Suggestions on shampoo/conditioner?

stacie+luciano · May 2011

I have somewhat damaged hair and am trying to make it frizzy-less by the wedding. I've been using Tresume (i think that is how its spelled) shampoo and conditioner. It works great.

Are there any treatments I can add to my routine to help make my hair healthier? Any advice will help

MelissaAnne88 · May 2011

When I was a year-around swimmer (in the pool 5-6 times a week) I would use VO5 Hot Oil treatments every once in awhile. That helped with the dryness.

Some other tips:
When you're shampooing your hair, scrubbing the scalp is fine, but don't scrub the rest of your hair.
Don't use a brush when your hair is wet - a comb is best and will help prevent split ends.
When you're drying your hair with a towel, be gentle with it. Don't rough it up too much with a towel.
Try to avoid using a blow dryer/curling iron/flat iron as much as possible.

Oh, I also use Chi Silk Infusion: http://www.amazon.com/CHI-SILK-INFUSION-RECONSTRUCTING-COMPLEX/dp/B000BX1Z00

Hope this helps!

stacie+luciano · May 2011

Thanks a million Melissa!

MelissaAnne88 · May 2011

You're welcome!

jessicabessica · May 2011

To elaborate on Melissa's advice about towel drying--try to blot and gently squeeze your hair instead of wringing it out with a towel. I don't twist my hair up in the towel anymore--I wrap it instead--and I think it's helped. I use a thin towel (mine is a quickdry camping towel, but you can buy a special hair towel--I've seen them at TJ Maxx), which the Curly Girl book recommends to reduce frizz.

I've also read that sleeping on a satin pillowcase can help, although I haven't gotten around to getting one yet.

fallbride1109 · May 2011

My sister swears by a treatment where she plasters her head in mayonnaise that is olive-oil based (that is the key) and lets it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse. I want to try it myself. I should mention that we have dry hair however, not oily.

amylee545 · May 2011

I highly recommend the Simply Smooth keratin treatment. Not sure what it costs around you, but I just got it done in Worcester, MA for $25. I have super super curly hair and was having such a frizz problem and my hairdresser tried the simply smooth on me and it worked like magic. My curls are even more defined and the frizz is completely gone. It last 4-6 weeks, but its pretty cheap.

paprika28 · May 2011

Wen. I effing love it. I used to swim every day and I tried everything to keep my hair from being crazy frizzy. This is the only thing that's been able to calm it down.

graysquirrel · May 2011

There is a product by Nexxus that has been proven to repair split ends. I forgot what it is called, but it is in a small grey bottle with a pump. They have it at WalMart. I bought some but have not really used it much yet-- I wanted to start closer to my wedding. My friend uses it and loves it.

Do you use a heat tamer when you blow dry or use a flat iron? My tressume one works wonders. I also use a shine spray from Bed Head that makes the hair look really shiny and healthy.

You could also get a vitamin called biotin. It helps improve, hair, nails, and metabolism.

stacie+luciano · May 2011

I've tried biotin, for about a year. It really didn't help. And I've heard about the mayonaise stuff but I'm afraid my hair will smell funky lol. I use a heat tamer spray, and I also have a leave in from my hair stylist that has helped a little bit $:\$ .

I'm tired of having crazy hair every day $:\$

I'll try the VO5 treatments, I've read good stuff about them and look into the Chi product Melissa posted.

Its kinda funny...after the wedding I'm chopping off my hair anyway but I want it healthy now

Kasupple · May 2011

I'm a little bit of a product junkie. I've tried tons of stuff over the years, without ever loving any of it. I just started using Moroccan Oil, and I'm in love! My dry, damaged hair feels like silk! It's pricey, but totally worth it.

leia1979 · May 2011

My stylist uses Argan oil, which is supposed to be similar to Moroccan oil, on my hair. It's a little cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/Agadir-Argan-Oil-Treatment-4-Ounce/dp/B001U9M2EW/

I've been using Pureology conditioner for the last year. It's expensive, but I get the huge bottle and it lasts 6+ months. I'm also using Redken CAT on my stylist's recommendation. I don't know if it really helps.

For a cheap fix, I agree with starting with the hot oil treatment. In general, the more you leave it alone, the better.

racheldw · May 2011

MarraKesh X, I got it from Beauty Plus Salon, it detangles and controls frizz. It comes in a brown bottle. It is a leave in treatment works GREAT! My hairdresser suggested it for me, back in March. I've seen a major difference in my hair. I also use Tressume shampoo and conditioner, they have a large selection for different hair types!

PinkGold&Roses · May 2011

I love S Factor hair products. They have amazing shampoo and a really great deep conditioner that I use.

The Brazilian Blowout is AMAZING for frizzy hair. I have really curly/wavy hair (but straighten it) and last your I got the Braz. Blowout and it calmed down my hair for a good 3 months. It made it basically straight, much smoother, and almost frizz free. It didn't totally wear off for about 6 months. I am going to get it in a few weeks because my wedding is July 9th and then we are going to Hawaii for our HM, so it will really help me out then with the humidity.

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