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No. 43584

Post hair related advice, tips, questions etc.
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Couldn't find the old one in the catalog.

No. 43585

>oval face
>thin hair
>large forehead
>somewhat small face

Basically I want bangs but I'm afraid the top of my head will look like it has a baldspot. I'm also not sure for what type of bangs to for.

No. 43586

>>43585

We're onto you kiki

No. 43587

For anons with undercuts, do you maintain it yourself or go to the salon? I think buying a shaver would be more economical but I'm afraid of screwing it up.

No. 43588

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>>43587
I'm not exactly sure what a "shaver" is, but if it's pic related I'd say go for it. They have these different types of endings which can prevent you from going too short.

No. 43589

>>43587
Depends where the undercut is. I had one on the side (is it just a sidecut or undercut too? IDK) and I trimmed it myself with two mirrors and lots of patience. Pin all of the other hair back very tight and smooth, go slow and keep checking with an extra mirror. They're bastards to grow back though, I had a love-hate relationship with mine until I just let it grow out. Now I want one on the lower back of my head.

No. 43590

I need a good heat protectant. Any good brands or recipes?

No. 43591

>>43584
So I bleached my hair to hell and back, and I want to dye my hair brown. But my hair is a damaged and it feels like straw, no matter how much product I use, how little heat I use, etc. I already cut it a bit, so I don't have many options. I need some advice.

No. 43592

>>43591
I spent a lot of money on keratin treatments and other products after I dyed my hair back to brown from being blonde. None of them really worked so I chopped it all off and got extensions. The extensions were only there for a few months until it got to a short bob. It was worth it and fun to have long Rapunzel hair.

Sorry if this advice is useless, I feel your pain

No. 43593

>>43591
When I got my hair bleached the first time (they actually did it 3 times, because the hair was black) I started using diy hair masks. One that really helped was egg, milk and honey. Sounds gross and smells like it but it helped somewhat to get the moisture back.
Whatever you use, just keep using it, it takes a while for the hair to repair itself.

No. 43594

>>43591
There really isn't a way to completely cure or fix damage on hair, since it's already dead when it grows out of the skin. Products with silicone can fill the gaps in the hair and make it seem smoother and thicker, but some people just don't like silicone in their hair. I abused my hair until it literally burned off about an inch, I've tried everything for about a month but still I'm getting the damaged ends cut off. Treatments can fix some of the hair so you don't need to cut off as much, but there is no real miracle fix. I've been using ton of conditioner (no silicone), oil before washing, washing my hair 1-2 times per week, making sure to eat healthy and I've let it be natural, no heat, blowdrying or any styling/coloring products. It has made it better but I still have to cut off quite a bit. I'm never bleaching my hair again, especially not 4 times in one summer. Very stupid thing to do, learn from my mistakes and burned hair.

No. 43595

What hairstyles are good for people with fiveheads? I've had some sort of bangs my whole life and I'm tired of them.
I look like I'm balding around my hairline and temples even though the rest of my hair is thick. Am I just stuck with bangs?

No. 43596

>>43590
With or without hold?
For just a plain protectant, Tigi/Catwalk makes a good one that doesn't leave much of a product-y feeling afterwards. Wella's Eimi styling line also has a decent one. My favorite stylers are from the Colorproof line (everything from them has heat protection), but it can be a hard brand to find + expensive.

If you're looking for something with a good hold, especially if you have fine hair that hates holding curls, I suggest Redken's #22 Hot Sets

>>43591
Try Olaplex. If you can get the #1 and #2 treatments from a stylist and then get the Take Home #3, it should help significantly.

No. 43597

>>43596
Apologies for sage getting stuck in the name field for some reason

No. 43598

>>43591
Cut off as much as you can, honestly. Especially split ends! Otherwise they'll damage your healthy hair and you'll never have long, healthy hair. It'll grow back anyway.
Also make sure to get a reddish brown when you dye it otherwise you'll end up with a greenish brunette.

No. 43599

I have long hair with no bangs and i recently purchased the bedhead wave artist ceramic waver because it was on sale and I'm tired of just wearing straight hair to work. My natural hair is kinda wavy but I figured this would just make it look more polished. Anyone have this product? What do yall think of it? I'm going to test it out today since it's my day off

No. 43600

>>43598
My hair is actually hot pink right now, I forgot to mention lmao

No. 43601

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I want to cut my hair but I'm not sure what to get. My problem is that I have thin hair and a large forehead and finding something that would look nice isn't easy. Most of the stuff I find online seem to be short "mom" haircuts, '00 hair styles or complex braids/ponytails and I really don't have too much time in the morning to style since I have to walk to work

No. 43602

>>43601
I'm 100% the same, anon… Kiki forehead, Kiki thin hair. I'm not balding like her but it's bad anyway… Sigh.
I don't have a "proper" haircut, it's basically the basic long hair with side swept bangs. The only suggestion I have is this: i started applying a tiny bit of hair mousse into my bangs before blow-drying and it has helped me a lot. It looks a ton better. You can apply it to your entire hair, of course.

No. 43603

>>43602
Thanks, I'll try. Just got to get the right amount so it won't end up being greasy. It's also the reason why I'm unsure about bangs - I have oily skin so I end up breaking out on my forehead. :/

Guess we really lost the lottery there.

No. 43604

>>43603
Oh yeah, definitely. I always have problems with oily skin during summer and my bangs get horrible, and my massive forehead looks shiny and bigger. I feel you, anon. I do. ): You're not alone.
Best of luck with your hair.

No. 43605

I have really super thick horse broken frizzy hair I've tried wens anti frizz gel but it doesn't and I'm desperate
I need tips

No. 43606

>>43604
Put dry shampoo into your hair as soon as you're done drying it. Dry shampoo is a miracle for anyone with bangs.

No. 43607

Just used color oops on my dyed black hair that I had for about 2 years. Going to bleach it here on Friday but reading stuff like >>43591 freaks me out. I'm only bleaching it enough so it'll at least get dirty blonde (seeing as right now my hair is half orange and half dark brown) then I'll go again in a week or 2. Plus my hair is pretty soft and healthy rn due to lots of deep conditioning.

No. 43608

>>43607
I'm bleaching anon. When I bleached my hair the first time, the damage was minimal since I let my hair soak in coconut oil for about 2 hours before I bleached it. The coconut oil acts like a barrier for the extensive damage. Try not bleaching everything in one sitting, and don't use anything more than 20 if not 30 developer; anything more WILL fuck up your hair entirely. When in doubt, go to a professional. My hair went from being about 30 inches to 14 inches, mainly because I cut off that much to save whatever was left. Ironically enough, what damaged my hair was color oops after I dyed it for a job. Worst mistake. Just a tip for anyone, if you're ever in a position where your hair is at risk, buy a wig. It'll save you so much time, damage, and effort. I used to be so careful about my hair and how I kept it, and after awhile, I was like fuck it. Hair grows back, so there's never really a need to stress. Keep us updated on how your hair goes!

No. 43609

OCD has ruined my hair because I've picked at it too much and ripped hair right out of the follicles a lot over the years, not to mention stress has my hair falling out every day. It's not in huge clumps but I definitely notice hair falling out a lot more than it used to.

I have tried biotin supplements but it only seemed to help everything that wasn't my hair. Am I just completely fucked? I feel so ugly because I can't do anything to my hair without exposing bald spots (the prominent ones being on the very top of my head, and either side of the top-back of my head). I also have thin and fine air which just makes me feel like a balding old lady. It's gross. Please tell me there's something I can do to remedy this.

No. 43610

>>43608
This is me. I have long hair now but it's shit. Bleach blonde, messed it up by deciding to do upkeep at home with 40 vol to get my roots lifted in one shot. Big mistake. I lose hair constantly, it's thin now and I've been growing it out for over 6 months. Somehow, I've never learned my lesson from having bleach blonde hair the handful of times I've had it.

No. 54618

>>43595
anyone here have straight-across bangs and wavy hair? ideally i'd like my hair to be straight, because I have a problem where my bangs would curl slightly to one side, making me look like i have less bang hair on one side of my forehead. I try to straighten it but It doesnt work out. Any tips on straightening/styling blunt, wispy bangs?

No. 54621

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I've been growing my hair out from a pixie cut for like 8 months and it grew out so fucking ugly i had to go get it cut again to even it out because it was like 8 different lengths and all she could really do was a bob but my hair is really straight so it just lays there and i look like a weeb or something now but at least dont look like fucking joe dirt
Any tips on helping my hair grow faster/healthier? Ive been using coconut milk serum after showers and my hair is really soft and nice but i havent noticed any difference in growth

No. 54622

>>54621
Vitamin b! All hair will grow though. Also nails.

No. 54626

>>54618
I have curly hair and straight bangs. I constantly have to straighten them.
Buy a serum that helps keep your hair straight. The one I own is Straight Talking from Mark Hill. It's pretty good. I put it on after I wash and dry my hair, and when I straighten it, it comes out pretty straight. To hold the straight, I'd recommend a little bit of pomade to hold it together.

No. 54647

I have thick hair that I want to grow out super long, but I feel like long hair overwhelms my face and frame. Am I stuck with medium/short hair or is there something I can do?

No. 54659

Does anyone get stressed then have urges to shave or cut pieces of their hair? I use to pull but cutting makes me feel so much better.
Anyway should I shave half of my head? I'm growing out my natural hair color and I think it might be a cool experience as well. Has anyone tried it before? I think it looks stupid sometimes, but the experience seems liberating ya know?

No. 54665

>>54659
Do it on your vagina instead. Less compromise.

No. 54667

I don't know how to stop constantly touching and finger combing my hair. It's falling out and shedding on everything: my bed, my clothes, it's disgusting but I can't help it.

No. 54704

>>54667
you shed around 100 hairs a day no matter what you do. try getting these all out when you are getting ready by using a boar bristle brush.

No. 54721

>>54704
Maybe I didn't notice it in the past, but what's happening seems excessive. It's falling out in my hands but I can't stop doing it. It's comparable to nail biting, I guess. A bad habit

No. 54723

>>54721
Try a ponytail maybe anon? A side one maybe. You could still comb through your hair but not at the root so if you come across a knot, you won't rip the root out.

No. 54729

>>54721
Just touching it or pulling it out?
Asking because trichotillomania is a thing. But I think I know what you mean. Keep something around that will keep your hands busy, that's what I usually do so I don't touch my face or hair.

No. 54759

I'm going to start wearing a satin night cap to retain my hairstyle and hopefully help stop breakage. I bought one from Sally's but it seems kind of low quality. Do any Anons use these? Do you prefer using a wrap? Any hints?

No. 54760

>>54759
I wear one because I'm black with longish curly hair. I use square silk scarves.
The bonnets always gave me a headache, and the rectangular stretchy ones allow you to tighten too much and pull the hair.
really be careful about not putting any pressure on your hairline.

No. 54876

Basically, quite some time ago I used to dye my hair with henna (lush, so no metallic salts), I stopped using it and just used dark brown box colour, recently I used a colour remover which was pretty good, gone a light brown/ginger except for the last three inches which are only slightly lighter, I've been to the hairdresser to have it lightened, they've done a strand test and said it lifted fine, but I'm worried about the whole head as I haven't mentioned about the ends being dyed with henna as usually hairdressers won't touch it, anyone know if my hair will melt off or go green? Sorry for the rant

No. 54920

>>54729
Touching it, rearranging it, combing out knots, but not sure if it's trichotillomania. I also pick at my face. What do you do to keep your hands busy? I feel like that would take care of both issues vs just wearing a ponytail for the one.

No. 54946

>>54920
Writing, drawing, just holding stuff and touching it, using my phone, a round rock in the pocket, etc.

No. 54963

>>54876
Hi anon,

Which lush henna did you use? Since there are no metallics salts, it won't react to bleach and make your hair smoke off. They do however mix henna with indigo to get different shades of red and brown.

If you used anything darker than a light bright pure copper (the colour of natural henna) there's a chance that indigo is in your hair. This can be a problem because it doesn't lift as well as pure henna and as you get lighter you could find your hair coming up stained dirty blue/green under the henna.

If your hair is just straight henna'd with no indigo then you can bleach no problem but it might have an orange cast that's hard to tone out compared to the roots - also the quality and thickness of your hair might decrease as a result of breaking down the henna (henna thickens and protects the strand as you know - it can be jarring when you lose that thickness!)
But if you're fine with that, then go for it! Good luck anon.



Side note - if anyone else is thinking of henna-ing their hair I would definitely recommend using 100% BAQ henna over the Lush stuff - you get better control over what goes in your hair, it's cheaper, it's simpler to bleach or dye over, and you tend to get a more even/rich result too :)

No. 54972

>>54963
Anon, you babe! Thanks for your great answer. I used the brun one, which does unfortunately have indigo, I haven't dyed it with henna for about six months so I don't know if that makes any difference! Very anxious but I'll see how it goes

No. 54988

>>54963
Just to add, the hue also depends on the henna. Jamila (there are posts online on how to tell real Jamila apart from counterfeits) takes longer to release dye and usually runs orange, Red Raj is a true burgundy red, there's articles about that also. If you're after a specific shade it's good to know that.

No. 55002

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I'm getting this haircut tm (not a first, I've had this cut before). Only difference is that it's going to be shorter in the back, and longer in the front. I'm having trouble getting volume in my hair, it tends to either be stripey or super static. I've tried mousse, blowdrying and brushing with my head upside down, sprays…but nothing works. In the few occasions that it does work, it only lasts for like 2 hours, then the volume is gone.

Am I using things wrong, or what can I do?

No. 55005

>>55002
Maybe ask for layers underneath the main, visible hair. You can also try volumizing hairspray

No. 55114

>>54972
Very glad to be of help, I know lots of useless shit about henna but not much else lol. Keep us updated!

No. 55234

>>55114 Been to the hairdressers it lifted really well, got a nice golden blonde, only down side is one small random part has a slight green hue to it, currently sitting with tomato sauce on it trying to get rid of it! It's in really good condition, not melted or frazzled

No. 55253

I got a bob and now I look like coconut head or like I have a mushroom cap. The chick put a few short layers in my hair, but it's just so fucking thick. Idk what to do other than just let it grow out… how 2 grow hair fast?

No. 55427

I have curly (3A) frizzy hair I cannot get under control with anything else but styling foam.
The problem is that I hate how my hair feels with it. Do any anons know any tips to deal with frizz?

No. 55429


No. 55436

>>55427
DO you have a good haircut? Curly hair is hard to cut, because it goes against every fiber of a hairdressers being to cut the way it needs to be done. If it was straight hair, you'd basically end up with a badly/choppy layered bowl cut. I haven't been able to find a hairdresser I really like yet, I'm considering going in and asking they cut my hair dry.

No. 55578

>>55429
Thank you for the advice! I had never heard of the Curly Girl Method, but now that I know about it I'm willing to give it a try. I'm still trying to figure out what would work for me, because going no-poo and washing only once a week sounds a little scary to me. I work out and sweat a lot, and my job requires I look nice and processional.

>>55436
I currently have a layered haircut. I honestly don't even know what to ask for when going to a salon. But I'll lool this up too and I'll surely try it. If it doesn't work I'll have to wear my hair in a bun until it grows back lol

No. 55587

>>55253
Same exact thing happened to me two months ago. I find that the inversion method actually helps even though I thought it would be nonsense. Until the layers do actually grow out though, I'm just sticking to ponytails/braids while missing my long hair, sigh

No. 55822

Is there a way to make my hair softer? I've got asian hair and it's always to thick and stiff. It's impossible to have an updo that doesn't get frizzy.

No. 55827

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I'm growing out my hair for the summer and it's currently boob length. My hair gets extremely fluffy and unevenly curly everywhere because I have very thick hair and no layers. I want a layered haircut that isn't too short. Should I get layers that are dramatically different lengths and choppy to negate the fluffiness? Or does this only work when you have straight hair? (pic related)

No. 55854

>>55827
Is pic related how your hair currently looks, or what you are looking for it to look like? I have naturally thick, wavy/lightly curly dry hair BUT use keratin hair treatments. The hair in the photo is similar to mine before brushing it in the mornings if I didn't straighten the day before. Keratin is my "secret" if that's the look you are going for.

No. 55858

Opinions on growing out hair that's been color treated/bleached?

My hair is currently about an inch below my armpits. About a year ago I bleached it and I've been growing it out ever since (no coloring, no bleach heat protectant ect.) I like the dark ash blonde I have growing in. But I feel like it clashes with the weird faded blonde that's the rest of my hair.

My question is, should I risk the money to try to color match the rest of my hair to my natural color so it will be easier to grow out? Or just let it grow naturally and avoid the damage/possible mess-ups that could occur with a color change.

For reference, my hair looks very similar to the image >>55827
posted.

No. 55866

>>55858
Let it grow out, but it would be best to cut all of the bleached hair off. Even if it isn't especially damaged, it's weaker than your virgin hair.

No. 55870

>>55866
I'm not going to chop off twelve inches of my hair lol but thanks

No. 55872

>>55870

I don't think they meant all at once. Just cut like a inch every couple months and before you know it you'd have grown out the bleached hair.

I did this with my damaged hair for a while, but I got tired of small cuts so eventually I just chopped the rest off.

No. 55883

>>55858
Dye doesn't usually damage hair like bleach. Just dye your hair to your natural color anon.

No. 55886

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I've had blackbrown-black hair for approx 8 years (naturally blonde) and I want to eventually go to a ashy brown. I dye my roots once every 2nd month(very rarely use heat shit etc) so it's in pretty good shape considering the circumstances.

I will probably go to a salon to get it professionally done, but do you guys have any tips for what I can do before/in between the dye-jobs to make the process faster and better?

No. 56143

I have really fine and soft hair, but it isn't thin, and it gets horrifically greasy within 2 days. I've done a lot of those stupid "healthy hair DIY" masks and it just doesn't help with my grease.
I also can't style my hair for shit since it just falls out of ponytail holders and it can't hold a curl at all.
I just want to shave it all off.

No. 56146

>>55886
Have you tried out the root touch-up dyes? I know they're marketed more towards graying hair but I don't see why it wouldn't work just as well for blond hair in between salon visits.

No. 56147

>>55886
Use a good conditioner, some hair masks maybe etc.

No. 56155

>>55886
Probably if you used one of those dye removers it would take most of the color out (especially if you're natural blonde), meaning the hairdresser wouldn't have to bleach it out, and you would end up with the same color and much less damage. I got my hair from blue-black to natural auburn with only two boxes and it felt great. Those things STINK though, they have lots of sulfur.
Otherwise do everything you can to preserve the health of your hair like:
sleep in a hair net
get a silk pillowcase
don't cook it in the sun
trim ends regularly, and keep them braided and away from the general environment
when you use a hair mask, pat hair dry with a t shirt, apply mask, then cover it with a shower cap to let it soak in. if you don't have a shower cap i just use cling film

No. 56156

>>56143
Sound like you could use a scalp toner anon. I was reading on an Asian beauty reddit people started using a face toner for oily skin on their scalp, and it made their hair so much less greasy. Which makes sense since scalp is skin, so maybe try treating your scalp as if you had really oily face skin. As for DIY things you could try diluted witch hazel in a spray bottle.

No. 56164

>>56155
Different anon, but does that stuff really work?
I have thin af hair and am scared of putting anything on my head like that. But I guess it's better and less damaging than bleach?

No. 56174

Going platinum at the salon right now. From virgin medium brown hair. So excited!

No. 56189

>>56156
That could work, I mean if it doesn't help my scalp I can always just use it as a regular toner.
My next issue is that my hair is straight and fine so it doesn't hold shape but adding products weighs it down. Any advice for this?

No. 56193

>>56174
How did it go anon? I love platinum hair, but don't think I'd do great at upkeep lol

No. 56202

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any black women with weave/extensions/sew ins lurking? i want to do something like pic related, i get my hair done next monday.. i've done bangs before with my natural hair and i loved it, but i'm worried about this for some reason lol, it's my first time attempt it with a sew in.

i wish you luck in all of your hair endeavors, farmers!

No. 56205

Question for anons: Have any of you naturally gone from a dark hair color to a lighter one?

My hair used to be dark brown, and suddenly in my late twenties it's coming in dark-medium blonde. I took a photo yesterday and compared it to a similar photo from 2 years ago, and my hair is drastically lighter. I'm pretty happy about it, but I only ever heard of blonde hair turning brown, not the other way around. I'm not sure if this is a precursor to going prematurely grey or is a result of vitamins/keratin treatments. Any anons have experience with this?

No. 56208

>>56202
Hey anon, I don't have a weave but my mother has had one for the past 10 years or so. You shouldn't be nervous! Weaves usually look really good imo, BUT be wary about doing them too much – they pull your root hair and can cause balding.

No. 56213

>>56193
It went great, i have a pixie cut so it took not that long. My hair is still soft too. :) worst part was the toner after bleaching, for some reason that really burned the first 5 minutes.

No. 56218

>>56208
wow, for the past ten years? how's her natural hair holding up, is there a lot of damage? also thank you anon for your response, I'll try to be less nervous lol!

No. 56353

I have curly hair, an oval face and a giant fucking forehead (thanks mom). I want to cut my hair, but are there any style options for my hair type that can also sorta minimize my forehead? Kinda lost…

No. 56357

>>56353
Straighten your bangs.

No. 56642

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i need major hair help. it's damp in these pics so it's usually curlier when dry and even longer when i straighten it. though thin, i have quite a lot of it.

i've been growing it out for years and while i love it it's just not practical. i work in hospitality so it has to be pulled back. i usually do a top bun (which makes me look like i'm balding) or a long braid down the back. i'm sick of both of those and the top knot hurts my hairline and i feel like it's making my forehead even bigger lol.

as you can see i have a massive forehead and square face. the obvious answer is bangs but my problem with that is what kind? i can't really do blunt bangs because that would be too much work and they would just frizz up in my sweat on my face when i work.

ideally i'd like some bangs or at least front pieces i can pull out to frame my face. but idk if i have too much hair or what but any pony i try just hurts my head and gets all over the place. maybe i'm just not good at styling it.

i'm also afraid it's kaka levels of limp and gross, so there's that

sorry for novel. sen dhelp

No. 56644

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>>56642

Long side bangs. I have a big forehead and can guarantee you they help a lot.

Why do so many farmers have massive foreheads just like Kiki and Kota, wtf

No. 56645

>>56642
Your hair seems fine, don't beat yourself up so much over it. Have you tried some side swept bangs, and in case it gets in your face either hold them with bobby pins or behind your ear?

No. 56648

What can I do for my disaster of hair? They're naturally shapeless (not straight, not curly, just an uneven mess) and if it was this alone I'd be like "Okay, I can just straighten it or something", but no.
It's frizzy as fuck, like, I straighten it and it only takes a bit of humidity in my own home to make the frizz monster come back. My hair also look dull and damaged, even though they're not dyed nor stressed out with treatments/heat.
I know it may seem a basic, almost dumb question, but please send me advice. Some anti-frizz product that works, DIY masks, anything that works. For example, I noticed that when I get out of my hairdresser my hair look nice, soft, bright and all good things. So it's a matter of products, I think.

No. 56652

>>56648
What kind of hair products do you use anon? High quality shampoo/conditioner, leave in serums, sprays, and ionic brushes/hair dryers etc will make all the difference.

No. 56653

>>56652
btw to add to this, I used to have dull, damaged looking, frizzy, wavy/curly hair that would snarl all the time etc. Started using sulfate/paraban free shampoo and conditioner (either for smoothing hair or with keratin), do monthly keratin treatments, use keratin serums and finishing oils. Also chucked my old hair supplies and replaced with ionic/tourmaline ceramic. My hair has never looked healthier, and it naturally went from dark/medium brown to medium blonde too. Hope this helps anon!

No. 56655

>>56652
>>56653
Thank you! I'm using drugstore shampoo/conditioner/hair mask, nothing special. I'm already using ionic and tourmaline supplies, though.
I'm super jelly because my sister uses that stuff too and her hair looks healthy and perfect.

No. 56658

>>56644
i think that is the best bet. ty.

lol i know it is super weird that a lot of us have big foreheads, idk, maybe that's why we hate on them so much for it lmao

>>56645
ty, i just have been feeling insecure about it lately. i think i will try the bangs

>>56655
i'm the anon above with the long hair and while it looks shit in that picture (it was damp) it's actually really healthy despite it's long length. BUT it's a pain in the ass to maintain.

a lot of people recommend sulfate/silicone free but i tried those for like 2 years and they made my hair worse so keep in mind your hair type and that those may not work for everyone.

what i do is: wash only once or twice a week with shampoo, the rest of the time wash with water and follow with conditioner on the ends(or dont wet at all). dry shampoo will be your friend.

whenever you can, like if you get home in the afternoon and aren't leaving the house til the next day, put a hair mask in and leave in overnight or til that night. it can be DIY like olive or coconut oil or a drugstore mask or nice salon mask. i've used em all and tbh i don't think the salon ones are worth it. anyway, just keep that in for at least a few hours, wash out, and follow with condtiioner.

also, when you condition, leave a little bit in. don't rinse out all the way.

dry hair with a microfibre towel (i like the turbie twist thing) and don't rub it. air dry whenever possible. i also follow with treatment sprays when my hair is wet after a shower.

it is a lot of work tbh but it's made it so that the damage is gone.

honestly it sounds like a big part of the issue for you is environment (humidity) so i would definitely use a styling product with silicones to seal the cuticle and a gentle hairspray. that should help a bit, along with keeping it healthy as possible.

No. 56659

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>>56655
No worries anon. I went for most my life with shitty hair without realizing what a difference product makes. I used to use dollar store shampoo and conditioner and it just made things worse. OGX shampoos and conditioners are a cheap way to go sulfate/paraban free if you are interested although as >>56658 said it all depends on your hair.

Before starting keratin treatments (reallyyyy cheap to perform at home if you trust yourself to be careful aka not pour on your scalp/follow instructions), I read all these horror stories of people going bald or burning their hair. I was scared, but for me keratin is just what my hair needs! I have long hair around the same length as >>56658 and also wash 2-3 times per week, but blow dry/straighten or curl almost every day. It's in 10x better condition than before I started doing all this stuff so I'd recommend perhaps giving her method a try first and then if it doesn't work, trying mine.

For reference, here's what my hair looks like now after straightening (not my pic obviously, but only takes 5 minutes to straighten like this with the keratin products I use)

No. 56660

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>>56659
Here's what my hair used to look like (color, texture etc – the keratin lightened my hair, as I said and since it needs to be redone on all your hair, it creates an ombre effect), so you can compare it to >>56642 and your own hair to see maybe which treatment might work best for you. Hope this helps and good luck anon!

No. 56662

>>56648
I have very similar hair and I have to admit it's a nightmare situation.

The first thing you have to decide is whether you want to have straight hair or to nurture your natural curls/waves, since both need/use very different care equipment.

I'm a lazy asshole so my go to is either forking over the money for the 7 month keratin treatments so my hair is pin straight with no heat, which I don't do regularly. Or I focus on developing my waves and do a no fuss system of washing once a week (I have a slow oil production so I can get away with it) and in the shower use regular shampoo but I try to get a nice argan oil conditioner and I slather that on, like I go through x3 the amount of conditioner I go through compared to shampoo. Then I leave it in for a long time and wash it out. As soon as I get out I dry my hair a little with a towel and immediately comb it. I also try to use a nourishing serum while combing, either coconut oil or I test out random brands (John Frieda frizz ease is my favourite serum to put in). Then I separate my bangs and put them in a roller, and braid the rest in two pigtails and let it dry overnight (I only wash my hair at night). Some days I take it farther and will pin the braids to my head or do pin curls and wrap everything in a scarf so that the serum I used really works and I end up with really shiny and wavy pretty hair the next day. Oh and I take the curler out of my bangs when they get dry (usually 20 mins out of the shower) and let them settle overnight so it isn't crazy 80s bangs. I try to use heat as little as possible and it really does look nice and luscious like beach waves. Oh and I only brush my hair every 2/3 days.

If you want to emphasize your curls and waves, you basically have to do a similar washing style, but then try to comb the hair in the shower. Then when you get out dry your hair with a cotton shirt and get a good curling mousse (currently trying to find a good brand for me). You can also add a serum for curly hair before or after the mousse to keep moisture in. Do all of this bending over while scrunching your hair. You will notice wavy larger strands of hair starting to form. Those are your natural curl patterns and you have to make sure not to separate them so they don't become frizzy messes. Add some more mousse/serum to those wave strands by lightly running over them, you want to manipulate them as little as possible. Then just go about and let your hair air dry. This works better for me during the day because then my head doesn't flatten the curls at night. Depending on your mousse you might end up with normal curls or crunchy ones. Those need to be worked out a bit so they aren't gross sticky curls with product. But you end up with really pretty wavy curly hair with lots of volume.

No. 56664

>>56662
Oh and if you decide to try the curly method, don't touch a comb/brush outside of shower time. It will comb out your curls into s frizzy lions mane.

No. 56666

>>56664
Not that anon but I've tried "not touching a brush," but I get hardcore knots underneath my hair if I let it go all day without a brush. I try to go until bedtime without brushing or combing but I will literally have mats under my hair. (My hair is very thick, wavy and fine.) Any remedies for this?

No. 56676

>>56666
Your hair sounds like mine. You can use a detangling comb in the shower while the conditioner (preferably one with a lot of slip) is still in it. That helps, but I would still get the giant knots that would take a ton of detangling spray to undo.

No. 56685

>>56666
The anon who talked about the no-brushing here;
I used to get really bad knots and tbh I chopped off my hair (it was thigh length) to shoulder length because most of my knots were caused by just damaged hair due to lack of care. I haven't gotten them since. Oh and a big contributor to my damage/knots was that I was really self conscious of my hair so it was always in a low ponytail and I got the knots from the area around the hair tie, so maybe you're doing something similar that is contributing?

Or if yours just happen you just can't do the no brush method. It'll be annoying but everyone is different and you're just someone who has to brush your hair, nothing wrong with that. I would say try getting a brush or comb that is veriy uninvasive, and you might just have to spend a long time drying and straightening your hair once or a couple of times a week so you can brush it while it is straightened.

No. 56691

>>56676
I wouldn't do this, doing that to your hair while it's wet is way more damaging. Use a leave in conditioner and brush it dry instead.


As for a solution for doing no-brush, I don't really know of one. I have fine, straight hair so i can pretty much go no-brush as long as my hair isn't damaged.

No. 56697

>>56658
>>56659
>>56662
Thank you all, I'm going to try your methods :) Any product/brand advice is more than welcome.
Also >>56642 your hair looks way better than mine, you seem to have some nice volume and texture, while I noticed that even though my hair seems all big when it's frizzy (like in >>56660 but sometimes even worse) it actually is kinda fine and has little to no volume (not Kiki/Kota tier, but not thick either).

No. 56698

>>56644
Most people have huge foreheads, actually. Just go outside or on IG and stare at people enough- you'll notice it.

No. 56724

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Guys, I really don't know whether to cut my hair or not.

At the moment it comes down past my bellybutton to my hip bones and I've always liked my long hair but lately I've kinda become bored with it. I have a lot of it, but it's fine and dead straight so I often have trouble getting it as voluminous as I want.

