I want a tint/light-medium coverage foundation that you put on and that set's glowy/dewy/sheeny..... not matte.

**Skin Type:** 20s/Dry-due to tret/ No visual dry spots on clean skin. No peely skin. I know how to skin prep but sometimes you want a short skincare routine before makeup.( plus I use spf)

I have a good skin prep. But, sometimes you just want a tint/foundation that isn't finicky. You know. Some tints/foundations I enjoy but aren't glowy and I can add elf halo glow below but I'd like to skip that step.

**Here are tints/foundation that work great for my dry skin( didn't cling to dry patches and minimal skin prep).. but set matte and not glowy:**  Mac face and body/ Hourglass Skin Tint/Nars Light Reflecting/Makeup Forever Hydra Glow/Nars Tint

**Here are tints/foundations that did NOT work at all for my dry skin.Clung to dry spots and set matte. Also some too finicky:**

Tower 28 Skin Tint( set matte),Patrick Ta Foundation( set matte! no dew at all)/Haus Foundation/Mac Radience Serum Foundation/Danessa Yummy Skin Tint( not glowy or  a "yummy" factor on skin lol) Saie Slip Tint( not dewy),Beauty Blender Skin Tint,Givency Prism Skin Glow, Mario Foundation

**Any suggestions that are not above?**

One's on my to try list this year-

* Armani Luminous
* Summer Friday Skin Tint
* Saie Super Glowy Gel Foundation
* Anastasia Skin Tint Stick
*  Laura Mercier Dewy Tint-not out yet( after they reformulated their OG tint it was horrible. Not dewy at all.... but hopefully their newest formulation is dewy!)

If you got super dry skin(and from tret) what's a tint/foundation that makes you look glowy with minimal skin prep?


I’m in desperate search of a dupe for the [now discontinued] Sephora brand Repair hair mask. It came in a tub with a turquoise top, retailed for ~$14, and contained shea, Inca inchi nut oil, baobab oil, and babassu oil (from what I can make out on my last tub). The mask had a ton of slip and somehow didn’t weigh down my incredibly dry, fine 3a curls. Does anyone else recall this product or know of a duplicate? It was my HG and I’m so sad it’s discontinued!

Dupes for Sephora brand “Repair mask”?


Hello Beautiful reddit friends!
I am not great with makeup yet and need help with concealer shade matching. These are the Saie slip tint concealer shades 04-09 pictured in natural window lighting. I am usually light to light medium. I'm not completely sure whether I am warm/neutral/cool but I am olive and east Asian. I believe I am neutral because I can wear both yellow gold and silver. And I can wear both warm and cool colors but nothing TOO warm or TOO cool if that makes sense.

Please can you help choose the best shade for me?

Thank you so much!!!

Please help! Concealer shade matching


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i was in kohls that had a sephora inside, it’s a small one but it doesn’t matter. i was looking through all yhe isle’s and i came across the ordinary growth factor serum which isn’t suppose to launch till 1/1 so i grabbed it, the transaction went through and i paid $5.80 cause i used my $10 reward just cause it was about to expire. i have a dr pen m8, and when i start microneedling next month im gonna use it as slip. i’m super excited that i got my hands on it!!

found the ordinary growth factor serum at sephora kohls


I have dry skin if that matters. I'm looking for at least medium coverage

Saie Slip Tint Radiant concealer or Tarte Maracuja Ceaseless concealer?

Which concealer do you recommend from these options?


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This foundation always tends to slip off of my face by a few hours around my mouth area for some reason. online it says this is a long wearing foundation so i don’t know why i keep having this issue. i use setting powder and setting spray too and i even make sure i use a lot of this foundation. anyone have recommendations on how to get this foundation to last longer throughout the day?

How do you get this foundation to wear long?


Hi everyone! Has anyone recently tried to order Utopia Vanilla Coco by Kayali through Sephora? I ordered it and when I received my order today, it wasn't in the box or on the packing slip. I checked my order on the app and that fragrance disappeared from my order. But the website is saying that the item is in stock (and online only). I want to order it again but I don't want to get burned twice. Anyone else gone through this? Thanks for reading!

Part of fragrance order canceled??!


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Hi everyone. I usually don't wear face makeup, but next year I will have two weddings and I need to look good. I usually avoid foundations, as they tend to slip from my nose (it gets oily) and you can see my dry skin. I believe that dryness comes from the inconsistent skincare and not drinking enough water - which I am working on.
I'm not a fan of full coverage makeup so I'm looking for a medium coverage foundation with dewy finish.
I've just bought Beauty of Joeson sun rise probotic spf cream, and I am not sure if I should invest in primer too.
Please note that I only use cruelty free brands such as Makeup by Mario, Fenty, Rare Beauty, Anastasia BH, Charlotte Tilbury, Tarte etc.

Looking for a dewy foundation


I would like to thank myself for getting up every morning and hustling for this haul 😅 who else treated themselves this sale? big whoop to us! Thank you guys as well for your insightful recommendations on here everyday. I love our community 🤍

I’m super happy with everything i purchased. i had a lot of fun planning my picks on this sub and shopping, but the 20% off was the funnest part. i didn’t allow myself any lippies besides the one in the Gisou set. It was hard not grabbing new lippies but i have more than enough of those lol

Items shown:

Caudalie Instant Detox Mask, Slip pillowcase, Dae Cactus Fruit styling cream, Kayali Juicy Eden set, Gisou honey gloss and go duo, Nest perfume oil minis, kayali wedding silk santal, kiehls truly targeted acne cleaning solution, Drunk Elephsnt C-firma fresh, Drunk elephant protini powder peptide, Drunk elephant A-Passinoni retinol, tatcha daytime hydrating and spf duo, tower 28 face wash, first aid beauty ingrown hair pads, glow recipe watermelon pore tight toner, glow recipe watermelon glow dew drops

Sale Haul ~ first time rouge baby


Sephora kit with purchase, penny for reference. tiny lil products
Sephora foot mask
Caudalie lotion gift set
Slip mini scrunchies
I got lucky with my samples, one I chose and the perfume is my favorite at the moment.

Tiny, and I mean tiny haul


Haus Labs concealer, Haus Labs foundation, merit moisturizer, Patrick ta blush, haus labs concealer brush, saie foundation brush, saie slip tint, kosas setting powder, Westman atelier blush

SAHM so dont need a full beat everyday, prefer clean beauty brands

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Deinfluence Me


In contrast to the post about lipsticks earlier, I've been hunting for my HG everyday lip product - here are ones I'm considering. Although I know there are various reviews across the subreddit, I'd love to gather some opinions in one thread. I'm overwhelmed with all of the options (especially the online-only ones)! Does anyone have experience with these products/multiple products in the same category and care to share?

I love the Dior Lip Maximizer and Lip Oil, but I feel like they have little to no staying power (the Lip Maximizer a little more so than the Lip Oil, but still) and I'd love to find a more long-lasting product, but still keeping a natural look with a lower effort product that I don't need a mirror to apply, LOL. For reference, I'm a deep autumn if you follow seasonal color analysis, or a light-medium skin tone with neutral-to-warm golden undertones. Thanks in advance!

Tinted Balms

* Hourglass Phantom Voluminizing Glossy Lip Balm in Slip (36)
* Biossance Pro-Peptide™ Hydrating Lip Perfector Balm with Hyluronic Acid ($18)
* Givency Rose Perfecto Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm & Glass in 011 Black Pink ($39)
* Nudestix Hydrating Peptide Lip Butter in Sugar Plum ($20)
* Givenchy Rose Perfecto Lip Balm in 117 Chilling Brown or 137 Rouge Grainé ($39)

Oils

* Kaja Juicy Glass Lip Oil in Apple Cider ($18)
* MERIT Shade Slick Gelée Sheer Tinted Lip Oil in Maraschino ($24)
* Clarins Hydrating Peptide & Plumping Lip Oil Balm in Lychee ($30)
* Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Hydrating Lip Oil in Bare Raspberry ($39)
* Iconic London Lustre Lip Oil in One To Watch ($25)

Creams, Tints, & Glosses

* Mango People Cream Blush & Lip Multistick in Gulabi or Jaipur ($27)
* Laura Mercier Lip Glacé Lip Gloss in 175 Baby Doll ($32)
* Benefit Cosmetics Splashtint Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint in 21 Summer Fling ($24)
* Iris&Romeo Ceramide Multi-balm Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick in English Rose ($29)
* Freck Beauty CHEEKSLIME Lip + Cheek Tint in Big Thrills ($22)
* Supergoop! Lipshade 100% Mineral SPF 30 Hydrating Lipstick in High Five or Lucky Me ($24)

Lip Product Recommendations


Patrick Ta dual ended sculpting, blush brush

Crown affair dry shampoo (can someone please let me know what this smells like?

Hourglass foundation brush, powder brush, concealer brush

House Labs blush in fire moon (love the formula, haven’t tried the color)

Dior sauvage deodorant (for my husband)

Laura Mercier caviar tightline in cocoa (looking for something reddish brown since I have blue eyes)

Maude massage oil candle

Givenchy prism libre in voile rose

Fenty highlight brush

OS lip liner in code word

T28 lip liner in fill me in

Luna daily fragrance free spray

Kosas gel liner in orbit

Hanni shave pillow

Saie big buffer bronzer brush (I use slip tint, it’s recommended for that)

Soft services buffing bar

All things I have not used before - thoughts?


These are all new to me products I’m considering purchasing on sale or for Christmas:

Nars Soft Matte complete full coverage longwear concealer

Ouai St Barts Moisturizing cream

Natasha Denona I need a nude eyeshadow palette

Rare beauty warm wishes effortless cream bronzer stick

Dr Dennis gross skincare universal daily peel pads

Saie slip tint lightweight tinted moisturizer

Please help with items I’m thinking of trying


1st pic (Online purchase)
•Replica By the Fireplace (GWP)
•Fenty Gloss Bomb Swirl Twisted Lip Luminizer in Fu$$y Flex
•Fenty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in RiRi
•Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick in RiRi
•Fenty Trace’d Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip liner in RiRi
•First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream (GWP)
•Grande GrandeDRAMA Intense Thickening Mascara (GWP)
•Lancôme Hypnose Drqmq mini (GWP)
•Replica Lazy Sunday Morning (250 point reward)
•Dulce by Rosie Jane (free sample)

2nd pic (Sephora at Kohls purchase)
•Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 130 Naughty Burgundy
•Sephora Cream slip Stain in 127 Frozen Pomegranate
•Laura Mercier Winter Wishes Caviar Stick Eye Shadow Trio (Au Naturel, Strapless, Cocoa
•Sephora Waterproof 12H Colorful Contour Eye Pencil in Flirting Game
•Sephora 12H Retractable Eyeliner in Shimmer Taupe
•Sephora Waterproof 12H Colorful Contour Eye Pencil in Cocoa

Haul x 2


I’ve been using Supergoop Glow Screen recently but I’ve noticed it pills a lot. Wanted to give it a few tries but without fails it pills on my skin and looks really bad if I put any makeup over it. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, is there another sunscreen you recommend that sits nicely under makeup?

