and style, but once I've straightened with the GHD's it's smooth and shiny all day (even if it's damp outside).

I can't recommend them highly enough, and I'd much rather spend £95 on a set than waste money trying different ones that aren't half as good!! Bite the bullet and get some, you won't regret it!!

Snuggles

mildred1978 wrote: »

The Babyliss Big Hair is fabulous for getting a professional blow dry at home. It's about £30 online.

I second this. I have bought so many gadgets and products over the years to try to manage my frizzy, thin, flyaway hair, and this is the only one that has made a real difference. I wouldn't be without it, it really has transformed my hair. I used to have to use straighteners to get my hair to look halfway decent, but I don't anymore. The babyliss smooths your hair as it's drying, as well as giving it some body. No need for straighteners afterwards unless you want poker straight hair. I really can't recommend this highly enough.

Kazipoo

If your hair is drying out your hairdresser can carry out conditioning treatments for you that will repair your hair. Failing that, and if you can get to Sally or some other wholesaler, Henna Wax is an absolute must. I treat my daughters damaged hair with this about once every 6 weeks and it leaves it so soft and silky.

If you want really smooth hair again, approach your hairdresser about the products they use when you visit, they will have them for sale and they should tell you how to recreate your look at home.

I can recommend any moisture retaining heat protecting spray, but ensure the spray has dried before you straighten the hair. Also, starting at the neck, section your hair into small sections, your straighteners will be more effective. I would also recommend a serum and can recommend the frizz ease moisture one, although you need to be very careful, you need the smallest, and I mean tiniest amount of this on the tip of your finger (smaller than a pea) then rub this all over your palm and fingers, then run your fingers through and over the top of your hair, concentrating on the wispy ends. To finish off you might decide to spray a light hold hairspray.