I'm thinking of getting something like pic related, but I'm really afraid it will look flat and gross. I dig the voluminous, textured look.
My hair has been long for years so I'm also scared of regretting it if it ends up looking like shit. I've done that a lot in the past just cutting my bangs.

I don't really know how to describe my face shape. Like a soft square maybe? My jaw kind of comes out slightly wide but I have high cheekbones that stick out so my forehead/jaw/cheekbones aren't all aligned straight. My chin is pretty small and not pointed either.
All I know is straight bangs look awful on me and make my face look huge.

No. 56725

>>56724
Shorter hair tends to be better for fine hair. Not super short if you don't want, but definitely not super long. The weight of your hair will pull it down and make it lay flatter against your scalp. It's easier to texturise and volumise shorter hair because you're up against less weight.

Once your hair hits your collarbones shoulders, there's no real difference in how flattering it is on your face if it's the same style. Layered hip-length hair will be as flattering as layered chest-length hair.

My advice would be to go shorter but maybe compromise and cut it to chest length with subtle layers. You'll get rid of some of the weight and get an opportunity to see how this changes styling but you won't have a hugely different style that you'll hate. If you're feeling brave, go for it though!

To add some texture or volume, try wax instead of gel, a salt spray or blow dry some volume into it. Don't wash it everyday and don't weight it down with too much product or product that's too heavy.

No. 56727

>>56725
>hits your collarbones shoulders
Meant to just say collarbones, sorry

No. 56732

>>56725
Thank you for replying!

I think cutting to chest length is a good idea. I even like how chin length looks in the same style as the picture I attached, but I wouldn't go that far, at least not just yet.
But I've lived with long, heavy hair for so long and I'm so over it looking flat all the time! If it needs to be chopped off to get some bounce and fullness back into it, then so be it. I figure if Marzia/PewDiePie's gf can do it and look great, then hopefully there's a chance for me.
Thanks for the advice!

No. 56734

I have huge, curly copper red hair. I've been saving it since i was about 14 and its down to my chest now at 21. I really want to get bangs but due to the curly nature of my hair I'm not sure if it'll look good. Any advice?

No. 56742

>>56734
A friend of mine has long curly hair too, and when she was a teen she used to have bangs. It did look awful, because she straightened her bangs (obviously) but not the rest of her hair, so I just let you imagine how it did look like.
If you really want bangs you could consider a permanent hair straightening? It usually lasts like 6 months.

No. 56745

>>56734
How curly is it? Some girls with the curly/straight bang hair look nice but as >>56742 if it's too curly it looks really dated and 80s.

No. 56746

>>56745 thanks for replying!
Usually i comb it out for more volume/making it frizzy instead for curly, but throughout the day it turns into small corkscrew curls close to the tips. I'm mostly afraid of my bangs becoming gross and curly by the end of the day, not a good look for me. Is there any way to prevent this from happening?

No. 56747

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>>56734
I think curly, natural bangs are adorable! Just be careful not to cut them too short.

No. 56755

>>56691
It's much less damaging to gently untangle curly or wavy hair with conditioner in it than to brute force it when it's dry. Like you said, you have straight fine hair, which needs a different technique.

No. 56762

>>56691
combing out curly ​hair dry is one of the worse things you can do

No. 56770


No. 56773

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I kinda want the Aeon Flux haircut now but it's a constant struggle since I've been wanting to grow my hair out for the longest time. Would the style work in this day and age?

No. 56776

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>>56773
it's a stones throw away from pic related.

No. 56777

>>56773
Looks a little outdated tbh

No. 56793

>>56773
If you really want it and think you can maintain it, go for it anon. It'll grow out eventually or you can get it cut later if you want.

Also might depend on how you dress because >>56776

No. 56819

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Any idea what shade of blonde this is anons (the picture on the right)? Thanks in advance!

No. 56830

>>56819
It's about a 7 or an 8 i'd say, but if you'd like hair like that, just bring the pic to your hairdresser, they'll help you figure out if it's an option for you.

No. 56832

>>56773
looks way outdated and suburban soccer mom. it looks ugly anyway you'd regret it

No. 56834

>>56819
That's a light golden brown. Definitely a 5-6.

No. 56863

Does anyone else have hair that's primarily a light wave (or straight) with small parts that are super wavy?
The hair that's around my ears is extremely wavy, almost ringlets. It's hidden under the top layer of hair but it shows through a little and it's strange to say the least.

No. 56864

>>56863
I also always let my hair air-dry.

Sage for samefag

No. 56883

My hair is naturally near black with square face and a wid forehead, for years I've been happy having soft full bangs and I've been dyeing my hair a cherry red for several years now

However, it's incredibly frizzy and I always feel downgraded compared to a lot of girl's hair I see. Any tips to figure out how I can have nicer hair?

No. 56894

>>56883
Stop dying it, duh.

No. 56906

>>56894

even before I dyed it, it had always been quite frizzy. Also I don't like having black hair and pale skin, I feel like it drains the rest of my face!

No. 56919

>>56747
Curlyanon here, sorry for not responding until now! Wow, that is literally the same type/color of hair i have. Might give it a try!

No. 56964

>>56906
Can you describe the type of frizz a little more? Or find a similar picture?

Is it dry? Straight, crinkled? Fly aways? Advice would probably be dependent on what your definition of frizzy is.

No. 56988

>>56724
I have the same hair type, long dark fine and flat hair, and also a soft square face! and I got this hair cut maybe two years ago and I loved it. I used a flat iron most days for texture and sea salt spray. It did make me more conscious of my face though mostly because i had it a little too short, I think, that was my only regret. go for it but don't get it cut any higher than the bottom of your face!

Also feeling how light your head is after years of having long hair is mindblowing 10/10

No. 56996

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No. 56997

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>>56964

I fucked up my hair big time didn't I

but in my 20s I want to reverse this

before dyeing, if I had photos you'd notice this too but it's always had some frizz, white hair and all sorts

No. 56999

>>56997
if your hair is naturally near black then all the bleach its taken to get your color this light has probably just killed it - esp if naturally it was really dry/frizzy to begin with. it looks like there's a ton of breakage which you cant do anything about really. the only way itll actually be healthy is if you chop it off and grow it out again, but if you want the hair you have now to just -look- healthier just wash with cold water, use a moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, do the occasional hair mask and use some kind of hair lotion/leave in conditioner and an oil after each wash.

No. 57002

>>56999

I'm really scared to go back to black, I've always felt like my natural hair has swamped me and I wear a lot of black so it's made me feel like a nun

Are there alternatives so I can have lighter hair?

No. 57003

>>57002
you don't have to go back completely to black, but adding any kind of pigment (dying it something darker) back into your hair after stripping it (bleaching) will help, even if its just a couple shades darker, plus in general darker hair hides damage better. All the hair on your head more than likely wont ever be all that healthy, so your best bet if you want to keep it would be to focus on making it look good + babying it to prevent further damage. if you want to continue having light hair i suggest either 1. going to a professional to have them lighten your roots for you (and dye your hair if they offer the color you want) or 2. if youre doing it yourself do it in like 2-3 steps over the course of a couple weeks/months. ive also heard of people putting coconut oil in their hair before bleaching to help minimize damage. a couple extra tips on babying damaged hair would be to dry it in a cotton teeshirt after your shower(softer on hair), dont brush it when when wet, dont wear it in tight updos and avoid heat styling like the plague. i have like 7 inches of hair right now thats probably in a similar health condition to yours and doing all that + what i listed in >>56999
makes it look a thousand times better

No. 57004

>>57002
Just go to a professional. I guarantee anything else you do from here short of buzzing it off will not make things better, if not make it worse. Your hair looks completely fried and box dye is the worst thing you could do to it right now.

No. 57008

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>>56996
Ok, so here's my advice:
-OLAPLEX, seriously, if you can find a salon near you, a professional Olaplex treatment will help immensely. If you don't have the money for that, see if you can at least get a hold of the #3 treatment. (Make sure to apply it on damp and DIRTY hair for at least 4 hours). I honestly thought this shit was a scam until I tried it. It's not gonna make you feel more moisturizer btw, but it'll help reseal the cuticles.

-Invest in a nice, moisturizing, gentle shampoo. Conditioners and oils and leave ins are great, but you'll lose their effects if you're using a subpar shampoo. I really recommend Loma, Moroccan Oil, and Colorproof.

-Learn to blow dry properly with a round brush. I know everyone always says to avoid heat, but honestly once you damage it you're never going to be able to hide that damage without a little styling. Full stop. Use a good leave in cream with heat protection and maybe a light hold. Dry with a paddle brush until mostly dry, detangle, clip into sections and work through piece by piece with the round brush. To prolong the style, sleep in braids or loose ponys and try to use a satin pillow case.

Pic related: I went from dark brown, to white, to various blondes, to auburn and managed to keep my hair's integrity. These things really helped me.

No. 57015

>>57003
>>57004
>>57008

you three are saviors, this thread is so helpful, thank you so much. But where do I start now? Like what do I do first out of these things? also 57008 I'm amazed at how unfrazzled your blonde looks, this is incredible

So box dyes are bad, again, what to do first?

No. 57020

>>57015

Like do I bleach my hair first, let it grow out first, etc

No. 57033

>>57008
Your hair looks gorgeous! Is there a difference between Olaplex and say, a Japanese straight perm or Keratin treatment? Also would Olaplex work on very thick hair? My natural hair is thick, as in even starting from the scalp it poofs up from all the volume lol. Keratin treatment didn't help me much for reference. Thanks in advance!

No. 57036

>>57020
Well you don't want to bleach it out anymore, it's already pretty wrecked. Like the other anon said honestly your best bet is to get to a professional regularly and see what they can do for you to salvage your hair and make it look as good as possible until the damage grows out and continue having them do your dye job beyond that as well, because it's just going to look better than box dye. If you can't afford professional help, condition as much as possible, avoid shampooing except when dirty/greasy, and use leave-in conditioner afterwards. Try to avoid heat as much as you can. Deep condition/mask once or twice a week.

As for going dark to hide the damage - again, box dye is just adding more damage to your hair. If you're really strapped for cash try going to a cosmetology hair school, they're much cheaper and since going dark is pretty standard, they're not going to mess up your hair.

No. 57042

>>57008
Love your hair in the 2nd (right) pic anon.

>>57033
Not >>57008
but I believe Olaplex is generally used to help prevent damage when bleaching hair (used during and after bleaching). Japanese straight perm makes hair stick straight (forever) and keratin smooths hair (removes frizz and makes hair healthier, but washes out over time).

I researched Olaplex, but never tried it because of the price, but if you are going to bleach your hair regularly or more than 2 shades from your natural color, it's probably a good investment.

>>56996
>>56997
Your hair looks really damaged, but not much more than mine used to be. Like you, my hair was naturally dry and frizzy even if I didn't dye or bleach it.

I'm
>>56659
>>56660
anon and just use keratin treatments (do it myself) and "nicer" hair products (basically anything without sulfates/parabens and with keratin or something smoothing). I didn't have to cut all my hair off like some people suggest. The keratin cured my hair amazingly, and as a plus it grows in a dark/medium blonde color now (from dark brown)…AND it comes in oily, when it used to be dry my entire life. You might want to trim the ends of your hair to prevent split ends moving further up the strands, but again, you can just do that yourself with a professional pair of hair scissors.

If you don't want to have to pay salon prices for everything and keep dying your own hair, I am with you (no idea how you feel about this, but sounds like you enjoy dying your own hair like I do). I stopped going to salons completely because they always fucked up my hair (even the expensive ones). Bleaching your own hair (properly) will be a lot less damaging than most salons imo.

Like >>57008 recommended, definitely try the Olaplex if you can afford it. If not, then you can use coconut oil (saturate hair 2 hours before bleaching, then apply bleach OVER the coconut oil in your hair). This can come out a little brassy, but it seems you already like warmer hair tones, so shouldn't be an issue. Likewise, if you want to be extra gentle with your hair, then try getting highlights every few weeks until you lighten to a color you like. THEN dye it that pink/red color. Make sure not to wash your hair for like 3 days prior to bleaching too. BTW, when giving yourself highlights, there is really no reason to go platinum and then tone down if you'll be dying your hair a warm tone anyway. Just lighten to a tone that would be nice for dying a red/pink color (obviously the lighter the hair, the brighter the color). Good luck!!

No. 57043

>>57033
Olaplex is a treatment to help repair damage. It won't straighten or smooth your hair if it's naturally curly or wavy. Essentially what it's doing is reconnecting broken bonds in the hair without heat or extra damage. The professional steps are sometimes mixed into due and bleach mixtures to help keep the integrity of the hair while the chemical process is going on.

So if your frizz is from damage the Olaplex can help because of its repairitive properties. Otherwise if the frizz is just "natural" it's probably just a sign of dehydration and improper curl maintenance. Thick or thin hair isn't really an issue with this treatment.

No. 57046

>>57036

Is there any way I can be red against my natural near black hair without damaging it further?

No. 57188

I have dark brown natural hair, and it's currently been box black dyed maybe 5 or six times. Like blue black.

I love it but hope I can go to a soft almost natural dark copper one day. I would get it done professionally. Is that even possible? To go from box blue black to soft red? :/

(A year ago I cut off all my hair into a pixie as it was unbelievably fried from bleaching. I'm really scared of that)

No. 57193

>>57188
The best way is to just stop dying it, and let it grow. Maybe try to dye it a loghter color (if you intend on cutting off that part eventually anyway). I had box black long hair, dyed it brighter at the salon, and then just let it grow. It looked bad the first few months of aftergrow, but it was so worth it. I'm happy to say 100% of my hair color now is my own! My hair has never been this healthy either.

No. 57201

>>56863
Yeah lol, and in my bangs. I've been married to my straightener for those bits for 15 years now. I love waves and ringlets but not like randomly here and there, so when I want to go wavy I rather use a curling wand/iron.

No. 57261

My bob is growing out and I have a shitty onigiri head hairstyle now. What do

No. 57289

>>57261
im with you anon. patience is a virtue. and keep trimming the back to avoid a mullet until it's all one length.

No. 57382

Anyone tried going rose gold with a box dye/ home DIY? Any suggestions for products?

No. 57488

anyone else fucking balding? My hair has thinned out so much and now I'm developing a bald spot in the middle of my hairline. What can I do? Does any of that rogaine crap actually work? I'm afraid I won't be able to hide my bald spot for much longer.

No. 57497

I need recommendations for medium-length hairstyles to make me feel more confident and hide my weak jaw/chin while I seriously try to lose weight. I have thin/fine hair by the way so I don't have much to work with.

I'm only a couple lbs overweight but a lot of fat has gone to my face/neck area so much where it looks like my jaw fuses into my neck. It makes me feel disgusting. On days where I wear my hair up I contour as much as I can to create the illusion of a jawline, but I don't want to be wearing heavy makeup every day. I'd like to get used to having my hair down more.

No. 57543

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>>57488
Not really balding but with thin hair and high hairline…well…
Honestly anon you might want to go to a professional with such a problem and see what even the cause is?

>>57497
How about a lob? Adding a bit of waves/curles/volume helps to make your hair seem less thin and you could easily hide your face/neck area

No. 57586

Advice about handling naturally dark/near black hair please?

I wonder, how do so many ladies in asian countries have the Harajuku level light hair? Is their bleaching method different to western hairdressers?

I've bleached and dyed my hair but have decided it's time for a serious revamp and idk where to start- do I approach a hairdresser, what should I expect?

I don't want to have black hair, ideally I want to be lighter. I've seen lots of women with bleached but still good condition hair, please help

No. 57606

>>57586
As someone who used to have naturally dark hair (my hair grows in lighter now), I used to bleach it blonde and it was always healthy. UNTIL the hair salons started changing the way they bleached my hair. Suddenly my hair was fried and I had to cut it all off.

I noticed the difference is that they used to lift my hair to the desired color, and then wash it out. Now it seems impossible to find a place that does this: they make your hair literally white and then tone it darker. Of course this means my hair is over-processed afterward. My hair not only used to look natural (because the tone matched my natural tone, only lighter), but it was also soft. I'd recommend just bleaching your own hair with some olaplex to be honest. Watch some videos on youtube, it's pretty easy to do. I stopped going to hair salons completely and now do all my own hair treatments, and my hair looks wayyy better than it does when I leave the "professionals"

I'm not sure what the bleaching method is in Asia to bring black hair blonde. Maybe someone else can answer this though.

No. 57698

I'm getting a hair straightener sometime in the upcoming months and was wondering what hair care products are useful while dealing with heat?

I don't plan on using it daily, maybe once a month or less. But if you guys have any tips, especially "I wish I knew this sooner/when I started" that'd be great. Is there anything in products I should avoid or look for?

No. 57709

Has anyone got any product recommendations for co-washing? Or any good no sulfate shampoo & silicone free conditioner? I've heard the "Yes To" range is pretty good but I'm unsure.

No. 57718

>>57586
An asian friend of mine came home from japan with some insane highlights once, he said that the bleach over there was different and that it required shorter development time on the hair, I'd google it!

No. 57724

I have very long hair, thick and quite nice hair I think and I pretty much just use whatever shampoo is on special at wal-mart. Like my long thick hair is literally my "brand" at this point, is the kind of shampoo you use really that much of a big deak?

No. 57726

>>57724
For some of us it is - it could make it dry, more oily, weigh it down etc. So yes.

No. 57727

>>57709
I like SexyHair brand for sulfate/paraben free (not sure if silicone free though).

No. 57728

>>57698
You can use a heat protectant spray. Honestly, if you are only going to be using it like once a month or less I doubt you have anything to worry about. Also, don't use on wet hair and make sure to get a decent brand.

One suggestion most people probably don't think of is to buy heat protection ear covers. I use these when I do my hair to prevent accidentally burning my ears lol (I straighten my hair a lot).

No. 57733

>>57728
Thank you anon! (:

No. 57779

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Hope you guys don't mind that I have some questions, I'm a noob at this.
So I have dark brown hair and am a total hair virgin, I've always had my natural hair color and never really tried extensions or anything (most I did was dreadlocks and curls)
But I'm a sucker for the pastel look (awful, I know) and I think it would be a shame to bleach my virgin hair completely so I was looking into the ombre coloring thing.
Would it be best to do this with extensions or ask my hair dresser to bleach and dye it this way? Wich method would look better and/or be easier? Will extensions give the same effect or will it look extremely fake? And is it true that you have to dye your hair every week if you want to keep the pastel in? Also, if I ever wanted to go back to my natural hair color, would it still be hard to do like with full bleaching/dying?

No. 58769

File: 1492958601721.jpg (242.59 KB, 2896x2896, 20170423_223923.jpg)

i really want thick eyebrows but i'm a little skeptical of the castor oil and aloe vera gel mixture has anyone one of you tried it? i'd really like to know if it really worked on you guys :(

No. 58781

>>58769
>>58769
if it really worked there were no more bald guys. no substance is ever making you to grow hair in places that your genetics didnt choose.

No. 58818

>>58769
Girl don't get any of that shit, get yourself some careprost it's generic Latisse (thus much cheaper!) It grew out my brows and lashes real well :)

No. 58820

File: 1493001305327.jpg (15.84 KB, 214x317, MV5BMjA3NDg1ODM3Ml5BMl5BanBnXk…)

My hair is super thin, like Kiki's and I also have her massive fucking forehead. It's also wavy and gets tangled constantly. I don't know how to style it, but right now it looks atrocious. I want a cute bob but because my hair is wavy I think I would need to style it everyday to make it look good. What do I do? Help?

No. 58833

>>58769
I use castor oil for quite some time. Daily for about 2 months maybe, now just occassionally. It definitely darkens your hair, so if you're a (dark) blonde like me, it's worth using just for that. It strenghtens the hair, its life span is longer - no weak lashes falling out when removing makeup, for example. Speaking about eyebrows, hair's growing faster, got darker, but they're not fuller.
Bretman's eyebrows got so miraculously full because he had them full before; he just abused plucking.

No. 58834

>>58833
How do you even apply that stuff on your lashes without it getting into your eyes and shit?

No. 58835

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>>58820
Maybe something like this?
Bangs to hide the forehead and layers so your hair doesn't look that thin

You can also ask your hairdresser on what would look good on you

No. 58850

>>58820
>>58835

I agree, ask your hairdresser. I have thin hair but not a large forehead and got a 'blunt bob' and it looks amazing without styling it because I have wavy hair. But my hairdresser knew what they were doing, so do your research and go to a good one.

No. 58858

>>58834
I just smear it on my lashes with my finger lol. I've been using cleaned mascara wand but now I'm too lazy, and the oil actually improves the state of my under eyes skin. So I find it quite beneficial that it's everywhere near the eye area
It doesn't get into your eyes if you're using right amount, it stays on lashes. If you use too much, it drips and possibly hits your eyes. So just don't use too much.

No. 58939

File: 1493132336312.jpg (15.09 KB, 500x556, Short-Pixie-with-Long-Bangs.jp…)

this one is especially for hair stylist anons (if any) and anons with curly hair:

i have 2C curly-wavy hair with fine individual strands, but i do have a good amount of hair on my head. it's prone to frizz, but it doesn't curl so much when it's shorter or a few days after it's washed.

do you think i can pull off a long-banged pixie cut (pic related) with this kind of hair? if so, what should the hairdresser do when cutting my hair so that it's not a mop of curls on top of my head? would it be too high-maintenance and need constant straightening? please advise.

No. 59165

File: 1493317750386.jpg (18.35 KB, 400x400, 2238061.jpg)

I was thinking of buying this heat protectant spray. Anyone know how good it is? Alternatively, any recs for a good heat protectant spray (if this one isn't?)

No. 59168

File: 1493319730194.png (1.06 MB, 679x1024, 1493096592943.png)

What kind of blonde is this one?

No. 59170

File: 1493320327428.jpg (59.43 KB, 496x606, 6f4d0dcc04f434371cda6c9100d4fc…)

>>59168
It's a wig and the filter makes it a bit hard to guess, but I'd say golden blonde

No. 59195

I just started accutane and I'm getting some pretty bad dandruff, Ive had it before but it mostly went away and now it's back and idk what to do

No. 59197

File: 1493336389085.jpg (55.67 KB, 768x768, 3665340ee32383a9d05caddf239f61…)

>>59195
Pic related has been a lifesaver for me.

No. 59208

>>59197
How drying is this?

No. 59386

>>59208
It won't dry out your scalp. If you use it every day, it might dry out your hair a little. I usually shampoo every other day, and use dry shampoo on non-shampooing days.

No. 59412

I have thick long wavy brown hair. It is a pain in my ass. I am either considering dying it a diff color to kill it or thin it out but I hate the shape when my hair is in layers. I just can't keep up with the maintenance. It takes an hour to straighten. Anyone ever dyed their hair to thin it out ? Any product I use just makes my hair greasy

No. 59413

>>59412
have you considered getting a straight perm?

No. 59414

>>59413
I have not, I will look into it now thanks! Never heard of it, is it like a Brazilian blowout?

No. 59448

>>59414
Not the one you're replying to but it's an actual chemical treatment to relax hair. Obviously your new growth will still be wavy but your length will be straight.

No. 59464

i know this is such a googlable question but lads what hairstyle is actually good on a very round moonface?? i've switched from microbangs to pinning my hair back but my face just looks massive and idk

No. 59489

>>59464

I like shoulder length hair with a long, sweepy fringe, with a side part. Middle part just makes me look like a beach ball.

No. 59501

>>59464
Side-swept bangs with hair following closely along the jawline so it frames your face.

t. fellow moonchan

No. 59539

>>59536
It's probably genetics anon.

No. 59573

>>59536
same problem here. in the process of working out which hairstyles suit me, whilst being thankful that I dont have a teresa giudice 2head

No. 59676

Anyone have any tips for french braiding hair on your own head? I can french braid on other people but my fingers get in the way when i do it on my own head. A mirror doesn't help because i have problems with depth perception.

I want french braided pigtails ;; it'd be perfect for the gym

No. 59684

File: 1493966991257.jpg (52.12 KB, 736x413, IMG_2127.JPG)

I know it's just as easy to google this shit, but I trust yalls first hand experiences first hand.

I've had black/black brown hair (box dyed) hair for few years now and I want to go up a few shades to a mid brown with ashy tones. I'm torn between spending a shitload of money or if I should just do it myself needing to chop off a few cm's.

A dye job at salon here for long hair is 200euro each session.

No. 59984

Has anyone here had their change texture for seemingly no reason? When I was a child, my hair used to be tight ringlet curls then when I was a teenager, got looser to the point of waves, and now it's completely pin straight. I don't know why but I'm curious if it's happened to anyone else.

No. 59989

Can anyone recommend a really good treatment, either bought or home made, for me? I have really thick hair and I recently took up swimming, all the chlorine is making my hair feel really dried out and just not smooth and silky like it should. I've always had my hair in a really great condition so I don't want to lose that.

No. 59993

>>59984
Yeah, mine was curly until my mum cut it short. Now it's straight.

No. 60002

>>59984
It's not too uncommon. Hair texture can change as you grow, esp in teens. I know someone who went from straight hair to heavy curls in their teens.

It can also be because of hair length (longer hair is heavier and the curls may seem less 'dense').

Dying your hair can also change your hair texture, but the hair that grows out after isn't affected by that though.

No. 60003

>>59984
Yes, it's just hormones. My hair has progressively gotten curlier over the years, which is great because I always hated having straight hair. My mother's went from straight to thick tight curls over her pregnancy with me.

No. 60066

File: 1494275120983.jpg (58.49 KB, 560x700, sfvcbccdgz.jpg)

I wanted to get bangs recently.
I was thinking about these see-through ones but my hair stylist told me my wavy hair might be too thin and it might look bad, do you think that's legit? Maybe pic related would work better? Or maybe it being thin doesn't matter at all…?


Also, will the bangs + a bit of side hair (pic related) make my face look less chubbier? I look fine when my hair covers a bit of my face, but when I tie it all in a ponytail I look round as a circle.

pls help a weeb out, I just want to look cute but I don't know how

No. 60067

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>>60066
short sideswept bangs would probably be cute. pls don't ever show your stylist anime pics, tho ffs.

No. 60068

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>>60067
Thank you! But my hair is less wavy so I'm not sure if it will work out on me…? It looks more pic related

(and I wouldn't do that, I'm not that crazy lol)

No. 60081

>>60068
I second short side swept bangs. I have very fine hair with loose waves too. It's too thin to pull off straight bangs but they look thick when pushed to the side. From my experience, side swept bangs with some face framing pieces will make you look like you have way more hair than you actually do and possibly slim out your face. I have an egg head and a man jaw and it does wonders for me. I do have to straighten my bangs every day since they flip out weird but it's worth the few minutes of my time imo.

No. 60344

File: 1494572616356.jpg (4.7 MB, 3264x2448, IMG_1589.JPG)

in october i decided to shave my head all off because it was very damaged. ive let it grown out now, and its pretty long, but not long enough to put it all in a ponytail. i have a round face, kinda chubby and i havent really done anything with my hair besides just slicking it back, any advice on what haircut i should get? i kinda wanna get a haircut like pic related, but with shorter bangs but i dont know if itll suit me

No. 60346

>>60344
if you already have a round, kinda chubby face, i dont think this haircut is a good idea at all. it makes the girl in the picture look like a round mushroom so i cant imagine it would look too splendid on you.

imo you should grow your hair long which would be more flattering for your face shape.

No. 60351

File: 1494588175929.jpg (117.1 KB, 620x717, IMG_2380.JPG)

The circled red is what my hair is, and the circled blue is what I want.

I've wanted to be blonde for a while, but I HATE dark roots with a passion, and I have fine hair and I'm so scared of my hair being fried if I go blonde. Im willing to go to a good salon, but I'm worried even a good salon can't avoid frying my hair.

Also, my eyebrows are very dark.
Have any other anons had a blackish to blonde change, and how did it go? I'm not planning on doing a box job, because it seems like a guaranteed way to destroy my hair.

No. 60353

>>60351
Not blonde but something similar

I went from black (box dyed, 5-7 years) to brown (kind of a golden brown like your pic, but wanted red but that's not really important). My hair is almost Kiki tire thin and it past boob length. The whole process took around 6 hours and a bit less than half of my hair was cut off.
Since I used box dye, it was a bit lighter on some part and darker on others lol. Some parts actually turned blonde, like the lower part on the back of my head. The hair itself was kind of coarse, rough, dry feeling but they gave me a really good, moisturizing hair mask that fixed it within a few months.

If you don't dye your hair you should have it waaay easier than me and maybe even go blonde in one sitting. But expect maybe two because of damage or whatever. Just take good care of your hair after bleaching and you should be fine.

No. 60355

I've wanted to get straight bangs for a while, but I'm not sure the hairstyle would really fit my face. I have a very circular face, and not really a big forehead. Plus I feel like it would make me look weeby, but my hair is just so boring and I want to do something with it. Will post face shape if needed, I'm just not sure what to do.

No. 60358

>>60355
Use an app and see how you like it

No. 60364

>>60355
>I feel like it would make me look weeby
lmao why?

No. 60368

>>60351
You could slowly lighten your hair using highlights if you are worried about damage.

Your hair is naturally very dark, so you are going to have dark roots, no way around that.

With that said, I also have fine hair that lightens quickly and lighten it a couple shades. Even good salons fry my hair. I'd personally recommend DIY kits, that's what I do now. It's the easiest way to avoid your hair frying if you can trust yourself, because once your hair is fried it's fried. You can mask the damage, but never truly repair your hair.

No. 60369

>>60355
You could try side swept bangs if you don't have bangs already anon!

No. 60373

File: 1494618418327.jpeg (5.25 KB, 245x206, da yolandihair.jpeg)

So I've been wanting to get a radical haircut for quite some time and I'm really in love with Yolandi's hair at the same time I find it sort of embarrassing and try-hard. Maybe I'm just going through an identity crisis. Thoughts? You kind of have to diy that shit right? Who asks a hairdresser for that? Any of you done crazy diy cuts before?

No. 60374

>>60373
Anon pls no.
If you have a job this is going to be terrible (unless you own a wig) and it will be a nightmare to grow out.
Not to mention it only fits with a certain aesthetic, not "average" clothing

Unless you own a wig and a wardrobe that fits, don't. Go for a sidecut or somethig similar.

I understand wanting something extreme tbh, I'm stuck in a position like that, but you have to think the whole thing through. Good luck

No. 60375

>>60373
Yeah I have to agree with >>60374
I love Yolandi but she also has the wardrobe and shit for this.

No. 60377

>>60374
>>60375
Yeah, your answers are reasonable and all but the thing is I'm only considering this because I don't feel reasonable at all right now. I was on the verge of shaving it all off when I was in a "fuck it all" mood so. Idk I've been numb/depressed for so long I'm starting to want to wreck everything and give up shit that used to mean something to me, like my hair. I'm just kind of nuts right now but I look boring as fuck and it doesn't feel right. It's probably extended puberty or sth.