For context, I use the Ole Strength moisturizer which I like but open to trying something new. I use the Victoria Beckham concealer and occasionally the Saei Slip Tint.

Would love to hear if anyone has been able to make this sunscreen work or if there’s another you recommend.

Supergoop Glow Screen pilling?


I've multiple sleep masks and they well slip off at night. Any recommendations of silk sleep masks that actually stays on through the night?

I am a side sleeper. I prefer a thinner sleep mask than a bulky one.

Recommendation silk sleep mask that stays on


hi everyone! i've decided to enter the makeup scene again and so i'm looking for products to purchase. i'm 24 years old and as mentioned above, my skin is mostly dry (except for my oily nose), sensitive, and i tend to break out easily when using products my skin does not like such as very heavyweight/oily things. i'm also neurodivergent so the feeling of something too thick/cakey is a big no-no for me.

for my second question i'm currently taking care of my skin with a decent daily korean skin care routine and will continue to do so to help my skin look good under the foundation. however, i've found that when i used to do skincare and makeup, my makeup would essentially just layer on top and not really soak in which would then lead to soooo much of my makeup coming off embarrassingly easy or just full on peel off in clumps almost. any suggestions on how to keep it on for longer? i used to moisturize, and then primer, and then apply my foundation AND i'd even seal it with powder/setting spray but it would still literally slip off my skin so easily. any tips would be greatly appreciated and helpful. thank you!

foundation recs for dry, sensitive, acne prone skin? also how to make it last long


Obviously as this is a wishlist I’m mainly asking for opinions on the products so that I can purchase some with a few gift cards I have lying around and I can keep some other good ones on the wishlist (loves list) for future reference and remove the not so popular ones from my loves list.

Some help for you - Skin is pretty dry in the winter (to the point it gets itchy and flakey sometimes) and a bit more normal in the summer but still considered normal to dry, pale skin and in my early 20s and don’t tend to have acne (unless it’s a certain time of the month). Hair is pretty dry and damaged (I don’t use heat on it much - only for special occasions which could add up to 5-8 times in a given year, never dyed it but I could attribute the dryness/damage to some sun exposure in the summer but not much and having haircuts less than recommended). As for fragrances my favourite one I’ve used previously is Carolina Herrera Good Girl Original (hence why I’ve tried to stick to mostly floral/fruity scents).

Product List:
Makeup:

💐Primer :
- Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas

💐Foundation:
- Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

💐Concealer:
- Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer

💐Setting Powder:
- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Filter Powder

💐Highlighter:
- Rare Beauty Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter (Exhilarate)
- Benefit Powder Highlighter

💐Blush:
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (Encourage)
- Rose Inc Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek Colour (Hydrangea)

💐Bronzer:
- Makeup By Mario Soft Sculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light Medium)
- Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer (Happy Sol)

💐Eyebrows:
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
- Rare Beauty Harmony Flexible Lifting Brow Gel

💐Eyeshadow Primer:
- Nars Smudge Proof Eye Base

💐Single Eyeshadow:
- Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeshadow Mono (Space Cowboy)
- Charlotte Tilbury Eyes To Mesmerise Cream Eyeshadow (Oyster Pearl)

💐 Eyeshadow Palettes:
- Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette

💐Eyeliner:
- Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Liquid Liner

💐Mascara:
- Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara

💐Lip Liner:
- Make Up For Ever Artist Colour Pencil For Lips (Anywhere Caffeine)

💐Lipstick:
- Charlotte Tilbury The Super Nudes K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick (Runway Royalty)
- Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick (Tiger, Ginger, Slip)

💐Lip Gloss:
- Tower 28 Shineon Milky Lip Jelly (Pistachio)

💐Setting Spray:
- Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

💐Makeup Brushes:
- Rare Beauty (Liquid Touch Foundation Brush, Liquid Touch Concealer Brush, Positive Light Precision Highlighter Brush, Soft Pinch Blush Brush)

Skincare:

💐 Wash Off Face Mask:
- Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

💐 Glow Booster:
- Saie Glowy Super Gel (Starglow)

💐 Makeup Remover:
- Farmacy Beauty Green Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm

💐 Cleanser:
- Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser

💐 Toner:
- Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore Tight Toner

💐 Serum:
- Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

💐 Eye Cream:
- Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream

💐 Moisturiser:
- Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

💐 Sunscreen:
- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics

💐 Lip Balm:
- Summer Fridays Pink Sugar Lip Butter Balm

💐 Sprays:
- Tower 28 Sos Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid

Haircare:

💐 Shampoo + Conditioner :
- JVN Hair Nurture Hydrating Shampoo/JVN Hair Nurture Hydrating Conditoner

💐 Hair Mask:
- K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask Treatment For Damaged Hair

💐 Hair Oils:
- K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil Smooth + Repair Damaged Hair
- Olaplex No7 Bonding Oil
- Verb Ghost Oil

💐 Hair Brushes:
- Dae Vegan Detangle + Style Brush

💐 Styling Creams:
- Dae Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Creams

Fragrance:

💐Perfumes:
- Glossier You Eau De Parfum
- Kilian Good Girl Gone Bad Eau De Parfum Perfume Spray
- Kayali Vanilla | 28
- The 7 Virtues Lotus Pear Eau De Parfum

Help Me Decide On A Full Face Of Makeup + Skincare/Haircare/Fragrances


Hi all,

I’m going to be doing a Camino, so that means a month of living out of a backpack that I also carry.

I’m looking for recommendations for travel-size shampoos and conditioners that are readily available at European drugstores. In the past on trips like this I’ve used bar shampoo and conditioners to save weight, but with really long hair I need something with a lot of slip, and bars just don’t cover that. So I’m looking for something I can readily purchase in most places along the route to re-stock as-needed, so that I’m not hauling a months’ worth of shampoo and conditioner.

It doesn’t need to be fancy. My requests are:

1) has a lot of slip, my hair always tangles when I’m hiking (even with braids)

2) preferably is not citrus scented (I have a minor allergy to linalool and limonene.)

That’s it! Drugstore quality is totally fine and even preferred, because it should be more available.

European Travel-size shampoo/conditioner recommendations


It’s 102 degrees here today and I’ve been having a hard time keeping my hair up and out of my face and off my back. I prefer claw clips but they constantly slip, ponies and buns pull my hair and I just don’t love a braid 😂 What are your tricks?? How do you keep your long fine hair up??

How are you keeping your hair up?


Hi everyone! Long story short my hair used to be slightly past my bra straps now it’s at armpit length! This hair stylist cut my hair too short after I just wanted a clean up.

Does anyone have any tips on growing it back quickly? As of now: I take clearstem hair skin nail vitamins, have been oiling it with castor oil, olaplex and rosemary. I rarely put heat on it and I sleep on a silk pillow case (slip).  How long will it get from armpit length to bra strap length? Anything I can to expedite the process?

Armpit to bra strap length


1 year difference!! So excited because for the longest time my hair was the same length as pic 1 because my hairdresser would just trim off everything I was growing (necessary for a while but she kept doing it even when all the damage was gone and id ask her not to). Im with a new hairdresser, started going longer between trims, and i became more thorough in my hair routine and here we are!!! Im about a year to a year and a half away from my goal length now I presume.

Hair routine is kinda insane but -

Prenatal and triple omega vitamin after last meal of the day every day (not pregnant just works for me)

I switch between moisturizing and bonding products or use them together depending on what my hair feels like it needs, if it feels stiff I focus on moisture, clarify, and lay off on bonding, if it feels weak I focus on bonding, if it feels dry and weak I focus on both

I use a silicone based oil on my ends 1-2x a day and which kind I use depends on what my hair feels like it needs: protection and slip - fino hair oil, deep moisture - morrocanoil treatment, light moisture - kerastase elixer, bond repair - olaplex no 7

I use a bonnet every night with either a braid or loose Nautilus bun secured with a spin pin

I wear my hair in a Nautilus bun 95% of the time secured in various ways (hair comb, 2 prong hair sticks, flat lay claw clip, spin pins)

Unbrush hairbrush for damp/in shower detangling + any detangling on tangled hair, conair dual bristle flex brush for distributing product on dry hair (hair oils & night serums)

Scalp massage 4x a week

Pacifica scalp love serum before every shower

Ouai detox shampoo for clarifying, luseta for regular

Wella professional hair mask in place of conditioner every shower

Dry with microfiber towel for 10min then air dry

Wash hair when it feels dirty

Amika overnight hydration as leave in after shower or whenever ends feel even somewhat crunchy (I've bleached out some red so thats just about every day)

I actually dont search and destroy, just go in for a trim when I can see breakage (every 3-6 months depending)

Overall just very gentle with my hair and I've learned how to tell what it needs and when, I also focus a lot on protection, nutrition, scalp health and length retention

It's been a long journey but a fulfilling one, youd never guess but I've had not just one but 2 chemical cuts before starting my journey. If your hair is like mine was 3 years ago, breaking off and thin I promise with consistency and a lot of trial and error you'll make it back to healthy luscious locks, just be patient

1 year difference in length :) w consistent trims


I have naturally curly, fine hair that breaks easily. I blow dry it straight and always use heat protection. I'm looking for a new hair cream or serum I can put on the ends daily to prevent split ends. (Oils just weigh my hair down and make it look greasy no matter how little I use) I'm a little afraid of trying silicones (bad experiences in the past) but I'm willing to try again for the right product.

I've been using and really love the Ranavat Leave in conditioner ( but it's sooo expensive). Want to find a cheaper alternative that possibly works better to give my ends slip and prevents slit ends.

I'm thinking of the Not Your Mother's overnight cream or the new Kerastase Chronologiste serum ( I know, another super expensive product, but it's so tempting).

