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Solutions for Puffy Hair

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Date: 07/09/2005 Topics: Beauty > Hair Tips > Frizzy Hair | Readers Request > Beauty  
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I have puffy hair and it's wavy so when I try to straighten it, it dosen't work. It gets a little better but not much. I want to know how to get it to calm down and not be so dang puffy.

Jodi
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By Cathy mc. doobing smerpg (Guest Post)
I was like born with fluffy puffy frizzes and I know one way to cure it. Wash your hair reel good WITHOUT conditioner than brush it out real good, put it in the best pig tail braids you can make. Then it dry over night rapped in a towel and in the morning take it out of the towel and out of the braids, straiten it trust me it works and then put some of that John Friedas stuff in after if your hair is really frizzed not curly.

Posted on 08/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By ky (Guest Post)
I cut my hair short. it used to be down to my shoulder blades but two inches longer. I cut it and it's up to my shoulders now. if I blow dry it, it's puffy. If I towel dry or even air dry, it it's really puffy.

Posted on 08/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By pa chur (Guest Post)
I used a curly iron and then after like ten minutes I go take a shower and blow dry my hair to make my hair straight.

Posted on 08/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
I got my hair cut so its about chin length .
It used to be really nice and pretty but now my head ALWAYS looks like a football HELP ME!

Posted on 07/26/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Vee (Guest Post)
I have thick poofy/frizzy oily hair. The standard solution for frizzy hair is moisture but those of us with oily hair know that all those products do is make hair more oily. A lot of the products also get rid of my natural curls. Blow-drying is not an option for me because it takes a VERY long time to do and once again it gets rid of my natural curls. The hairdresserss I have been to even have trouble drying my hair.

So here are some of the things that improved my hair significantly:

The one thing that has really helped with managing hair is using the hot-cold method (I'm not sure if that's its official name) If you take hot showers consider rinsing you hair in colder water before you get out. This supposedly seals off the hair cuticle.

If you're sick of all the hair products to keep your hair in place get a hair dryer that has a cold air option. It's the same concept with rinsing your hair. First get he hair mildly hot. You don't need to go over board with the heat. At this point you want to style your hair loosly. Find a way to hold it in place and then cold-dry your hair.

I stopped straightening my hair because it causes too much damage to the ends which as a result makes frizz uncontrollable. I also do not blow-dry my hair anymore except for keeping it in place with the hot-cold method.

I only let my hair air dry. After about 20 minutes when the top layer starts to dry, I tie it back loosely. Sectioning wet hair gently twisting it ringlets also helps.

I recently stopped using conditioners (I think this important for people with oily hair). I always thought this would make my hair too tangled and unmangeable but I have found that I lose less hair in the shower and my hair does not become oily the day after washing.

The combination of using the hot-cold method, only shampooing, not straightening my hair, have all made my very manageable. I can wear my hair down without worrying about poof unless it's extremely humid... Either way, my hair is a lot healthier than before. I have almost no split ends.

If you're going to color your hair consider using henna because it makes you hair very soft instead of damaging it. There are many recipes to try with henna to get the right color and create very natural looking highlights.

Posted on 05/10/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By kate (Guest Post)
I have horrible hair. I would LOVE to just wear it down natural, but I can't. It's frizzy, puffy, damaged and curly. I've tried everything but nothing works on my hair. Whenever I get out of the shower, my hair looks pretty but then it drys, and gets SO frizzy and puffy. I can't even wear my hair in a ponytail, I have to hairspray it a lot and sometimes that doesn't even work. So no matter how I wear my hair, I always have to hairspray it which damages it so much. I do straighten my hair, but I can't do it everyday. My hair will get even more damaged and now that summer is coming. Straightening it really won't help with the puffiness and frizz. My hair is embarrassing and I always have to wear it up, unless it is straightened. I need major help!

Posted on 04/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By shanelle . (Guest Post)
my hair is naturally straight since i was little. But now, whenever i get my hair wet or take a shower, its all pufffy. I straighten it everyday .. but i don't want to damage my hair anymore. My hair is really thick too and all of that puffy-ness is so frustrating.
HELP?!

Posted on 07/31/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By SustaindbyJesus (43) Profile Blog! Contact
My hair has always been real poofy, with a big wave right on each side of my head, and friz. I have tried evrything. I tried cutting my hair where the wave is. Dyeing my hair. Useing evey anti poof shmpoos, conditoners, and serums. Blow drying. Air drying. Even tried eating better but nothing has changed. I have soft water and i think that is part of the problem but all my friends who have soft water their hair looks fine. I dont know whats up but I am getting tierd of it. I cant even put it in a ponytail becuase of the wave. I need help and real quick. Will someone please help me.

Posted on 07/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Aliesha (Guest Post)
My hair has always been real poofy, with a big wave right on each side of my head, and friz. I have tried evwrything. I tried cutting my hair where the wave is. Dyeing my hair. Using every anti poof shampoos, conditioners, and serums. Blow drying. Air drying. Even tried eating better but nothing has changed. I have soft water and i think that is part of the problem but all my friends who have soft water their hair looks fine. I dont know whats up but I am getting tired of it. I can't even put it in a ponytail because of the wave. I need help and real quick. Will someone please help me.