No. 60378

>>60373
dont do it. you're going to give yourself a hard time in all areas of your life and be a laughing stock which WILL get to you eventually especially if you already have mood problems. yolandi's kind of a celebrity so it's just not the same. it looks like a "im 16 and in an awkward phase" haircut on a normal person.

theres tons of ways to look "interesting" without destroying your hair in one of the worst ways possible. you'll most likely regret it afterwards and feel even worse. imagine growing that shit out when you're older.

dont take it out on yourself. if you feel destructive and fidgety go punch a pillow or kick some ass in a video game. hell, buy those glitter slimes on etsy and play with them if you have to take your mind of things.

No. 60379

>>60377
I get that, I shaved my head clean once in the middle of a breakdown (yeah, yeah, give me those Britney jokes) and regretted it for about a year afterwards. If anything, I'd say just dye it or get it cut enough to be a change but not a major one. Or, better yet, take a bath and get some sleep and think about it again in the morning. That always works for me when I want to do something drastic.

No. 60386

>>60379
Do you guys have any suggestions for a compromise cut? I'm just intrigued by shitty haircuts right now but I don't want to fuck myself over.

No. 60387

File: 1494627484694.jpg (38.96 KB, 448x590, 73eb6906c6fa6c82f6a2bba7fca7c6…)

Does anyone here have any experience growing out their hair?

I got a bad cut and it's been my kind of wake up call to realize that I just want long hair without the maintenance of bangs and short cuts.

My hair now is about armpit length with choppy bangs that I have to pin back. I want to get it down to at least waist length, which will probably take about two years, right?

My current plan is to not use any heat styling unless it's a very special occasion, or just a short blast from the blow dryer during the winter when it's too cold to walk around with wet hair. I'm also not going to color or bleach it, of course. I'm planning on washing it only about three times a week, and use oil treatments and masks on my hair regularly. I'm also taking vitamins and making sure my diet is healthy, as well as staying hydrated and exercising.

Is my plan solid? Have you ever tried to grow your hair out? How did it go? Was it easier after the awkward stage? Thanks guys.

No. 60388

>>60387
When I grew my hair out I just didn't do anything. No trims, no heat styling, lots of protective ponytails and braids.

No. 60389

>>60388
Oh and I wash about once or twice a week.

No. 60396

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>>60386
A toned down chelsea cut maybe - or just the choppy bangs? I saw this too and I like it but idk if you would. Yolandi just has a lot going on with her hair, like the shaved part, but if you really want her hair, I say cut it. It grows back eventually and my mom always told me that bad haircuts build character haha.

No. 60397

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>>60396
>>60386
I saw this one too, I like the length but maybe the bangs could be a little longer. This one really reminds me of Yolandi but idk.

No. 60400

>>60396
Your pics is cute but not what I'm going for. Your mom seems like a wise woman. Might heed her advice. lol

No. 60401

>>60397
That one is kinda cute but it actually looks less clean than Yolandi's to me. Yolandi has like half of her head buzzed with a long guard, right? I might be wrong but Y doesn't actually have proper micro bangs, right? It's just a long buzz cut that's then cut into that U-shape (and buzzed super short on the sides). Not even sure I figured her cut out properly tbh.

No. 60404

>>60387 I am in a similar boat.

I'm about to grow my pixie out. I have had my hair short for a few years. I went platinum a few months ago but it made me want to do a 180 and try to grow all natural and healthy. I already know growing out a pixie is mullet hell but my hair grows pretty quick. Is biotin legit or bullshit? More hair growing tips please

No. 60425

Is it true that you should shampoo twice? Once to clean your hair and again to let the shampoo to take effect?

No. 60426

>>60425
Yes that's the proper way to wash your hair! It also won't get greasy as fast as when you wash it only once.

No. 60428

>>60425
>>60426
I've always been told once is the way to do it (and only to wash your scalp, not the rest), but my hair is so thick and greasy I have to do it twice and can't use conditioner anywhere other than the rattiest bits of my ends.

No. 60440

File: 1494699345525.jpeg (42.94 KB, 564x564, ce1e38461c3f60d9985fa1a7e4a364…)

So I looked for Yolandi inspired haircuts that are less extreme and I found this pic. I don't like it, it looks kind of half assed. I think what I like about Yolandi's cut is that it's actually buzzed. She doesn't really have bangs, the buzzcut is just trimmet into that round shape in the front, right?

No. 60441

>>60440
pretty sure yolandi's is buzzed with a long comb, yeah.

No. 60442

>>60425
No, that's marketing so you waste more shampoo. Maybe if you use a ton of gunk in your hair, otherwise that's not necessary.

No. 60445

>>60425
you'll hear different opinions on that but imo no. Only when you need to get rid of heavy grease or wash off all of builded up proteins and such.
Actually, it's not necessary to wash your HAIR with shampoo too often. It's drying and ripping off good protective stuff (sorry for my lack of proper wording). Just shampoo your scalp, and when you wash it off, your hair gets washed a bit too. For example, I wet my hair, put on a mask or conditioner, wash my scalp with a shampoo WITHOUT washing off my mask/conditioner so it protects my hair from the shampoo. Then I wash it all and use my favourite conditioner again.
My hair has never looked better, tbh

No. 60451

I've had a really greasy hair type my whole life, regardless of good diet and hygiene. I have to wash my hair daily, it gets greasy enough to be publicly unacceptable by day two. No, dry shampoos do not make it look any better. Any ways to fix this?

No. 60452

>>60441
Right. I see all these girls trying to get the look and they just get micro bangs with an undercut and it just doesn't look right. I'd be scared as fuck to buzz half of my hair off ngl. I'm probably too chicken to DIY this. Wish I had an edgy friend to fuck my hair up for me and take the responsibility off my shoulders. lol

No. 60453

>>60451
I don't think there's much you can do, it's mostly down to genetics. It's the same for me and it's one of the reasons why I've fallen out of love with my long hair. All the washing and drying gets annoying.

No. 60454

>>60453
Accutane will permanently decrease your sebum production and people who have to wash their hair daily typically only need to wash it every 2-3 days after.

No. 60455

>>60454
You're right, I didn't think of that. I know what it does for acne but I didn't consider the effect it would have on the scalp. Haven't tried it myself because of side effects and shit but the other anon might want to give it a shot.

No. 60464

>>60454
are you recommending accurate just to have less greasy hair? that shot will fuck you up and it's not even legal to prescribe in most countries. it can literally make you sterile, among other things. unless every inch of your skin is covered in horrific cystic acne there is no reason to take that poison.

apologies for rant but we studied the horrible effects of accutane in aesthetics school lol

No. 60486

>>60373
Anon, take it into consideration carefully and try going for it in steps. Try bettie bangs instead (A shorter style of bang than usual that isn't as drastic as Yolandi's).

You also picked the worst pic of Yolandi you could've possibly grabbed for your example, ouch.

Just google image bettie bangs or bettie page herself. I suggest taking them longer at first and gradually move them up and see how you feel.

All in all remember: Your hair WILL grow back but the shorter you take it, the longer it will take to return. Take it slowly.

I personally just cut some short styled bettie bangs and I love them but i can only wear my hair a couple of ways when I'm lazy or i look retarded. It's a very high maintenance style if you don't have the facial structure to pull it off bare-faced/messyhaired (I do not).

Luckily my hair grows fast so it'll be a more normal (and thus, easier to hide when i'm lazy as fuck) in a few weeks but i also am basically hikkikomori status so it's kind of irrelevant anyway.

If you HAVE to leave your house often, don't take the risk anon.

Don't take the risk if you don't have any idea of how to cut your bangs or you'll probably fuck them up. If you find a good stylist they'll do what you want.

No. 60487

>>60396
I think going with any drastic bangs is usually a safe bet. It's easy enough to hide them (Pinning them back, headband, whatever you choose, or even changing your hair part can hide it for awhile. Did that with my sidecut when i stupidly tried that out) and your bangs will usually appear to grow faster than the rest of your head so it's not as agonizing as an all over cut if you hate it.

No. 60492

>>60464
I wasn't recommending anything. I was making a factual statement.

No. 60494

>>60464
Jesus I knew that shit had side effects but now I want to read up on it more. Not that I considered it but damn I didn't know it was that brutal

No. 60495

>>60486
I don't think the pic is bad. It's a candid one that's not photoshopped and the hair isn't styled so much.
Also Betty bangs aren't what she's got, half her hair is cut short, she doesn't just have bangs starting at the crown or sth. Bangs would be a compromise though, instead of going full mullet from 0 to 100.

My bone structure is pretty good, I think I could pull it off. I've just been sporting really boring hair my entire life so it's going to be jarring no matter what.
Funny you mention your hiki tendencies because we're in the same boat there. I'm no NEAT but what I do allows me to stay indoors for months sometimes so maybe I can fuck up my hair idk. I feel like I've got to do it once in my life.

I'm curious about what your hair looks like but if it's so distinctive you might not want to post a pic? lol

I've concluded that I'm not hardcore enough to DIY this so if I decide to do it I'll find myself a hairdresser.

No. 60497

>>60454
Accutane was fucking amazing for my hair. It didn't last though, maybe it permanently decreased the oil production a little but when I was actually on it I could go nearly a fortnight without my hair getting greasy.

>>60464
Source? It causes birth defects but only if you're pregnant, and you have to get regular blood tests to ensure that you aren't. Never heard about the sterility thing.

Honestly, accutane was the best thing I ever did for my self esteem and appearance. The only regret I have is waiting so long because I listened to paranoia about supposed horrific side effects and was too scared to try it. Cystic acne doesn't have to cover 'every inch of your skin' to make you miserable, people who are dealing with it shouldn't be afraid to try accutane with a derm monitoring their usage.

No. 60500

File: 1494762658642.jpg (87.6 KB, 500x650, IMG_5495.JPG)

>>60452
Yeah her hair is shaved short on top to create her bangs, with slightly longer layers on top. You could do it home with someone elses help or go to a highend salon but its likely they will just give you mircobangs instead of shaving, and it could come out looking too 'clean'

No. 60506

>>60500
Yeah that's what I feared about getting it done at a salon. They take the shit to seriously and make it all accurate and neat. I guess if I want a that looks like I don't give a fuck I need to actually not give a fuck. Maybe I'm too square. Who wants to be my cool friend who fucks up my hair for me?

No. 60507

>>60506
You could try and at least do the bangs by yourself to start, I feel like that would be easier without someone's help. I've been doing my own hair for years after I went to a salon to get an edgy scene haircut in my teens and just came out way too polished like you said there comes a time to stop giving a fuck and just go for it! If it goes wrong just wear a wig and grow it out, it's just hair and like >>60396 's mother says, bad haircuts build character!

No. 60509

Does anyone have pictures/videos of hair that's buzzed with the longest guard? I have never buzzed anything other than my pubes and I'm scared shitless of just going for it on my head.

No. 60510

>>60507
I like your attitude. I've been cutting my own hair for years now too but I just always have it kind of long and I just cut off my ponytail and do some layers now and then. Never dared anything edgy.

No. 60512

I want microbangs and think they'll work for me. I love the way "kawaii full bangs" look, but my forehead is really short, so when I had them once, they squished my face. Looked terrible. Microbangs would give a similar cute effect, without squishing my face maybe. Should I go for it?

No. 60513

>>60512
I should also mention I have a widow's peak.

No. 60515

>>60509
I had a look around and I found this, its not a cutting tutorial just a girl with a similar cut styling her hair but you get a good 360 look at how yolandi's hair would be, might help a bit

>>60512
Do it anon! they grow out fast anyway so if you don't like you wont have to put up with it for long

No. 60516

>>60515
That's actually the closest to Yolandi's I've seen. The dreads are pretty gross but it's helpful to get a good look of the top of the haircut. Also helps to see how that grows out in her newer videos. Girl needs to lose some weight, though.

No. 60520

>>60500
I still haven't figured out exactly what the best way to cut this would be. Maybe tie back the entire lenght at the crown, behind the ears? And then just go over the front with clippers with the longest guard? Ugh maybe I should just buzz the hair at the temples first before doing anything else to see if I can handle it.

No. 60521

Any other girls with curly/kinky hair that straighten? How do you keep that shit from looking stiff or weird?

No. 60526

>>60521
Every time I straighten a piece of hair I immediately brush it out after. That's the only thing that works for me

No. 60541

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could someone please explain to me how far into my hair I should cut to be able to get those "side pieces" like this girl has?

I have a fat face and they really help hide that but I'm not so sure how much I should cut or where. Right now I have straight across long ish bangs, could someone help explain where the pieces should "start" from in my hair.

No. 60547

>>60541
Those are quite obviously clip in bangs anon, her real hair is tied back and the bangs and side pieces are clipped onto it.
If you want them for real I suggest playing around with it by tucking different amounts of hair behind your ears and see what you like best, then just cut them shorter

No. 60548

>>60547
I meant pulling pieces out from behind your ears, after tucking it all away, sage for me being dumb

No. 60549

>>60547
>>60548

oh sorry, I didn't know that. I've seen people with them in their "real" hair so I assumed hers was real too.

do you think I should start from the front of my face hair to give a slimming effect? like my bang area or just pull more from the back like you said

No. 60555

>>60549
It's called a hime cut, and you want to be REALLY careful with that. It typically rounds the face, and the longer ones hide your jaw, it doesn't make your face look slimmer.

You want to avoid anything that hits cheek to jaw if you want to make your face look slimmer. If you REALLY want them I guess start with a layer that starts just past your chin.

No. 60596

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Can I tell the hairdresser I want the hair of a trashy little boy?

No. 60597

>>60596
You want a mullet?

No. 60598

>>60597
Yeah.

No. 60599

>>60598
Stop obsessing over Die Antwoord.

No. 60601

>>60599
I'm only obsessed with the hair & style. I don't even like their music. Help.

No. 60602

>>60601
Flip a coin. Heads, you do it. Tails, you don't.

No. 60603

>>60602
I think theres 2 or 3 anons itt wanting yolandi's hairstyle right now, its becoming a bit confusing

No. 60610

>>60603
Two at least, I'm one of them.

No. 60650

What are ya'll's experience with biotin for faster hair growth?

No. 60653

>>60603
I'll bet ten bucks one of them is Millie

No. 60656

>>60653
I'll bet they all came from pull and aspire to look just like millie. trash music and dumb as fuck style especially for a normal person who doesn't have yolandi's nice face shape, jawline, and fit body.

No. 60684

Yall are obsessive cows and I guarantee you'll look like a special needs redneck with her haircut.

No. 60686

>>60684
As long as I look like an attractive special needs redneck.

No. 60692

That Yolandi girl has a petite fit body with an hourglass figure (31-21-32) with a gorgeous WHR of .66 , However for some reason I don't particularly envy or feel attracted to it. I prefer someone like Salma Hayek…

No. 60697

>>60692
Same because my body is pretty much exactly like Yolandi's. I'm happy with it but I don't find it particularly sexy. Salma Hayek is super hot to me as well, good example. Don't know how often I've watched that Snake dance scene. Totally my type.

No. 60698

>>60692
But I'd say Yolandi's bust to hip ratio isn't as even. She's got more hip than boobs. More like a skinny pear shape. It's really all about shoulder width to hip imho. That's what makes you look nicely proportioned.

No. 60700

If anyone knows of some Instagram bitches with the Yolandi haircut or a similar one, post them.

Make fun of it all you want but it's actually a pretty cool cut if you can't decide whether to go short or long.

No. 60701

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No. 60703

>>60686
That isn't going to happen. Stop acting like an obsessive child and grow up.

No. 60737

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You guys should totally go for it!

No. 60739

>>60692
Your opinion is very important to us, dear

No. 60747

>>60701
jesus lol

No. 60759

>>60737
That's not how that meme works :(

So getting off the topic of Yolandi's hair because, christ anons just do it, it grows back….

What kind of vitamins do you guys take, if any, to promote hair growth?
I got some from nature's bounty for free (gummies) but didn't really notice anything and finished them up already.

I see those bright blue ones posted all around social media but are they hyped up garbage like drinkable collagen or are they the real deal?

I just want long pretty hair ;;

No. 60768

>>60759
Collagen stuff doesn't work but I found that Biotin and Vitamin D helps a lot. Lots of women if not most in the northern hemisphere have Vitamin D deficiency. Get yours checked. Women need more of that than men and if you wear sunscreen all the time our don't go in the sun much you're likely lacking it.

No. 60771

>>60768
I take a multivitamin already but should I/can i take a vitamin D tablet on top of it?
I have some reggie biotin it's just not gummie so i forget to take them lol. They're shaped and taste exactly like my lactase pills for when i accidentally eat cheese (restaurants fuck up. A lot. and it's not always obvious until you take a bite or two.)

No. 60796

>>60771
I'd get my vitamin D checked. When I did it showed that I had extremely low levels and that can really fuck you up in the long run. I got some really high dosed ones to boost my levels and now I regularly take smaller doses. I might be imagining it but it seems to have helped with my depression too.

No. 60836

Who gray hair here? I'm not even 30 yet but I have a handful and hate having to maintain it all the time. Since I have naturally dark hair it stands out quite a bit too. I kind of wish it would all just go white at once so I can pretend I'm on the silver hair bandwagon.

No. 60847

>>60836
I'd use it as an excuse to just bleach my entire hair and once it's fried and horrible shave it all off.

No. 60871

>>60836
27 and I can see some peeking out when my roots grow. I guess I'm not stopping dyeing anytime soon…

No. 60877

>>60836
>>60871

Same age and every once and a while I'll suddenly notice a grey hair that's like 5 inches long…..

I give myself all-over blonde highlights so luckily I haven't noticed any grey hairs lately lol

No. 60890

I've been looking around for tips to keeping hair colors to stick around, I pay around $200 or more to get my hair done at a nice place as I have the most inconvenient hair, so I'd like to know more.

So far I wash my hair with cold water only, have color protecting cleansing conditioner that I don't leave on too long, don't use any heat either. Is there anymore I can do to keep it from fading? Or should I just give up and go back to my natural hair?
>tfw you pay way too much to upkeep your hair
>getting anything fun done at a salon takes at LEAST 3+ hours
>hair cuts take about a full hour

There's a point when your hair is just too thick and mine has passed that by 100x. It looks pretty yeah, but I put a crap ton of time and effort to keep it that way. I've just learned about diffusers for curly hair and I've upset I've never heard of it before. My hair isn't as heavily curled as most that use it but it works perfectly with my hair.
Does anyone else know this feel? Almost all my family has thin straight hair besides me. I've had people come up to me and just touch my hair without asking basically my whole life, I've even had some people be rude to me because she thought I lied to her about not wearing extensions.

Wow sorry for how long this turned out to be, I'm high af from painkillers.

No. 60963

>>60759
>That's not how that meme works :(
What is this, 9gag?

No. 60975

>>43584
OT but what is the shade of that girl's hair? It looks really nice

No. 60988

>>60963
Know when companies or commercials use a meme and they completely fuck it up and it's the cringiest thing ever? That's you, when you use a meme wrong. It makes you look like a newfag retard.
>>60890
I've never had trouble with natural colors staying in my hair so I want some clarification, do you mean unnatural colors at all? What color if it's natural?

I read once somewhere color-protecting shampoos/conditioners can actually make the situation worse, but this likely varies by brand. What brand do you use?

That said, all color fades eventually, even natural colors. For unnatural colors, the color you choose can have a big impact on how fast/slow it fades, and the brand of haircolor can impact this too (do you know what brand your stylist uses?)

Also $200 sounds like way too much but i also have always been a cheapass and just done my hair myself (So i've lived through all of the shittiest mistakes from too-short bangs to ugly colors to bad bleach jobs)
>>60975
It'll depend on the brand but i usually see that being labeled as auburn.

No. 61195

>>43609
I have the same problem, only I don't have OCD and didn't pick out my hair. My hair has always been in the thin side and very fine, plus I have a high forehead (my asshole brother once said it looked like a receding hairline when I was getting my hair dyed), but I rarely dyed back then, and never now.

Anyway, around 2011 or 2012, I started getting hair fall far more frequently than I'd ever had before. I used to part my hair down the middle, but after a while, so much scalp began to show, that I had to start parting it off to the side more. I went to my doctor at the time, and he said it was stress. At the time, it may have been stress that helped aggravate it. But five years later, and my hair isn't nearly back to the fullness it was when I was younger.

I've looked around online at possible causes. Trying biotin didn't seem to work, and only made me break out more often. I began to find stuff linking antidepressants to hair loss in women, and I'm wondering if that is the root cause of the problem. I got my psychiatrist to switch me from Prozac to another antidepressant, but I don't think the newer one is helping with the hair loss. I'm almost tempted to go off the meds entirely, and see if it helps bring growth back, but I know I'll get more depressed if I do.

I feel fucked, basically. I don't know if a dermatologist can help or what. Not to mention I don't know how much a session with a dermatologist will cost.

No. 61301

>>60988
>muh maymay
9gag confirmed

No. 61321

Anyone growing out their bangs? How do you do it?

No. 61396

>>61301
Does 9gag even exist anymore?
Can you stop derailing just to show off how not retarded you are?

Cause it's not working
>>61321

Yes. I cut mine too short so i've been dealing with it a few ways
>Avoiding leaving the house
>Hats (Sometimes too hot for that) just tuck whatever you have up there. Works with thick headbands too
>Bobbypin it to the side (mine are too short on the under layer)
>Spray em to the side
>Just style them properly and live with it
>Remember they'll grow back.
>Avoid the mirror as much as you can (You'll notice the difference in length more)

But there's nothing really besides trying to hide them or make them look better until they're long enough to get cut into the shape you want, or otherwise just left to the side to grow out to the rest of your hair length.


I mostly just shove mine to the side.

If they're the right length fauxhawking can work but that doesn't look good on everyone (Makes me look dykey but some look super cute with it)

No. 61402

What do you guys think of ladies in their mid-late twenties with some unnatural color in their hair?
Would it make you think something good/bad of them right off the bat?
Also, do people seem to treat you differently because of the "radical" color?

I never did it as a teen/young adult and sort of wanted to try pink or purple on the bottom of my blonde hair while I still work a job in which it doesn't matter. I am usually mistaken for much younger if that helps, and I do live in quite a "liberal" area (there seem to be quite a few old ladies with mostly blue hilights and such that I see fairly often) but it has a small population. Idk something is still holding me back

No. 61407

>>61402
I see so many women with offbeat colors of all ages. Hell, I even know a woman in her late 50's that has purple and blue streaking through her salt and pepper hair. Looks pretty good actually. I think the vibrant and pastel colors are fine as long as you use a color that looks good on you. What gets me are the gross tumblr haircuts that usually follow.

No. 61430

>>61407
Totally agree with this, but have to add the other thing that ruins it is not bothering with maintenance - either letting it fade unevenly or having bad roots.

No. 61691

I have wavy hair that I never straighten. what can I do to reduce frizziness and flyaways?

No. 61702

>>61402
>What do you guys think of ladies in their mid-late twenties with some unnatural color in their hair?

Can't take them seriously.

>>61691
Wash it only twice a week, and maybe use a leave in conditioner?

No. 61716

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>>60988
Right now it is purple and pink ombre, it's been almost 2 months now and the purple seems to be sticking so far which is nice.

I use pic related, my hair is really strange and most shampoos/conditioners make my hair unmanageable.
My stylist I think uses aveda? I think that's what it's called. Yeah I can see how it seems expensive but I've been to around 5 different solans I stuck with for good amount of times in my life and all were the same price, it's more due to how long the appointments are, I have to be the last appointment because depending on what I do it can take up to 4 hours to do my whole head. Normal haircuts takes 1 hour at minimum, even when I cut it above my shoulders. I've had a lot of pissed off stylists because they didn't listen when I said how long it takes over the phone and they didn't schedule right. The girl I'm with now scheduled my first appointment for 30 mins and by the end I had 2 other people from the salon help blow drying my hair at once to finish it off since her other client showed up.
It's just extremely thick to the point it really is inconvenient, it gives me migraines sometimes due to the weight.

The worst is I've had my hair perm straightened twice, both took around 6 hours sitting in the salon. I sometimes think of chopping it again but now i finally just got it back down to my waist after 3-4 years

No. 61728

>>61402
age doesn't matter to me, it's the care that's important. if you're 10 or 100 and your hair looks like shit than i cannot take you seriously. i know i know, don't judge on appearance anon, well dying your hair is for your appearance so fucking do it well.

No. 61749

Anybody use henna and indigo on their hair?

No. 61846

>>61402
really the main thing is, does it suit your style? if your style is very vanilla, it might look ridiculous; see the trend of (for lack of better word) preppy girls putting pink streaks in their hair. if you're already alt-leaning, it'll automatically look better.

other things to consider; brightly coloured hair is more of an accessory than normal coloured hair is. if you wear a lot of colours, your hair might clash. like, when i did my hair super bright red, it was so hard to find a red lipstick that looked good on me because it had to go with my hair, my skintone, and my outfit. imo this is i think why goths look best with brightly coloured hair; when you're wearing all black all the time, it's a pop of colour for contrast

people will treat you a little differently from a glance, yeah, but for me it's fun to show people that their first impressions are totally wrong. i also have piercings and tattoos, though, so i'm going to get those looks no matter what colour my hair is

overall tho, if it's something you've always been wanting to do, do it! it's not irreversible. if you really hate it or get a lot of flack for it, dye it back.

No. 61848

I've never dyed my hair before. I'm a brunette and I was considering getting my hair dyed black. Is there anything I should know before? I want it to look natural, not that cheap, blue-black. Should I go to a salon, or could I just box-dye it?

No. 61849

>>61848
salon not necessary for something that simple, but do yourself a favor and at least go to a beauty supply like sally's for the dye. don't use the box shit from walgreens/walmart. if you dont have a local store, sallys has a website and amazon carries many of the same products. do a tiny bit of reading first and get the separate pieces yourself.

No. 61851

>>61848
Blue black could look good, depending on your skin's undertone, though. If you're warm toned, just go with a red based black instead.

No. 61855

>>61851
I am an olive yellowy tone - typical Mediterranean skin. I just want it to look like I was born with that colour.

No. 61857

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>>61855
Yeah, then red based black would be perfect for you most likely.

No. 61918

I have grown out bangs that are shoulder length and I part to the side. But they keep getting in my face and I'm always tucking it behind my ears.
If there anything I can do to made them stay or should I just cut them into bangs again?

No. 61921

>>61918
i used to cut my own bangs a lot but at one point i had way too much hair in my bangs so i grew it out to shoulder length

the rest of my hair was hip length but i was tired of the choppiness so i cut it all the same length
last week i gave in and got side bangs by a hairdresser and i feel way cuter w/ bangs lemme just say

No. 61923

>>61921
Thanks for the advice, I ended up taking the plunge and cutting side swept bangs. It looks nice and gets the hair out of my face.

No. 61954

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I have had my hair down for YEARS and need to learn how to do hairdos

I struggle the most with those donut/space buns but wish to wear those the most, I'm cack handed and don't understand how bobby pins work either. Any tutorials?

Also here's my hair down if anyone wants to suggest updos and thingsI can do to feel less boring!

No. 61958

>>61954
Josie?

No. 61959

>>61958

Who's Josie? My name isn't Josie sadly, that's a nice name and I've always disliked mine!

No. 61960

>>61954
Hey anon, they have tools you can use for making hair buns. Just search "hair bun tool" on eBay.

I'd suggest dying your hair a consistent color and getting a keratin treatment. Your hair doesn't look that damaged, but straightening it (you can just use a round brush if you don't want further damage) will probably help make it look more neat.

No. 61962

>>61960

Thank you! is it better to use a hair bun tool? I see tutorials on Youtube with how to do it with tricks but don't know how to get really good, or how to use bobby pin…

Treatment is next on my list, and I will do that more and see if it helps

No. 61972

do you guys think brightly dyed hair is immature etc.? I've had my hair every colour under the sun, it's been brown now for a while and i'm fighting the urge to dye it super aqua teal. my style is pretty normal and comfy with the odd punk-y element thrown in.

No. 61974

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>>61954
imo i find girls prettier w/ simple hairstyles
so a ponytail or a one top bun makes anyone look a lil more preppy and put together
makes for a nice feminine silhouette

braids and ornate buns/hairstyles don't look so hot unless you have massive amounts of hair/ extensions
and ur taking a photograph
I would focus more on making your hair look silkier// like something someone would want to run their hands throu

No. 61975

>>61972
i only find bright warm colored hair to be an eyesore
aqua teal sounds wonderful, i think blue hair works on anybody

No. 61976

>>61962
http://www.prettygossip.com/2012/09/07/is-there-a-right-way-to-use-a-bobby-pin/
>wavy side down
>and for buns feel free to put as many pins u want for security/ but hair placement takes practice

No. 61978

>>61972
Unnatural colors are very polarizing in my experience, most people either really like them or don't - so you're going to get varied responses to your question. I personally don't think any hair color is inherently immature and done well, any can look nice. I say go for it.

>>61954
You can use the old sock bun trick but I never have, I've just seen lots of girls do it. There's plenty of tutorials on Youtube, some of which are really easy to follow.

No. 61989

>>61972
To me, it screams immature or underage. I wouldn't do it for multiple reasons. I too have dyed my hair every colour under the sun - when I was 13 with nothing better to do. I'm 20 and am STILL growing it out from all the bleaching and dying since then.

Regardless, most people aren't going to think highly of you at all if you're worried about that sort of thing which you obviously are since you asked.

No. 61999

>>43584
>>60389

my hair is hip length grown out from collarbone length after 4-5 years and I did the same thing. Lots of people make a big deal about "hair growth" tricks but really as long as you are generally healthy your hair is going to keep growing at it's own pace. Nothing will make it grow faster. Just never cut it and don't abuse it to prevent it breaking off and it'll grow long.

No. 62000

Has anyone with thick curvy/wavy hair tried those heated hair straightening brushes? All the videos i've seen have shown it working well but all the girls seem to have mostly sleek hair and just use it to take out slight dents.

No. 62003

>>62000
I've used one! I have wavy/curly hair I get thinned out. It basically straightened but my hair was kinda poofy. It didn't make it sleek or flat like a straightener does.

No. 62011

>>62000
I have curly wavy hair like the other anon who replied. The straightening brushes work pretty decently, but smooth the hair rather than make it stick straight. It's great for using after straightening.

No. 62015

Dying hair from black to ashy brown with blonde highlights in 2 weeks. Had black for a long fucking time so this is a big deal for me. How long should I wait between the salon visits? (Gonna be 2)

No. 62017

>>62015
What's your natural color?

No. 62020

My hair is fucking ruined from going pink.
actually, it wasn't pink that was the problem- i had it for about two years. i decided i wanted to go blonde, and instead of stopping and telling me they couldn't do it, the salon ruined my hair. i ended up having to dye it black and cut it above my shoulders. my hair was brittle and falling out, and when damp it felt like noodles.
i was so depressed with how i looked, ie dned up getting extensions. yes, i know, they're bad for your hair- but you can't imagine how horrible i looked. i just want my hair to grow out. and it is! i've had my extensions for almost a year, but my hair grows slow.

today i went to my hair stylist (a different one than the bleach lady) to get my extensions redone. somehow, six inches of my weave disappeared. i was sat there for 4 hours, but i wasn't facing the mirror so i didn't see it. my extensions are so short now, it looks almost like my hair before i got them. they're less thick too. i have no idea what happened. i should've said something while i was there but i was so in shock and trying to convince myself that maybe when i style it myself it'll look better.
so now im depressed about my hair again. i don't regret having pink hair, but i regret ever trying to go blonde- that's what ruined my hair. fuck. i just wish my hair was long again!!

