can i reduce the volume of my hair?

[Nanyanika]

I'm having some trouble with too much thickness. After conditioning, i place my hair into a bun. What can be done to reduce the thickness, i was thinking of a good protein free gel, to paste my hair to my skull so that i can have flatter looking hair, but i'm afraid of dryness and breakeage caused by adding gel. Any advice is appreciated Thanks.

 

[FrizzMizz]

Are you still having alot of volume after braidouts and/or twistouts?

 

[Nice]

I really wish that I had your problem! /images/graemlins/look.gif

 

[Tai]

Den, I use extra virgin coconut oil and smooth n shine curl activator gel. I know it's alcohol free and I'm pretty sure it's protein free as well. I also leave some of my conditioner in. That helps lay my hair flatter as well. I do my buns or ponytails when my hair is still wet because it allows for a flatter bun. If I wait until it's dry, there's a good chance that it's going to be too puffy or that I'll break or stretch out the ponytail holder.

 

[Nanyanika]

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Are you still having alot of volume after braidouts and/or twistouts?

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No i don't really do braidout or twistouts, i just want my hair to lie flat enough for buns.

 

[Nanyanika]

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Den, I use extra virgin coconut oil and smooth n shine curl activator gel. I know it's alcohol free and I'm pretty sure it's protein free as well. I also leave some of my conditioner in. That helps lay my hair flatter as well. I do my buns or ponytails when my hair is still wet because it allows for a flatter bun. If I wait until it's dry, there's a good chance that it's going to be too puffy or that I'll break or stretch out the ponytail holder.

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Thanks Tai, your always coming to my rescue, my little LHCF Hero /images/graemlins/grin.gif I can't remember if i mentioined this but, you have beautiful hair, good luck on transitioining.

 

[AudraChanell]

Well I beleive I noticed a loss of volume with Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm. Also know that I were relaxed hair and I have only used it twice.

 

[Nanyanika]

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Well I beleive I noticed a loss of volume with Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm. Also know that I were relaxed hair and I have only used it twice.

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Thanks for this recommendation i had my eye on this product, the other day.

 

[ubavka123]

I second the biolage. It flattened my hair out--and I don't need my hair to be any flatter. It is very rich and heavy. I really like it (just don't like how it flattened my hair). You should try it if you are trying to lose volume. It sucks it right up--probably because it is for really thick hair. Good luck!

 

[Nanyanika]

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I second the biolage. It flattened my hair out--and I don't need my hair to be any flatter. It is very rich and heavy. I really like it (just don't like how it flattened my hair). You should try it if you are trying to lose volume. It sucks it right up--probably because it is for really thick hair. Good luck!

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Thanks so much for this information, how long should it be left on the hair to obtain these results?

 

[AudraChanell]

I only left is on for 1-3 mins as the tube states. You get no added bennies for leaving it in any longer.

 

[greenidlady1]

Have you ever tried coconut milk added to your conditioner? I have some of the same thickness issues (particularly since I've cut down so much on heat).
Take care,
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[ubavka123]

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I only left is on for 1-3 mins as the tube states. You get no added bennies for leaving it in any longer.

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So, so true. As a matter of fact, I think that my hair was so flat because I left it in for around 15 minutes! Never again! It really softens and controls. I hope you like it Den1!

 

[Nanyanika]

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I only left is on for 1-3 mins as the tube states. You get no added bennies for leaving it in any longer.

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Thanks

 

[Nanyanika]

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Have you ever tried coconut milk added to your conditioner? I have some of the same thickness issues (particularly since I've cut down so much on heat).
Take care,
G

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I added cocnut milk to my conditioner and my hair hated it, because it became hard and dry, after rinsing it out.

 

[Nanyanika]

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I only left is on for 1-3 mins as the tube states. You get no added bennies for leaving it in any longer.

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So, so true. As a matter of fact, I think that my hair was so flat because I left it in for around 15 minutes! Never again! It really softens and controls. I hope you like it Den1!

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That's great i leave it on for 15 minutes then, i really need to flatten my hair out for buns.