Editor's Note: I'd look for a hairdresser that specializes in cutting curly wavy hair. Someone who really knows what they are doing. They are out there but you will have to ask around. Once you have a good cut, it can make all the difference in the world.

Posted on 07/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By joanne.m (3) Profile Contact
whenever i have a shower my hairs fine but when it drys it becomes very frizzy and puffy!!!
is there anything to prevent this from happening?

Posted on 07/09/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By emilee (Guest Post)
my hair is mega puffy and i want it straight.
please help me.

Posted on 07/01/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By alison (Guest Post)
for wavy hair, BLOW DRY YOUR HAIR. When it is half dry after shower, Blow dry it with a hair brush, (preferably the wider spaced ones, less damaging to hair), Starting from the lowest and innermost layer, (therefore you'd have to clip/tie the upper layers away) and blow it in a downward motion, and slightly curl it inwards as you come to the end tip of your hair, giving it a natural curl-in effect. Best if u apply heat control cream before blowdrying to prevent overheating of hair.
For more curly hair, i think the only way is to use a hair straightener. REMEMBER to use hair protection cream. ask your hairdresser about it. they are not expensive. or else your hair will look like dry grass.

Posted on 06/19/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By cookwie (1260) Profile Contact
Layers take a lot of hard work and time to look decent. Since you never let it down except to go to bed and shower, this is more effort than you are accustomed to. Time your sister's efforts and then see if you want to take that time out of every morning to do the same.
If you always wear it up, maybe you need to invest in some pretty new hair accessories for updo's - that may change your outlook.

Posted on 06/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By ThriftyFun (3117) Profile Blog! Contact
Herbal Essence Dangerously Straight conditioner works well. It doesn't make your hair stiff and really takes out the poof.

Posted on 06/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
ive had poofy hair since forever! i never let it down because it puffs up in a minute! i only wear it down when i go to bed and shower. i tried the john frieda anti-poof creme but it makes my hair stiff and crispy. what can i do?? my older sister has the same puffy hair as me, but she has layers. when she straightens it, it looks AWESOME! but our hair dresser said that layers will make our hair even more puffy.. when you leave it natural and don't straighten it.. WHAT SHOULD i DO? PLEASE RESPOND! SHOULD i GET LAYERS?

Posted on 06/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By cookwie (1260) Profile Contact
Pur hair in a bun on top of head and wear long bangs.
That's what I do.

Posted on 05/13/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Phina (Guest Post)
My hair is amazingly poofy too. I also use bio silk, but that isn't all. I also use girl toys from bedhead, and a smoothing creme from herbal essances. I also use a hydrating conditioner and shampoo. For those of you whos hair is breaking from straightening, make sure you use a heat protecting spray. its a life saver! Also, Using home remedies on your hair can work wonders. There are a lot of recipes online for those.

Posted on 05/12/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By lousie (Guest Post)
everytime i take a shower my hair is fine, i would put sunsilk on it.. and it would come nice curly a lil frizz but when i brush it my hair poofs like ... GREATLY. its like i have an afro. i hate it! what can i do?

Posted on 03/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Sarah (Guest Post)
hey i'm black and my hair only goes straight when i straighten it, which is like everyday, and its breaking, any solutions? thanks bye

Posted on 03/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By elizabeth (Guest Post)
i have really puffy hair when i brush it and i don't know what hairstyle i can do with it anymore. its all the same boring stuff!
i need some help! if you have tips and stuff please post.

Posted on 02/22/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By moony (Guest Post)
hi i have got a curly hair and i want it to be straight ? what can i do ? please help me ?

Posted on 01/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By puffyhair101 (Guest Post)
I have had EXTREMELY puffy hair since i was really young. I always wore it in a ponytail or messybun, until i found Sunsilk Anti Poof. It's the blue bottle-shampoo and conditioner-and it works great!

Posted on 12/10/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By erika (Guest Post)
i have really puffy hair and its also wavy. i barely got a medium haircut because it got really damaged with the straighting iron. I want straight silky hair what can i do it short and puffy now. my hair size is like this pic and i want it this straight thanks...

RE: Solutions for Puffy Hair

Posted on 10/04/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By cassy (Guest Post)
Use Jhon Freeda's Frizzies step 5 hair de frizzer. Trust me it works

Posted on 08/17/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Fran (Guest Post)
Try using John?? Frieda's "Friz Ease hair syrum" ( it's in a purple container and can be found at Walmart. It's under $5.) It's in an eyedropper type bottle. Just a small dab rubbed into your hands them rubbed through hair really helps friz and doesn't weigh down your hair. Trust me...I tried alot and I had hair that looked like I stuck my finger in a light socket!

Posted on 07/11/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By meoowmom (1743) Profile Contact
I go to hair care for Afro hair and find the spray
on conditioner. I have thick coarse hair and this
makes it lay better and feel nice...and smell good too. and also the tube of blue gel put a dab or two on your wet hair come out and it comes out fine.
It usually has same stuff that $$ costly stuff does but cheaper my sis does hair and gave me that thrifty tip years ago.

Posted on 07/09/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By wan. (Guest Post)
Hi try to use bio silk it works great.

Posted on 07/09/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

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