No. 62024

>>61974

How do I focus on making it look silkier? ponytails look a bit frizzy on me

>>61976

any tips for placement?

>>61978
I shall look into that, thank you!

No. 62133

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Does anyone have any experience with hair chalk? Does it come off easily? Does it make your clothes dirty?
I want to try lilac but I don't want to bleach my hair.

No. 62138

>>62133
Never used it but I'd say it depends on the texture of the product. If it's really a powder then it most likely won't be visible at all on brown or darker colored hair.

No. 62139

>>62133

you can use it on damp hair for more color payoff and seal it with hair spray to some degree, but it does get everywhere.

No. 62329

>>62133
Gets everywhere, can stain everything, might make your hair look crunchy, but I've seen women curl their hair to hide the crunchiness.

No. 62449

>>62133
I used the lilac one once because I wanted to try purple hair without committing to it. I would never buy it again, even for halloween.

>not enough for a full head of hair

>probably would need 3-4 to cover full hair
>not counting the underside
>literally just looks like you put coloured chalk in your hair
>dust gets everywhere when using it
>dyes hands & scalp
>coloured powder floats off of you all day
>down onto your face
>into your eyes
>the purple is too light
>doesn't work on brown hair
>like literally didn't even look noticeable at all

1/10. Don't waste your money.

No. 62475

>>62138
>>62139
>>62329
>>62449
well that's a no go then, thanks for warning me, girls

No. 62498

I have frizzy, medium length curly-ish hair. When I was younger, I had really nice curls, but now my hair is dry, flat and dead. My curls are weak. I've tried changing my shampoo and conditioner but it just feels like I lost my curls and all I have left is a frizzy mess. Anyone have advice?

No. 62501

>>62498
sounds like you could have beach waves which are trendy if you argan oil your shit up

No. 62504

have you /g/irls tried biotin? i was told that it helps hair growth and to keep your hair healthy. i don't know, google tells me that it can break you out too so i'm not sure if i should buy it. has anyone itt tried it?

No. 62508

>>62504
I tried biotin! It made my skin slightly better than usual, but not enough that it was super noticeable. Only noticed because it's like, my skin and I see it up close every single day haha. As for my hair, didn't really notice much of a difference either. Wasn't sold, I'm afraid!

No. 62513

>>62501
thanks, anon! how is it used and would it be available at pharmacy's and such?

No. 62545

>>62498
Have you tried coconut oil? A little bit of it usually keeps my curls from drying out and sometimes tames the frizz. Deep conditioners and hair masques a couple times a month can help too.

>>62504
I've used biotin for awhile now! It honestly helped so much and my hair/nails actually grow and are pretty strong. But beware, it can make your body hair grow faster and more coarse as well.

No. 62546

>>62498

Sage for samefagging but I also think you should look into curl defining products. If you have waves, there's tons of serums/mists/sprays/mousses that are lightweight and meant specifically for wavy hair. Won't weigh your hair down either.

No. 62564

>>62545
>>62546
i'll try those, thanks!

No. 62593

I cut my own bangs and they're way too wide. They go all the way to my ears and it kind of looks like a half bowlcut. What do I do??

No. 62622

>>62593

go to an actual hairdresser.

No. 62646

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Hey, I've never dyed my hair before but I'm thinking about getting pic related so I hoped you guys could answer some of my questions:

I've read that unnatural colors only last a few showers: Once they're "gone" will it look just blond or will it still have the color but more faded? I'm asking bc I've heard getting your hair dyed is quite expensive and if it's only gonna last like a week or two then that wouldn't be worth it to me. I kinda like the faded (like in the pic) look more, so will a hue like this stay longer?

No. 62656

>>62646

no, actually darker colors will stay longer, but never fade into metallic-pastel tones like this . pic related will yellow out after 2 washes, 1 if you're using hot water. you can always refresh it in the shower with dye mixed into hair conditioner, but you'll lose the color nuance if you have any.

i recommend getting a good semi-permanent dye in a bright, strong color like fuschsia, forest green, dark blue etc., keeping it in your hair 4-5 hours, washing it off with cool water and not washing your hair for one week after dying your hair, if you can manage it. afterwards washing your hair with cold water will help the color stay longer.

No. 63043

I have thick but straight hair and while it does look thick midway and down, it lies very flat on my head/nearer the roots. Anyone have any advice that doesn't involve teasing it?

No. 63045

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>>63043
top knot it up, get ready for a few min, then let it down and style it

No. 63051

File: 1497580405331.png (248.05 KB, 500x387, bonet.png)

So I've never dyed my hair before and I've always had a fancy to just go black. I already have dark brown hair that's pretty thick and curly, and when curled it falls slightly past my shoulders. I do tend to blow out and flat iron my hair at least once a month at times, if that makes a difference. My gut is telling me that I need to go to a pro to get it done because the last thing I want to do is ruin my hair. However, am I breaking the bank for no reason if I go to a salon, especially since I'm going darker with no intention of going light?

No. 63053

>>62646
You could also go to a school of beauty (or whatever they are called)
Bleached my hair there recently only 20 bucks and the result was as good as any other professional.
So if you are concerned about the money try that out. They also have their teachers there all the time and they make sure that the person doing your hair is capable of doing it.

No. 63082

>>63053
I'm going to piggyback this to reassure you (further). I'm a cosmetology student and at my school, the teachers keep an incredibly watchful eye. In addition to this, absolutely everything we do has to be okay'd before we can move on to the next step. After the service is complete, the teacher takes one last look, then you're on your way!

No. 63087

I want to dye my hair burgundy or chocolate cherry. But I'm wondering if wearing unnatural color too outdated at the moment? I feel like I should wait at least a year for it to regain some novelty.

No. 63114

>>63087

burgundy is worn regularly by older ladies in the incredibly conservative third world hellhole that i live. chocholate cherry is basically a brownish deep red. it's a basic bitch color. they lost their "novelty" long ago and neither of them are considered particularly outlandish.

No. 63134

>>63051
I'm a lot like you, naturally thick, shoulder-length dark brown hair (although mine is wavy, not curly) and I recently dyed my hair black at home. It turned out great. You really don't need to go to a professional, although I'm a poorfag who hates salons so perhaps I'm biased.

It sounds intimidating dying your hair by yourself, but it's quite easy, at least to do one solid color. Plus, since your hair is already dark, any mistakes will be quite forgiving. Just watch a couple of YouTube videos if you're nervous about doing something wrong.

Good luck with your hair, though. I think black hair looks amazing and I never regret doing it on myself!

No. 63145

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>>63114
This, every middle-aged lady and rich granny in Greece has mahogany/cherry cola/reddish-brown/auburn hair with pic related hairstyle

No. 63153

>>63134
The horror stories that stylists talk about when it comes to box dying and people's hair melting gives me nightmares.

No. 63157

>>63045

Tried this today and it helped! Thanks!!

No. 63174

>>63153
I've dyed my hair at home countless times without issue, either those people are stupid as hell or those stories are fabricated so that people would get their hair did at the hairdresser's more, or both

No. 63179

>>63174
Any suggestions for best brands for a blue black or jet black color tht is longterm?

No. 63213

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>>63174
Never underestimate how stupid people are anon.

I know someone who had her dark hair bleached then dyed in the bright blonde like pic related and it literally fell out in chunks after a week.

No. 64302

My hair is really flat. It's thick so I feel like it weighs down…not to mention my hair is recovering from a stylist who destroyed my hair. Anyways, I'm looking for a volumizing spray that doesn't have the greasy feel of a hair spray. Something light and doesn't change the feel of my hair.
Does anyone have any recommendation? So far, I found Rusk spray and it sounds promising.

No. 64308

>>63179
Feria dyes are great for unnatural colours, but I've heard mixed reviews about the red one.

I personally use Garnier Olia or L'Oréal Preference, but those only come in natural colours. The Olia line has a really natural looking auburn dye if anyone's looking.

No. 67682

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Fuck you guys I just did the most amazing hair mask.

Just a mixture of: Conditioner, tons of raw honey, and a splash of lemon juice. Applied to wet hair for 30 minutes with a plastic bag/ shower cap cover. Rinsed with completely cold water.

My hair has never been so soft and shiny. It's mostly the raw honey that does it, being a humectant it draws the moisture from the air and into your hair.

No. 67686

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Some noobie Q's for anons who have colored their hair:
- How did you choose your color?
- Home dye or salon?
- How much time and money do you spend on upkeep?
- Anything you learnt that you wish you know before dying it?

No. 67689

>>63174
when I was going through my emo phase, I dyed and bleached my hair a loooottt, none of it fell out surprisingly, or even got fried, I would sometimes dye it 4 times in one day then blow dry and flat iron it, the most that happened was my ends got fried, which was treated by a 3 dollar hair mask then later chopped off because I wanted a cute wavy bob



I still to this day don't understand how my hair wasn't fried, I don't even like dying my hair anymore

No. 67872

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I have a cowlick and I'm unsure which side I should part my hair on.
I usually part my hair on the right side so my fringe goes left but it usually ends up falling in my face.
I don't want to use products (I let my hair air dry and just leave it) but I am growing out my fringe because I'm sick of it. Help.

No. 67875

>>67872
Left, obviously

No. 67877

>>67689
I've never had fried hair either. Just dead ends or stringy. And I have dark hair and usually dye it black so when I want a new color I have to bleach it a few times. I think most people with dead ass hair bleach it constantly with a 40 volume when they don't need to and let that shit sit around for too long, multiple times. If you're not a complete retard, you will be ok.

No. 67893

>>67877
I've had my hair fried countless times, by hair stylists.

My hair lifts very, very quickly because the strands are so thin, but the majority of hair stylists are SLOW as hell. For some reason, many of them work on my left side and then finally when they get to my right side my left side is white. Likewise, despite stating I want highlights framing my face, my bangs and hair around my face is always left 2 shades darker than the rest of my hair by most of these people. I've tried cheap salons and expensive ones.

I lighten my own hair now. In fact, I also cut/smooth/olaplex etc etc. my own hair too and the results are much better than at the majority of salons I've been to. I'm not perfect yet, but at least my hair suits me better now and I save a lot of money. I get split ends (I heat style regularly), but at least my hair isn't straw…something I dealt with too many times through the years.

No. 67928

>>67893
I've always had bad experiences with highlights/bleaching/dying at salons tbh.

No. 67935

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what do you guys think of very ashy brown hair? I'm a dark brunette (like, nearly black but not quite) and I'm thinking about switching to this color for life tbh. i think it's the best one for me after trying out so many and finally concluding that this is what i've been after. Although i'm pretty sure I'm going to have to bleach my hair and re-dye it every time I want to do my roots. like like a bit of a hassle, but i guess all women with bleached hair do it anyway.

I've watched a few korean videos of them dying their hair cool tones and I guess that's what you gotta do, otherwise you'll end up with a warm tone.

No. 68210

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Blonde expert anons please help.

I've been dying my hair since I was 11. I was blonde as a kid and ended up with medium or light brown hair. I was dying my hair black for years and was always told that when I had my hair blonde it looked best. I'm told dark hair makes me look sick and corpse like.

I have my natural hair color now and am looking to go blonde. Is there a box dye (I know some anons will cringe at the thought) or something at Sally's you would recommend to go to a dark or medium blonde? I'm going gradually up a few shades till I get to a level 8 or 9. My shade now is about a level 5. Similar to the swatch in the pic at level 5.

No. 68212

>>67893
Oh it's actually a thing that a lot stylists are taught to bleach the fuck out of your hair, and don't grasp that different colors can be achieved without going white/piss yellow first. I usually dye my own hair too

No. 68214

>>68210
look into the Wella dyes, they have a lot of decent blondes. last I looked they were somewhere between $3 and $5 at Sally's and then you just buy developer separately.

No. 68222

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>>68210
>>68214
I've heard good things about Wella dyes.

I have naturally #5 hair too, and lighten it to around #8 using at home highlighting kits (pic related – I've used a couple kinds and it doesn't matter much as it's just a thick bleach). These are better than at a stylist if you are happy with the undertone of your hair, and just want a lighter color. A lot of people like ashy tones like >>67935 so if your undertone is ashy, it will be a lighter ashy blonde. If your undertone is warm like mine, you can keep it or "tone" afterward or using Wella.

No. 68235

>>67935

I'd recommend lightening to a level 5 and dying with a demi-permanent from wella. If you don't achieve a cool enough tone from just the dye, I think it's ion that makes an ash booster that'll up the cool tones. You only need the tiniest bit unless you really want navy blue hair. I made that mistake (on a test strand thank god) while I was trying to go from red to ash blonde.

No. 68246

Any tips on removing henna from hair?
I realise what a grave error it has been less than a month later
My hair is snapping off from it drying my hair out so much (yes currently conditioning and waiting for length to snip off those ends)

No. 68249

>>68246
Hey anon, if you visit the long hair community forum they should definitely have the solution to pulling henna out. They have a whole category dedicated to henna.

No. 68389

English farmers, what are the best high Street/affordable shampoos and conditioners for hair care and repair?

No. 68434

>>64308
hey! i've been using garnier olia (nr. 5.0) for the last year or two and i have a few questions for you since i'm retarded

do you always just color your roots? i always dye my whole hair despite everyone telling me not to. i just don't think i'm capable of dyeing roots only and not end up patchy

also if i wanted to switch to a warmer colour, which should i choose? not really brighter, just warmer, but not too red or anything. and do i just dye it over my current hair or do i need to do something with it first in the saloon?

sorry for entry level shit, i've been dying my hair for 10 years and i still can't do it right

No. 68435

>>68389
try b&m for discount tigi stuff. i like the oatmeal and honey catwalk shampoo and conditioner for damaged hair, my friend swears by the colour goddess one (and it smells a lot like lush's honey bar shampoo to boot - delicious).

>>68394

this anon is right though

No. 68548

>>68435
even at a discount you can't really that its budget.
>>68389
You can't really expect miracles from cheap high street shampoos but I've found the garnier ultimate blends to be decent for the price. What I like to do is go into tk max and google reviews for the shampoos and conditioners I see and seeing if anything gets a good right up. DamnIlove that shop

No. 68869

How do I get my bangs like Venus here?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voIGp0rNeuA

I've always had full thick ones and forehead pinned back bangs is too much so I really like that it's a bit of both!

what would I ask for or cut?

No. 69918

I've had bangs/a fringe since age 10 and I've never successfully grown them out as they always fall into my face and generally look awkward after a while. I'll always end up cutting them again after a few months since they bug me so much.
Well, now they're just hitting below my nose (again) and I'm going crazy.
I've grown my hair from a pixie cut to a lob but for some reason I can't grow out my fringe for the life of me. It seems like no matter how I part my hair they'll just fall into my face, and clipping them back all the time looks awkward.
Farmers who've successfully grown out a fringe, how did you cope? Do I just have to suck it up and clip it back daily? How can I get it to stop falling into my face and look halfway decent? It's driving me crazy but I REALLY don't want them anymore…

No. 70460

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Can someone help me?

I'm getting my hair colored like pic related (only more vibrant– I'll have my hair bleached first) in a couple weeks and I'm stoked. I've had colored streaks in my hair before, but I've never had anything as dramatic as this. When I had only one streak of color, I was able to tie off that portion of my hair in a plastic bag to prevent the color from fading in the shower; I could still wash my hair every two days, but I'd wash the colored portion maybe once or twice a week.

Other than using the appropriate color-friendly shampoo, is there a way that I can prolong the vibrancy of my hair? Can I section off the ends somehow and only wash my scalp?

Sorry for hair retard but thanks for the help, friendly anons~

No. 70462

>>70460
Apply color-safe shampoo only to the scalp, and use cold water.

No. 70472

>>70462
Will do. Thanks so much for your advice.

No. 70571

I recently went from a level ~2 brown hair to a level ~9 bleached and then dyed guy tang "rose gold" but it looks like a brassy reddish to me.. what did she do wrong and how can I fix it? I told her I wanted an ashy pink color. She said she could create it with this rose gold dye. I got neither and I'm unhappy. Halp.

No. 70635

>>70571
Guy Tang has a video called "Rose Gold Hair Tutorial" with his Mydentity line… The rose gold does look dark in the video and what you'd probably expect from a rose gold. It kind of sounds like she's inexperienced because everyone knows you cannot get ashy from gold.

What she did wrong was using the wrong color. Like I said above, you cannot get an ashy pink with rose gold. Rose Gold is warm. If you want it fixed try getting a colorist who knows the difference between warm and ashy hair.

In conclusion, look around and consult a colorist to fix it and knows her shit. You were the customer and it's your hair. If you said "ashy pink" she went right around and did the opposite of what you wanted.

No. 70734

>>70635
Damn. Thanks anon

No. 70993

Due to extreme stress and repeated physical and emotional trauma, my hair started falling out about a year ago. It got to the point where it was literally coming off in thick clumps whenever I touched it. Like hundreds of strands at a time, repeatedly, just coming out in my fingers. It gradually stopped getting worse about a month ago as my situation improved; now it still falls out some, but the intensity is less so.

But now my hair is brittle, dull, very frizzy, and the actual strands are thin and weak. I have slight bald spots visible over all my head you can see if I pull my hair back. The body and volume is so diminished that my curls now fall in about eight tiny little wispy clumps. It takes wrapping a new hairband three times to make a loose ponytail now. It hasn't grown in months.

This has seriously destroyed my entire sense of worth. My hair was my absolute favourite trait and what really made me stand out. I would get multiple compliments about it daily from random people. It was objectively very nice and unique. Now no one even looks at me when I go out and I know it's because of my fucking hair. I'm a vain person and it just kills me.

I'm tentatively hopeful that it isn't falling out as much now, but at 22, I'm terrified that it is never going to be anything like it was. Biotin or oils don't do anything in this case, the fanciest hair products don't help me. I tried, but the more fussing I do to it, the worse it gets. I read hair loss due to trauma can be irreversible and that there's nothing to do about it but wait and see. But I can't even stand looking in the mirror. I feel like that quote from the English dub of Howl's Moving Castle, 'What's the point in living if I can't be beautiful.'

Mainly I'm just venting. But I guess I'm asking if anyone has ever experienced something like this – hair loss due to trauma – and if you recovered from it, how long it took, etc.

No. 71005

>>70993
>>70993
Hi anon, I'm sorry to hear about all of that, I truly feel for you. I've experienced the same thing recently and it has been a slow progress ever since. After I was done freaking out about it, I decided to do something about it but stress about the hair less because it only makes it worse. I made a hair oil mix from castor oil and Indian gooseberry oil (you can use castor oil alone if you want) these two helped my hair before it was falling and made my eyelashes and eye brows grow and get thicker so I'm confident it'll help with my hair and could help with yours too. I apply it to the roots of my hair and use it as a mask on the rest of my hair the night before washing it. I also only wear my hair in protective hairstyles now, no ponytails or anything involving a hairband because it just causes more hair loss. I mainly wear it in just a braid. I had bald spots as a child and my mother used to rub garlic on them and it grew the hair back like sorcery. I haven't tried it yet but I might do it before showering for a couple of times and report back with results.

For now anon you could try clip in extentions or a wig to help your self esteem until your hair is good again. Keep eating well and taking vitamins, I've had hair loss due to stress and trauma twice now and it always came back. Don't give up and don't think about it too much. Also, maybe you could find something else to focus your vanity on for now? I'm sure you have features you overlooked when you had beautiful hair. Best of luck, anon.

No. 71007

>>70993
Sorry anon, I have no idea how you feel but I can imagine that would crush me. My hair is probs where all my self esteem lies. I’d recommend eating iron and biotin vitamin supplements and perhaps invest in some nice lace front wigs. Wigs are more mainstream these days and it’s actually really nice to not be bothered fixing your hair and just throw a wig on.

No. 71008

>>70993
Oh I missed biotin didn’t work, perhaps look over your diet?

No. 71096

How can I transform my mid part into bangs?

No. 71154

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hi all,

looking for a bit of colour advice, since i have like a weird blind spot as to what suits me.

i'd like to go dark, as in black or espresso - but i never quite get the shade right.

my hair at the moment is really warm darkish auburn. it looks ok, but washes me out a bit since my natural hair is a little cooler.

with my natural colouring, i always seem to get dark colours wrong and end up looking grubby and dirty rather than pale and "creamy" if that makes sense?
i'm very pale but i think i might be olive toned - my eyes are olive green, too. pic related to give an idea of this.

can anybody relate or share some hair colour recommendations? what level and shade do i need to go for that will enhance my colouring rather than making me look grubby? thanks in advance

No. 71159

Is there any way to prevent split ends? I just recently got a haircut which got rid of all my split ends and my hair finally feels healthy but I wanted to know if there was a way to prevent them from even coming?

No. 71163

>>71159
Anything damaging really. Chemical processes or teasing can contribute. Do not let your ends "fairy tail" which is basically getting so thin that it ends up tapered. Get your ends microtrimmed, which is basically removing a very small amount of hair length. Only every 2-3 months.

When I had virgin hair it was long enough to pick up some pieces and search for strands that were split. I call that process search and destroy. Use very sharp scissors too meant for cutting hair and find individual strands you can cut that are split. I would often not find a split end for maybe 2 months because it worked really well not doing anything damaging.

Heatless styles can be your best friend anon.

No. 71164

>>71163
Same anon here but I never use any chemicals or use heat on my hair except a hot shower and I would get a ton of split ends but I'll def try that "search and destroy" treatment! Thank you!!

No. 71172

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Anybody have any experience with overtone? I'm looking into it to help maintain my color longer but I want to know if the price is worth it.

No. 71223

I hate my hair but don't know how to fix it. It's thick (as in there's a large volume of hair) but fine (as in hairs are gossamer thin).

>goes big when I blowdry it but goes flat after 3 minutes

>goes lank when I airdry it
>tangles horribly
>holds NO style at all, including basic things like high ponytails as it just slips out
>Looks greasy after a couple of days but when I wash it it feels like straw
>natural growth pattern appears to be flat until it hits my jaw, then do some 70s-style flicky shit

I shaved my head just over a year ago, it's been lightened once and dyed once (both professionally) in that time. I wash it every few days and brush it every day. I'm sick of looking like I make no effort all the time because I've constantly got lank shapeless messy hair. halp hair anons?!

No. 72863


No. 72868

How do I make my hair look more “styled” without doing too much to it? I can’t do fashion, hair, or makeup and my hair is pretty long, but it’s all one length and I’m tired of looking so basic and bleh. I do t have the skills or the patience to stand in a mirror and agonize over it every day because I have pretty severe body image issues. I just want it to look less flat, less frizzy and more natural and float instead of straight and flat. I gave up going to salons because apparently there’s no such thing as a flattering haircut or style for me that I can actually do. I just want that long, silky looking wavy pretty beach hippie hair other girls have, but mine acts like it just wants to give up and die and look like shit.

No. 72869

>>72868
>float

*flowy

No. 72873

>>55822
Garnier Whole Blends Honey or Shea Moisture products are pretty good for that. I'm hapa so I sorta know your feel.

>>72868
You could try heatless curls. There's another method which uses a rolled up t-shirt.

No. 72955


No. 73042

Randomly decided I wanted to go blonde again so sitting here with bleach on my head. I opted for a bleach bath because going too drastic too soon usually freaks me out but it's all on virgin hair so i with my limited cosmetology knowledge don't know what will happen. 2018 is the year I take risks again though.

If I hate it I'm gonna put blue over it.

No. 73081


No. 73112

>>73042
Probably way too late here but putting blue dye over bleached hair will 9/10 make it green

No. 73119

>>73081
everytime I do bandu knots I get the dent of the ponytail and it turns out more crazy looking then perfect curls

No. 73161

>>73119
I do bantu knots all the time for curls and I either use the thinner and smaller ponytail holder or bobby pins. Hair free of the dreaded ponytail crease and perfect curls.

No. 73172

>>73112
??? no it won't. blue has toning properties, it will grey out before that. idiot.

No. 73181

>>73081
Those lips are terrifying.

Sage for OT

No. 73196

Any recs on olive oil based products? Shea Moisture changed their formula to synthetic shit so now this is a no-go for me.

No. 73449

>>73172
It will be blue but most blue dyes are made up with green tones and that's what it'll fade to. You're thinking of purple

No. 73454

Any of you have a really short haircut? If so, what kind? I like an androgynous look but my haircut is always half-assed.

No. 73523

>>73454
i have a pixie cut with subtle face framing sections that go along my cheekbones and side swept layered emo bangs (lol). i think it makes me look pretty andro in the "could pass for either a college aged tomboy or a teenage twink" sense. i regret getting my bangs trimmed though tbh, i'm not as rigorous with washing my hair as i could be so i get a lot of forehead acne from them and if i wear a headband it somehow makes my forehead look way more massive than it actually is. i think the most important aspect of picking a hairstyle is your face shape, though, so maybe google "short hair for (face shape here)" and scope out the results before committing?

No. 73579

So I have long black hair but I don't want to ruin it with bleach. I want to find a good quality white wig instead. Human hair would be cool, but anything that is heat resistant is fine as well. I can never find any that looks good so if you guys know where I can buy one I would love you all to death

No. 73581

>>73579
Arda or Diamond Dynasty?

No. 73646

>>73579
What's your budget?

No. 73684

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So I've had a left side parting for all my life, and recently I've noticed what seems like a small balding patch on the beginning of the parting line (after the forehead ends). Should I worry? Will it grow back? What can I do? Now I've parted my hair on the other side and will keep it like this for a good while. I wear my hair in ponytails some days of the week but they're never tight, and I've always had my hair down until 3 years ago.

No. 73698

>>73579
Arda has great realistic lace fronts for under $80, i believe.

No. 73705

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Really hoping someone can come through because I'm desperate.

My hair is very, very thin. Like kiki-tier thinness. I'm not an anachan, and I've been tested extensively for hormone disorders or vitamin deficiences and my lab work always comes back normal. I am under an extreme amount of stress daily and have a pretty bad anxiety disorder on top of that so I'm pretty sure it mostly falls out due to stress and is almost half the density it used to be.

Right now I have no idea what to do with it. I've been trying to grow it out because I was just keeping it at chin length (since it was so fine and short) but I feel like that ages me terribly because it looks like thin old lady hair. Does anyone have ANY ideas for flattering hairstyles for very thin, very fine hair like kiki has? I also have similar breakage up front around my temples and bangs like in the second picture. But I have such little hair that bangs themselves might be a bad idea because then that's almost half the hair on my head being gone.

It's really distressing and making me feel very unfeminine. Hair extensions aren't an option because my hair is literally too thin to hide even tape ins or keratin tipped. I know all the tricks like blow drying upside down for volume and using dry shampoo but nothing seems to help with how flat and thin it is. I'm not sure if I should just admit defeat and resign to a pixie cut or if maybe there some medium or long hairstyles that actually flatter very thin, very flat hair?

No. 73706

>>73684
parting your hair in the same way especially if you pull it back can cause some mild traction alopecia/breakage in that area. you're doing the right thing by switching up your part and you should notice it growing back and going away in a couple months. You might sprout some funky baby hairs in the mean time while it grows but it should be easy to cover with a different part. avoid too tight ponytails like you've been doing and definitely avoid topbuns, those seem to be the biggest culprit for that kind of breakage!

No. 73707

>>73705
Sigh anon, I envy you lol. I just want low maintenance hair. I have thick curly hair that I perma-straighten and it still feels like I have too much to manage and deal with. My sister has thin straight hair though. What she did was got a perm, but nothing crazy. Just a very mild perm, which you then straighten and it just gave her more volume. Or just blow dry it as you normally would and it dries straight but fuller. (If you're worried about heat damage and stuff)

No. 73709

>>73705
extensions is only realistic answer to people with extremely thin hair. you can hide it well by simply keeping your hair down at all times. if koots can do it, and she has about as much hair as most people's bangs, then so can you.

No. 73710

>>73705
Biotin saves my anachan hair.

No. 73712

>>73705
What do you look like in the face, anon? I'm playing devils advocate here because on some people pixie cuts genuinely look brilliant, more so if it is instead of very thin sparse hair.

No. 73726

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I've always had very long hair (hip-length) that's totally straight, and I find that the ends get dry very easy. I try and trim off split ends as much as I can myself so that I can drag out the times between haircuts to maintain the length. I picked up this stuff for 4 quid in Superdrug the other week and it works like a fucking dream.

No. 73727


No. 73734

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>>73706
Aaah thank you! I really hope it grows back, I was panicking hahaha

No. 73751

>>73726
stop using crap like this with parabens. Almost all supermarket brands have them and they make your hair dry stringy crap no matter how much they advertise themselves as moisturiser they aren’t helping.

No. 73754

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Has anyone ever tried hair wax dye before? I went through the bleach/dye period a while ago and have been letting may hair go natural for two years, but sometimes I miss having fun colored hair. I have straight, dark brown hair so I've been toying with the idea of using hair wax dyes instead.

No. 73756

>>73751
Do you have suggestions for paraben-free haircare products that actually moisturize hair?

No. 73757

>>73756
Only Australian ones off the top of my head- Cheapo brand Organic Care is the best ime. Quick google search says kind natured brand, Davines, hanz de fuko, aveda, sukin, and a bunch more. It’s worth mentioning that I have very fine white blonde hair (idk if hairtype matters as much with shampoo and conditioner)

No. 73758

>>73756
Samefagging to ask, have you used an oil treatment before? I’ve heard god things about it but have no experience. It’s supposedly good for thick or frizz-prone hair and for intensive moisture. Could be worth looking into. Also I came off weirdly aggressive in that first post. Sorry bout that.

No. 73760

>>73705
shea moisture castor oil masks every week. Mix it with some rosemary oil and you should be good to go.

No. 73788

>>73754
This caught my interest. Gonna look into it, will report back in roughly 2 weeks with results if I go through with it

Thanks anon

No. 73848

Anybody else here genuinely never have any problems from sls in their shampoo? I feel like saying this is going to get me dogpiled about how there is invisible damage that I can't see even though my hair is fine, has been fine for years, etc. I use garnier whole blends.

No. 73875

>>73848
Me, I have coarse, thick hair that frizzes up when too dry and SLS-free shampoo just left my hair crusty and greasy and my scalp is always itchy afterwards. I use some cheap supermarket brand now (Mixa) and as long as I use after-shampooing it's good to go.

No. 73877

>>73875
Anon you replied to and same. The only sls-free brand I had luck with was OGX, but many others like Avalon Organics or Burts Bees hair care made my hair feel terrible.

No. 73886

>>73848
My hair is a billion times better using sls free shampoo but idk many others that benefit from it much.

No. 74003

What can I do about thin, fine hair that is always flying away? No matter how I style my hair, unless I coat it in a helmet of hairspray I have hundreds of these little blonde antennae sticking up off my head. Brushing it back down helps until there’s the slightest breeze or I move my head too quickly. It’s like my hair just doesn’t want to touch itself, but it’s not because of static or breakage because otherwise my hair is healthy. Also I have hella split ends but I don’t know what to do about those, the only advice I can get is “trim them” but I don’t want to cut a cm or two off my hair every 2-3 days since I can’t pull off short hair.