Any ideas or advice is appreciated.

Leave in cream for my ends?


I have decent amount of hairs on my head but my hair is very fine and fragile. It has grew to the bottom of my scapulas and I've been struggling to grow it past that even tho it's healthy and grows fast because it started to break very quickly and easily.

I've ditched blowouts and use semi cold air when drying it, I also keep blow drier far enough from my hair while doing it. I sleep on a silk pillowcase and keep my hair loosely braided in a single braid almost whole day so it doesn't keep breaking from friction from rubbing against my coat or bag strap. I also do that when I sleep. I let it down usually when I'm around my house to give it a bit of a break.

But no matter how gentle I am with it I still see little white dots every week i do search and destroy. I use small scrunchies bc my hair is really thin and slippery so I need to secure it doesn't slip from my braid. How can I get past this damned length???

( I also use very gentle shampoo, keratin hair mask once a month and good nourishing conditioner when I wash it, trust me my hair looks completely healthy)

EDIT: I also found craaazy amount of splits this week

Hair damage with scrunchie


*(See last picture for before vs after, top is now, bottom is before.)*

Ever since starting my growth journey seriously just a year or two ago, I can confidently say that as of right now, it is the healthiest, softest (hair-ties-slip-off level of soft.), and in the best shape it's ever been thanks to three simple discoveries.

**The hard water issue, protein, and 100% pure squalane.**

Well, saying that is a bit of an understatement, I've spent a long time studying and getting to know my hair, which LEAD to identifying what was bad for my hair, and discovering things that finally fixed my problems, instead of randomly finding good products on social media. I hope this helps someone out there.

Firstly, switching to a chelating shampoo as my main and only shampoo has been one of the best choices, since no matter how good of a shampoo, the hard water ruins it by the end anyway. Find my previous post on hard water if you want to know if you'll benefit from one.

Secondly, and most mind-bogglingly, **pure 100% squalane as a pre-shampoo** (I use the one from the ordinary, but any will do) has made the biggest difference in not only the appearance, but mostly the feel of my hair. Before I wash my hair, I use 5-10 drops, rubbing it between my palms until warm, and coating my hair in it thoroughly, making sure it coats every strand. All over the mids and ends and just a LITTLE bit on top but not on the scalp. Leave it on for about 1-3 minutes then wash my hair, done.

Thirdly, protein. I've come to realize my hair absolutely despises protein. Since I have virgin, thick, coarse, low-porosity SEA hair, protein can't penetrate my hair/has nothing to fix and instead just sits on top, causing ever worse coarseness, dryness, dullness, and hair to be brittle and snap off. Switching to products with absolutely 0 protein has fixed that.

As a **necessary** daily washer, I can't begin to explain how soft it's made my hair feel. It prevents over stripping of the ends, made it shiny, and I've been seeing length retention like crazy. Even with 3-4 inches trimmed from the last update, it's still at my tailbone. I can see myself easily reaching classic in less than 6 months with this routine. More details of my exact routine in the comments.

My hair secrets...


Hey! I'm a Baltic (Lithuanian) woman with below shoulder light brown wavy hair (gets gingerish in warm seasons). I recently had a hair trim (march 4th) after about 7 months of not cutting (hairdresser said it was not really split, so didn't trim a lot and mentioned that she sees volume coming back). So now I created a new routine for my hair, that I use loreal elvital hyaluron plump shampoo and conditioner, microfiber towel, kukla professional repairing hair oil. Ocassionaly (once a week) thinking of using a pantene hair mask miracles version, purple and blue). I'm quite an active person (2 crossfit 50 min workouts a week, weight lifting, running, cycling, so I tend to sweat quite a bit, turn), but until now I wouldn't wash my hair after every workout, I would wait for the grease to show up (or would simply wash just with water and condition it and done), I have a varied diet, don't limit my food variety (treat myself to sweet treats but my main diet always consists of grains, meat, fish, greens, veggies, fruit, etc. I drink about 2 liters of water a day. I usually wear my hair either down without any accessories, or put it in a loose braid tied by a silk scrunchie (changing sides or locations from time to time) or a low ponytail, used to wear claw clips but not anymore (I think they can damage or leave dents), used to sleep with a silk bonnet but it would slip so now I just put that silk bonnet on my cotton pillow case, because cotton turns out to be drying and braid it for the night and secure with a silk scrunchy. I don't brush my hair with a brush for quite a while, it doesn't get knots, and I usually brush thru with fingers and it's enough, but today I purchased a wide tooth comb (zenner brand)

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And had an appointment for hair quality evaluation (dino-lite trichoscope), so pharmacist showed that there's some residue in parietal space of scalp even though hair was washed yesterday, and my scalp seemed to be slightly red. Also, from one follicle there are even 5 hair growing out in some places, talking about ends there were no split ends pretty much. Any tips to grow my hair out faster, healthier, longer?

Hair regrowing


This post is long, a lot of details are needed and my written English isn't great so the content below will have AI assistance but it's all my content and I edited the AI content after as well.

I have noticed a very big functional difference is  how hard it can be to manage my hair down now that it is well below hip length. The difference between like hip length and mid thigh length is pretty drastic. I have noticed I used to wear my hair down all the time with little issue when it was right around hip length. But I have now entered into a specific length where it gives me problems all the time it is significantly longer than my arms are it gets caught on the back of my legs. When I walk it gets caught on things in my house, I can sit on it on accident and not like a little bit but like bad enough to like really hurt myself I'm open to anyone's suggestions, regardless of their hair length but specifically if anyone has the eye length there were longer hair does it get better as it gets longer or do you have any specific recommendations?

Texture / pattern

My hair is naturally curly and wavy when wet and always has been, but it is extremely shape-responsive. If I brush it straight and put it in a bun, it will take on the curl or bend of the bun. If I blow dry it straight, it will stay straight if it stays dry. If I braid it, it will hold that shape until I wash it again. If I straighten it with product and keep it dry, it may get some frizz or snags but it usually does not re-curl, but it won't stay bone straight either.

If I let it dry curly with no interference, like after swimming, it dries into a mixed pattern that can be matted, uneven, and rough. I have multiple textures in my hair. You can find sections that look like 2b, 2c, 3a, and 3b. If I try to encourage the curl pattern with products, it tends to go more toward tighter curls than waves, but some individual sections will start as a curl and then turn into a wave partway down. When I was younger and my hair was shorter, I had fewer wavy sections and more consistent curl, but I did not often wear it that way.

Density / strand thickness

My density is medium to thick, with an important caveat: I also have an undercut all the way around, above my temples down through the back on both sides. I’ve changed the undercut sections over the last 18 years, so I have a few different lengths growing out. The top is all long.

The right side has less fullness at the bottom because the undercut used to be very high, almost where a natural part would be. At this point it has grown enough that it looks long like the other side, but the fullness is still different. After getting sick and being hospitalized twice in the last year for months at a time, I lost a lot of hair, part of it from breakage in the ICU, part of it do to losing 80lbs in 4 months and a few months later it started falling out in fistfuls but dispersed. I panicked, like full identity crisis, so I moved the undercut down significantly. Right now the shortest visible hair is around shoulder length because of that.

My individual strands are medium-fine. They are not ultra-fine, but not truly coarse either.

Porosity

My best guess is low to medium porosity, even with clarifying and dyeing.

Current length / goals

My hair is currently almost mid-thigh length. My goal is to keep growing it longer, avoid breakage as much as possible, and get the bottom looking fuller. I would also like to be able to wear defined curls sometimes, but my biggest priorities are retaining length, avoiding tangles, and reducing frizz.

For scalp issues, I see a dermatologist. But it's some kind of autoimmune diseases issue, I use keto 2% and steroids and some other non topical treatments. I do use minoxidil I don't think I would be able to deal with more hair falling out just to have some work back and I don't have any bald patches anywhere. But before the significant hair loss, it was much thicker.

Chemical / heat / treatment history

My hair has been dyed since I was 4 (some native communities traditionally color hair, some believe in natural hair, not a debate I'd like to have) and I’m now in my late 20s. As a teen, it was bleached several times during my rebellious phase. I also used direct dyes for a while when I was dealing with old bleach damage. When I was younger, I used a lot of heat.

Starting around 3 years ago ish, I was maybe using heat about twice a week. Over the last 2 years, it has been more like 1 to 2 times a month, and not even every month. I always use heat protectants, though I’m not fully confident I’m using them correctly. I’ve also had professional keratin treatments over the years.

Main problems

My biggest problems are:

•	tangling, especially at the ends especially if straighten.

•	frizz depending on weather and style

•	split ends / breakage prevention

•	random limp or inconsistent curls

•	past issues with elastic or “rubber band” hair in sections

A few years ago, the elastic / rubbery issue could happen even when my hair was dry. Now it mostly happens if I hit a tangle while it’s wet. I have to brush it while wet because otherwise it can mat up. If it tangles while dry and straight, I add SLIP and very gently detangle with a Wet Brush and with my fingers, I do not pull, yank, or anything that could break it while brushing. The ends tangle into themselves the most.

I hand-trim split ends, but it’s hard to stay perfectly on top of them.

My scalp does not tend to get greasy even with all the products and adding oil most days, but I do have autoimmune-related scalp issues that can range from not notable to medical text book bad. If I get a lil sick or spend too much time in the sun, get to stressed I can get large red patches and peeling on my scalp. When that happens, I use jojoba oil and a flea comb to lift larger patches, then I clarify with the Nexxus protein shampoo twice, then use 2% ketoconazole shampoo to help my scalp. After that I use SheaMoisture conditioner and carefully brush through with a Wet Brush.

Sometimes I have to shampoo more than once, or condition, rinse, and condition again a few times to get the patches, flakes, and buildup out of the length. I could blow dry it to get it out with less washing but that is a lot of work and extra heat. If I try to blow it out without fully straightening it, it tends to create more frizz and tangles.

I also think some of my curl issues come from years of dye, past heat use, and trying to air dry it straighter by wrapping it, brushing it while it dries, or keeping it in protective braids.

I’m Native and I do not do regular trimming or cutting for cultural reasons. The most I will do is occasional dusting myself, outside of the undercut.

Wash frequency

I wash it every 4 to 7 days. Depends only my scalp and it's level up severity, but I don't wash it because it's oily or greasy that just doesn't seem to happen. If it got dirty or sweaty or swimming I would of course wash it.

