Taming the Frizzes

I've never used salon products, and I tried Tresemme once and hated it.

I definitely have fizzy hair. I use either Garnier Sleek and Shine shampoo & conditioner or Pantene Smooth and Sleek shampoo & conditioner. Both of those are made for frizzy hair. I also use Aussie Sprunch Spray. I never blow dry my hair unless I absolutely have to. That's it. That routine works for me in the summer. In the winter I only use either use the frizzy shampoo and a normal hair conditioner or vice versa. If I use frizzy both, my hair ends up really greasy even later that day. I use the sprunch spray year round. If I deviate from that routine, it's frizz city for me :-(

I wonder if you are using too many products. Also, I wouldn't assume that a product was better just because you bought it at a salon. I'm too cheap to take a chance :-)

My frizzies came with grey and hormonal changes.

I use Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Oil for that. I use a teeny dob. It says on bottle "Silkens, tames, de-frizzes" hair.

I also got rid of my layers. I had same problem as you. Frizz on ends of my layers and hair and not exactly curl. I have long bob. One length and far more body. I bought into layers give you more body (I have lots of fine hair too). Not on me. One length and to my shoulders - most volume I've had in years.

Mouse never worked for me. I use Bumble and Bumble Thickening hairspray. You use it on wet hair at roots. Just a few squirts. Instead of rollers I roll my hair into my huge round brushes, blast with heat, and leave it till cool. Kids laugh at me, but it works. My round brushes are super big - way bigger than you can get in rollers so volume, not curl.

I am also prone to frizz. The keratin treatments do help, but you have to block out chunks of time in your schedule because you'll be there for a few hours. I get mine every 3-4 months.

Between treatments, I like Moroccan Oil (the original salon brand). Moroccan Oil treatment even makes a light version if you're worried about it weighing your hair down too much. I also use "It's a 10" or "12 Benefits" leave-in conditioning spray on the ends. On occasion, when I've run out of my favorites and can't get to Ulta or Sephora, I've used John Frieda Frizz Ease spray in a pinch. That's worked well, and it even helps my husband, who has super thick, wavy hair, when we travel to high humidity places. They sell it in travel sizes, so it's good for taking on trips.

Before you start with a new stylist, prepare ahead of time for the product-pushing. When he/she asks what you use, have a few responses prepared and tell him/her you're happy with that (even if you're not so thrilled. It limits some of the pushing). Then, if she tries a new product on your hair and you like it, you can purchase some. But never feel pressured to buy a product without trying it. Just like at the department store cosmetic counter, ask if there is a small sample you can try before buying. I always tell salespeople, I'm done with having drawers full of products that really don't work for me.

Try to keep it up and/or braided.
Even short hair can be braided - a French of Dutch under braid (think corn rows) looks nice.
I don't always have time for that - but I LOVE my African Butterfly hair clips.
I can have my hair up and under control in a few minutes and it lasts all day.
I'm generally not into hair products that much.
Rinsing my hair with vinegar or beer gives me plenty of body.
I use henna every few months to keep the grey under control (and it makes my hair shiny).

I have curly hair so frizz is always a problem for me. It hasn't totally solved the problem, but what has helped a lot is using sulfate free products. I've been using a L'Oreal product I got at Target.

I have really fine hair and a vinegar rinse helps tame my frizzies - 1 tbs vinegar to 1 cup water, put on after conditioner followed by a quick rinse.

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I have really fine hair and a vinegar rinse helps tame my frizzies - 1 tbs vinegar to 1 cup water, put on after conditioner followed by a quick rinse.

The frizziness is a problem I ended up with when I started peri-menopause. Before that, I hardly had to do anything to my hair to make it look nice. I had very manageable hair with natural waves. I sure do miss that!

Now I have to really work with it to get it to look decent. What really helped me was to get a Keratin treatment done. I go to Ulta and pay extra for their most experienced Keratin specialist. The treatment lasts between 4 and 5 months. It makes my hair much more manageable.

The biggest drawback is that you have to use a special shampoo to keep the keratin in. A regular shampoo will strip the keratin quicker.

Anyway, you might try this. It's better for me because I don't have all these short layer you have, but it might help you as you are growing it out. Make sure you explain all this to the lady. I would actually talk to her in advance before making the appointment. It's an expensive treatment and you should make sure that it's okay for your hair, rather than have to make a decision on the spot just because you already have the appointment.

Coconut oil works wonders for me. Twice a week I coat my hair in coconut oil, wrap it in a towel, let it soak in for at least three hours, shampoo and condition, and go about my day.

You are a parent and you have hair--so, yes it is a parenting question. Children like to see their parents look good.

JC Penney has good products and their stylists do not push products as much.

I suggest that the pressure to buy products depends on the hair dresser's personality. Observe the other hair dressers to find one who is more low key. That's been my experience. I suggest you ask the salon's policy on selling products. Ask if the hair dresser gets a commission or in some way benefits from her sales.

I love Dove products.

I use the conditioner for dry damaged hair, I do NOT use shampoo anymore. I got rid of shampoo about 5 years ago and haven't used it since. I love how my hair feels now.

I also use the Quench leave in stuff. I added a link. I use the mousse for curly hair. I added a link. It's not too heavy and my hair curls just enough. I don't comb or brush my hair all day so it stays set and looks and feels very nice. No tangles and I can run my fingers through it and it still look find.

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