No. 74004

>>74003
Trimming your hair every month or so will reduce the total number of split ends you get. Trimming is good advice.

Is your hair breaking when you brush it? What products are you using?

No. 74042

Lately my scalp has been getting a lot of flakes in it. I believe it's dry skin, as I have naturally dry skin all over my body, and not dandruff. I was going to pick up some Head & Shoulders just in case it might be dandruff though, but what shampoo and conditioner should I use for dry scalp? I know that this sort of thing loves to flare up in the winter months, and it's super embarrassing.

No. 74051

>>74003
Maybe you need to use more product to weight it down. Use a mask and a conditioner, spray some oil on wet hair (on ends or from half to ends. The same rule for conditioning).

You HAVE TO trim split ends, though, or the damage will worsen. Don't do it yourself, because you need very sharp professional scissors for it. Go to a salon, tell them to cut until it's healthy and start anew from there. Don't use too much hairspray, when hair is stiff from it it breaks very easily. Sleep with your hair in a loose bun or a braid. Use something - an oil, a silk, any product meant for ends after washing your hair. Avoid going to sleep with your hair wet, avoid using heat. When you're sitting, remember not to lean on your hair.
I have long straight hair (little above the bum) and I take a very good care of it. Still I have to trim it every two months or so. It's inevitable.

No. 74141

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Anyone who has/has gotten a cute blunt bob haircut who can tell me how the upkeep is? Downsides?

My hair is past my chest in length (the longest I've ever let it get) so I'm a bit conflicted about taking the plunge. But I keep fantasizing about cute bobs.

Gonna buy some wigs from taobao to get an idea of what it'll look like on me, but would love to hear some input/experiences

(Ignore wylona pic, just love the wig she has in this)

No. 74146

>>74141
The upkeep is actually really easy and that's why I love having my hair short. Either use a blow dryer and a round brush or if you are lazy like me just staighten it inwards with a flat iron.

No. 74155

>>74141
The only downside for me was I love putting my hair up in buns for work and with my bob I couldn't get it all up when I wanted to. Otherwise if you have very fine or sleek hair get a good rough paste, mine was by Revlon and worked like a dream.

No. 74160

>>74155
what does your paste do?

No. 74203

>>74160
My hair is thick but very fine and extremely straight. Doesn't even hold a curl from a professional stylist. This rough paste gave it great texture and volume and made it look cute messy rather than flat. And it stayed all day.

No. 74206

File: 1517092014168.jpg (64.77 KB, 640x640, bob.jpg)

>>74141
if you have naturally straight hair and it's in healthy condition i 100% recommend. blunt bobs done right almost always fall and dry perfectly. i had a blunt bob for about 2 years and not once used heat on it because there was absolutely nothing that had to be done to it except let it dry. the only problem is that if you have something similar to pic related like i did, curling can get tough, especially at the back where there can be heavy stacking. tbh tho i barely ever even tried curling it cuz it looked that good straight all the time.

No. 74293

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>>74206
>>74155
>>74146

Thank you all so much for your advice! I did some more research and found out bobs with blunt bangs are great for my face shape, so I'm getting more excited!

One last question:

I'm gonna slowly bleach my hair for this new hairstyle, for a big change (I'm experienced with bleaching/dyeing my own hair, so I'm familiar with the process - I can get salon quality stuff and plan on grabbing some olaplex to help me out, too)

HOWEVER, since I've let my hair get so long, should I wait til after the cut to bleach? Usually I'd think before, so any damage can get cut out, but gosh it'll be so much more product that way…

No. 74297

>>74293
Cut the length a few inches below your desired length, bleach it, trim the damaged ends to a healthy bob.

No. 74422

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Any experience with using chemical hair dye on organic Henna (so without metallic salts)?

I've been doing Henna for the past 6 months (every 2 months) and I want to go back to chemical dye to achieve a copper like pic related. My natural hair color is a medium brown and Henna turned my hair into a deep auburn, so I've been thinking about going back to chemical dye to get a nice copper but I don't know if the color will "stick" to my hair because of the Henna.

No. 74423

>>74422
Odds are it won't unless you strip the colour, which would ruin your hair as henna is a bitch to remove and not even possible in some cases

No. 74428

>>43584
Getting hair done tomorrow but still have no idea what I'm going to do with it. Think I'm still going to keep growing it out for a bit but should have it styled so it isn't an unruly wavy mess. Though it's always interesting to see what it looks like each new morning

No. 74435

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posting more bob pics

>>74297
this… was so obvious! Thank you!! I got carried away in my excitement for the change, that it went over my head. I may in fact be retarded. (honestly though, not sure how the fuck I didn't think of it…)

>>74428
I've scheduled a cut for tomorrow too! Good luck with your hair, anon! I hope you love it, even if it's just a subtle change!

No. 74439

>>74435
Nah it’s easy to overlook things like the most efficient order, I’ve done it before and know a lot of other girls who have too.
Hope it works out just right anon

No. 74523

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>>74439
Thank you!

I got my bob today! I can't really tell how it'll be before getting to style it myself, but the hairdresser styled it in cute curls and I'm pretty pleased! It's a crazy difference compared to the long hair so I need to adjust, but I think I'm going to enjoy this.

Hope everything works out for other anons who are making changes! Thank you everyone for your help/opinions on bobs!

(pic unrelated, just posting more cute bobs!)

No. 74590

What would be an ideal hair cut for someone with Yumi King level round face? I hate seeing candid photos of myself because it's so round despite being fairly average/thin weight.
My hair is breast length, no layers and bangs

No. 74593

>>74590
side swept layered bangs work wonders! don't do framing strands though or it just makes your face look fat. the side swept bang will show more forehead while the layering will bring more attention to your cheekbones. you can leave it longer as well, just stay away from volumous cuts and bobs which will just round it out even more.

No. 74622

I would really love a new haircut but unfortunately I have a round pumpkin face
So with that in mind I can only really do a haircut that covers my face with either a side parting
So basically i can only go scene kid or mother at her son's baseball game route.

I also can go straight down the middle parting because my hair just flops per my eyes and it's bad enough with my hair being so thin and fine that a gentle breeze fucks it up.

Advice? Please, ice been sporting the same haircut since I was 12

No. 74898

File: 1518252583536.jpg (75.02 KB, 540x813, hair.jpg)

>>74622
hello fellow moon-chan
my face is like a plate but honestly I think a lot of striking hairstyles can look great on round faces. I got sick of my soccer mom cut so I got a super choppy graduated black bob with a shave under. It looked kickass and was easy as hell to maintain. Pic related is similar.


Issue is, my hair is fine but thick and very strong and dark, and I look better with my years-ago ass length hair so I'm trying to grow it out. Does anyone have any experience with the inversion method with coconut oil? Is any way of growing your hair faster just hoo-ha? I obviously get that keeping your hair strong and healthy = less breakage = longer hair faster, but my hair is quite healthy, I just want SUPER SPEED GROWTH

No. 75889

Since i was 14 i go from periods of growing my hair out super long to cutting it to a bob. I've also had bangs already, so i really tried out possibly every style that there is, also different partings and colours, but i'm never really content with how it looks. Right now it's around shoulder lenght
I'm too lazy to style it and since it's a tiny bit wavy, that makes it always look like shit; limp at the top and dry and frizzy looking at the ends. I also hate washing and got away with it for ages, but recently it sort of started getting a lot oilier so i had to start washing every 2-3 days. Mostly, i only use shampoo, so has anybody tips on how to start out a proper routine?

No. 76122

Any suggestions for an anon with a particularly unfortunate face? mine is both oval shaped and wide, and the size of my head is nearly onion tier not to mention I have a long and thin neck… I have short black hair (not quite chin length) and I feel like growing it out would help my neck/head proportions, plus I'm a big fan of hime cuts but I don't want to look like a weeb (people always say I look "Asian" which doesn't offend me but makes me feel kind of like a white girl trying to wear a jpn/Korean girl's skin lol) idk maybe I'm overthinking it.

No. 76169

>>76122
Can you post someone off google with a similar face? I'm having a hard time visualizing.

I'm also a big fan of hime cuts. Do it! I think they look really nice on white girls, a la Zoey Deschanel.

No. 76506

I have long hair, it’s not super healthy but I want it to be silky and shiny and not constantly stringy and frizzy, and it always looks super dry like it’s been bleached and dyed but it hasn’t, and it’s always dry on the ends. I’ve been told to try “hair oil”, but that’s as specific as anyone ever gets so idk what to look for because I’m autistic. Pinterest is no help, there’s so much conflicting info idk what to use, I see guides telling me to use Vitamin E oil, castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil and stuff but they all say the same shit- put this shit in your hair and it’ll look soft and shiny! Except IRL where it looks great as fuck, because you have oil in your hair. I have to rotate shampoos every two weeks because no matter what I use, how expensive of cheap it is my hair will adjust to it and it’ll stop working. Fuck my hair, if I wasn’t so poor I’d shave it off and wear nice wigs every day.

No. 76511

>>76506
Put the oil in your hair while it is still damp/wet, and comb it through your hair. If you put oil in while your hair is dry, it will absorb way too much oil and look greasy. I like using argan oil.

No. 76535

I prefer shampoos with an unconventional scent, like the Hask Hawaiian Sea Salt shampoo. It smells like a good sunscreen and OGX Sunflower Blonde, which does smell like flowers, but it's very… heavy? Musky? I'm not sure of the correct word to use. Anyone know of some other shampoos that aren't the regulat coconut/roses/fruit?

No. 76537

>>76535
I have literally only found the OGX ones good for this! So good. I am a sucker for tea tree and mint though also, though they are pretty conventional. I love the blue OGX ones, it's the only shampoo/conditioner that I'll be doing something during the day and get a random waft of how good it smells.

No. 76570

>>76535
Give Klorane a try if you can find them, they're not very good but they have an interesting scent

No. 76624

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My hair is in awful shape right now. I used to have such nice, thick curls, but I have PCOS and I lost a ton of weight, so a bunch of it has fallen out as a result. It's so thin and broken now that I'm tempted to shave my head so it will grow back evenly.

I'm scared of going for it though so I'll probably just cut it super short and hope for the best. I've heard good things about Olaplex, so I'm considering dropping some cash on it for the sake of trying to salvage what I've got.

I hate having short hair, but if it will be better in the long run to cut it and treat it so I can grow it out again, I will.

My dream hair is to keep my dark roots and go silver with the rest of it. Pic related, kinda like that, maybe a bit more silver.

No. 76706

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>>76624
Good luck growing it out have patience. I grew out my hair for 3-4 years I believe I don't recall anymore. Like everyone else says:
Be careful brushing it. From bottom to top slowly and braid it at night loosely.
No heat , Don't bother trimming it every month I've gone about twice or so in the 3 years , Use hair masks once to twice a week( I like coconut oil even though it's hard to wash out) only wash your hair every two to three days or longer if you can handle it, careful with the dry shampoo because it can build up and that sucks. Use it max I say two days in a row.

No. 76732

Has anyone ever tried using henna before? has anyone tried using henna on extensions? i bought henna to go from bright green to a nice dark burgendy, i'm thinking about getting extensions though but i'm unsure of where to get them and what ones work best with the products i use.
it probably sounds lame but i'm so sick of putting so many chemicals in my hair, i just want it to be natural.
the henna is using is from rainbow research and i'm going to mix red and medium brown to neutralize my green hair.

No. 76754

>>76732
Don’t do it. I was a henna head for years (BAQ not boxed) and even still I would urge you not to. It’s literally the most unflattering greenish orange ever and it is Permanent with a capital P. The build up is a bitch too.
It does make your hair feel amazing and thick but it’s best used as a filler for a chem dye than a colour on its own.

No. 76755

>>76732
Also sounds like you’ve bought henna with indigo in and you defo should not be putting indigo in your hair if you like to change things up - you have to cut that stuff out, it won’t be reasoned with.
Extensions and henna is also a v bad idea anon pls don’t

No. 76783

>>76624
Take biotin supplements. I took it for 2 months and I have a lot of baby hairs growing. Bad side is that it made any other hair grow thicker also. Now I stopped since I got some hair growing and don't need anymore.

No. 76784

>>76732
Dont do it. You'd also need to be ok with having that colour until your hair grows out again

No. 76785

My hair is dark, thick and corse and it grows super fast. It has grown over 10cm since October. BUT no matter how much I take care of it the ends always end to dull and thin just a month after a cut. Would you girls recommend that I start with vitamins or do any type of treatment on my hair? I pretty much just shower my hair and go. Nothing more.

No. 76796

>>76785
Biotin

No. 76808

I have way too many split ends, I've been thinking about cutting my hair for a long time because it's curly and reaches my waist so it's not practical at all. But I've been hesitating because I don't know whether I should only cut the split ends and just have slightly shorter hair or if I sould get a new haircut. I'm worried the hairdresser will cut my hair too short because it's curly like they almost all do, and I'm sure I'll be told to straighten my hair all the time if I ask recommendations from the hairdresser.

No. 76812

>>76808
find a hairdresser who knows how to cut curly hair. not only will they not fuck it up by cutting too short, but they'll have better recommendations for you as well.

No. 78064

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which color yall?

No. 78066

>>78064

Deffo brown

No. 78067

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Girls, do you have any work up-dos that transform into an actual hairstyle after you clock out?

I have to keep my side bangs pulled back and I can't have any overt decoration like pic related.

No. 78068

>>78066
Thank you! Is there any reason in particular why? Is the blonde too yellow/doesn't work with my skin tone? I'm paler than the picture shows. I personally like brown better but now sure why.

No. 78069

>>78068
nayrt, but I also like brown. The contrast is really nice, the blond just washes you out.

No. 78070

>>78069
ok thank you :)

No. 78071

>>78067
I sometimes do discreet pincurls then take it out when im done

No. 78077

>>78064
Blonde looks harsh because you havent adjusted your eyebrow color to match. Need it a bit lighter for a better comparison

No. 78081

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Seems like my hair has a very high "turnover" rate.
My hair falls out constantly, but then regrows relatively quickly. Meaning I shed like an animal. Also, because I have new, shorter hairs all over my head, I get frizz like crazy.

How do I prevent my hair from falling out/shedding? Any supplements or conditioners?

No. 78083

>>78071
Ty anon, I didn't think that pin curls could be discreet at all.

No. 78092

>>76808

Any decent hairdresser with know to give you a dry cut. If they don’t, pick another before you get in their chair. It’s salon 101 to give curly hair a dry cut because it is so different wet v dry (as you probs know). And with proper tools, there’s no chance of that extra damage myth.

If you’re short on cash, see if your local college or university has a hairdressing school. You can get cuts for free (or basically free) and their teacher is usually supervising. It’ll take longer because they’re usually less confident and their grade may depend on giving you a bomb cut. If you’re not asking for anything crazy, I’m sure you’ll be happy with it :)

No. 78094

>>78077
If I bleached them you think it'd look better?

No. 78097

>>78064

I think that a copper-ish light brown would look better, honestly. Or strawberry blonde.

No. 78103

>thick wavy hair well past collarbones, boob length
>had it really short (pixie/buzzed) for years, prefer it longer
>if it's above my collarbones it flips outwards
>don't want hairstyle with maintenance like straightening every day
>don't want hairstyle with hair falling into eye(s) unless clipped back, as can't fucking see
>side-part and layered a bit around chin-length is how I have it now
>not ideal for the can't-fucking-see aspect when longish hair falls across face

I have an oval-ish face, a big forehead and a big nose. I'm at peace with these but wonder if there is a more flattering option for my hair. Not sure there is though because a fringe highlights my nose and no fringe highlights my forehead. If I have to look a bit weird always then I will embrace it but wonder if anyone here has any advice.

No. 78104

I'm thinking of getting extensions, just clip ins for occasional wear. Anyone have advice for brands and colour matching? I used to buy blonde then dye both the extensions and my hair to match, but I currently have virgin hair and I'd really love to avoid dying it again. I have regular brown hair but I'm still a bit leery of trying to match it if I end up buying online. Also, my hair has grown a fair bit since then and it's about bra strap length, is that still suitable for blending extensions?

No. 78147

>>78104
Such a loaded question, there's so many brands to pick from so I'll give you my basic list of brands to avoid like the fucking plague: Bellami, Luxy, Sallys. I don't like these brands because out of the box, they feel soft and lush, but after straightening/curling once they show their true quality - horse hair. Unless you're a beautyguru with some clout, there's no point paying extra for the youtube brands.

So for brands I like, I've tried Zala recently, and remain impressed with the softness and health of the hair, it's fucking dead and it's better than my real hair. Another brand I've researched and really want myself is HairSecret, but I opted for Zala based on the price. They both have a pretty comprehensive color palette and every set I've ever bought comes in a sealed bag, with an unsealed or loose tester strand. If you don't rip the sealed bag open, and only use the tester strand to color match, you can refund and replace with a better color match. As long as you're not a blonde, I find color matching less of a priority to blending the extensions into your own hair to mask any slight difference in tone. Watch a handful of youtube videos to give yourself an idea on how they'll work for you.

No. 78164

I'm a fair skinned light blonde girl with blue eyes and have contemplated dying my hair black because I like how it looks. Been told its a pain to maintain and can look bad if it fades.

Advice?

No. 78165

>>78164

To follow up with the post, would it look harsh with my fair skin? I'm a Goth girl outside of my work attire.

No. 78167

>>78165
do a really dark brown instead of true black. also it won't really fade at all, but it will look bad with roots.

No. 78183

>>78167
This, if you are blonde and dye your hair in a darker color please do your roots, you might look like you are balding if you skip doing it

No. 78189

>>78167
>>78183

Thank you <3

No. 78203

>>78165
I have dark brown hair naturally, dark eyes and medium skin and I colour it true black. I would not recommend it for a light blonde as it will look horrible when it grows out (even looks bad on me)
I agree with >>78167 >>78183 , colour it dark brown instead. It will also shine nicely in the sun.

Good luck anon.

No. 78247

I have really thin brown hair that I keep short like in pic >>74293
But it only looked like in this pic when I just got out of the hairdresser. My hairs gets everywhere, it always gets on on my face, and sticks up, out, and in. For this reason I can't have them long, it'd just be a mess.

Does somebody know what I could do with them ? it seems that whatever I do they're always a mess, they won't stay styled for more than an hour (and to be honest I'd be too lazy to style them all the time if it worked anyway)

No. 78338

>>78147
Thank you anon, I might go with Hair Secrets. There's a salon nearby that stocks them so I can go check if they match in person and get them to cut/dye my hair as necessary to help them blend, which pretty much solves all my problems.

No. 78689

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How do I get big hair like pic related? (and what is it called?) Also would this work in combination with bangs?

No. 78694

>>78689
It looks like a modern version of a classic Edwardian hairstyle.
I think you'll find this tutorial helpful.

No. 78717

>>78694
>>78689
I absolutely love this but something tells me that it wouldn't look good on me.

No. 78783

Anyone have graying hair? Is there anything that can be done to slow it down? I started getting them around 14, I've had to pull them out since 16. I'm 19 now and I have several dozens or more that I need to pull out every few months. I'm scared of getting to the point where pulling them out won't be viable anymore.

I'm pretty sure it's genetic because the same thing happened to my mom, but it progressed faster for her than it seems to be for me. I really like the way my hair is now (very dark, and my graying hair is full white), and it's something I'm often really down about. I don't want to have to constantly dye, but even with dye the new hairs have a really wiry texture compared to my natural hair.

Is there anything at all that can slow it down? I know there's probably not but I just don't want to deal with this, it's really depressing.

No. 78790

>>78783
I realize this might not be that comforting to you, but people are really into white hair, especially on young people. I live in SK and my friend has exactly your hair type (very dark and gets white hairs) and everyone we meet compliments her all the time.

I know that maybe it's just a SEA "oh an exotic foreigner" thing and isn't all that helpful, but figured I had to present an alternative opinion. For the slowing there's some things you can do!
- A lot of hair problems stem from Vitamin B12 and biotin deficiency, you might wanna get your levels tested. Biotin pills are prescription free and really good for your nails as well
- I've heard of egg oil helping with early-onset hair loss/greying
- don't smoke/bleach/hot dry
- don't pluck too much since it damages hair follicles

Sorry to hear you're experiencing that issue and I hope it gets better for you!

No. 78815

>>78783
I've read that amla, shikakai and brahmi powders are good for preventing premature greys.

No. 78824

>>78694
thank you kind anon!
After searching a bit better I also found a tutorial for the hairstyle of the person I posted (did not expect that, sorry I didn't search it before)
Looks like a different technique is used here.

No. 78825

>>78824
No problem!

I've tried the Edwardian before, but never seen this technique, so I'll try this one as well to feel which style feels more secure

No. 78830

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Does anyone have any experience with manic panic semi-permanent dye on very dark brown virgin hair?
Will it show at all and is it true that it fades back to my natural color after a few months?
I want the color like in pic related and was thinking of using enchanted forest for that. Should I mix in some blue? Because I've read somewhere that this color will show more green on unbleached hair. Or should I use a light color to dye since my hair is already very dark?
sorry I'm a noob at this.

No. 78831

Hi guys, any tips on hay-like scraggly hair? It's kinda scratchy and the ends are pretty bad. Do you have any advice on how to make it look not-dead? Sage cuz this has probs been asked

No. 78832

>>78830 you'll want to bleach your hair white or pale blonde for a color like that to show up as more than a tint. sorry man

No. 78834

>>78831
you can save it if there are no split ends. Look into deep conditioning, something that helped me with my dry frizzy hair was to not wash the conditionner.
Cut the split ends if you have any, you can't save that and it always look sloppy.

No. 78835

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>>78832
what about very dark teal?

No. 78837

>>78835
Not that anon but I think its the same. I once tried to use blue semi permanent hairdye over my dark brown hair and it didnt show.

No. 78842

>>78837
oh man that's sad, my hairdresser said bleaching would kill my hair because it's very thick and dark…

No. 78843

>>78842
Don't do it. You might regret it. If you absolutely want blue-ish hair, I'd go for blue black hair dye. It will give you a really nice undertone. But be careful, because some of the hair dye brands never leaves the hair.

No. 78844

>>78842
She is right, I have the same kind of hair and I bleached it when I was 16, my hair was so fried it looked and felt like horse hair… I dyed it teal and it was gorgeous for like 2 week before turning to a weird algae green.

No. 78845

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>>78842
>>78843
Samefag, just wanted to elaborate. Blue black hair, opposed to regular black usually does not blend that well with dark brown hair in my experience. Be careful with what you choose anon, good luck!

No. 78931

>>78843
>>78844
>>78845
thanks for sharing, anons

No. 78970

Does anybody any haircuts/styling tips for very thin hair and a godawful hairline? I know nothing about hair and haven't had it cut in years so I just wear a baseball cap all the time to cover the top of my head but I can't do that forever. I used to have sidebangs but they looked really weird because the way it parted showed how high up my hairline was, if that makes sense. But I imagine full-bangs would make my hair look even stringier because there's barely any of it to begin with. I'm probably going to get something drastic done because it really can't look worse than how it is now, but does anyone have experience with similar issues and how to fix it? Also, this might be a dumb obvious question but does shorter hair give the impression of more volume? My hair is really long and limp and it almost feels like it weighs my head down, would cutting it to shoulder length or above give it a little more volume or would it look worse?

No. 79198

>>78970
bangs and layers.

No. 79200

>>78970
buzz your head, especially if you have a well-shaped head. it depends on where you live, but generally, i don't think it's considered a shocking or unattractive style these days. otherwise a very short style with layers and bangs like >>79198 said is probably your best option

No. 79223

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>>78970
Try to take care of your hair when it grows out. You say you haven't cut it in a long time, which might be a reason to why it's thin (unless its shit genes, sorry anon).
My siter has thin hair and has her hair in a style like this. I'd steer away from dark brown, and black hair, especially if you're light skinned. Maybe go for something like pic related. Use hair rolls to give nice airy volume.

No. 79224

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>>78970
With right styling you can achieve something like this. Its what my sister does.

Good luck

No. 79280

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>>78970
>>79198
What anon said. I have fine way hair & a fivehead.
Bangs have to come from the top of your head, sometimes quite far.
Cutting hair shorter does reduce the weight of the hair and so more bouncy. Otherwise, long layers can me used to increase volume around your head while keeping the length.
oh, and blowdry you hair upside down and then fix it with a round brush to create lift at the roots.

No. 79500

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how long would my hair have to be to get a perm like pic related? i'm kinda scared because i have no idea how my hair will handle chemicals

No. 79501

>>79500
Short haired curly hair anon here, i'd say above the shoulders about 3 inches but for it to have that rounder shape, you'd also need layers or else it's just going to be flatter at the top and have more volume at the ends instead of all around, if you like that look.

No. 79533

Thinking of getting a pixie cut, but scared of it aging me. I have a heart-shaped face, objectively large eyes, and a snub nose. I'm somewhat underweight, but I'm nervous about making my face look rounder. Mila Kunis is my celebrity analogue (of course I'm not as good-looking, but just as a benchmark - eyes and general face shape are the same).

Right now I have long hair that is all one length (and I feel like it's not really that flattering. My hair is thick and a little wavy. I've had it this way my whole life, but I think I'm ready for a change.

Any tips or pictures on good/bad cuts? Or should I get a different length? The fact that I am thinking about this so much now makes me feel ready to do it. But I really don't want to look puffy or ugly.

No. 79535

>>79533
you're really going to have to commit to it. if your hair is wavy as soon as the growth hits the wave you'll need to straighten every day. and it will need constant touch ups.

No. 79538

>>79535
It's a pretty mild wave, mostly at the ends though. I wonder if it just waves a bit because it's a little coarse? But thanks for the comment, i hadn't thought about that

No. 79819

Is there any hope for round faces that don't involve a side parting or an emo mother haircut?
I'm sick of just having a flat side parting with a few minimal layers
I can't cut it short either and my hair is thin and fine so I don't have much to work with

Also is there any way to stop thing hair from flying all over my face with just the gentlest of a breeze? I walk out the door and immediately my hair is ruined.
Hairspray does nothing. It's like having a head full of fly aways

No. 80065

I have pale skin and black hair.
Naturally.

What haircut would you recommend?

No. 80082

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>>79535

Pixie cuts don’t have to be styled straight. Wut anon? That’s some weird ass advice.

No. 80083

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No. 80084

>>80065
Natural skin and hair color doesn't really matter Anon, what is your hair type and face shape?

No. 80275

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How much damage does a perm really cause? I recently got my hair bleached, so a perm is not happening anytime soon but do perms really cause as much breakage as everyone says?

No. 80316

>>80275
They seem like natural curls and not perms. Primarily perms make your hair frizzy…there are lots of ways to have shiny healthy curls (like putting in curlers before you go to sleep). Perming+bleach is a huge no-no as the damage is similar

No. 80559

I've been using AG natural shampoo and conditioner for probably about 6 months now and it's made my hair so soft. It's kind of expensive, but if you want soft hair I would recommend trying it.

No. 80565

>>80275
i've had my hair permed several times, via digital and air perm methods. digital and air perms are much better and give you the look of natural curls, and no frizz. digital damages your hair a bit, while air doesn't damage much at all it loosens faster. my digital perm lasted 8 months, mainly due to growth, while the air wave lasted only 6. i highly suggest doing research on them because they're definitely the way to go. they're available at any asian salons.

No. 80868

So I really want to experiment with colored hair for the first time after years of dying my hair dark brown (my natural color is a more mousy brown). my hair is long (mid-back length) and thin, but I have a lot of hair on my head. Any advice on how to do this without ruining my hair? I would like to do a light baby pink with dark roots, or maybe the color Ariana Grande has rn, pic related.

No. 80889

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My hair is bleached to its core and it looks so bad, even Jillian vessel has better hair than me. I dyed it blue a few months ago, and then red on top and now I look like a used tampon. It’s so fried and in such bad condition I’m not sure what to do. I want to go back to bleach blonde but I don’t want to damage it any further. How do I get rid of the red and green (faded blue but real bad)? Thanks

No. 80893

>>80889
pink neutralises green. you could mix some pink dye into your conditioner or use a strong clarifying shampoo, maybe that helps… and you should use a mask/conditioner with protein and sulfate/silicon free shampoo and conditioner (pureology and living proof are good brands) and maybe get an olaplex treatment. good luck anon!

No. 80899

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>>80889
Tone all the warm parts with purple toner, the blue/green parts will not stand out as much when the rest of the hair is cooler. I would be wary of toning them, but Anon above may be right.

You have to treat each hair section differently as the blonde/red needs purple/blue and the green/blue needs red. If you're not a good at-home hairdresser it may be worth forking out for a trained stylist

No. 80902

>>80868
Baby pink is very hard to achieve, gonna say trained stylist again. If you can find a platinum hairdye in the beauty supply store, do a strand test with it (a cm section you can hide) to give you an idea of the results. Don't chuck it all on your hair as it could go patchy or orange depending on the undertones in the dark brown. Based on the strand test you know how to proceed. Big changes should be done by professionals unless you happen to be very experienced with at-home color changes and repairs

No. 80910

>>80889
Been there anon. Had to get a pixie cut from butt length hair. It was the right choice.
If you're dead set on continuing, I literally beg you to get it done at a salon and also get those shampoos with protein in them from the salon. Expensive but worth it not to end up with total chewing gum hair

No. 80963

>>80910
I think you’re right, guess I’ll have to save some money, because it is quite expensive where my local hairdressers are, like my hair does feel like straw, so hopefully it will be ok, fingers crossed! Thanks for the help, appreciate it a lot

No. 80970

>>80902
it's honestly not that hard. i did it on my first try, you just have to lighten properly and tone and you're good. the real issue with it is that it fucking fades so it's not worth it imo. it needs too much maintenance to go to the salon for it though. unless you can go to a good salon that will properly lighten your roots, and afford to go 2-3 times a month, learning to do it yourself is much better.

or a wig, just get a wig.

No. 81010

i’m looking for a natural hair color so i can get my passport photo taken- im going for an audrey hepburn brown. i am extreamly pale with yellow undertones. i’m 5’4 and 98 pounds, usually super dark colors make me look half dead. is there anyway i could pull of brown? my hair is currently faded poison by arctic fox.
should i try a golden brown or an ash brown?

No. 81044

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>>81010
Hey anon, I think a cool chocolate brown could be a good choice on you. My friend is also very pale with yellow undertones, and she dyed her hair a chocolate brown and it looks great. Her skin looks really soft and glow-y with her hair. She used to have jet black hair but it didn't work for her.

Pic related.
What do you think about this colour? I did get the picture from this site: http://www.byrdie.com/best-hair-color-for-skin-tone
but brown is very flattering for most skin tones!

No. 81059

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Hey! I'm struggling with very dry hair. When I brush it when it's dry it gets as worse as in the picture, tho my hair is more wavy. But even if I don't brush it when it's dry it's dry af. I'm pretty sure it's naturally dry because I have never done anything to it that could have damaged it, never dyed/bleached it, never used any heat, don't use drying hairsprays/gels, only wash it once a week..