Products / routine

Shampoo:

•	Nexxus purple extra moisture shampoo

•	Nexxus protein / clarifying shampoo in the white bottle

•	2% ketoconazole shampoo when needed for scalp issues

Conditioner / masks:

•	SheaMoisture Manuka Honey conditioner or mask

•	Acid bonding treatment maybe once a year

•	Jojoba oil on scalp when I need to loosen patches and flakes

Leave-ins / detanglers:

•	SheaMoisture Kids detangler

•	SheaMoisture marshmallow spray

•	It’s a 10 Perfect 10 only occasionally

Oil on lengths:

•	The Ordinary squalane oil on the lengths, Bear oil (ethically, locally, tribally sourced)

Silicone products:

Before washing, or when it gets badly tangled or matted, especially if I kept it in a bun for a few days or after dyeing, I sometimes use OGX Extra Strength Coconut Miracle Oil. It’s very silicone-heavy. Whenever I use that, I clarify twice afterward.

In the past, when I was younger, I did not understand that I needed to clarify after using heavy silicone products, and that contributed to straw-like hair. I am not really dealing with that issue now. Very occasionally, if I’m trying to wear it down and the ends are giving me trouble, I may use a little silicone on the bottom.

Curl styling products:

•	SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus curl cream

•	SheaMoisture Coconut and Hibiscus gel

Mousse:

I haven’t used mousse since the early 2000s, but I actually suspect it might help. I just do not know how to use it without getting that very dated crunchy look. I have read bad things about different curly girl methods where products ruined there hair forever and that makes me very nervous.

Traditional herbs I use in my hair in various frequency depending on various cultural things:

Slippery Elm bark, white cedar,  nettle leaf, burdock root, hibiscus flower, marshmallow root. Either as a hair tea dip, or similar.

Drying / styling / protection

If I use heat, I use heat protectant and always put product in my hair first. I blow dry infrequently, maybe 1 to 2 times a month. I try to avoid straightening with a flat iron now, though I used to do it a lot years ago.

For protective styling, I wear it in a large braid, a braided bun, a non braided low bun, 2 three strand braids or 2 to 4 three-strand underhand braids to the scalp. Some people call that a Dutch braid style, some call it a cornrows. This type of beading is also a traditional Native hairstyle as daily wear and for ceremonies as well as cultural resilience. I do sometimes wrap my braids which is also traditional but also helps hold in the shorter sections if it's two low "pigtail" style 3strand braids. I use fleece strips, deer leather, sometimes extra hair ties.

All of my hats are lined with silk or satin. I use large satin scrunchies. I have clips and hair pins, but I can’t get them to work without pulling. I also have some stretchy nylon hair ties.

I do not strictly need to use a hair tie at the bottom of a braid, but I do anyway just in case. When I do, I use either a baby hair tie or a high-quality ouchless micro elastic.

I have two satin pillowcases, but I have neck pain and usually end up putting my head on something else that is not silky. I do sometimes wear a bonnet to sleep, and that helps, but I have not found one that is comfortable enough. My partner also accidentally pulls it off while asleep.

I pretty much always have my hair up in the car, outside, and most of the time inside too. I do not think that is ideal for my hair, but it is so long that it gets caught on things if I leave it down.

Climate / environment

I’ve lived in and spent time in drastically different climates. I currently spend time in the Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast of the U.S., as well as southern Canada and sometimes subarctic Canada, so my hair deals with very climate temperatures, different humidity and dryness levels.

What I’m hoping people can help with

I’d especially like advice on:

•	how to reduce tangling at the ends without losing length

•	how to retain real thickness and fullness at the bottom not product thickness

•	how to minimize breakage with very long, mixed-texture hair of different lengths

•	whether mousse or another lighter styling product might help define curls without making my hair look crunchy or feel worse

•	how to balance occasional curl definition with my bigger goal of preserving length and preventing tangles

styles I can wear both up and down that are realistic for extremely long hair and will put less repeated tension on the same areas of my scalp

•	ways to rotate protective styles, parting, and placement so my follicles and scalp get a break without causing more tangling, matting, or breakage

•      sleep styles and overnight protection methods that are realistic for really long hair, reduce tangling and friction, and do not put extra tension on my scalp or neck

length retention, tangling, curl definition, styles


I usually went for the side braid since I grew it past waist, but I'm so tired of having curls every day. They are just frizzy when I wear them down after braiding, but I can't wash and air dry them for hours before wearing them down JUST ONE TIME! and I also can't have them open at work/while driving (no claw clips!)/in bed either.

Buns never worked for me. They slip right out!

This is today's attempt, but there's got to be a better way to not have huge tangles or sit on it all day and ALSO not have the braid curls all my life - how do you all do it?

How do y'all tie up your hair WITHOUT braiding it? Help!


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Hey guys! I need some product recommendations to level up my hair care routine and would be grateful for your help.

**TL;DR:** The lower third of my 1A/B strands become really dry and frizzy all the time which causes countless split ends. I think I'm mainly in need of a good hydrating leave-in conditioner / hair mask that does not weigh down my hair.

**My hair:**

* Type: *1A/B*  \-  does not hold any style, the healthy parts are totally straight and shiny, although really short strands have a tendency to show a little volume naturally
* Density/length: I have *low-mid hair density* with *fine strands* and a good part of it comes down to *waist level*.
* Porosity: *low porosity* by nature but the lower third of my strands gradually become higher porosity.

**The problem:**

Naturally I have the typical low(er) porosity 1A/B hair, which can be really shiny, always soft and used to slip out from my hair bands. Now the healthier upper part still behaves the same, but as you can see on the picture, the lower part just seems damaged. Sometimes it still has that nice shine to it, but soon it gets so frizzy that I usually just wear it in a braid or with a claw clip.

I wouldn't think its damaged (but if you think so from the pictures, feel free to say so), it's more like a hydration problem? The ends sometimes feel like straw and I get tons of split ends even if I go and destroy them religiously every 1-2 weeks. Also, as you can see from the second pic, I have hairs with all kinds of length (probably because of new growth and also might be due to breakages), and optically it doesn't seem so shiny anymore because of the ends being all over the place.

I think what I need most is a good hydrating leave-in conditioner and more hydrating products instead of my current shampoo and conditioner. However, as my natural hair is lower porosity, it weighs down easily.

**Current routine:**

* I wash 1-2 times/week
* Scalp treatment: Mielle rosemary mint oil the night before
* Pre-wash: lately started to use coconut oil to keep my ends from drying out further.
* Double shampoo: Mádara Grow
* Conditioner: Revox Step 5
* I leave my hair in a microfiber turban for at least 30 mins
* Leave-in: Revox Step 6
* Oil: Natura Siberica Oblepikha

Apart from this I massage my scalp every night, sometimes applying The Ordinary Multi-peptide serum and sometimes oiling my ends with Sebastian Professional Dark Oil (I just use this for its scent :) ). Apart from cutting split ends, I never trim.

Soo if you are still reading:

* Can you please share your experiences and give me some product recommendations?
* I've read about shea moisture, redken, olaplex, k18 etc. but some posts are from years ago and I know that formulas are changing all of the time...  Do any of those still work?
* Also, I would like to find a product I can reapply between washes to hydrate my hair.
* Special question: would hair botox or applying henna help?

Thanks for your help :)

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Dry and frizzy 1A/B hair - product recommendations needed


I really want to use flat claw clips because they seem so much more comfortable. The one I have though keeps falling out of my hair no mater what I do. (It’s made of metal, don’t know if that has anything to do with it.) the photo of my hair is the only way I can get it to stay. Any other styles for ways to clip it will slip out with the slightest shake of my head. I don’t have this problem with regular clips though. Is my hair just not comparable with them? Is it sized wrong? Any help is appreciated!

Help with flat claw clips?


Hi everyone!! My particular question I couldn't find anywhere on reddit so thought I'd ask here. I have somewhere between bra strap length and mid back length hair. I have spent literal hours over the last few weeks watching aaaaallll the hair stick and hair fork tutorials lol. I have learned the wood holds better than metal or plastic, so I'm just using wooden hair sticks and forks (I own one of each)

The problem is my hair is type 2a, dense, but fine and slippery. I can't coat my hair in too much hairspray because I do have small tape in extensions (for color not length) cinnabuns are way too easy to slip out. My hair isn't long enough for a nautilus bun. So I've been alternating between this [https://youtube.com/shorts/DlOCUJj3zT4](https://youtube.com/shorts/DlOCUJj3zT4) bun, idk what it's called (but I have to use scalp hair even though she doesn't in the video, because slippery hair) and a disc bun. I still have to cheat with both of them by starting with a ponytail secured by a hairtie, and maybe that's just the reality of what I need with my type of hair to use a hair stick/fork 🤷

My specific question is when you do the disc bun, how do you get the ends of hair that you wrap around to stay tucked in? When I weave the hair stick through the bun/scalp hairs, the ends always end up falling out at some point. Also, if anyone knows of any other bun or twist or hairstyles that work with a stick if you have slippery hair like me, I'd love to know what works for you!!

TL:DR seeking styling tips for stubbornly slippery hair and getting hair stick/fork to stay in

Tips wanted for hair sticks on fine slippery hair


These are all photos I’ve posted here before. I mostly use these “satin” scrunchies from Walmart that are never too tight on my hair. Occasionally I’ll use the kind shown in 3rd slide. I never do tight hairstyles and really only let my hair down when I’m at home. I use diffuser on cool setting and apply leave in conditioner and oil my ends every night. I started using the dove intensive repair mask once a week a month ago and it’s definitely helped my hair be more softer and feel stronger. I don’t have many split ends, I mostly have incomplete split ends sometime 4 inches up my hair strand, then I cut it off above the split when doing search and destroy. I don’t know why I get incomplete splits :/ I suppose it could be from the scrunchies but they are not too tight and slip off easily when putting on/off clothes sometimes.

I’m thinking maybe to start doing buns with hair sticks so that completely eliminates any type of hair tie being used.

Why do I have mostly incomplete split ends?


I post here every once in awhile. I cut my hair to the top of my shoulders 3-4 years ago; haven’t cut it since, just simple/micro trims.

My hair routine: I use a wooden brush, wash my hair around every 4 days with a plain shampoo (vanicream?) and I oil/moisturize my ends (around nape of neck to the ends) before drying my hair.

