Hair Care for Fine Long Curly Albeit Damaged Hair

I am a hairsylist and a mom of a fine haired curly head and here are my recommendations to you- without actually seeing how your hair looks.

Regular hair trims is key! If you don't get your hair trimmed at least every 3-4 months you wil have frizz instead of curl and lots of tangles. Tangles is the key to knowing when you need a haircut. If your hair is healthy you shouldn't have any issues with tangles. (you will have a couple of very small tangles but not the big ones) If you have a lot of tangles then your hair needs some repair as well as a good trim. Make sure you go to someone you trust not to cut too much off. If your hair still has a lot of tangles after a good trim then you have more damage than you are willing to cut off so get it trimed 1x every 6wks till its not that way anymore. This way you won't feel your hair keeps getting shorter
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You need to use a deep conditioner that strengthens your hair to keep from further breakage at least 2x month. This product should make your hair hard not soft after use (I like Redkin Extreme Force) so you will need to follow it up with a regular conditioner. Even though your hair is fine I would still recommend you use moisturizing shampoo and conditioner because of your curls. If you don't have enough moisture in your hair it will frizz. If it seem to be weighting your hair down to much use a moisturizing shampoo and a regular conditioner. Stay away from products for oily hair they will make your hair dry out more. (I like Redkin AllSoft shampoo and conditioner)

You shouldn't need a lot of styling products if your hair is healthy. A mousse is going to be light weight and non oily as well as a product that is for curl definition stay away from gels, pomades, waxes or anything like that. Those are way too heavy.

Last of all... products can build up on your hair so it is important to use a clarifying shampoo once in a while- no more than once a month. This will get rid of the build up and allow your products to work just as good as they did the first time you used them.

I hope this helps and healthy hair takes effort. You do need to take some time to baby it. Also to comb out tangles start on the ends and work your way up to the roots so that you will not break the hair anymore.
BTW baby shampoo has a high ph and will frizz the hair.

I have a lot of hair, but the individual hair is fine and curly. Have you ever tried a Kerastase treatment at a salon? It's a spray in that they rinse out and immediately makes my hair look and feel amazing. Because it's a spray it's light, not greasy and shouldn't be an issue for your pores. (If you go to the Kerastase website you can locate salons nearby that carry their product)

http://www.kerastase-usa.com/_en/_us/conso/salons/salon_l...

I'm trying to get up the nerve to buy their shampoo and conditioner, it's costly.. for now I treat myself to a treatment (Usually around $20)

Another thing I've found - if you can go longer between washes, like 2-3 days, thats better for your hair. Curly hair tends to be dry hair. When you wash, use a small amount of soap and focus on the scalp/crown where most of your oil is, as you rinse the rest of the hair will get more then enough of what it needs.

I like to hit up TJ Maxx for Shampoos. They will often have very expensive salon brands in big 16-32oz bottles for a half or a third of the usual price. It lets me try nicer brands without spending a fortune. If I don't like them I don't feel bad about asking the husband to use it up. ;)

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I have a lot of hair, but the individual hair is fine and curly. Have you ever tried a Kerastase treatment at a salon? It's a spray in that they rinse out and immediately makes my hair look and feel amazing. Because it's a spray it's light, not greasy and shouldn't be an issue for your pores. (If you go to the Kerastase website you can locate salons nearby that carry their product)

http://www.kerastase-usa.com/_en/_us/conso/salons/salon_l...

I'm trying to get up the nerve to buy their shampoo and conditioner, it's costly.. for now I treat myself to a treatment (Usually around $20)

Another thing I've found - if you can go longer between washes, like 2-3 days, thats better for your hair. Curly hair tends to be dry hair. When you wash, use a small amount of soap and focus on the scalp/crown where most of your oil is, as you rinse the rest of the hair will get more then enough of what it needs.

I like to hit up TJ Maxx for Shampoos. They will often have very expensive salon brands in big 16-32oz bottles for a half or a third of the usual price. It lets me try nicer brands without spending a fortune. If I don't like them I don't feel bad about asking the husband to use it up. ;)

Yes. Don't do anything to it!!

Take vitamins - even prenatals. Take Omega - 3's, the fish oil is great for nails and hair.

Shampoo with gentle shampoo, even baby shampoo. Wash only about once a week. Use conditioner only on the ends.

Aside from this - do nothing.

Don't blow dry. Don't straighten, don't curl. Don't use any product if you can help it. Let it air dry.

Go in for a few trims to get the damaged parts off or they will split all the way to the root.

Eventually, your hair will be healthier and you will be able to style it occasionally and do more with it - but for now, do nothing harsh to it!

DevaCurl products are great for curly, damaged hair. I have a friend with curly hair who loves these products. DermOrganic products might work well for you too. Both brands are made without sulfates that dry out the hair.

Great work! Good nutrition is essential. A good daily multivitamin is fine. Some people swear by Biotin and a tablespoon of black strap molasses taken orally every day. On average, most peoples hair grows about 1/2 inch per month or about 6 inches per year. You do have to trim the split ends. They only continue splitting up the hair shaft of you don't get rid of them. I've gotten away from washing every day, but I can't go a whole week otherwise my hair looks/feels too oily. You need to figure out why your hair gets damaged. Is it sun, wind, dyeing, bleaching, curling iron, blow dryer, straightener, etc then eliminate the source of the damage as much as possible. I let my hair air dry when ever possible and the few times I need my blow dryer, I use a no heat setting and dry it till it's very slightly damp. When I started graying, I started dyeing, and it fryed my hair big time. About 5 years ago I left commercial hair dyes behind and began using henna to cover my gray. I love the way my hair looks and feels after a good hennaing. It makes my hair stronger. I haven't had a split end for years. I braid my hair, wear it up, or put a scarf over it so it doesn't tangle in the wind, or get caught in the shoulder seat belt or get tangled up sleeping at night. Excellent places for hair advice / discussions:
http://www.longlocks.com/how-to-grow-long-hair.htm
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com
http://www.hennaforhair.com/mixes
http://www.hennaforhair.com/forum
The hair toy links here are GREAT!:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=13927

i also have fine curly hair, and am trying to grow it out. the hardest part for me is accepting that i still have to get trims while growing out! that is the best thing you could do for your hair right now. go get a trim, and make sure to tell them you want less than an inch off. it won't get rid of all the damage, but in a few months when it's grown some more you can do it again, and again, until all the damage is gone. no product can fix damage, despite what the commercials say. i use aussie sprunch mousse + leave in conditioner, and an antifrizz serum, different combinations depending on what i'm doing with my hair that day. moderation is key as both contain conditioners and can make your hair oily and weigh it down if you use too much. good luck!

I have very fine hair that is just desperate for a cut. Since I don't have the time (and money) to do it every month I was also looking for alternatives. My hair changed for the better with the New Loreal Everlasting (Sulfate free shampoo and conditioner).
The shampoo has a nice lather and the conditioner is not heavy at all. I am also prone to oil on the T zone of my face and this product works great.
Good luck!

i use catwalk curls rock moisturizer it works good i also am prone to break out and so far it hasn't affected my skin give it a try!