Anyway nothing seems to work. Any product that any hairdresser has ever recommended to me never works, hair masks, hair oils, home remedies…. nothing works. Either my hair is still as dry as it was before I used x product/treatment, or it gets oily af. No inbetween. The only thing I have found that kiiiinda works is everyone's holygrail coconutoil, but I find that it makes my hair supersoft but it still looks kinda poofy/dryish after.

I'm desperate! Who's got advice?

No. 81091

>>81059
have you tried mixing olive oil with coconut oil? use 1:1 ratio and keep in in overnight. wash with COOL water (warm will dry you out) and use a deep conditioner. avoid any heat tools and sleep with your hair in braids to prevent frizziness. use a wide tooth comb instead of a brush. i hope at least some of this helps, anon!

No. 81099

>>81059
If you have hard water, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo once a week or so.
Try putting oil on the ends of your hair while its damp and braiding it, I have similar hair and this helps a lot. Putting it on dry hair makes it look greasy.

Wavy/curly hair is naturally drier than straight hair. It has more to do with texture than hair quality. It's less obvious if you let your hair curl instead of straightening it (brushing wavy hair when dry also straightens it). Look into the curly girl method.
If your hair looks silky when blow dried and flat ironed, you just need to find a routine that works well for your hair texture. If its looks brittle and dry when straightened, then your problem is either some sort of nutritional deficiency or, unfortunately, shit genetics.

No. 81100

>>81059
do you eat a good diet?

have you had your thyroid checked? very dry hair can be a thyroid side effect.

No. 81125

>>80963
You could try using coconut oil overnight to help make it appear a bit healthier - I did this while growing out my straw-like bleached hair. There's no product out there that can "repair" damaged hair but you can temporarily improve its look with hair products.

I just got coconut oil from the local Indian food store - the organic non-hydrogenated stuff, put it all over the ends of my hair, wrapped it in a shower cap & towel then slept in it all night. After a shower I'd put a little on the ends while it was damp, then use a glycerin-based hair cream and small amounts of soft moulding wax at the very tips.

No. 81130

>>81059

First things first make sure you don't put coconut oil near your roots (unless you are using it overnight). Instead put it on midlengths and ends, going much lighter on the oil in the midlengths and heavier right at the tips, which are the oldest and driest hairs on your head.

Secondly, have a look at websites for black/afro hair care - they suggest using a moisturising leave in conditioner, then a sealing oil and lastly a curl defining/hair styling cream. I am not black myself but it did help me improve the overall appearance of my hair when it was frazzled after a bad bleach & dye job.

Here's a quick explanation of the 3 step conditioning regimen
http://trialsntresses.com/natural-hair/l-o-c-method-made-easy

>81099

I agree with this anon - put oils on hair while damp, the hair cuticle is swollen from water and oils can coat more areas of damage on the cuticles flared scales.

No. 81203

>>81091 Should I remove the oil by washing it with regular shampoo?

>>81099 No our water is soft.. but I'll try that, thanks!

>>81100 Reasonably healthy, like 70/30 I'd say. I eat home cooked vegetables every day, junk food and sweets are reserved for the weekend, don't drink… I'll consider getting my thyroid checked, thanks!

>>81125 I haven't tried wrapping my hair while there's coconut oil in it, I'll give that a go!

>>81130 That method sounds good! Thanks!

Thanks everyone!

No. 81271

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Anons with curly/wavy hair:
How do I deal with having a mix of different hair textures? I recently cut off a lot of the dry and damaged hair I had from using heat and chemicals and started styling my hair naturally. My curls and waves are tighter in the front of my head around my hairline (pic related) and then turn into looser waves at the back of my head. Is there anyway I can style my hair to make the texture look more consistent? Scrunching doesn't seem to work all that well for the hair in the back btw. Or are there any haircuts I can get that would work with it? I'm letting my hair grow out more before I do anything with it again though.

No. 81281

Can't decide whether to cut hair short into bob or let it grow out super long.
Its currently at armpit length, but I'm torn between the two. As I feel cutting it into a bob would let me get that out of my system, but then it takes years to grow.
Bleh.

No. 81285

>>81271

same, anon. the curls that frame my face are way more defined than my curls on the back of my head. honestly, layers are the way to go so there's not too much ,,weight'' that stretches the curls out. also maybe try drying your hair with a diffuser, usually makes my hair super curly, even the curls on the back of my head!

No. 81311

I know some anons have asked about styling tips for thin hair, but does anyone here have any experience with hair transplants? Beyond using volumising products and curling my hair, it's the only thing i can think of that would thicken my hair in the long term. Anyone got any ideas?

No. 81494

>>81281
Grow it out for sure anon, you'll feel kickass and the process is fun to look back on. Have you had very long hair before?

No. 81590

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>>81271
Are you from african decent?
From youtube tutorials I learned that african hair needs different care than caucasian hair like shampoos with proteins and stuff.

From a curly hair person to another: Lots of conditioner.
For cutting you should either look for a really good hairdresser (I noticed most usually cut my hair as if it was straight hair and it never worked out and always looked like shit). When it is longer you could just bent-forward into your bath tub rinse your hair with water thoroughly and cut a straight line. (image related) This way your hair gets cut in highly skewed level so the locks get more prone. Never cut too much since of course due to the locks they always are a lot shorter when dried obviously.

I have people asked me if I cut my hair all the time, because due to the locks they always lock different and shorter when freshly cut kek

For getting the curls more tidy: Leave-in conditioner or light oils (coconut oil, flaxseed oil, almond oil - take the natural ones for cooking so there is no parfum in there or anything like that).

Skip stuff with silicone.

No. 81591

>>81590
i notice now the woman in the image has short hair. The image was just to show what kind of "bending forward" i was talking about. I usually bent inside of the bathtub standing outside from it so being upside-down with my head. my hair turns out quite fine with it.

No. 81606

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any curly haired girls who straighten their hair, know how to fix this issue with bangs? I have a hard time keeping my bangs to lay flat. I resort to bobby pins a lot for a side fringe. But I want to have blunt bangs. Knowing itll be impossible because they stick up like pic related. Ive tried blow drying in the direction I want them to go and straightening them flat down, but idk what to do.

No. 81608

>>81606
I have a cowlick and I think what I do might help you. When blow drying, dry in different directions (right to left) by alternating sides every few seconds. Also when I'm getting ready I pin my bangs to the side, and depending how long it takes to get ready, unpin them and pin them again on the opposite side (similar to the drying method). If you let the bangs down and it looks funky, try pinning them yet again but the opposite way they were last.

Also when flat ironing, try curving inward as opposed to straight down - but not so much that you create a curl.

I hope this all makes sense!

No. 81619

somewhat related to bangs/fringes:
how do you guys keep your bangs from looking like a mess on windy days in photos? I went hiking once and taking photos with everyone turned out horrible. I couldn't get my bangs to stay in place. Bobby pins don't work well with blunt bangs.

No. 81621

>>81619
If you're leaving your fringe down you can't really force it to stay in place without product, and that looks greasy and unfortunate. Really you need your fringe cut in a way that still looks good when it's out of place. So not too thick, not too straight and blunt, chipped into and a bit wispy is best so that it can be swept to the side or in half or whatever and still sit naturally.

Honestly my fringe is pretty shitty because I trim it myself out of laziness but that works in a way, it's always imperfect and doesn't have to sit a certain way so a bit of wind won't make much difference.

No. 81623

>>81606
Easy, just don't wash them for a few days :^)

No. 82681

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do any uk anons know where i could buy something like pic related? i kind of want to try it cause im really bad at manually making pin curls but i could only find ones from the us and the cost + shipping seems really expensive

No. 82696

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Is there any hope to save my bleached hair? I have an ombre hairstyle and it's chest length, but it's not growing whatsoever. I keep on doing coconut oil treatments, avoid using heat inducing products, and I only wash my just once/twice a week… What am I doing wrong?

At this point I'm frustrated enough where I just to chop off all of the bleached parts in my hair. Should I just cut my hair?

No. 82697

>>82696
How long (weeks, months, etc) have you been trying to make it? Have you tried supplements? Your hair might not be growing because of your diet or it might be breaking off and that might be making it seem like it’s not growing.

No. 82701

I know that I should just go to a salon, but has anyone grown out a fringe/bangs without going to a professional?
Every time I try I end up cutting it off again because of it falling into my face and generally looking like shit.
And if you cut hair, how do I cut it so it looks nice when it grows out? I have both regular and thinning shears.

No. 82707

>>82696
Not a big fix, but I'm a dye addict and adding Argan oil every couple days to my conditioner stopped it from having that frazzled dyed look. Whenever you wash you should use conditioner too, and a hair mask twice a week. You can get fairly cheap masks if the price concerns you, mine only costs £5 for a pot.

No. 82714

>>82701
Go to a hairdresser, tell them to cut your bangs to the side and wispy it up a bit. Choose your "dominant" side, so your hair naturally falls into place. And then just grow it out slowly.
When it's getting awkwardly long, side cut will help you get it out of your face. Wispy - lighter, more flowy, won't look ugly on wind. The worst you can do is trying to grow out bangs from a blunt cut.
But growing out a fringe is always a pain and really there's no magic way to make it bearable I guess, use pins if you can't deal with it

No. 82728

>>82714
Thank you! I think the biggest issue was parting my hair against my cowlick rather than with it. My hair is staying out of my face much more easily now.

No. 83080

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Is the style in pic related dated? (Not talking about the color) I've had long hair with very subtle layers for nearly a decade and I'm sick of it but I'm clueless as what to do.

No. 83083

>>83080
I think it is a bit dated but also almost universally flattering, so you should bring it back

No. 83084

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>>82696
You probably need protein treatment, not oil. Oil is just moisture while keratin actually helps mask the damage. I used to dye my hair blonde and it was super scraggly and gross no matter what I did until I got some protein treatments, made my hair a lot more manageable. Hask has some really cheap stuff that works pretty well. Damaged hair actually can't be "fixed" though, just temporarily made better. If you want to actually prevent the damage you should probably get Olaplex treatments next time you get touch-ups.

Another thin haired anon here. I cut off a majority of my hair last year to get rid of all the damage and went back to my natural color. Zoey Deschanel is hair goals for me but my hair gets super flat when I grow it out long. Like Koti flat and literally sticks to my head. Even when I get layers I only get so much volume. Any good products or other methods I can use to get something really voluminous without being drying?

No. 83091

>>83080
That's a very top heavy cut. Depending on your facial features, that could be a bad move. The "long bob" with bangs is dated. But that shouldn't be your main concern. Figure out your face shape, features you want to emphasize, etc. Hell, even your body shape should be a factor. There's a ton of great videos out there about it. Brittney Gray is a great place to start. Do't feel overwhelmed, this should be a fun exploration!
>>83083
how is that almost universally flattering? It could really skew your proportions. Its very heavy on top and thin around the jaw line. Its a great style for someone with a round face, though, imo.

No. 83119

>>83084
Real talk, that is basically my current hair style (only down to the small of my back) and I'm thinking of getting it chopped off and regrowing again. I feel like my ends are just really dead and I need a fresher start.

Otherwise the only thing I've heard of that really works, besides trying whatever volume shampoo/conditioner is on the market is blow drying in the opposite direction. So if your hair sits on the right side of your face, blow toward the left and so on. Salon girls I knew would do this for clients to get lift into their hair.

>>83091
Dammit, I hate being slightly behind the times because I was fancying a long bob. I have an oval face with a bit of square jaw so most hair styles can work.

No. 83125

Exactly how much hair would I need to remove to get rid of split ends? I cut my own hair throughout my teen years so I've only been to a salon a handful of times and I'm nervous. My hair hits the top of my armpit atm and I'm hoping getting it cut to my shoulders would be enough…

No. 83127

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>>83125
everyone is different. It depends on your care routine, styling, texture, etc. I had my hair trimmed after two years and only had a few centimeters cut off. Find a good stylist and trust them. Split ends are usually visible so you should be able to get a good estimate of how much will be cut.

No. 83422

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Any tips for someone who wants a short haircut but has thin hair, thinning edges and a big forehead?

My hair is also currently black and I'm naturally blond-ish so I guess it'd go lighter too

No. 84009

>>83422
What do you mean by thinning edges anon? That your hair line is start to thin out and receded? because to me it sounds like something along the lines of a pixie might be best for you, since you and get a lot of natural volume with shorter hair. I don't really know what's trending right now when it comes to shorter hair so maybe a pixie isn't ideal for what you're thinking of. And you do have your face shape to consider.

No. 84368

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for over a year i had been shaving my arms because i liked how it looked and felt (i know thats stupid). recently though i stopped because i realized there was no point but now my arm hair grows back thicker and darker. not like a man's..but, it still looks unfeminine. i shaved them again last night out of shame. will they ever go back to normal or am i doomed forever?

No. 84373

>>84368
They will go back to normal.

No. 84375

>>84368
It's a myth that shaved hair grows back thicker/darker, it just looks that way because of the blunt end a razor cuts. Try other forms of hair removal until it looks normal, I use Nair cream personally.

No. 84501

I've had boxed-dye red hair for six years. Finally decided to change and oh my god I can't get the red out. I even decided to go ahead and bleach the fuck out of it and dye back over with a different color and somehow the same shade of red came back at the ends.
So now I have the top part of my hair (not just roots throughout) a bright berry purple and the ends of my hair a weird rusty red. Any suggestions? There's too much red left in it to just chop it off, I'm hesitant to bleach it any more than I already have, and at this point I'm not sure putting any more dye in will even affect it.

No. 84507

>>84501
People will think you did it intentionally, because ombre, but if you want to get rid of the red you need to counter it with toner, meaning purple or blue dye diluted with conditioner. Obviously only apply to the red sections.
Use vegetable dye like manic panic and not box dye to make the toner. (or SFX, Arctic fox, Directions)

No. 84523

>>84507
toner doesn't work on dyes, anon. and it only works on natural color if the color is lighter than the toner. the reason her hair color didn't change is because how dying works. since boxed dye is permanent it means it has lightener in it so it penetrates the cortex and replaces the color with the dye. basically there's no more room in the shaft for the new color to penetrate or stick.

No. 85259

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how the fuck do you do this

No. 85260

>>85259
i saw a youtube video for this. let me find it.

No. 85261

>>85260
I'd be stoked because reverse image search was just a bunch of click bait

No. 85262

>>85261
here you go anon, it starts at 29 seconds. it's a japanese video, but it seems easy enough. it looks like you just section your hair out, put it in 2 ponytails and flip them and then do a basic braid at the bottom. if you want it to have that much volume you' probably want to use hair spray and fluff it up a bit. sorry it's not like an in-depth tutorial!

No. 85271

what are cute hairstyles for Caucasian curly hair?

No. 85328

Can anyone suggest a place to buy cute wigs? I’ve destroyed my hair and feel so self conscious about it. Several sections snapped off an inch from the root and the end result is extremely frizzy and difficult to make look polished or cute. Hair is a huge part of identity and nbd but having fried hair makes me want to shave the entire thing off and start over. However, that’s not an option as I have professional career where a buzz cut would not be acceptable in the least. Even if it managed to look good on my lumpy ass head, it’s not my personal taste so I’m not comfortable rocking it. I’m coming to terms with the fact that I’ll probably be forced to shave my head soon, just because of how extensive the damage is. No coconut oil can fix this mess. So I’ve been loooking into wigs but I’m a complete novice. I just want something realistic. But I don’t even know where to start. Is synthetic a no-go? Should I look for more expensive wigs for quality? Where do you shop for something that doesn’t scream cosplay? Please help me out, hair anons

No. 85357

>>85328
The little experience I have is that lace fronts is probs a must if you want it to look natural.

No. 85361

anyone got tips on making hair look cute while it's in the growing out stage? it's shoulder length currently which is the longest i've kept it in years, i know i just have to wait it out but it looks like a mess constantly and i'm shit at styling since i usually just throw on a hat after giving up and go

No. 85537

Anons, I need some advice.

I have been dyeing my hair black for quite some time, and now I want to go back to my natural colour, which is dark blonde. I'm conflicted on whether I should try going to a hairdresser to try and dye it back or just chop it all off at the regrowth. It's in a good shape right now, but I'm afraid of damaging it even more. I know that dyes tend to wash out over time and the border between my natural colour and the dyed part may be noticeable in a month, plus the whole dyeing process probably will include a shit load of stripping the color, toning, dyeing and maybe bleaching, sooo my hair may be pretty damn fried at the end.
On the other hand, my facial features aren't really suited for super short cuts, so it's basically choosing between a lot of pain in the ass versus looking like a 12-yo boy for about a year. As for now, my roots have grown for about an inch, and it looks unkempt and weird because of the contrast, and yeah, I know about regrowth toning sprays and I've been using them, but it's messy and takes way too long every morning.

Has anyone else gone back from a super dark color to their natural light one? Is it worth the time and money?

No. 85544

>>85537
Honestly get a wig if you can afford it.

The whole colour stripping and bleaching part also depends on how long your hair is. Been dyeing my hair black for 6 years, decided I wanted to go red. My almost waist length hair was cut off almost to my shoulders because it was fried.

Idk, maybe that helps a bit on deciding what to do

No. 85596

>>85537
I went from 10 years of black box dye to a light orange. My natural colour is dark brown but I wanted to go ginger.
It took me one year to get most of the black out. My stylist pulled out a decent amount but not fully at once. My hair is pretty healthy and I’ve been bright orange for a year and a half now. I started from black two years ago. Didn’t end up with fried hair and didn’t have to chop it off!! I went slow bc I was scared of losing my hair, but if you just do it in a few visits, you should be fine.

No. 85597

>>85596
Oh and my hair was/is about nipple length.

No. 85748

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does anyone have this weird fluffy thin hair ( obviously this is a wig but it was the best photo I could find)? How do you deal? Not thin as in not enough hair, as it the hair itself is thin but you have a lot of it resulting in this weird fluffy shape. I'm sick and tired of straightening it for hours everytime I want to go out. I don't like any tight curly styles because I already have dark hair and thick eyebrows and not trying to look spanish when I'm not. Not a fan of updos/ponytails either.

No. 85749

>>85748
I have the exact same hair, anon.

The only way I can make it look semi-normal is by combing it while it's still wet before bed, then brushing some anti-frizz product through and then braiding it. And then when I wake up and unbraid it, it looks okay for a few hours and then goes to absolute shit again…

I don't have any good advice but I hope someone else does

No. 85751

>>85537
there is a way to do it, there's this stuff called color b4 or colour oops. they sell it online if you cant find it instore, i've found it in drug stores/grocery stores before. it absolutely reeks but if you follow the directions you can drastically remove a shitload of pigment. I've used it a fair amount of times to remove box blacks/reds, it basically "lifts" or expands the pigment molecules so they can be washed away. it only backfired once, my hair changed colour from caramel to dark brown like a mood ring (while i was at work) from sweating/maybe not washing it all out. it's about $30 a box and really worth trying. thinking of doing it myself when i get paid, can update on the results if need be :)

No. 85757

>>85751
I used colour b4 a bunch of times but it never worked for me personally for some reason (even though I did everything I should have for as long as told on the box).
A friend of my swears on the stuff though and it seems to work quite nicely for her so 50/50 chance I would say.

No. 85784

File: 1529525324861.jpg (95.57 KB, 750x600, 1518165910000.jpg)

Redhead anons.
Has anyone noticed their redness fading over time?
I feel like over the past 2 years my red hair has lost a lot of it's vibrancy and looks pretty brown/dull auburn unless I'm in direct sunlight, other people have mentioned it too.

I've heard about colour depositing shampoos being able to make the red more vibrant/apparent but I'm skeptical..

No. 85786

>>85784
so weird, I was just dealing with this feeling yesterday and bought some color depositing shampoo. I haven't used it yet but i'll update you, probably going to use it later today. Based off of your description it sounds like we have the exact same hair color too

No. 85787

>>85784
Mine disappeared entirely somehow, it was only auburn (never bright red) but I started dying it in my teens. When I grew out my natural colour it was brown.

I'm really mad, I didn't like my colour when I was young but now I think red hair is beautiful and I wish I had it back. I don't know if it just inevitably faded with age or if dying it repeatedly was the cause.

No. 85788

>>85751
>>85757
It seems to depend most on what kind of dye you used. If you're using a box dye, it probably won't. If it's the kind you mix with developer, maybe.

No. 85797

>>85786
What a strange coincidence, hope it works out for you anon!

>>85787
That's unfortunate. I hated mine when I was younger too, now I miss it.

No. 85875

My face is pretty square and my hair weirdly falls to the side like in the 1st pic, making my forehead and face look huge. I've wanted side swept or see through bangs forever to soften it out but whenever I try to cut it that way, there's a GIGANTIC GAP between the bangs and the rest of my hair on the side of my face. Anyone else had this problem before?? I've heard you can fix it by blow drying with a really god blow dryer instead of air drying but I don't have a spare 80 to drop on a hypothetical solution

No. 85876

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No. 85899

Whats a good way to darken hair? i want darker hair but I have brown hair and if I were to just get dark brown hair dye I don't want it to be "in your face" type black


I'm also considering perming it

No. 85907

>>85784
Overtone has good colour depositing conditioner. My hair is dyed red and I used to use that in the beginning. It was great. They have pastel to extreme vibrant in all colours. I don't use it now, I hardly wash my hair, so my colour doesn't fade, but I would def recommend it.

No. 85919

>>85875
Sounds like you might have a cowlick. If you see a good stylist you can tell them about this problem and they might be able to cut your hair in a way that helps this.

Also, you don't need a really good blow dryer, you just need a blow dryer. Get a cheap one from walmart. Not air drying might be the only thing you need to do to fix this tbh.

No. 85945

File: 1529657413114.jpg (39.5 KB, 570x708, utfdONT.jpg)

I have a tiny widow's peak kind of like grace kelly, but more towards the center of my head. It makes side-parted hairstyles look realy weird. does anyone have ideas to fix this?

No. 85948

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>>85945
I have one too and I don’t think it makes side parts look weird. I actually think side parts without a widows peak look kinda strange and less natural

No. 85949

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No. 85950

>>85945
Nat, but who is this? She's beautiful!

No. 85951

>>85950
Grace Kelly

No. 85952

File: 1529660846144.jpeg (48.22 KB, 480x510, DDED770C-BC1A-4D84-9988-8FB85C…)

>>85945
You could also style it so your hairline isn’t super visible

No. 85953

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No. 88526

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How do I get my asian hair slick and soft? I see asian girls, mostly FOB, with that kind of hair that has obviously undergone some kind of salon treatment but I have no idea what to ask the hairdresser for.

No. 88529

>>88526

try asking for a brazillian/keratin straightening treatment. I used to do them back in the day (when the treatment had formaldehyde in it oh lordy look out lung cancer incoming) and they turned out absolutely pin-straight and gorgeous. just be careful if you have a lot of frizz/flyaways because it can look like you have static fuzz around your hairline/crown after if you're unlucky. definitely talk about it as an option, i wouldn't reccommend it for all hair types. do you have a pic similar to yours? if you're worried too have a quick google about brazillian straightening, there might be a better option for your hair type :)

No. 88530

>>88529
Is that different from a regular straightening treatment? I've done it twice and my hair went back to normal both times after a shower

No. 88531

>>88530
hmm it's supposed to last a lot longer than that, it was a very long (and to be honest intense/smelly process) so if it was anything similar it might have been. did they call it something specific when you had it done? at our salon (this was like 2010 mind you) it was new fangled/banned in canada but i just had a quick look online and it still seems to be a thing. maybe ask your stylist/salon if they do it and what they think. it's the best thing i can think of for that gorgeous long-lasting straight look. i think some of the k-vloggers/j-vloggers (maybe sharla or taylor, or maybe peachmilky?) did a couple of straightening salon vlogs but i could be wrong, but that could give you some idea, albiet on western hair.
(sorry if this doesn't make sense btw, long day ;__;)

No. 88532

>>88530
also sorry to samefag but theres a strict rule about not washing it for 48 hours after so if you washed it earlier it might have fucked with the process

No. 88533

>>88531
>>88532
Still sounds like the procedure both times I've had it done, unfortunately.

No. 88534

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After washing and air drying my hair, it looks very similar to 2a (left side of pic related), with maybe slightly looser waves.
After brushing it, the loose S-waves are gone and it looks like I have 1b hair - straight with some volume.

My hair isn't wavy/curly enough to be considered wavy/curl and not straight enough to be considered straight. I have no idea how to properly care for it.
I feel like I'm always brushing my waves out but I can't just not brush it because it will look a complete mess and get super tangled.

Does anyone have recommendations?

No. 88540

>>88534
Sleep in braids anon
Also avoid using a hairdryer because it'll only make it a frizzy mess
Make sure to use conditioner each time you wash your hair

No. 88569

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>>88534
Check out the curly girl method

No. 88669

I've lost a lot of weight since January and now my hair is shedding like crazy. I already had very fine hair to begin with, so it starts to look pretty terrible now.

Is there anything that can be done to reduce the shedding and encourage new growth? I'm already taking biotin and MSM supplements, but I don't know whether they make any difference.

No. 88749

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i’m japanese but i have naturally curlyish/wavy and really frizzy hair like pic related. unfortunately it’s really thick and needs a lot of maintenance and at this point my hair is starting to get fried from all the straightening and products i use. i’ve been good with my diet and vitamins but i’m just sick of all this work, it’s starting to interfere with my busy life.

should i just chop it all off and get a short undercut? i’m thinking short hair would be much easier to maintain. i have a good jawline so i think i could make it work. any suggestions?

No. 88770

>>88749
my mom and i both inherited this kind of hair and I really hate it! i gave up on straightening and just get it layered and curled with heat perms now (like digital or air wave) cause i want it long. it takes to the curls really well since it's so wavy, and getting it layered calms the frizz. i don't know where you live/have been going but if there's a japanese salon anywhere near you please check them out, they know how to deal with this type of hair.

my mom spent the bulk of my childhood frying her hair with old straightening techniques and recently has just been rocking a short pixie-type cut cause of how damaged it was. going for layering is key though, i got a short bob once with an undercut and it looked nice for a long time. short hair cuts will require maintenance still. i guess getting it professionally straightened or curled will too.

slightly OT but that picture is triggering the hell out of me because her hair looks exactly like mine did in my freshman year of hs. i've always hated my hair-type, especially since my half-brother didn't inherit it. he gave everyone lice once and my mom and i both had to get our hair cut super short cause of it. i also get salty cause my chinese fiance has nice pin-straight hair while i got stuck with a naturally fluffy mess.

No. 88779

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>>88749
A pixie-type cut like this would be really cute, I think

No. 88851

>>88749
Have you tried the curly girl method instead of overtreating your hair with straightening products? I naturally have the same wave and horrible dry FRIZZ as in your picture (although I have caucasian hair) and the curly girl method improved my hair a LOT. I can actually wear it down now instead of hiding it in a bun.

No. 88852

>>88529
>>88526
Or Japanese traightening treatment. Those are permanent unlike keratin treatment.

No. 88868

>>88851
anon, curly girl method is a meme. stop shilling it. anon's hair is not curly it's wavy which is a big difference.

No. 88890

>>88868
it works for curly AND wavy hair. I don't know about the original girly girl book, but most if not all curly girl guides out there describe it for both curls and wavy hair. + wavy hair can become curly when taken good and proper care of.

No. 88891

>>88868
How is it a meme? I have curly hair in the front (wavy texture in the back) and following that advice really improved the look of my hair. Before it was a frizzy, damaged mess like that photo.

No. 88939

>>88890
>>88891
any no shampoo thing is a meme.

No. 88945

>>88939
Oh, I just use sulfate, silicon, paraben etc. free shampoo. Oil travels down the shaft of curly and some wavy hair a lot slower than straight hair resulting in frizz. That's why it's not advised to use hair products that strip your hair of oil.

No. 88966

>>88939
Have you even read the curly girl method? CG isn't a method that promotes water-only washing. In fact going water-only on CG isn't even a good idea because a) curly and wavy hair is naturally more dry and needs something to lock the moisture in, which water isn't going to do and b) CG isn't just about washing but also using styling methods and the products used can't (always) be removed with water-only.

CG recommends either co-wash (washing with conditioner) or washing with a 'low-poo' SLS-free shampoo.

No. 88975

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I'm getting my hair cut soon, I think this style would be good for my face shape (sort of long and my forehead is a bit high) but the only problem I have is that my hair is so straight and sort of flat. Do you girls have any tips on making hair less flat?

No. 88980

I only wash my hair once a week, but it's still extremely dry. Should I use conditioner only like twice a week? I don't want my hair to be greasy, but it just doesn't seem healthy. I haven't bleached it or anything, but I do use very dark dye about twice a year (I'm natural blonde.)

No. 89014

>>88975
You hair sounds like mine. I like the Living Proof dry volume blast spray. It's expensive ($29) but a bottle has lasted me 6 months so far and it still feels half full.

No. 89016

>>88966
i didn't say just water, i said no shampoo. stop being a sperg and recommending it to everyone. it's a meme, plain and simple.

No. 89020

>>88891
anon, white girl hair methods don't work on frizzy asian hair types. the type of hair anon and i have, have a thicker shaft and different texture than white girl hair. not trying to make this about race, but asian and white hair aren't the same, just like black and white hair aren't.

No. 89029

>>88939
>>88868
>>89016
Ironically, you are sounding like a literal ~Big Shampoo~ shill
How would not using shampoo have any negative consequences, except saving time and money? Other than working in a coal mine or at McD noone's hair actually gets that dirty.

No. 89043

>>88939
not everyone is a white girl with greasy hair that NEEDS shampoo

No. 89066

>>89020
That's not a "white girl hair" method it's for wavy and curly hair types. Black girls use that method too.

No. 89074

>>89016
Cutting shampoo from my routine and using conditioner to clean my hair restored my over-processed damaged hair into silky commercial worthy hair. But go off.

No. 89076

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>>88975
Kek I used to backcomb to get this look but I don’t really recommend it. You should try out pic related, I had it and it worked well, but instead of backcombing you can scrunch your roots gently to give it a slight, messy lift.

No. 89205

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I have no idea what my face shape is or what hairstyle would suit me. I feel like I have a pretty big forehead, but since I have a big ass nose blunt bangs are a no no (tried it before). I'm a blank slate, so unprocessed long (past boobs) hair without any layers or anything and it has a tendency to get wavy or curl when I treat it right. (but tried to find a picture where my face shape is most visible)
Any advice or suggestions are welcome, just no sidecuts or pixiecuts because it's a turn off for the bf.

No. 89206

>>89205
I would say you have an oblong face shape.

No. 89207

>>89206
Really? Thanks for pointing it out! I find it pretty difficult sometimes to figure out where I fit in.

No. 89211

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>>89205
Long hair is definitely the way to go for your face shape, imo. Shoulder length or longer.
I think you look nice without bangs, but if you're thinking of cutting a fringe avoid short bangs, curtain bangs and blunt ones, as you said. Alexa Chung in pic related has wispy, slightly layered bangs that look really cute.