Also, I always make sure to do scalp massages everyday or at least days before I wash my hair. Sometimes I slip up but its my habit for the most part.

My hair is around 40 inches long and my ponytail circumference is around 5’ inches. I used to have telogen effuvium too for 8 years so I’m really grateful for how far I’ve come.

Oh! I also brush my hair once a day minimum.

My updated hair


Hi everyone,
I have quite long hair, roughly down to my hips and I was wondering about your experiences with protective hairstyles or routines for sleeping.

At the moment, I usually braid my hair before bed. Unfortunately, bonnets or sleep caps have never worked well for me. They either feel too tight and uncomfortable or they slip off during the night. Since I move around a lot while sleeping, silk or satin pillowcases are also not a great solution for me.

Does anyone have tips or alternative methods that work well for protecting long hair while sleeping? I would really appreciate any suggestions or personal experiences.

Thank you in advance!

How do you protect long hair while sleeping?


Hey so I have type 1A (super straight, fine, high porosity) waist length hair. I'm Asian (naturally super black hair) and bleach my hair to a level 7-8 blonde. My hair is in good condition, and there is no visible breakage (I do a blunt cut every 6 months). I also live in a hard water area (if this is relevant)

I've previously been using Olaplex no3 which worked well, no tangling, but recently switched to K18 as my bond repair product since its cheaper where I live.

The problem is that I find K18 makes my wet hairs stick/grab to each other and tangle/matt up. The problem gets better when my hair dries.

I normally detangle while my hair is wet (gently with my fingers and with lots of leave in), because there is more slip, but when I wash with K18 I need to wait until its dry to detangle as its unmanagable when wet.

My leave ins do nothing to help the K18 tangle when my hair is wet. My hair just grabs each other and makes knots whenever I touch it. When it dries, my leave ins work better and creates slip again???? (It's so weird)

I don't think K18 damages my hair because it objectively feels better after a few uses. It's just right after the wash when my hair is so tangly and aggrevating.

When I do a wash without K18, with my usual products, it is not tangly at all. Its definitely the product and not the fact that my hair is in poor condition.

I use it about once a week. And I section my hair into half, and use 2 pumps on each side (4 pumps for my whole head). It seems like very little since I have very long hair, but I've heard it has drying alcohols in it so I stuck to the recommended dose. Should I be using more?

By the way, I've tried using K18 as per instructions. And also tried washing it out after 4 mins and using conditioner or a moisture mask afterwards. The tanglyness is better after the second method, but its still bad.

Has anybody experienced this before? And does anybody have suggestions for techniques or routines to make this stop?

My routine plus products below for reference:
Wash 3x a week

Pre shampoo - castor + argan oil
Shampoo - Loreal metal detox
Conditioner - Olaplex No5
Moisture Mask - Amika Soulfood (weekly)
Leave ins - Loreal Elvive Bond Repair Serum, Amika the Wizard Detangler, Loreal Metal Detox Oil
Clarifying - Olaplex Broad Spectrum Chelating Treatment (2x a month)

PS I don't think its protein overload as I use very little proteins in my routine

K18 helps damage but makes my hair so tangly right after use


Low scent with good slip please

Hydrating hair mask with good slip for fine, long 3c hair


Hello everyone, i have decent hair length but as you can see my hair are very dry, full of slip ends and few grey hair as well. And honestly, i have no idea how do i take care of them.
My hair care routine is- I oil my hair one day before hair wash and my oil is a mixture of coconut oil, castor oil, argan oil, jojoba oil (2:1:1:1 rario) and few drops of rosemary oil. I wash my hair 2 times a week with a shampoo i have been using since I first started using shampoo. I apply really small amount of coconut oil after washing my hair when they dry completely. And then tighten them in braid neither much tight nor much loose.

Also I have been facing major hair loss since past few years as my hair keep falling from roots. My hair thickness has literally gone down to les than half of before.

Ps- I am trying to keep up with my diet and weight loss, I haven’t been in good shape yet but I am in the process. I have almost stopped eating junk or processed food, do that once or twice a month only.

Please do suggest me what do I eat, and how do i take care of my hair because i want to reduce my hair fall like it was before(no hair fall at all), i want to increase the length and thickness of my hair and want to make them softer and shinier.

How do I take care of my hair?


Hey all. I have tailbone length medium fine hair that tends to grow straight. I am white skinned and didn’t get any of the texture or curl from my dad’s side of the family. I usually only wash it maybe once a week and I’m alternating between Ola Plex and mielle rosemary mint to get a decent cleanse with out hard water but still maintain moisture. I don’t think it’s growing as fast these days but it’s shedding like crazy sometimes.

Now that you have the background, the hair sometimes still gets a little frizzy and the length means I want to protect the ends and also keep it out of my way during the day. I’m not against wearing a bonnet except it’s hard to make them stay on my head so I do have a satin lined Cap advertise also for people with like chemo hair loss and that’s OK. I have a long silk sleep cap for when I don’t want to tame the length up and that’s all right, but I don’t like to wear it in public. I have tried hair scarves, including soak ones but they slip right off my head because the texture is so fine in the hair is so heavy and move by itself. Buns and ponytails can sometimes be long and heavy and I don’t currently own hair sticks, so I’m wondering what you guys do for your hair to keep it protected and maintain the links. I do often grade it into either one long braid or pigtails, but I’m looking for more variety. Honestly, at this point, I’m considering a durag just because I think the ties on it would help keep it in place better than a scarf.

As stated in seeking styling and protective measure advise. I’m not sure what to do with it these days. Considering box braids for next summer since I live in California  now and it’s hot in summer plus we have hard water. I can’t do it year round due to the cost. Any advice on further styling and accessories is much appreciated.

Long hair protection and style advice wanted


I have been trying to get silk bonnets to work overnight to protect my hair. However, they all seem to slip right off in my sleep! Does anyone have a solution to this, or a type of bonnet that works? Any other ideas for protective styles worn overnight?

Protective silk bonnet overnight


i keep seeing everywhere that i shouldn't be brushing my hair when it's wet to avoid breakage and split ends (which i do have and they really annoy me). my hair is in fairly good condition, i have straight, dark, long and dense  hair that i regularly get compliments for, but i suppose i really want to maximize their look and minimize the damage.

i know i can't save my current split ends, i can only cut them, but i'd like to change up the way i treat my hair to see if i can at least prevent new split ends from forming.

and so, i'm running into the issue of hair tangling like crazy while i blow dry it without my brush. if i don't constantly brush through it while the air blows, my hair goes everywhere and gets itself tangled. i use conditioners/masks some with  some without silicones and a hair "oil" with silicones that really help with the slip of my hair, but nothing can save it from tangling if i don't use a brush while drying.

how do you blow dry your hair without using a brush? is such a thing even possible when you have long hair and the haur is bound to fly in all sorts of directions and get tangled?

(also, i really think my brush might be part of the problem, i bought that tiktok brush on amazon cause it was cheap, but i feel like it's ripping off small parts of my hair too easily)

How do you avoid brushing AND tangles when blow drying?


I’ve tried to find ways to “effortlessly” stick this in a claw clip but it’s never really stable. What makes it difficult is my hair is long but it’s fine so curls and bands slip out easy. All the tutorials have medium length hair.

Looking for ways to put this in a claw clip


I have a standard size satin bonnet that I do love dearly but I’ve been running into a few problems I’d like to work through fixing

 it’s hard for me to get all my hair into the bonnet without breaking my curl pattern. The best way I’ve found is putting my hair into a loose ponytail up by my forehead with a satin scrunchy and slip my bonnet on over that.

It works relatively well but then I end up with loose hair on the bottom that turns into a giant knot at the nape of my neck 😭

I like to wear my hair into braids and when I’ve slept after putting them in a bonnet they end up bending outwards making me look like the Wendy’s girl 💀

And the last problem is because my lobes are stretched and I have glasses it’s hard to find a place for the band to rest after being tied that doesnt pinch my glasses behind my ear and/or irritate my lobes.

Wondering if there’s a better method I could use to secure my hair without pulling it super tight or if I’d be better off getting a large/longer bonnet

Tysm in advanced 🖤

Bonnet troubleshooting (tangling, gathering hair, etc)


When I moved to London 5 years ago I thought I was crazy for thinking that the water was making my hair fall out and was giving me acne! I wondered why my hair and skin glowed in places like NYC and even European cities, and then rapidly declined after returning to London. Turns out, I'm not crazy and that London water is, in fact, the culprit. (it has literally *broken* some of our appliances!)

I have medium-thick hair, somewhere between straight and wavy

Over the past several years, I've tried everything  -

* **shampooing less often 👎** \- bad, didin't work for me and made it worse
* **shampooing** ***more*** **often** 👍 - this is what I do now, daily or almost daily, definitely an improvement but not a cure
* **silicone/sulfate-free shampoos** **👎** \- worse, hair felt heavy
* **basic head&shoulders shampoo** 👍 - better - hair feels a lot cleaner
* **conditioners** 🤔 - okay so this one I haven't quite figured out yet.. I've really liked the olaplex conditioner but I wonder if there's a better option out there for the issues i'm facing
* **hair gloss** 👍 - I currently use Glaze and I like it.. was gifted by a friend.. and I don't know if it improves the quality (claims to be deep conditioning) but definitely improves the look and shine of my hair - at least makes it appear healthier
* **hair masks** 🤔 - I don't have one that I'm loyal to.. tried many.. mixed results.. sometimes leaves my hair heavy
* **shower filter** 🫤 - oh the infamous shower filter.. a hot topic in London... I use Hello Klean.. I like it.. but what I find is that it's great for the first 2 or 3 weeks.. is supposed to last 3 months.. probably does 1.5 max and gradually becomes less effective with each use, in my experience (I can wish my face in the filtered shower water for a few weeks without breaking out but after that period my skin goes downhill and I have to revert to bottled water) - this isn't a slight on Hello Klean - I think this is just what will happen with any shower filter fixture... so yes it's definitely an improvement but not a fix-all
* **hair growth serums** 🤔 - I've used The Ordinary.. and I think it works.. nothing significant... but maybe it helps combat things.. I haven't been consistant enough though
* **oils** 👍 - now, I like to oil the ends of my hair and always see a decent improvement in management but it doesn't reverse damage.. I like the Olaplex bonding oil... I've also recently started trying scalp oiling, I used Fable and Mane for a few weeks (small sample) and really liked it.. going to get back into this
* **scalp massage** 🫤 - yeah, I mean I see benefits from this and it's relaxing but it doesn't fix the damage or prevent damage
* **red light therapy** 🫤 - again, just an attempt at increasing growth, I've used my omniluxe mask on my head but I'm unsure how much it's helped
* **detoxing treatments** 👍👍👍 - This is my most recent breakthrough, I got a charcoal Innsersense mask as an extra in a makeup order and I do really notice a difference in softness and bounciness of my hair after I use it.. I'm thinking I should keep using it.. and maybe add a detox shampoo?
* **bonnet / protective styles** 😖 - oh god.. I got a Slip bonnet and it was one of the most uncomfortable things ever.. I'm going to make myself a bonnet from better quality silk and give that a go again.. In terms of protective styles, I've tried many but none of them stay in the whole night.. best I can do at the moment is plop my hair on the top of my head and loosly claw clip it to sleep
* **silk pillowcase** 👍 - have been using one for ages, it's great.. again, not a fix-all but just reduces damage at night
* **blow-drying** 🤔 - actually, I do notice an improvement in my hair when I blow-dry with a round-brush  rather than air-dry.. maybe it's just smoothing the damage down but I don't notice any additional damage from it
* **heat protectant** 👍 - I do like Color WOW.. in the past I've used Living Proof 5 in 1 and really enjoyed it (even for air-drying)... yeah.. what can I say.. they aid in the heat-tool side of things

So... I've come a long way but I still have a ways to go. I try to get my hair trimmed every 3 or so months or more often if I can remember to... and sometimes I'll go search and destroy and trim any split ends that I notice (with very sharp scissors!!!)... my hairdresser has commented that he's noticed an improvement but it seems like I'm still *incurring* damage rather than growing it out (I know you can't reverse it).

I'm curious about things like.. detox treatments and shampoos.. what other products are really good? Should I be using them more often than you typically would? Given that the hardwater buildup is so fast here?

How about glycolic acid? Or ACV rinses?

And then in terms of adding more hydrating products to my routine... I definitely want to keep the classic H&S as my first wash shampoo but I'm open to following up with another product for my 'repeat'.. but overly hydrating products tend to make my hair heavier faster in combination with the hard water...

Should I be rinsing my hair with BOTTLED WATER at this point!?

It sucks because I want to be able to like.. shower at the gym.. but because they don't have any kind of shower filter it's an immediate no-go for me.

I'd love any recommendations from other long-hair girlies who live in London or any place with equally as hard water (but I think London is actually quite unique in this issue.. I've been to other places with 'hard water' and it doesn't even compare). Have you found a routine that consistantly works for you??

Any advice or insight would be appreciated! Or at the very least, I hope some of my own limited findings can help someone else struggling to keep their hair in this city!!

I need help creating a london-specific hair-care routine


My hair is considered quite thick, though I've never had it compared, but that's what I've been told. It's relatively long: goes to around the middle of my back and is straight.

Now, the amount of time that it takes me to wash my hair... it's quite embarrassing to say, standalone it takes 40-60 minutes.
I think its pretty clear whatever I am doing is the issue here, since most people I speak to, at a most say they take 20-30 minutes.

I leave conditioner in after finally pulling through for about 3 minutes usually.

I wash my hair either once or twice a week, and you know, with my head down and underwater for an hour it's quite annoying and the last thing it is, is productive in terms of usage of water and shampoo 😭

While washing my hair, I notice some things, it's kind of annoying to get the hair to lather up properly, and my hands always get stuck, and it takes some struggle to get to the scalp easily.

To get through this problem of my hands just completely caught on my hair I just pull more to be honest and it is kind of exhausting to just pull at your hair until it eventually feels straight enough and clean enough for me to call it a day. I feel like i shouldn't have to do this, but it could just be one of the cons.

If I feel not that it's full of knots but rather the hair just still isn't letting my hair through, I'll rinse the hair and shampoo again... which is also kind of terrible for effective use but it does loosen everything up a little.

For the scalp, I do have a little silicone scalp massager to try get the shampoo really in the whole volume next to my head, it's probably the softest my hair feels while I wash.

My prime suspects at the minute is perhaps I'm not using enough water, for which I'm a little stumped. The main shower head has been broken for like a year, its due to be fixed soon but it's been stalled out for a while. So I tend to just get my hair soaked then grab the shampoo. I feel like this isn't very efficient and wastes both though.

I've thought of using conditioner within the shampoo contents to make things slip easier.. therefore decreasing some of these knots before my hand catches them. Though this didn't really seem to help.

I've thought of using a brush in the shower, which kind of seemed to feel like the same sort of experience leading up to the hair feeling all clean but I heard somewhere that it can make your hair curl, which I keep my hair straight. Also the brush kind of filled up with water and I couldn't get it out without spending an extra 5-10 minutes draining it.

Another random thing I thought I should mention is when like bundling my hair together to wrap in a towel, I struggle because of like the shape of the hair? Maybe I'm just manifesting issues in my mind out of desperation but when last getting my hair cut it was done differently, so rather than cut straight edge along the bottom they made the hair longer at the middle, and shorter at the sides at the end of my hair. When I have the hair dangling over leant forward, it doesn't converge the same way. But I'm just theorizing at this point.

Maybe just something small I'm doing is making me a divine idiot, but I can't remember the source of this change, I know I used to take way less time, and my hair isn't much longer than when I can remember, only I thought I would be getting quicker.

I feel like I have drawn this out too much so

TLDR; Thick, straight, (to middle back) hair.
Annoyance in washing: takes about 40-60m, shampoo usage ineffective, pulling knots painful. Hard to get to scalp.
Tried: shampoos with conditioner, wetbrush in the shower, silicone scalp massager  (useful).
my ideas of culprits: maybe not enough water, wrong application of shampoo?

If anyone has any tips, or ideas that I could be doing something wrong, or maybe something they've done to increase time washing, help would be really appreciated.

Hairwashing, takes lots of time and is annoying to wash


hi everyone! I need some advice for the summer.

I've been letting my hair grow for the past 5 years and while letting it loose looks nice and I could not be more proud, it's not always fun. this is the first summer in my growth journey where I've been finding it really hard to deal with the heat because of my hair.
I run, and for that, I always just do a braid, quick and easy, also easy to detangle after. I always carry a mini brush in my purse to take care of knots right away.

but on a day-to-day basis it's been hard to find something that works. I've been wanting to put my hair up more, but if I put it fully up, it really hurts my scalp. it gets very tender and gives me a headache almost right away. I can only ever do half updos or tie my hair near the nape of my neck.

what do you do in the summer? do you have go-to hairdos for keeping the hair out of your face/neck? I find that most stuff on pinterest is more geared towards people with finer/less amount of hair than me, so whenever I try to copy what I see there it ends up hurting. I'm really struggling, you guys. last year I could still use claw clips, but this year the sheer weight and volume is driving me nuts. I can't find a really oversized one that could hold my length if my life depended on it.

I'm very frustrated and would appreciate the help!

full routine here:
- day-to-day: brush before bed. sleep in low bun or braid tied with silk scrunchie. brush every morning with wooden brush. oil length and ends.
- shower routine: brush with wooden brush before entering shower. use clarifying shampoo twice, then every 3-4 washes (more often if needed) use nizoral/generic ketoconazole shampoo on scalp for 10min. condition the length and brush while rinsing with a curly brush (very spaced out teeth, holes in body - no cushion, very maleable), hair mask whenever I have an extra 5min. 20min airdrop then the rest with hairdryer on low heat. I use all drugstore products.
- on occasion: search and destroy the split ends. trim 2-3cm whenever the very ends get too thin, maybe every 4 months or so.
- running: brush, oil, braid. tie with rubber tie so it doesn't slip. as soon as the run is over I untie, let loose and brush. keeping the scalp as dry as I can helps contain my seborrheic dermatitis.
- absolutely never: sleep with wet hair, keep heat+moisture on scalp for long, brush roughly/aggressively, skip wash day. keeping my scalp dry and clean was key in achieving volume and length for me. I'm at 87cm/just past 34 inches as of today. but over length I prioritize my ends being healthy and full.

too heavy for updos


Just wanted to share how I roll up my hair to get some soft and bouncy volume in it without heat! Last picture is what my hair looks like after a rough blow-dry. It's so straight and doesn't curl. Pain in the ass tbh.

I had bought one of those long heatless curler thingies, but it was wrapped in satin and my hair would just slip out. Also, frankly it was just so uncomfortable to wrap my hair around this thing and then I look ridiculous with it lol plus it bugged me to have the roller just dangling, I'm easily overstimulated. So I took the satin off, cut up the foam inside into smaller pieces, took 2 velvet/microfiber scrunchies and cut em opened. Put the foam inside and added ribbon so I could tie em lol hair grips much better on this material.

I separate the hair in my crown and roll that up like in the pic, rolling inwards towards my face. Then I roll the back, honestly not sure if I roll towards or away for this one lmao just do what feels right. I wrap it in a scarf and it stays put all day and night too!

Heatless "blowout"


For those with long thick wavy hair, what’s your favorite shampoo and conditioner? I’m currently using Kirkland brand and it’s just so hard to brush through after showers. I’m a mom of two and need something with a little more slip and slide 😂 so it doesn’t take forever to brush.

Favorite shampoo/conditioner


Hi peeps! Does anyone have a tutorial that could get my classic length wavy fine thick hair into a low messy bun for a formal event and have it NOT slip out in the middle? Would be a great help if you have any youtubers or so that you trust. Thanks!

Tutorial recommendations?


I've reached a point where people comment on how long my hair is. A family member asked if I got extensions recently and I got to proudly say NOPE (no shade to hair extensions, just makes me happy that my hair can be mistaken for having them).

If my hair is straightened it's butt length now which has been a long time coming for me!