As for the overall style, maybe you could try some soft layers. They're not too harsh and don't take much away from your length. I'm obv not a professional by any means but i think it might look really good~

No. 89214

File: 1532177117658.png (191.13 KB, 413x379, wispy bangs.png)

>>89211
I could go for layers to encourage my hair to be wavy to balance out the longness of my face, that's a good idea, thanks!

I tried to see if I could find a picture where I had something similar to wispy bangs and pic related is what I could find. So I guess something like that, but slightly fuller and longer then. I'm mostly wondering about whether I should get bangs because my forehead is a bit on the big side, not a 5-head but I still want to optimize my looks. So I am considering like you said wispy bangs or maybe even side-swepped.

No. 89247

File: 1532208353040.jpg (37.8 KB, 482x750, 1493027449148.jpg)

Would anyone have any hair recommendations for round faces? I'm getting my hair cut next week, it currently reaches my lower back. I was looking to get it short because its so damn hot which makes it look greasy and flat very easily by the end of the day. I wanted something like pic related, no dye of course but dont know if it'll work with a ROUND face type.
Please send thoughts anons i'd really appreciate it ~

No. 89255

>>89066
lmfao no. curly white girl hair and kinky hair are not even close to the same.

No. 89298

>>89255
No one said that

No. 89303

File: 1532264766459.jpg (46.6 KB, 622x350, 071917-hairstyles-for-round-fa…)

>>89247
I have a Kirsten Dunst type of round face, so really round and that type of haircut suits me the best.
My hairdresser at first advised me against it but after seeing the result we both agreed that it looks fantastic.

I look younger and fresher and I keep getting compliments that I look cute. Even strangers on streets throw me "cutie" couple of times per day.

On the other hand, I love long hair, I think it looks super feminine. Unfortunately it doesn't look that good on me. I have thick hair so with long hair I get that pyramid shape with my top being flat and the rest wrapping my neck and shoulders. I looked like someone belonging to the missing link species.

Currently, my hair style is more like pic related though recently it started look wavy and curly.

Also, my hair dresser said that for round faces, side bangs are better but I kind of disagree. Straight bangs are better on round faces imo and easier to maintain but you should see that for yourself.

Hope my input helped!

No. 89308

>>89298
Nta but read up, she said black girls and use the same white girl methods for their hair. Fuck no.

No. 89315

>>89308
You seem so whiny.

No. 89336

>>89308
it wasn't a white girl method though, but a curly hair method? Generally it are poc with the curly hair and it sometimes also happens to work for whities who happen to have curly hair. No need to be so butt hurt about that.

No. 89344

>>89303

I'm in a similar situation with my hair and face shape. I really like my long hair but unfortunately, I believe it isn't the most flattering against my face on most days and I could try something new.
Tbh I also felt that side bangs never did anything for me. I’ve always had them because its what I’m used to but I’m going to try something else when I get it cut. Thanks so much for your response anon-!

No. 89351

>>89336
the curly hair white girls have is not the same as black or asian girls.

ffs i can't tell if you shills or the shampoo shills are worse.

No. 89358

>>89351
Idgi curly black and asian hair are nothing alike either except for curliness. Asians especially tend to have much thicker hair than both Africans and Europeans. That basic af method is beneficial for all kinds of curly hair.

No. 89372

>>89358
>points out that black and asian and white curly hair aren't the same
>still claims the method is good for any kind of curly hair

it's just, it's not. that method is only for white girl curly hair, the first thing it tells you to do is clarify your hair with shampoo, which you do not do if you are black…

No. 89397

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>>89372
>Curly girl method
>For white girls
Lmao it's not as if kinky curly hair methods came from black women right? It not ask if the author of the book (white) didn't write it until AFTER she interacted with POC right?

No. 89398

>>89372
>black women can't clarify with shampoo
Take a trip to youtube.

No. 89981

File: 1532732154201.jpg (68.21 KB, 300x450, halp.jpg)

Are there any other anons with shitty, Kota-tier fine hair that can help me out?

My scalp is so oily and it always looks like my hair is dirty, it's awful. I've been trying to train it to produce less oil (by washing it every couple of days and using dry shampoo in between washes) but it's been over a month now and it looks just as greasy as when I started. I don't think it's related to my diet, either, because I've changed it many times in the past to no avail, so I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this that has been able to get their sebum glands to chill a bit?

Sincerely, Gollum

No. 89990

>>89981
I have fine hair but I only do what you're doing when I'm trying to actually get my hair oily for a while because it's been extra dry.

You might have to try changing shampoos and conditioners and just seeing what works for you. You want a light shampoo and conditioner, along with a weekly deep conditioning treatment.

No. 89992

>>89981
Fine hair here.
The oily-ness of mine cut down when I hit 30.
Try not to touch or play with your hair during the day- that’s all I’ve got. I’ve done the every other day shampoo thing to break the cycle. I do like dry shampoo if I need I touch up.
My problem is split ends. Even with short hair I get them. No dye, no heat I get them.

No. 90105

Can you pull of a mature, classy look with blunt bangs?
I'm considering cutting myself some bangs again to cover my mystery-level fivehead, but am unsure if it would look weird with the way I dress. It suited my face otherwise when they were cut like that before, but it may be too weirdly cutesy for me now.

I'll probably be waiting until I get contacts and my hair grows out a bit more for my decision anyway, just wondering what you girls might think.

No. 90132

>>89981
>by washing it every couple of days and using dry shampoo in between washes
Dude you need to leave it alone for at least a week without washing at all. No hair spray, no creams, nothing for a week to, even better, a month. Just brush them gently for a long time every day to get the sebum down to the bottom and get rid of dead skin.

I know it sounds difficult but washing it every two days is not going to make it any better, ever.
I used to have extremely greasy hair, now it's better. I try to wash as little as possible, two times a week is good, but when I have events coming I'll do it more.

No. 90152

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>>90105
This instagrammer/youtube pulls off bangs quite well imo
https://www.instagram.com/margoandme/?hl=en
if you scroll back far enough you can see when she had long hair and bangs, looks cute too

No. 90164

>>90105
mature and classy how? can you post a pic of the style you wear/like? just of clothing not hair.

No. 90165

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>>90152
Thanks, she can pull it off very well! I actually have similar colouring to her as well.

>>90164
I like 50's-inspired business casual looks the most, blocky pencil skirts/dresses, blouses, tapered blazers, etc.

No. 90498

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>>88534
I've been trying to bring out my wavy hair by cutting out sulfate in shampoo (for around 2 weeks now) and I definitely see a difference. My wave pattern is much more bouncy and prominent and my ends are very curly. It's cute, I like it.

However there is one major problem…I've noticed that my hair looks oily as sin all the time now, even right after washing it, it's super streaky and disgusting. For some reason my scalp looks okay but the rest of my hair is a greasy mess. It used to be the other way around, my roots got oily very fast and my ends/the rest of my hair looked pretty good even after a few days. What am I doing wrong? Tips are very much appreciated

No. 90532

>>90498
Use a sulfate shampoo once a week, it’ll clean it. What you have is build up.

No. 90548

>>90532
Thanks anon!
But I'm confused, is sulfate free shampoo only suitable for people with super curly or kinky hair? Because I don't use any styling products at all yet I get so much build up in my hair. If I have to use sulfate shampoo every once in a while, wouldn't it be pointless to use the sulfate free one altogether?

No. 90554

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>>90548
i have wavy hair that isn't particularly curly, probably a 2B on the curl chart, and i use sulfate-free shampoo without any issues or buildup– maybe it's the brand? what kind are you using? i never use sulfates, even to clarify, because they make my hair into a big ball of frizz, but certain sulfate-free products can absolutely turn me into an oily mess as well!
pic related, this is what i've used for the past year or so with no issues!

No. 90564

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>>90554
I'm from europe, so this is what I'm using. It's hard to find sulfate free products here.
But yes, you might be right, maybe it's just the product that isn't agreeing with my hair.

No. 90603

>>90564
I had the same issue with Alverde,literally all of their shampoos seem to do this which really sucks since I like their vegan stuff.

No. 90609

>>90532
Not that anon, but are you sure? Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose of going SLS-free? Shouldn't they use a clarifying shampoo instead or 'purge' trough it?

No. 90610

I have slightly faded dyed red hair and bought two toners, one a red one to refresh the colour and a rose blonde because it was buy one get one free. Thinking of trying to cleanse my red, and put the rose blonde over to see what happens, anyone have any idea what will happen? I've had copper hair before and it was nice, just my hairdresser was a wab and couldn't remember the mix for the colour.

No. 90613

>>90564
Andrelon has a silicone free shampoo (not sure if it's also sulfate free) It comes in an almost transparant bottle that's different from their standard purple packaging. I think you'd probably be able to get that where you are in the EU?

I have a list of SL(E)S free/CG approved shampoo that are available in my EU country that might be helpful to other's in the EU?

No. 90617

>>90613
>I have a list of SL(E)S free/CG approved shampoo that are available in my EU country that might be helpful to other's in the EU?
Yes, it would be awesome if you could share your list, anon!

No. 90631

SL(E)S free shampoos EU

Aleppo Savon d’Alep, all shampoos
Africa Organics Baobab Shampoo
Africa Organics Mongongo Shampoo
Africa Organics Marula Shampoo
Aubrey Organics, all shampoos*
Avalon Organics, all shampoos

Ballot Flurin Soft Honey shampoo
Benecos, all shampoos
Burt’s Bees, all shampoos

Colourwell Natural shampoo

De Traay, all shampoos**
Dr.Organics, all shampoos

Erica, all shampoos (Erica herbal store in Netherlands and Germany)

Earth Line Vitamin E Balance Shampoo
Essenza, all shampoos
Eubonia Volume Shampoo

Grahams Natural Shampoo
Green People, all shampoos

Hairwonder Botanical, all shampoos
Herbelle, all shampoos
Hennaplus Natural Shampoo
HEMA Repair shampoo (HEMA in Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, England)
HEMA Everyday shampoo
HEMA Volume shampoo
HEMA Colour Care shampoo
Hipp Baby Shampoo

Kruidvat Pure & Nature Baby shampoo (Kruidvat drugstore in Netherlands, Belgium and France)

Indemne Gimme Clean Shampoo
Iva Natura Shampoo for Daily Care
Iva Natura Shampoo for Dry Hair

John Masters Organics, all shampoos

Karpati sulfate-free shampoo

Kemi Moyst No-Poo Shampoo
Keune All ‘So Pure’ shampoos (Hair salon brand but easily found throughout Europe)

Khadi Herbal Hairwash Powder
Khadi Ayurvedic, all shampoos

La Fare 1789 Voluminazing & Shining Shampoo
Lavera, all shampoos
Leonor Greyl, all shampoos
Living Nature Balance Shampoo
Logona, all shampoos
Lovea Nature Shea Gentle Shampoo

Madara Nourish & Repair Shampoo
Marilou Bio Shampoo
Melvita Shampoo

Neobio Vitamin Herbal Shampoo (Pre-dominantely available in Germany I believe)
Nisim shampoo normal to oily hair

Palmer’s Coconut oil formula conditioning shampoo (clarify)
Paul Penders Time Release Jasmine Shampoo
Paul Penders Love in The Layers Shampoo
Petal Fresh Organics, lavender shampoo
Petal Fresh Organics, Rose & honeysuckle shampoo
Petal Fresh Organics, rosemary & mint shampoo
Petal Fresh Organics, tea tree shampoo
PHB Ethical Beauty Shampoos

Sante Family Gloss Shampoo Organic Orange & Coconut**
Sante Family Repair shampoo Bio-Ginkgo & olive**
Sante Henna & Volume
Sante Jojoba Care
Sante Lava Powder (Not suitable for natural dyed hair)*
Sante Natural Balance*
Sante Velvet Rose*
Schwarzkopf Kids shampoo, pH neutral
Soley GRAEDIR Shampoo
Soley Lind Shampoo
Surya Brasil, all shampoos

The Body Shop Rainforest shampoos
Timotei ‘delice bio’ shampoo (Not exclusive to but you can sometimes get Timotei at Action in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, France and Poland)

Uspa, all shampoos
Urtekram, Aloë vera shampoo**
Urtekram, Lavender shampoo**

Weleda, all shampoos*
Weleda Baby Calendula shampoo

Yes To Cucumbers**
Yes To Coconut **
Yes To Carrots**
Yes To Tomatoes**
Yes To Grapefruit **
Yes to Blueberries **
Yves Rocher LowShamPoo (Yves Rocher in Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Norway, UK, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland)
Young & Pure Refreshing Body & Hair Wash

* These shampoos have an alcohol in them that can dry your hair out with repeated use, advised to use once in a while to remove build-up.

** These shampoos have a sodium coco sulfate, a thinned down version of SLS, which is milder for the hair than sl(e)s. Yes to Cucumbers has sodium coceth sulfate in it.

Be sure to double check the ingredients before purchasing any of these, not all of this is my own research (I also used two lists I found online to expand the list) and manufacters sometimes change formulas without any notice!

No. 90636

>>90631
Thank you so much!

No. 91077

i need a bit of help? my have really bad dandruff but it's only on two small spots of my scalp. everywhere else my hair is fine- and yes, ive already tried dandruff shampoos (it makes it worse).

No. 91101

>>91077
have you looked at those bits of scalp closely, maybe it's dermatitis? my friend has asthma and she tends to get these scaly spots now and again but her gp has prescribed her an ointment that makes them go away in under a week

No. 91111

>>89981
I feel your pain anon. I have hair like that.
here's some things that I've found that help:

Christophe Robin Clarifying Scrub-you can get this stuff from Sephora and it helps A LOT. You just use it on your scalp and it helps with the oilyness a lot. I try to only use it a couple times a week tops. It also helps stretch out the time between washing your hair.

Oribe texturizing spray works way better than dry shampoo and actually gives more volume.

I also get a lot of split ends because my hair is pretty damaged from bleaching and heat. so I use Olaplex on my ends as well and it helps with that.

I know all these products are pretty expensive, but imo its worth it to help manage my shitty hair.

No. 92596

I want to dye my hair blonde, but have never had a full head dyed, so I've had wigs recommended to me - do any farmers have suggestions of where to get a first wig/brands?

No. 92648

>>92596
I'm considering buying a black lace-front wig and am also looking for advice about how to find one that looks natural.
I've damaged ny hair by dyeing and I consider cutting it significantly and just wearing a wig.

No. 92711

>>90132
I'm the anon you replied to and this really helped me! I washed it once last week and I've already noticed a huge difference with oil production.

Do you have any tips for daily care?

>>91111
I'm definitely looking into this when I get a bit of extra money, thank you!

No. 92935

I have hair that doesn't stay clean at all. It's really oily all the time. What do?

I have bad reactions with dandruff and itching to most commercial shampoos so I wash my hair with shampoo for infants that doesn't have any fragnance or colors in it and then use a medical-grade dandruff shampoo. It cleans my hair well enough, but it becomes oily after a couple of hours again.
My hair is also fairly thin and light, so growing it out doesn't work, only the shortest of haircuts don't look like shit on me, but even with short hair it gets dirty so often.

No. 92937

>>92935
have you tried clarifying shampoo?

No. 92948

>>92937
Nope. I'm kinda doubting it won't give me a reaction since the only things that don't make my skin literally peel off are the things I listed.
But I'll look into it, thank you.

No. 92949

>>92935
the things you listed are meaningless, what kinds of ingredients are you looking for? baby shampoo can still have SLS and silicone in it, which is probably the main thing that bothers your hair.

No. 92961

>>92949
I know, but I have no idea of what gives me a reaction. I'm pretty sure it's fragnances because I have skin rashes from a lot of parfumes.
Baby shampoo does in fact have SLS, but I seem to have no reaction to that.

No. 92971

>>92935
Use corn flour (literal cornflour from the grocery store) as dry shampoo before you hit the "becoming oily" mark, so within 4 hours after washing. I have been using it for years with no ill effect or irritation. Before, my hair would get oily usually within 16 hours after washing. Frequent washing, while removing the oil prompts your scalp to make some more oil, so it's a cycle unless you use something like I recommend. I now wash my hair every 3 days rather than every day. I don't use spray or product dry shampoo due to sensitive skin. So try it out and see how it goes Anon. Btw it is the main ingredient in very expensive dry shampoo products so go to the source and save money.

No. 92990

>smallish forehead
>wide nose
>round face shape i think
i kind of wish i had a big forehead so i could pull off bangs better

No. 92994

>>92935
I had this issue up until last week when my mom showed me a different way to wash my hair and it fucked changed my life. My hair is straight and fine, and gets greasy ridiculously easily too and my scalp gets irritated easily as well. I use a normal cheap ish Apple shampoo for oily hair, not surface free or clarifying or anything like that (those made my hair worse), I just use a cheap oily hair shampoo that I already know doesn't drive my scalp crazy. I put a squidge of the shampoo into a 500ml squeezy bottle of water or other empty shampoo bottle and shake it up. In the shower I saturate and wash my hair first with just water, then pour this weird water-shamp stuff all over then continue with that and rinse it out.
Any way other than this leaves a residue on the hairs no matter how carefully and hard I wash and rinse. This made a huge difference for me so I hope it works for you if you try!! It saved me from blowing money on ~magic expensive shampoo~ too.

No. 92998

>>92994
NTA you replied to but I've had that problem for so long now, I'm definitely trying this. Thank you!

No. 93040

>>92994
>>92998
Similarly if you're on the poorer side, apple cider vinegar can do the same. Warning: it's gonna smell like ass but it works. Do it the same way this anon described.

No. 93045

>>92935

Professional here! First of all - the issue is not your hair, i is your scalp.

Oily hair =/= dirty hair. Washing too much can contribute to a lot of the problems you’re describing. You really shouldn’t wash your hair more than 2-3 times per week, to keep your scalp balanced.

It sounds like you’re dealing with either seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis, which would explain your oily hair/dry scalp situation, as well as your extreme scalp sensitivity. I would encourage you to consult a doctor or dermatologist, because those require specific approaches different from treating other dry scalp and oily hair issues.

>>93040
I would encourage any anons to please not use vinegar in their hair if they have scalp sensitivities or have had reactions to commercial products, without doing a patch test first.

For 99% of people who are dealing with imbalances in oil production - the answer is to wash less, and - yes - use decent products when you do wash. You don’t have to buy the $1 bottle of suave when you’re cleansing the proper amount and using the right amount of product (less than you think). Every major brand has regular sales on full liters at major discounts, as well. It’s not magic expensive bullshit - it is pricey because the ingredients are better and concentrated enough to be effective, and a decent amount of R&D goes into developing them.

Unless you have a scalp condition - wash your hair 2-3 times a week with quality products, refresh with dry shampoo, and look at your diet! You need a healthy balance of alkaline and acidic foods. If you have the balls - do the true power-reset of two weeks with no washing. You will hate it the whole time, but I have seen it work miracles to re-balance people’s oil production.

No. 93046

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>>92990
A full fringe woudln’t be the most flattering, but short textured bangs are a great look on short foreheads! You just have to make sure they’re not cut too wide across your forehead, with a round face, and that the rest of the cut doesn’t emphasize too much volume or layering above the jaw.

No. 93048

I did a full reset on my hair for about two-three weeks while I was on holiday. Used scarves to wrap my hair up and was so excited when I could finally wash my hair again - one day later it was just as greasy as when I first started.

I think some people just have to wash their hair more often than others. I do it every day or every other day depending on if I've been working out or not, and it's a lot less of a hassle than constantly trying to fight the oil with sticky dry shampoo and other nonsense stuff.

No. 93083

>>93048
Sure! Some hair types can take it! If you’re not experiencing dryness or scalp problems, you’re fine. Younger women in particular can get away with washing more often. Every other day is totally fine for healthy hair if you have enough moisture in the strands and not just overproduction of oil at the roots!

I highly recommend New Wash to folks who just can’t get that balance right with washing. A lot of people are scared off by the price point, but I have seen it work miracles to re-balance hair. It’s also a “use sparingly” sort of product so you save a lot of money because minimal product actually gives better results than overdoing it.

No. 93101

I've never dyed my hair and I think the color (mostly dark brown) suits me. However, I've noticed some grey hairs in the past few years. This isn't terribly surprising. I'm in my 20s but my father had salt-and-pepper hair by the time he was 30.

I've been pulling out the greys because I have a ton of hair anyway. I probably have 20-25 greys total. But when should I just start dying my hair? Recommendations please? I'm not OK with going grey before I've accomplished something major in life. I don't care if that sounds vain.

No. 93866

>>93046
Is that PNP

No. 93890

>>93866
I honestly have no idea what this is in reference to, I was just googling images of different kinds of bangs. Shrug?

No. 94251

Has anyone experienced changes in their hair texture as they age? I've always had straight hair, but it has gone wavy when I was 19, and now my head started sprouting full blown coily hairs for no reason. At first it was one or two, but now there's quite a lot of them evenly mixed with the rest of my hair, seems like they are slowly spreading. What is this? My grandpa told me about how he has gone curly for no reason in his twenties, but I was always skeptical… Should I be concerned?

No. 94252

>>94251
It happens. I think it's hormones and stuff. I know it can happen to women after giving birth.

No. 94255

>>94251
Might be hormonal. Have you been taking care of it differently? My hair went from 2c to 3a/b around when I got my period for the first time.

No. 94257

>>94255
2a/b*

No. 94315

>>94251
not me but it happened to my mom. straight-ish to slightly wavy hair until she got pregnant with me and then it progressively got curlier and curlier

No. 94429

>>94251
My hair went from sleek and smooth to a bit brushy and wirey, but pregnancy played a part in this. I have heard of it happening to people even without pregnancy though.

>>93101
Where are your grey hairs sprouting anon? You could just spot-dye the greys while there's still so few. I'd only really dye my hair fully if it was most of my head going grey, and noticeably.

No. 94733

>>94429
Thanks. I'll have to read about spot dye. There are a few near my ears, and a few on the crown of my head. One or two in the back. I pull them out right now.

No. 95465

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I need some advice anons: my hairline/face shape is really unfortunate, nothing really suits me.
My hair is rather fine, but it's not like I have too little hair. The texture is flat and straight at the top but slightly wavy and dry at the bottom.
I always used to straighten it, but that damaged it badly. Right now it's a bit above shoulder lenght and I alternate between parting it at the side and the middle, no idea which one looks better.

People told me that having a bob suits me, but since I gained weight I don't think that's a good idea.
I tried dying it dark brown, red and black when I was younger. I also had bangs as a teen but was very bad at styling it, so it looked pretty shitty.

Any advice on how I should cut or style it? Is my colour too boring?

No. 95535

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I have two things I'd love some advice on!

Should I dye my hair a darker colour? My hair is naturally a dark neutral blonde that looks a bit lighter in sunlight, and although other people seem to like it I don't think it gives enough contrast for me to look nice. I'm very pale with soft blue eyes and faint freckles, so it feels like I'm almost desaturated. I've always been envious of Alexis Bledel's hair colour, but her colouring is a lot… brighter? clearer? than mine, so I don't know if it would look good on me.

Also, how do I style bangs with this stupid cowlick? I hate my forehead, but whenever I get bangs they're completely at the mercy of the cowlick and end up looking terrible. Apparently I have a diamond face, so bangs are probably a bad idea anyway (since they take away hair that can hide my wide cheekbones). Maybe the cowlick is protecting me, idk

(Pls don't mock my stupid hairstyle, the wave in my hair gets serious around chin length and I'm growing out a pixie so it's doing fun things until it's long again)

No. 95549

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>>95535
I think something like a rich honey (pic related) would look nice. Also I think your hairstyle is really cute. I have a big forehead and wide cheekbones too, and I keep my bangs short but swept to the side (like Gemma Arterton). Showing that little bit of forehead makes all the difference on my face and keeps my bangs from really boxing it in.

No. 95599

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>>95549
Thank you for your help! I saved that image so I can start hunting for colours like that. And thank you for liking my hairstyle, it helps me resist the urge to start heat styling again (I'm super scared of damaging my hair after spending about a decade bleaching and straightening it until I had to cut it all off)!

Are these the bangs you're describing? Google gave me a few different styles but this is my fav! Side-swept bangs would better obey the cowlick too. Thank you again for your help!

No. 95606

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>>95549
>>95599
Posting a better pic of her hair because wow I love it

No. 95609

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>>95465

Maybe a long bob (lob) with subtle layering would be cute? It could give you some volume up top! I have a similar color as you and I used to dye it darker but now I just leave it. If you want to experiment with color maybe some subtle highlights like babylights or balayage, balayage is very low maintenance. Often times a shorter cut will make you look thinner!

No. 95619

>>95599
Yeah, those are the ones I mean. Good luck, anon!

No. 95623

What can i do for a growing bald spot at my hairline, by my part? I tried a generic brand women's rogaine for four months and it did nothing. I try to change my part but when I do it looks like a comb over. I'm tempted to try the stronger men's foam rogaine but I'm worried about the side effects. Anyone else fucking balding?

No. 95667

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i loved britney spears with short hair so much more than long hair

almost every single shorter style she had back in the day was nice
so i think im gonna use them for inspo

No. 95700

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Is there anything I can do for this? Lol. I’ve been trying to grow my hair out for about 3 years from a super short pixie. I hate getting it cut because it always gets fcked up….but maybe I just don’t know what to ask for. My hair is so thick and one length I just put it up in a bun every single day but doing that has murdered my ends. I’m afraid I need to get it cut shorter. Is there anything I can do so I can wear it down without looking mental? Would layering help? I really like Noel fieldings hair cut from 2006/2007. I also didn’t really decide to dye it this color…. my friend had a bunch of left over due and I was bored… the color probably wouldn’t be as offensive if my hair looked relatively nice

No. 95701

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>>95700
I also have a deep undercut so there’s very little length on the bottom. I did it hoping it would take away some of the volume but it just looks like a long grown out bob.

No. 95702

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its difficult to find a good picture of this guys hair cut but I think this is what I'm into… (anon from post above)

No. 95705

>>95700
>>95701
Jesus Christ, what you really need is some deep conditioning treatments, looks like.

No. 95706

>>95701
>>95700
looks like a bad wig s2s :/
like the other anon said, you need to condition and get some moisture in there before you do anything else because its not just your split ends that are rekt

No. 95709

>>95701
oof, that looks like it has the texture of actual hay
definitely try some deep conditioning, it will look better and not have as much "body" (in this case, frizz) and if your hair was better moisturised you could probably put it in a bun with less breakage too.

No. 95710

>>95709
This is literally right after a deep conditioning treatment.

No. 95715

>>95700
olaplex step 1 bb

No. 95717

>>95710
nta but your hair looks fucked and over processed from the color.

No. 95721

>>95701
consider going back to your natural colour and not dyeing your hair for a while. It looks highly porous - google the best care for high porority hair. I recommend oil, a lot of oil. Use conditioners for curly hair with no silicones. Your hair will love any protein treatments too. Avoid heat at all cost.

No. 95724

>>95700
>>95701
You look like you have natural curls but now it's all frizz and damaged because of dyeing your hair too much, probably styling with too much heat and brushing your hair in dry state.

Other anons are right; stop with the dye/bleach, stop with the heat and brushing your hair in dry state. Look up "curly girl method", it will do wonders for you.

No. 95725

>>95724
Stop shilling this curly girl method shit ITT.

No. 95726

>>95701
When my hair was at this point anon I had to get a legit pixie cut. (I had a similar length and undercut too when I fucked mine) I don't mean to spook you or be rude but that damage is really impossible to come back from. I vote chop it off and grow it out again

No. 95731

>>95726
>>95721
I bleached the ends of my hair in April and cut off about an inch of damage ends… I haven’t touched it since then other than to put this color (which is only a temporary stain) in. Before that my hair hadn’t been touched in years. I started straightening it a little bit but not obsessively and I don’t even own a hair dryer. The damamge is literally from my hair being worn up. I feel like it will be impossible to grow it out. Maybe I should just resign to having short hair.

No. 95732

>>95721
I’ve been using lots of protein masks and oil masks on my hair. Like I stated, I used a hair mask last night and those pics are from this morning

No. 95733

>>95724
Anon does not have natural curls not even under the dyeing. That hair is stick straight.

No. 95737

>>95733
Ty but I’ve always had curly hair. It’s more fizzy than anything now. It’s gotten straighter as it’s grown longer

No. 95738

>>95701
>>95700

This is literally unsalvageable, the only thing you can do is cut it and let it regrow. I'm saying this as someone who once had the same kind of fried hair after bleaching and dying it over and over again.

No. 95746

>>95700
You could try a keratin treatment that straightens your hair and takes the frizz out. Keratin treatments don’t necessarily make your hair healthier but it looks healthier. You could also get layers if your hair still feels too thick; I’d also recommend getting an inch or so cut off just to get rid of damaged ends. I’m not a hair expert in any way and am pretty retarded when it comes to beauty but my hairdresser recommended these things and they’ve helped a lot. I don’t think your hair is as bad as other anons are making it out to be.

No. 95752

>>95746
Thank you. I guess an inch wouldn’t hurt if the alternative is cutting it all back… I put moisturizer in it after showering so I’ll just have to see how it looks :/ ty everyone

No. 95753

>>95737
you need to be 18+ to use this site anon.

No. 95754

>>95731
Anon, your hair is dark, right? you realize that this kind of dye has an activator/lightener in it right? jfc you're stupid.

No. 96337

>>95701
…hair stains do damage just like any other colouring products…

My friend had that happen last year and cut it all off. Before that the damage just spread down due to how fucked the bottom was.

That will not be salvaged. The existing damage will just spread from the ends eventully to the top.

No. 96981

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How to achieve the typical 90s hair, sort of straight and glossy, but also voluminous?
Whenever I try using a shampoo for more volume it just leaves me hair looking dry and unkempt, if I use other shampoos it just looks flat.

My hair is straight and starts getting oily faster at the top, but is a little wavy at the bottom.

What kind of products should I use/how to style it this way?

No. 96982

>>96981
You will need to do a “blow out” and have a round brush

No. 96983

>>96982
I once tried using a round one and it got so tangled in my hair that I literally had to cut it out…

No. 96991

>>96981
Velcro rollers

No. 97046

>>96983
Lmfao same. Never again.

No. 97047

>>96983
>>97046
Those brushes should be one of the things you can't buy without a license. Keeps people safe from themselves.

No. 97914

So i've taken the journey to blonde hair and in a testing phase. This would be easier if I was not so dumb in the past with hair color. My hair history right now is 2 layers of henna and indigo. I got the bangs of my hair to a point where it can be toned. I can't be mad at the indigo because it actually kind of naturally toned apart of my hair. So far it's going pretty well. I will post updates the more I get this done if any anons become curious.

No. 98176

My hair is fucked up these days and I'm not sure what to do. It's becoming greasy faster than usual and I should peobably wash it 3 times a week instead of the usual 2, which was just fine before. But My scalp is messed up now for some reason, I'm having a lot of dead skin on my scalp and I know from experience that washing my hair more often will make this issue worse. I'm only using the Head and Shoulders shampoo because that's the least worse one and I had this problem as a teenager for years, I feel like there's nothing to do but wait until it calms down.