Routine:
- wash about 3x a week except in hot weather when I sweat more and feel it needs washed more.
- I brush my hair while wet in the shower, upside down
- i cycle my shampoo/conditioner a lot depending on what my hair needs. My hair is protein sensitive but when I feel it does need a bit (when my curls start lacking definition) i use verb ghost for a few days then stop. Many days I use the John Frieda color depositing shampoo. I mix the John Frieda color depositing conditioner with Overtone scarlet red most shower days and allow to sit in a clip for 5 mins at least while i wash my body and face. If I've just done a color or something damaging on my hair (not often, the color depositing things typically do the trick without me having to dye often) I use the garnier strength repair line (the whole thing, pre shampoo, shampoo, conditioner, and serum). If I'm feeling like my hair is too overloaded with protein or moisture I stop everything else and replace my shampoo and conditioner with the kinky curly come clean and kinky curly knot today, neither of which have protein or are super moisturizing, just cleans the hair and provides enough slip to brush it out without damaging it in the shower.
- post shower I do a leave in (garnier air dry curl cream usually) and a gel (Kinky curly).
- I plop upside down in a microfiber towel, do my skincare, then remove the microfiber towel and let my hair air dry
- often i do overnight curls but always sleep with my hair in a bun regardless.
- Overtone hair mask once every month or so
- Rosemary oil on my hairline a few times a week (I have no reaction to the undiluted oil at all and I love the smell, but please dont do that yourself unless you're comfortable with the possibility of a bad reaction)
-hair oiling with mielle light once every few weeks over my whole scalp. I find that if I skip this too often my hair gets greasy faster. I read this is because a dry scalp will make more oil to compensate but if you oil it occasionally it keeps it hydrated enough to take longer to produce as much oil
- when i do dye my hair it's the loreal hilift in red and copper mixed together, only the roots now.

I love my long hair


So we know bonnets are for everyone! They're beneficial for any hair type. And the most common bonnet shape kind of originated for curly hair.. or hair that's style with waves, perms, or curlers.. hence the roomy shape. However..  I'm wondering if that's the best shape for someone with long, straight hair? Because when I wear that type of bonnet, my hair just kind of falls heavily to the bottom of it.

[example of the \\"classic\\" bonnet shape I'm talking about! ](https://preview.redd.it/e90s6sbw4twe1.png?width=1177&format=png&auto=webp&s=46c48d35ec21d5c47b63bc6facf82f5666667b3d)

I initially purchased the Slip turban bonnet and.. I absolutely hated it. It was super uncomfortable, didn't fit me right, and the silk felt pretty low-quality. I've been having trouble finding a 100% silk bonnet that's of high-quality silk and is double-faced (so that it also has the shiny side inside). Ideally I really want one with a jersey "headband" type opening instead of just tie or just elastic, they look the most comfortable.. and I want it to be high-quality silk because it's more breathable than synthetic fabric.

[\(the one I bought that I really don't like\)](https://preview.redd.it/fcm9hy205twe1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=f6fde7d2a45fa7f758520805b3c2689f1786d406)

Anyway.. because I couldn't find exactly what I wanted I just decided to make it myself and bought the exact fabrics that I wanted. However, now I'm unsure what type to make! I was originally thinking of just going with the traditional shape (looks like a pleated circle) - but now I'm wondering if that's really the right type of thing for my hair type.

A shape that I feel actually works on me is those hair turban, microfiber towels that you can get on amazon. You know, they're kind of a teardrop shape, and you flip your hair forward and twist the length of it into the point of the towel and then button it in the back. Would this same shape work for a sleeping bonnet? Are there any issues with pulling, or hair getting crushed (they give me a cowlick when I dry my hair in the microfiber ones for too long but that might just be due to my hair being wet???)... I've never seen a silk bonnet like this sold anywhere so I'm wondering if there's a reason they don't make them like that.

https://preview.redd.it/qgr4xmf85twe1.png?width=612&format=png&auto=webp&s=eb8dfee206f8a4b106d42099ddfd9dfce8c12c51

I only have a limited amount of fabric and it was the last of the yardage from the supplier, so I need to make the right thing the first time.

Curious about what you think of this! Now that more women are wearing bonnets, is there actually a case for different types for different hair types? Or should that classic shape work universally?

Best type of bonnet for long straight hair?


Routine: Ethique clarifying or volume shampoo bars, Kristin Ess fragrance-free shine conditioner or Cerave gentle hydrating conditioner, Nightblooming chelating rinse.

One conditioner has silicone and the other does not, but the shine and slip don't seem dependent on that alone.

I plan on switching to the Cerave gentle hydrating shampoo when my bars are done, which should be in a couple washes. I feel that the bars are a little too drying and want to try going back to amodimethicone like it's the early 2000s.

Why is my hair sometimes shiny and sometimes stringy/flat?


Around mid 2022, I had a devastating life-changing event which made me sink into deep depression. I was barely even combing my hair some days. It took almost 8 months for me to come out of it and in that period my hair grew down to below my armpit length (before it was just covering my ears) and there were a lot of gray hairs. Since then I started taking active care of my hair and it has become surprisingly thicker and longer but the grays are still there and somehow I have now started to lean into my grays. It makes me look witchy and startling LOL. I do most of the hair care routines that we all do - twice a week oiling, daily massages, sleeping in protective styles, masks, vitamins, serum on the length, no damaging tools, no dyes etc. But there are days when I don't feel like doing anything. I just comb and braid and get on with my day and at night I just shower (not hair) and with my hair in a  bun, I go to bed. I try to ensure that I take care of my skin and hair consistently but somehow I seem to slip up at least 4-5 times a month (usually when I am on my periods). I try not to go more than two days at a stretch without caring for my hair, but I am wondering if these slip-ups could affect my hair. Do you also have days when you barely touch your hair and just do nothing?

Do you have days when you do nothing for your hair?


I bought some Pantene today for the first time in like, 15 years. I picked up the Pro V Volume shampoo, and I accidentally picked up the 2-in-1 Pro V Volume instead of conditioner. So I used the 2-in-1 for my second wash, just to see how I felt about it. I used the Pantene Pro V Miracle Rescue Bond Repair Mask as conditioner. I also got the Tresemme Pro Pure Leave In Conditioner (this smells *amazing* and is weightless, but has awesome slip) and the Tresemme Keratin Smooth heat protectant (I used this all throughout and middle and high school and it saved me from absolutely **frying** my hair off lol). I also applied two drops of argan oil on my mids and ends after blow drying.

I blow dried it straight using only my fingers and my UnBrush. I feel like the 2-in-1 really weighed my hair down (which 100% makes sense, and I will be going to pick up the conditioner tomorrow lol), but otherwise, I am FLOORED by how insanely good my hair looks and feels. I can run my fingers through without my hair catching *at all!*

First time using Pantene in YEARS


Why are hair clips still one-size-fits-all when everyone’s hair is so different?? Fine hair? They slip right out. Thick hair? They snap in half. Wavy/curly hair? Tugging and breakage. We need better solutions! What’s your biggest struggle with hair clips? Any suggestions?

Claw Clip Struggles


So I admit this isn’t the best photo to show off length or styling but it does show how strong and healthy it is. I use Rahua shampoo and conditioner a couple times a week and Mielle exfoliating shampoo as needed. I swear by the dae moisture mask, a sandalwood comb, and rosemary hydrasol massages. Must have accessories: slip silk pillowcase & hair ties, microfiber towel, and kaxi claw clip (this is what gives my hair the curl AND I sleep in it). Okay I think that’s everything! 💗
And I’m a 2025 bride so bridal hair style recommendations/ideas welcome! (THE dress is strapless)🤗

longest it’s been (and healthiest)


I decided last year to let my hair grow and see how long it gets and it's already gotten quite long because it grows so fast. I've noticed that my hair gets tangled easily and there's been many times I've had to spend a lot of time carefully detangling all the knots.

My hairdressing skills are pretty bad. I can do ponytails, very simple braids, buns (if my hair decides not to slip out), and things of that skill level. I thought braids would work but I tried that and it would get messy by the end of the day from rubbing against stuff and when I would take the braids out, my hair was all knotted. Maybe I just need to do tighter braids? Is there such a thing as a silk wrap for the ponytail part of the hair? If anyone has suggestions for protective hairstyles for sleep and for being out in public that would be great!

My hair description:

\- Straight and thin

\- Very dense (lots of hairs)

\- Silky and smooth so it often doesn't hold hairstyles well

\- Waist length

Protective hairstyles to prevent long hair getting tangled


Washed hair still wet attempting to grow my hair longer. I saw older pics of me with my hair and wow I had more than thrice the amount of hair as a teenager than now. Not as curly in this pic than the first pic I posted. I'm wishing for my hair quantity to I crease so that it can look thicker and be heavier. And lol yesterday my basic hair slip snapped when I wore it on. And man my hairs getting a lot silker it's harder to put on a bun or put the clip on as it slides. What bun style should I wear my hair as?

Will document my hair progress here. Also rant heheh


I have tailbone length wavy hair (2B at its waviest but when I comb it out and add detangling spray to it, it will flatten out to 2A). My individual hairs are fine, but I have a lot of them, so my hair all together is very thick. I do struggle with frizz but have found that curlygirl and wavygirl routines weigh my hair down and aren't right for me.

I wear my hair in a low braid on a daily basis for work, sometimes pinning it into a braided bun with a french pin, two hair sticks, or with two octopus-style claw clips.

I wear a satin bonnet to sleep. Bonnets have been a lifesaver since I started wearing them about four years ago. They make it easy to tuck my hair safely away for sleep, especially because I tend to toss and turn a lot, so this helps avoid breakage and also keeps my hair from strangling me as I roll around, or from getting caught on my elbow as I get out of bed.

However, recently I've noticed that I am still getting little mats in my hair from tossing and turning, even though my bonnet stays put all night and does not slip off. How can I reduce this? Should I braid my hair before I put my bonnet on? Normally I just twist it up into a nautilus bun, put the bonnet on, and let the nautilus bun unravel itself inside of the bonnet.

I'm also not sure what is causing this because I have not had this problem before. Should I be using a bonnet designed for longer hair? I know that there are long bonnets designed to protect braids, but I like that my small bonnet can comfortably hold all of my hair away from my neck and shoulders.

The only leave-in product I use is Mane-and-Tail's Herbal Gro Leave-In Creme: [https://www.cvs.com/shop/mane-n-tail-herbal-gro-leave-in-creme-5-5-oz-prodid-160251](https://www.cvs.com/shop/mane-n-tail-herbal-gro-leave-in-creme-5-5-oz-prodid-160251) Should I be using a different leave-in conditioner?

Appreciate any advice you all might have!

Solution for hair still getting mats in a bonnet?