No. 98268

>>98176
Anon, I have a pretty similar issue like yours. Oily scalp. I also have frizzy ends.
The Head and Shoulders shampoo was shit for me, especially the one that claims it helps control oil. It actually made my scalp oilier than ever.
I suggest buying a sulfate free shampoo. I recommend the aragan oil shampoo from OGX, the Walmart generic version if it works just as good for me as well & it has almost double the amount for about the same price.
I use the non-aerosol SoCozy dry shampoo in between hair washes. I can go almost a week without washing my hair. This one's a little costly, about $9 a bottle, but it only takes 4 to 6 sprays to work. I tried using aerosol dry shampoo before, but it made chunks of my hair fall out once. Not sure if the same would happen to you. I have low porosity hair so that might have been a factor.
Avoid any products with protein and heavy oils.

No. 98269

My whole life I have had pretty oily hair but recently it has become unmanageable. It got to the point where it was greasy immediately after I got out of the shower and blow dried it. So I started using baking soda and vinegar to wash it which helped for a short while but now it's gone back to being super greasy - I have to wash my hair every day. Dry shampoo doesn't work in my hair (I've tried so many - batiste, dry bar, igk, etc.). I went a week without washing my hair and it didn't help at all. If I don't blow dry my hair and let it air dry it's immediately greasy. The shampoo and conditioner I use don't have sulfates so why is this happening!!!

No. 98270

>>98269
You could go to a hair dresser, let her wash it and ask for tips/product recommendations?
My hair is really thin and can get oily fast too but after a visit to the salon it stays nice for 3-4 days

No. 98271

>>98270
My hair is still so greasy even when my stylist washes it for me ugh. My hair is also fairly thick and curly which is apparently the least likely to visibly be super oily. Maybe it's because of diet or hormones…

No. 98274

>>98271
You probably need to buy a clarifying shampoo. It sounds like there's a lot of buildup and your hair isn't absorbing anything, just product sitting on top of it and weighing it down. Use it once every other week and it should help.

No. 98287

>>98274
I do use a clarifying shampoo lol. I have tried legitimately everything

No. 98297

>>98287
This is kind of odd anon but do you have an anxiety disorder? Back when I was in middle school my anxiety would cause me to sweat profusely throughout the day even though I showered/wore deodorant every day. It was fucking nasty. I'm talking like I would have pit stains that went down to my waist daily, it was so bad. My roots/bangs would get super greasy but once I got ahold of my anxiety I got my extreme sweating under control.

No. 98342

>>98297
I don't, after googling all day I think it might be related to taking antibiotics for a long time (prescribed for my acne) and maybe vitamin B deficiency. But thank you all for tips, I should probably just see a doctor lol

No. 98384

>>98342
Glad you found something that could possibly be the issue. I wish you luck in your healthy hair journey. I can't imagine having instantly greasy hair. My hair is thinning at the crown so I look 20 years older than I actually am to some people. A greasy scalp makes me look so bald.

No. 98487

>>98342
cornstarch anon

No. 98687

I have belly bottom-lenght hair. My hair has never been this long, but I've always dreamed of it and I want to grow it even longer. It's just hard for me to not get really frustrated with my hair, to the point where I consider cutting it of.
My hair gets extremely frizzy and I just don't know what to do about it. The best I can do is use shampoos without sulfate, phosfate, parabenes, and wash my hair with cold water, but it's still so frizzy and witchy and ugly. The outer layer is just flat and plain frizz, the middle layer is wavy, and in the inner layer I have curls. It looks so weird.
I straighten my hair sometimes, which makes my hair soft and nice, but long terms it breaks my hair too much, so it won't grow longer.
I wish I could get that texture permantly. My sister has it, and I'm so jealous that her hair is extremely long and she doesn't even have to do much to care for it.
I've considered getting it permanently straightened with the japanese method, like Rachel of Jun and Rachel:

https://youtu.be/f0zd60YNAzg

My haircolor and texture is exactly like Rachel's before straightening, just even longer and wilder. The problem is that I'd have to travel out of town for this and I'm sure it's going to look weird when my frizzy hair starts growing out while the rest is straight and I won't necessarily be able to come back to get it straightened frequently.
Idk what to do, I feel like I've done everything I can. So I'm hoping maybe some of you know of any product that might help?

No. 98691

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>>98687
I had/ have the same hair situation as you. Honestly home hot oil treatments, noughty rise & shine and my Kent woodyhog brush have completely changed the game for me. I actually have manigable hair in the week and it’s amazing. The hot oil treatment I do is about two cups coconut oil and 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil with a set time of 20 min (put the ends of your hair in first, obviously it’s not actually hot oil it’s just warmed on a stove.) After I wash the treatment out with my normal shampoo and conditioner,hit it with a few pumps of rise & shine and brush it with the wood brush I personally put it into Bantu nots to dry. Takes about a day, so try this on a weekend. Then if I need to wash my hair in the week I only do cowash and put my hair into pig tails so I can twirl around all day. Long frizzy hair looks so much better when it’s put into air dryed curls imo. The brush pictured or anything with similar wooden teeth is great for frizzy hair wet or dry. Hope this helps.

No. 98695

>>98691
Thank you so much anon! I'm going to try oil treatment in the weekend and invest in one of those brushes

No. 98809

>>98687
Is your hair curly and you're just in denial about it?

No. 98822

>>98268
Ok so I waited to see if the problem would go away. My hair isn't getting greasy faster than usual anymore now so that's an improvement, maybe it was because I was about to be on my periods. But my skin is getting worse. I have to let my skin heal so the scabs will fade away but whenever I wash my hair the scabs get worse. I have no idea what I should do because changing shampoo won't change anything and the last time I saw a dermatologist for that she didn't help at all. I don't know if it's an allergy or something since the last time it happened I was like this for years and the scabs just disappeared all of a sudden. I'm going to try sulfate free shampoo just in case it helps.

No. 99378

Growing my hair out, was getting long and split ends and unruly so I got it cut. It was past my nipples and now it's just above my boobs, I hear cutting the ends means keeping it healthy and that it will grow out nicely but I'm so used to it being two inches longer that I'm feeling anxious, is this normal?

I want to grow it really long but I hadn't had it cut in a year and it was so messy before

No. 99383

>>98822
it probably is the shampoo, i had really bad non-hormonal cystic pimples until i switched my face wash to a SLS free one, most likely some of your shampoo ends up dripping on your face and irritating it.

No. 99386

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Any farmers deal with telogen effluvium or hair loss in general? How long did it take to grow back?

I lost ~65% of my hair during the start of this year, the shedding was very dramatic first but slowed down after a few months. Right now it's limp, thin, and still slightly shedding. I can't see any regrowth whatsoever and it's kind of disconcerting. (Maybe I should go to a dermatologist.)

No. 99390

>>99386
i can say that if you have any stressor on top of whatever initial stress it was that made your hair drop, you will drop more. about six months in to a slight regrowth, i had another severe shock to the system (major surrgery and then a death in the family) and i got down to about 40%. it's taking a very long time to see any regrowth tbh but it's not falling as bad as it was.

No. 99391

Hey fellow anons with hair loss, do either of you have any experience with spirolactone (sp.)? My dermatologist says I have a combination of androgenic and telogen hair loss and have taken almost every vitamin and supplement under the sun without much luck. The only thing I haven't tried is Rogaine, but my doctor seems to think it doesn't actually do too much. I have follicle miniaturization and am at about half of what used to be a full head of hair. I'm even looking into wigs and wig tutorials to make them look more natural and less phony, but matching my hair color is going to be hard.

Anyone have any of the same concerns, or tips or vids they like?

No. 99398

>>99383
My bad, I meant that I have scabs on my scalp. It's right on my hairline and my face is clear, or at least as clear as usual. I've used the same shampoo for years but I wouldn't be surprised if it were because of it. I feel like it's healing very slowly until I wash my hair, even though I'm delicate. Then the scabs become bigger, etc.

No. 99400

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>>99398
are you sure they are bog standard scabs and not dermatitis (piccy) or something of that kind?
but like yeah, in your place would try going sls free for a bit, see if that changes anything. maybe consider going to an allergy specialist?

No. 99401

>>99391
i take spiranolactone for PCOS. it might be worth a shot if your dr is recommending it. it WILL make you pee a lot, however. i've also heard it can make you gain weight but i've never had that issue.

No. 99412

>>99400
Yeah it looks like that but less worse. I was planning on seeing a new dermatologist since the previous one was incompetent, but I didn't think of an allergy specialist.

No. 99422

>>99412
that's pretty hopeful then bc dermatitis can often be mediated, my friend in hs had a pretty gnarly patch (similar to ones in pic) for years but she got an ointment prescribed (from her gp even i think) and it went away in under a month. I'd say checking out your allergies could still be beneficial as it can arise due to that as well.

No. 99427

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>>99400
>>99412
>>99422
Google says that this is psiorasis, not dermatitis… or are they the same?

According to an article they are two different things… but I am not an expert.

>Having an itchy, flaky scalp is a common problem for many people. However, before you can figure out how to treat the condition, you must identify the cause. Two conditions that can lead to itchy scalp are psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis:


Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease. It can cause skin cells to grow so quickly that they accumulate on the surface of the skin. Patches of rough, scaly skin can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that can cause rough, scaly skin on the scalp and face. The common name for seborrheic dermatitis is dandruff. In babies, it’s called cradle cap.

https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/psoriasis-vs-seborrheic-dermatitis

Posting it for the anon who has the issue….

No. 99433

>>99427
anon that posted the picture here, istg i just lifted an image from "scalp dermatitis" google search. maybe >>99412 should look into psoriasis as well then? do you have similar scabs elsewhere on your body?

No. 99443

>>99427
>>99433
I only have slightly similar scabs on my scalp. A few years ago they were at the same place on my scalp as well, and disappeared after years of me having them. I've had horrible acne all over my face, shoulders and back but it's not related to what's on my scalp at all, and I've never had scabs on my body. Now I'm checking this website that >>99427 linked and what I have looks closer to seborrheic dermatitis. Then again I want to make sure can find a solution so I'll ask a dermatologist. I already use dandruff shampoo, have been doing this for years as soon as I first started to have this problem btw, always the same brand.

Actually I feel really stupid right now because all of your answers helped me way more than whatever the fuck my dermatologist ever did for me when I was a teenager and when it first appeared. I used to use head & shoulders shampoo and scrap off as much as I could because I looked disgusting no matter what as, to the point of bleeding at times.

No. 99480

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I really like korean-style bangs when they're done well and not just three strands of hair lol

Does anyone here have a similar style?
How do you go about maintaining them? Do you cut them yourself?
Is there any way of saving them from shitty weater(wind,rain)?

No. 99484

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I have no idea what to do with my hair and how to make it suit my face shape more. The main problem is that when looked at directly from the front my hair seems too thin and face too big for that haircut now that I'm older. Of course, on good days it's ok, but the moment it gets a bit greasy or blown away by the wind it looks bad.

No. 99487

>>99480
i dooooo and i hate it, in part because my hair is fine. it gets greasy at the speed of light and "separates" because of it. weather absolutely destroys my hair and turns it into a stringy mess anyway, but especially so on my fringe because of this stupid fucking haircut.
i blowdry it with a big round brush and spray my fringe only with dry shampoo immediately after drying it from the shower so that it stays nice for longer, but even then it's kind of "bitty" and doesn't lie right.
stick with a nice soft sideswept or a tendril-y fringe if you're fine-haired, anon.

on a related note, anyone with tips on making fine but thick medium-length hair look halfway decent please let me know, in terms of cut and styling. i feel like kooter with this haircut rn.

No. 99493

>>99484
Your hair looks very nice and healthy and not at all thin. Definitely get a trim and some treatment for the ends, they are a bit scraggy.
Personally I don't like the heavy blunt bangs on you, for one I think it's a haircut that only works for very young women and secondly it emphasizes the broadness of your face, you have strong cheekbones and jawline. I would grow them out a bit, so they are less heavy, and give them a softer shape, showing a bit of your forehead and brows and framing your eyes to elongate your face.

No. 99498

>>99493
Thank you! I mostly started thinking it got too thin out of slight paranoia because I'm on birth control. Your comments were nice and insightful so I'll try that, I think I stayed in my comfort zone for too long when it comes to the bangs.

No. 99510

>>99484
You would look ten times younger and cuter without bangs esp with your face shape. Dont fall for the weeb meme, a fringe looks tacky on most people and if it aint done right, gives you that medieval bob vibe.

No. 99540

>>43584
How can I cover my forehead with a fringe without doing the blunt bangs meme? I have a cowlick in my bangs so i have place my side part exactly where the cowlick is or it looks weird, but my forehead is super lined and I want to hide it. Blunt bangs don't work for me due to the cowlick and I can't brush all my bangs to the side also due to the cowlick. Am I just fucked?

No. 99549

How the fuck do you do the wavy hair thing like OP pic? If I use a curling iron it just goes straight again in 5 seconds.

No. 99551

>>99549
hairspray

No. 99559

>>99390
Well, fuark. I'm very bad at taking care of stress…

No. 99583

>>99551
I tried that actually it just made my hair gross and sticky.

No. 99593

>>99583
lol sorry for your autism then, you probably can't do hair.

No. 99603

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>>99443
don't feel stupid anon, if anything should feel angry about your 1st dermatologist being useless! i hope the 2nd one will be better and that you find a solution for whatever those scabs are and subsequentially the oiliness

No. 99604

>>99583
How are you applying the hairspray?
If you hold it too close, or use a lot it will be sticky. If it’s a cheap brand it could come out in larger drops instead of a fine spray which wrecks it.
Did you use it right?

No. 99607

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>>99604
Yeah it was garnier so it was really shitty. I have loreal elnett hairspray. I also gave away my curling iron out of frustration but now I have extensions and want to try again.

Can you recommend a curling iron (the only thing I had is a ghd straightener) and hairspray fren?
>>99593
Pretty much

No. 99626

>>99607
Garnier hairspray should be fine. Hold it at least 20cm away from your head and use tiny spritzes. It’s not gonna hold them perfectly because curls on straight hair will always fall out but it should get you a night out.

Are you curling it enough? What temperature is the iron? Do you have really thick hair?

No. 99633

>>99443
Hi anon, I have big scabs of dandruff too. I even bought expensive shampoos, but the best that works for me is sulphur shampoo

No. 99634

>>99626
Thanks fren. I actually got Kota hair. Fine and super thin.

I was spraying it like 1” away so I’ll try that. There’s only one temperature for my straightening iron

No. 99635

>>99634
Yeah holding it soooo close is almost definitely what you did wrong. Look at how stylists in videos apply it.

No. 99688

i wanna go from dyed black hair to blonde. anybody got any stories to share? i want some hope that my hairdresser might actually be able to do it

No. 99690

>>99688
Same, anon! I’ve been dying my hair black with semi-permanent dye for about a year to allow my hair a much needed break from high maintenance blonde. It’s finally feeling like I might be able to bleach it again in a few months, but personally I’ve heard only horror stories about going from black to blonde. Since your hair has been processed (I’m assuming, if you used a dye with developer) it’ll probably be a couple of rounds of bleach to lift to an acceptable blonde. However, hair that’s already been processed can have a couple of things go wrong. It can have a chemical reaction with the bleach, which could of course break your hair off or even turn it green. Personally, I think I’ll just wait for the dye to grow out, go for a cut and bleach my virgin roots. I’m quite fortunate in that the dye I’ve been using is actually blue-based so I can see a pretty visible line between my natural growth and dyed hair. I’d suggest you lay off the dye and set your expectations low. No stylist will be able to bring you to your ideal color in one appointment, especially with all the added risk of going from black to blonde. Accept that it’ll be a few months of appointments and lots of money to go with it. If you’re able to grow out your natural hair, you’ll be facing a much easier and less damaging process. Either way, good luck on your hair journey!

No. 99691

>>99690
My roommate did it over several months by getting successively more and lighter highlights. In the end it was hard to imagine her ever having black hair because it was such a natural transition.

No. 99698

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>>99635
Thanks fren. I tried the hairspray 2 feet away like you said and my hair likes look OP pic 5 hours later (I curled it a bit more to start with).

No. 99714

>>99691
i also did this, took about 6 months but it worked like a charm.

No. 99715

>>99691
i also did this, took about 6 months but it worked like a charm.

No. 99923

I have thin wavy-ish hair. Whenever I go get a haircut, the stylist always insists on straightening my hair before the cut. I hate using any heat on my hair. Does every stylist do this?

No. 99924

>>99923
this is not normal. is your stylist washing your hair beforehand? usually stylists will wash it because wet hair gets relatively straight. she shouldn't be straightening it at all because you won't see what the cut looks like on your hair as you normally wear it.

where are you even going? stop going there.

No. 99937

>>99923
whatever hack stylist you're going to is doing you dirty. like the other anon said, they should be washing your hair and cutting it wet. THEN blowout/straightening only if you want them to.

No. 99964

Any good tips on promoting hair growth? My hair is naturally extremely thin and I have zero volume to it nd it gets greasy real fast so I end up washing it every couple of days.
Is there some medication, maybe vitamins I can take so that my hair grows thicker and fuller? Maybe some kind of special shampoo?
I know shit all about hair.

No. 99973

>>99964
Hair vitamins exist, and help if you have a deficiency. I just take prenatal vitamins, because the extra iron is not a concern, according to my gp. If your protein intake is low, try increasing it.

No. 100112

Hey fashion color anons, I could use some help.

I bleached my hair last month and applied a toner TLDR; it's fading and I want to try a fashion color but I don't want to go a pale blonde. Is there a color I could put over this warm goldish hair I have? I wanted to try hot pink even if that meant a more peachy color… or do I force myself for the extra mile of a pale yellow? Which I hope I do not have to do.

No. 100114

>>100112
Go for Arctic Fox, it's super bright and long lasting. Virgin Pink is that hot pink I used, it was SO intense. I'm used to Manic panic or box dye garbage so it really shocked me. I got it at Sallys.

No. 100158

>>100112
>>100114
Arctic Fox user. It’s the only dye I’ve used that thoroughly conditions my hair while I’m dying it. The colors are vibrant and soak in quickly.

Mix in a deep conditioning pack with the dye, let it process under a shower cap, and rinse with cold water for extra healthy, shiny oomph.

No. 100194

Do you anons know a way to strip chemicals from hair?
So far all I've found from googling is to use a clarifying shampoo often to gradually wash out the chemicals. And also some stuff about an egg-only hair mask but I'm not sure about that one.

No. 100237

>>100194
Have you looked up Apple cider vinegar rinses? They're supposed to be good for clearing your hair but I haven't tried it myself. I genuinely water down my shampoo a lot and rinse it out like fuck, cause otherwise my hair gets mad build up.

No. 100645

Question I've had for a while. I'm twenty four and I have had white hairs since I was maybe fourteen. I'm italian-irish with near black hair, I wondered if this was normal. People ask me nonstop either why I have it or if I've dyed it because apparently white highlights are fashionable at the moment. I never know whether to embrace it or be self-concious, I don't know if it's stress or genetics.

No. 100658

>>100645
I had a friend from high school who's had little white hairs since she was young. I'm not sure about her heritage, but she's Caucasian with very dark brown hair. It has to be genetics.

No. 100670

>>100645
I'm Irish with dark hair and started noticing some like single strands of grey. I pulled them out lol, I really think it was stressed related, I haven't noticed any in months since. I was smoking heavy at the time too and apparently that can kill the hair pigment.

No. 100688

>>100114
Not same anon, but i always wanted to try this brand! thank you

No. 100711

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anons who have worn clip on extensions: were they worth it? do you think i could have some for daily use? or would daily use be too much? I hate my short hair and miss wearing ponytails, pigtails, spacebuns and all that fun stuff.

>>95700
>>95701

this is the part where you have to cut your hair short and let it grow again. been there, don't fight it anon, you're just wasting your time. the texture is not gonna get bettter ever and its gonna grow super slowly. chop it. any stylist that says they'll fix it is scamming you.

No. 100719

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Girls if you have hair prone to frizz/live in a humid area Color Wow Dream Coat is a life saver. I was skeptical but I ordered it and it works wonders. My hair is so shiny and soft, no frizz at all. I went out in a drizzle today without a jacket/umbrella and my hair didn't frizz up or get ruined, it's seriously a miracle. Usually my hair frizzes up just when I go outside because I live in such a humid area. 10/10 would recommend. They have a curly hair version too

No. 100722

>>95700
>>95701
Yikes, you need to cut this and start over.

No. 100730

>>100711
Never seen someone wear clip ins that weren’t horribly obvious. Plus they damage the real hair. Most extensions are ugly tbh. Very obviously fake unless you get a high end salon tier job done. Clip ins will absolutely not look like a high end salon job, especially if you plan on putting your hair up. The clips show and look cheap.

No. 100738

>>100711
just get clip on ponytails or half wigs or something. i don't like hair extensions personally, they look pretty bad/fake and they can get pulled really bad when you style them.

No. 100745

>>100711
>anons who have worn clip on extensions: were they worth it?
That's pretty individual, depends how stingy you are. I paid $400 or so for mine and just wear them on 'special occasions'. They are obviously extensions and I think my natural hair looks better, but I admit they give me a confidence boost and I enjoy the process of dressing up. I grew up with scene hair and I can't help enjoying the tacky fake look of extensions, but in a dark club nobody can tell you're wearing them anyway.
>do you think i could have some for daily use? or would daily use be too much?
I'd find that too much. They aren't very comfortable so you probably wouldn't want to anyway, but if you did they'd get ratty and damaged a lot quicker. .
>I hate my short hair and miss wearing ponytails, pigtails, spacebuns and all that fun stuff.
You aren't gonna be able to do many styles with clip ins, they're quite restrictive. I'd wear them in low pigtails/plaits at most, if not just out.

All in all, not really a great investment. But if you have realistic expectations (that they won't look perfect and give you amazing, easily styled hair) and don't mind the cost, they can be fun.

No. 100769

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>>100745
>I paid $400 or so for mine
>They are obviously extensions
>I can't help enjoying the tacky fake look of extensions
Gurl what? I'm p sure if you paid $400 they're not supposed to look like that

No. 100770

>>100719
I'm down to try anything, did you buy it from a store or is it only online?

No. 100775

>>100769
I think Anon is Australian, but I do agree with that even with good extensions they can be spotted. Mostly because people have unnatural amount of hair with them on or the texture varies a bit too much.

No. 100781

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my hair was all thin and falling out because I'm stupid and anorexic but now I'm taking care of it and myself better and a lot of these tips really helped basically thanks guys

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>>100781
Heck yes anon.

No. 100857

Can hair get too used to a shampoo and conditioner? I'll be using one type and my hair will get shiney and soft but become frizzy and dry after a while. Then if I switch to something else it'll be the same cycle until I switch again. I don't a million shampoo bottles in my shower.

No. 100863

>>100857
my hairdresser always told me to rotate my shampoos but I don't because I'm lazy and cheap.

No. 100937

>>100770
sorry I didn't see this sooner anon, you can put your address in here to see if there's a salon near you that sells it!
https://www.colorwowhair.com/us/findasalon

No. 100975

anybody have advice for hair that suits a square jaw with a small face? I want my face to look thinner and longer

No. 100982

>>100975
I don't know what style you like, but I immediately thought of Jodie Foster when you mentioned small square face. She's had some style changes with her hair and I think she always looks good.

No. 100993

>>100857
Yes, it can. I think you can alternate between 2 products of each, idk like switch after 10 times of using or 15 days, depends on how your hair reacts to the products. Obviously you can rotate between more, but I think 2 is okay.

No. 101813

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I find Zooey Deschanel pretty insufferable, but I do like her hair and style. My hair is closer to pic right, is the only way to get hair like pic left extensions?

No. 101892

is it possible to have a forehead/hairline that’s too shitty for bangs? lmao i have a pretty normal forehead but my hairline has always been really masculine for lack of a better word and makes it look fucking huge. i’ve been thinking about bangs to maybe hide it but i’m worried they’ll be too thin or look weird or something. sorry if this is vague but i don’t have much of a frame of reference, my shitty hairline has always held me back from experimenting with my hair lol.

No. 101894

>>101892
I have a big forehead and thin hair, had bangs for almost a year but there were constantly "holes" in the bangs which looked weird af. I'm in the same boat as you rn. But I think it could look good if you put some effort into styling it.

No. 101900

My hair is so oily, I've tried a clarifying shampoo and it only seems to make it oily faster. I had a dry shampoo that worked really well for the first month or so then out of nowhere it feels like it's not working at all.
My hair has low porosity. I think this is the biggest problem. Even blow drying after getting out of the shower won't do much. I wash my hair twice a week, I try to push every 4 or 5 days, but some times it's just too much oil.
My hair is also very thick and flat at the same time, I think my skull might be flatter towards the back. It's also thinning at the crown. I feel like such a mess.
My hair used to be so perfect and full and had great shine when I was younger. I really miss those days right now. I don't want to go back to washing every other day.

No. 101911

>>101900
if it's suddenly thinning and shitty it could be a health issue, like thyroid. you might want to rule out any medical problems before trying to fix it.

No. 102069

>>101900
Maybe your styling products are too harsh? Drying clarifying shampoos make me Oiler long term.

No. 102070

Do you guys know where I can get clip in natural looking (and possibly human hair) clip in buns? I have a decent amount of hair but it looks super thin when I try double buns.

Also, if you have any tips on bang cutting that would be great. I cut my own bangs but I’m not too good and I’m trying to look more feminine since my face is kind of harsh.

No. 102075

>>102070
Tip 1- don't cut your own bangs, once a hairdresser shapes them properly you can trim them yourself or get the hairdresser to do it for like 10 bucks.

I have a kind of harsh face too so I ask them to 'chip into' my bangs, that way they don't look too thick and heavy. I can wear them either front or side because of it.

No. 102238

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Any of you got any pictures of modern/pretty hairstyles that are side-parted with a fringe? I need some inspiration.

I made a huge mistake, I got my hair chopped into like a long shag with this horrid straight, broad Korean-style fringe (not my choice, I actually went in with pic related). It's also centre-parted and it just makes my hair look flat and balding because of the contrast between my hair and scalp. UGH it's bad.

No. 102403

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I've been thinking about changing my hair, it's been black for almost half my life and I really really want a change. However I have a hard time choosing which colour I want, so I'm wondering if any anons here have unnatural hair colours and how hard it is to maintain it?

No. 102404

>>102403
I‘ve had unusual colored hair several times in my life and it’s genuinely a pain in the ass to maintain, unless you don’t care looking like an unkempt piece of trash. Especially if you dye it really bright colors it‘ll look greasy very easily (even when it’s not) once it starts growing out.
Dyeing for me always takes up quite some time as well but that’s because I apply it very carefully/thoroughly.

I’d say only do it if you’re really determined to take care of it. Also: Bleaching is incredibly damaging. Be aware of that.

Since one of the pictures is of an balayage; if you have a salon that offers this kind of stuff, go for that. It doesn’t damage all of your hair and it’s easier to maintain imo.
But only trust the salon if they have pictures of their own salon available, since there are sooo many salons out there that don’t know shit about that kind of stuff but will tell you they can do it nonetheless because they want the money.

No. 102406

>>102404
Thank you anon <3

No. 102417

I have pretty thick hair, but it's been gradually thinning at the crown for about a decade due to PCOS. I have dark brown, almost black, hair and it gets noticably greasy after about 3 days because of it thinning. Would dying the roots a shade darker probably help with this issue? Or should I dye my scalp instead?
I'm only in my mid 20s with this issue and it's possibly the only thing that makes me so self conscious.

No. 102420

Does anyone have any advice for dealing with traction alopecia? My job requires hair below the shoulders to be pulled up at all times, so for almost half a decade now I’ve had to wear my hair pulled up in a ballerina bun and now I’m starting to get recession near my temples. I sleep on a satin pillowcase, wear it down outside of work, use scrunchies instead of elastics, and I don’t heat style or color it. It’s baby fine, but pretty dense and waist length so I think the weight of it may be a problem. I really don’t want to have to cut my hair because short hair looks awful on me, but I also don’t want to permanently destroy my hair line.

No. 102421

>>102417
Changing your hair colour to something closer to your scalp colour might help disguise the thin-ness. If you're dark with dark hair though ignore me.
I have dyed dark hair, blonde roots and a white scalp, and this gets really thin-looking once greasy. If it were all my natural blonde it wouldn't be so bad because it would all blend in.
It's probably not as bad as you think anon <3

No. 102447

>>102420
Instead of a ballerina bun, try milkmaid braids (not tightly braided) wrapped around your head. That might distribute the weight of your hair better.

No. 102459

>>99427
pharmacy anon here with with seborrheich dermatitis on scalp! I treat my scalp with liquid cortisone and antifungal shampoo. Sulfur shampoo also works but it smells awful.

Psoriasis is quite similar to seborrheic but seborrheic is milder and most of the cases is only on the scalp.

No. 102475

>>102459
Thanks, I actually went to the doctor this week because that shit was spreading all over my scalp. She told me to get antifungal gel that can be used as shampoo and I've only used it once since I bought some recently and it's already working a little. She didn't tell me if I have seborrheich dermatitis or psoriasis though, I'll probably see her again later for other things and ask her.

No. 102555

I pretty much never brush my hair because it's so thick and my scalp hurts a lot when I do. It gets to a point where it knots and mats a lot when i'm depressed. Anything I can do to stop it being so painful when I brush it?

No. 102558

>>102555
My hair does the same. Conditioner, definitely. Condition it heavily when you shower and try to pull it apart with your hands first. Then, try a comb. Rinse it out, then get some leave in conditioner and use a Wet brush on it.

No. 102560

>>102555
consider getting a tangle teezer maybe? i have a knock off one and it easily and painlessly brushes out my hair even when it's wet

No. 102562

>>102560
I have one of those too, it works better than a normal brush but it's still extremely brushing hair that roots from my crown.

No. 102795

Any idea on how to stop dying your hair?

I know this might be easy for some people but I have been dying my hair since I was 11. Not by choice either. I was hitting puberty and my hair began to darken so my mother started to bleach my hair blonde. Ever since then I've had my hair dyed. I honestly have no idea why it's addicting now, it's just so hard to stop. I realize I feel comfortable with my natural hair color, the longest I've grown was 2 years and it was difficult to get that far.

Any advice? What do you anons think would take away urges or help lessen them?

No. 102797

>>102795
Maybe try to dye it only a shade lighter/darker so it won't be a big difference? Or use non permanent stuff?

No. 102800

>>102795
So it’s the actual act of dying your hair that you like? You could always just start doing a deep conditioning mask once a month instead, applying it feels similar to dying your hair. Some even deposit a small amount of color.
Or if the reason you don’t feel comfortable with your natural color is because you think you look better with the dyed color, maybe look into color analysis. It could be that you need to wear different colors of makeup and clothing with your natural color than what you’ve been wearing with your dyed hair.

No. 102844

>>102800
>>102797
Thanks anons, I think you have a point with the makeup. I actually don't wear makeup but have been wanting to for ages. I think like you say, if I try wearing makeup and focus on different makeup I'd be able to not get so bored with my hair.

I'll try experimenting with makeup and see how it goes. My hair is weeping for a break.



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