I work at a school on the lunch staff , we have to either wear hair net and hats to keep hair back .
I have SO much hair even in a bun the hair nets slip off 🤣🤣🤣 . Anyone have this issue . And we have both the little size and the huge ones that should hold more hair .
I have the longest hair out of everyone here. And they all laugh because of how much hair j have that nothing keeps it up .
Luckily my manger said it’s ok to change up the uniform and I’m allowed to wear a hijab tied back and that’s the only thing that keeps my massive bun protected with out me having my hair fall into the food like repunzle🤣.
Anyone have this issue ?

Those who work with food how do you keep your hair up with out it falling all over


does anyone have this bonnet? i have really frizzy, thick, long hair and i need something to keep it tidy overnight. my only concern is that it wouldn’t stay on my head and it would slip off since i move around a lot in my sleep.

shhhsilk sleep bonnet


I started off with satin pillowcases but eventually transitioned into using silk bonnets every night + naps.  For some reason it just feels easier for me to slip on a bonnet than any of the other ways you can deal with long hair while sleeping. I can't stand the feel of hair on the back of my neck (funny, since it's butt-length now) and bonnets just keep everything wrangled and out of my face until I'm ready to deal with it.

I've got 4 right now. How many bonnets do you all have? Do you use them every night? How often do you wash them?

How many bonnets do you have?


I've recently moved to a humid place and my hair has been poofing up like a witch in the woods. Any ideas on how to tame frizz? I use a leave in conditioner after washing my hair, but that doesn't seem to be helping much. I've also tried overnight curls, but the band seems to slip out of my hair overnight. I do use a silk pillowcase. I've tried olaplex oil, but that made my hair tangly and dry. Pic for reference.

Frizz control without heat? Recommendations for a good oil?


Hi all, I have long hair, to my lower back.

When I first decided to grow my hair out about a year ago, I was layering a lot of leave-in products that provided a lot of slip which seemed to prevent tangles (mostly). I have since minimized my products. Some days I skip products completely, but although I try to keep my hair braided most of the time, I still get ratty tangles in the center of my mids and ends. I can tell that repeatedly brushing them out has caused breakage in the center. This physical damage is also probably why the tangles keep returning worse.

I have tried olaplex 0 & 1 overnight on a couple occasions and didn't see a huge improvement.

Has this damage caused a hair cuticle problem, bonding problem, etc? Is this something I can reverse at home? I have considered getting a professional keratin treatment to keep away tangles but have heard it's not great for long-term hair health.

How to heal breakage from tangles?


I asked him if I needed to tie my hair up tighter while he did my sides and he said it was perfectly fine how it is. I felt him slip and go high. Visually it wasn’t super noticeable at the shop, but when I got home to shower a pretty large patch came out in my hands on that side. I feel like other people may not notice visually, but I can see that its thinner in the second picture right above my ear, and I can feel that difference in how much hair I have with my fingers. Been growing it for over 2.5 years and going to this same barber without problems for even longer. Not really sure what to do. That hair isn’t gonna magically catch up to the rest of my head. Its really bothering me and I cant stop noticing it.

Barber slipped with clippers


I find that bandanas tend to slip from my head. Ideally I'd like to cover my entire head with a bandana similarly to how Jukka Nevalainen does. The man seems to be able to effortlessly cover his head & make the bandana look taut & neat.

Feedback would be appreciated, thanks.

Men how can I sport a ponytail & wear a bandana?


What is your favorite leave in hair product to give your hair slip? Ideally something other than a conditioner that gets rinsed off. I don't care about other properties such as heat protection and shine (nice if it has that but not necessary). I am mainly looking for slip.

I have *almost* butt length, straight hair, but it's been SO HARD to detangle the ends and mid section because there's not enough slip. I've been using jojoba oil to make detangling easier but I'm looking for a better product.

Best leave in product to give hair the most slip to make detangling easier?


Hey everyone!

So i was wondering which protective hairstyles i could try for all day wear.

I feel like my ends are getting a little thinner than the rest of my hair at a certain point, and i’m most likely sure it is because i wear my hair tie at that point daily (silk ones, though).

And it’s not because i need a haircut, as i cut off 3/4 inches, into a blunt/round cut, back in December. I had some uneven old layers that ive grown out

Therefore i was wondering what hairstyles i could wear instead that will not make my ends thinner, etc.

I have tried multiple; buns with hair sticks, hair forks, claw clips, but everytime i try one of those, my scalp starts to be sore after an hour (maybe my scalp is just sensitive, especially in the back) and if i don’t use the clip or fork tight enough it’ll slip out of my hair.

Does anyone have any suggestions as i’m honestly really desperate!

If you’ve read this far, i hope you have an amazing day/night :)

Here’s a picture of my hair btw:

Hairstyles


I work on the lunch staff at a elementary school , we have to wear hair nets or a hat. My hair is SO thick and so long the hairnets slip right off . 🙄 and with it pulled back in a cap my manager said it should still be covered . Does this happen to you 🤣🤣🤣I have the longest hair on the staff 🤦🏽♀🤦🏽♀🤦🏽♀

Long hair friends who work with food , do you have this issue


I just want to post this everywhere. I live near  a college campus and my heart goes out to all the girls who are probably having hair problems and don’t know why.

I used to effortlessly grow my curly hair out. It was so thick and no matter what as long as i didn’t use bleach, it was soft, volumous, and i rarely even had to brush it. Sure i occasionally had a bad hair day don’t we all, but overall it was very easy for me to take care of my hair. I also only washed it once every two weeks and it didn’t get greasy or have conditioner build up. I am a wash and go girl but started trying serums and leaveins but nothing helped.

I moved 2 years ago. It was only across town. I blamed so many things - i thought i was aging. i thought my products were no longer working. I blamed my last year of school where i was on medication and not eating enough. I even wondered if it was because of my new relationship and from sharing a bed.

My hair knotted so easily. like matted. It would look greasy the second day and looked weighed down. My curls looked lumpy and gross because even when my hair was wet i couldn’t get it slippery. It was breaking too and i have so many split ends and thinning ends now. The biggest indication that it could be a water issue is because, you know how in the shower when you apply conditioner, your hair gets really slippery? It wouldn’t happen! it was like rubbing conditioner into steel wool. It wouldn’t soften. I started to wonder if any of my products were working.

First i went back to my expensive joico kpak line (i do love it, but when i had better water, my hair looked great with even just pantene.) It helped but i it didn’t feel like the products were soaking in.

My boyfriend got me and installed for me one of those shower heads that filters water. big difference, my hair was knotting way less when dry!!! i do recommend it. But my conditioner still was not providing slip so i knew something was missing.

Enter citric acid rinses!! i keep a spray bottle in my shower now and apply some when i’m shampooing, some before my conditioner, and a light mist at the end of the shower that i don’t rinse out.

I speculate that the shower filter was taking care of the minerals but not the chlorine?

My conditioner makes my hair SO slippery now. When it does dry, it has body and movement. I don’t feel the urge to shampoo it every day anymore either. It is back to that sleeker softer look. It barely knots throughout the day.

When i first tried it i just used lemon in tap water but now i got citric acid that i’m mixing with tap water. i also plan to try distilled. half a teaspoon per 20oz spray bottle.

Its definitely worth a try for anyone. I came across the idea in the long hair care forum website. The ladies there had no issues using it long term.

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Ever since i moved 2 years ago, my 2c/3a hair has felt gummy, knotted easily, and i’ve had breakage. ✨Here’s how i finally got my hair back!


I have butt length, very fine, straight hair, that tangles super easily and am trying to find a good way to protect my hair while sleeping.

Here’s what I’ve tried:

-Laying my hair up over my head on my pillow so that I’m not sleeping on top of it. This is better than nothing, but I still wake up with lots of tangles, apparently I toss and turn.

-Braiding/twisting my hair. This is pretty good, but leaves my hair with awkward waves. Fine for when I don’t care about having sleek hair the next day, but not ok for when I do.

-Satin bonnets. These help somewhat with the tangles, but they hurt my ears when they’re on tight enough to stay, and slip off during the night when they’re loose enough to not hurt. Ultimately not worth it for me.

I’m thinking of trying some kind of protective ponytail wrap/sock. I’ve found the Wrapter for motorcycle riders on Amazon, and not much else. They have mixed reviews, mostly where people have trouble getting them on. Has anyone here used them? Do they slip out of your hair?

Does anyone have any other ideas for what I could try out?

Ponytail Sleeve Recommendations?


Hello "mane"iacs (haha dad joke number 1 of the post)! I have been a lurker of this subreddit for a while. I need your expertise.

Just a warning, this is a long post, so I apologize in advance.

Fall last year, I made the biggest chop of my life. I went from waist length hair to a pixie. I had many reasons for doing this:

1. I didn't have time to care for my long hair anymore, as it was my final semester in college, my ex-boss was becoming more and more obsessive and demanding, and then shit hit the fan with my family life as well. I had started to learn more about protective styles and my own hair type. I have 1A hair. It is naturally very straight, fine strands. I have a lot of hair, but the strands are so fine that I don't look it. I noticed that my hair started to tangle really badly. My hair type already struggles to keep detangled, but I started noticing dreadlocks by the end of the day. This leads me to reason 2 for making the big chop.

2. My uncle is an amazing hairstylist with over 30 years of professional experience. He's even worked directly under Paul Mitchell before. While I trust my uncle's advice, it just hasn't sat well for me, as I am sure there is a way around my hair type and getting it to be long again. He said that because of my hair being 1A, the shaft of the hair opens outward instead of downward like other hair types. This makes my hair grip itself like velcro and therefore requires 1 of 2 things: A LOT of oils, silicones, leave in conditioners etc, to give slip to the hair, or keep it short. That's when I made the decision to chop it off.

Now, after the big chop, My hair is undoubtedly healthier because it doesn't have the years of damage it had sustained before, but I wish it was long again. I have time to care for it and loved it. I'm hoping that someone else on this subreddit has difficult hair like mine, and has had success in growing it out healthy and strong. Any protective hairstyles (that wouldn't be inappropriate for me to wear as a white woman...I don't want to appropriate anyone's culture) are welcome and any product suggestions are also welcome. I've heard of the silk pillowcases and all that. I'm more interested in learning any tips I can to avoid tangling which my hair type is extremely prone to, and protective styles for when it gets longer. Right now it's ear length for reference. My current hair care "routine" is washing it with Loreal El Vive shampoo and conditioner every few days. I've always been a skeptic when it comes to hair masks, conditioning treatments and oils...do they really help? I am open to your advice.

Products and tips for growing out 1A hair.