Compassion, you are definately in the right place for hair questions. We love those!! Ladies feel free to chime in with those answers for Compassion!!
First of all, it may be time to find a new hairdresser - especially since this one is so adamant about not answering your questions. I would suggest "interviewing" several about the care of your hair before choosing one the next time.
Second, since your hair is dry - I would suggest eliminating all heat. Except for maybe after a wet set.
Third, develop a hair regimen. Find products that work for your hair, develop a schedule for shampooing/conditioning, etc. This will take some time. Think moisture. Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners and a good protein conditioner at least once a month. Review old post by doing a search and read up on the subject. Also, ask plenty of questions /images/graemlins/grin.gif
Okay, now to answer your question finally /images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Actually there are several ways, you will have to experiment with them.
I'm like really low maintenance. So, I like to shampoo, condition and plait my hair in braids. I tuck the ends into the base of the braid. This gives me a nice textured look on comb out. You have the option of rolling the ends on curlers or leaving them straight - like regular braids. When dry, I unbraid and spray my scalp with a moisturizer, massage in and pin up in a french roll, I do this every three days.
Or you can twist your hair going back from your forehead - like cornrows. Twist all the way to the ends of the hair, then take the ends and wrap them around themselves to secure them in a bantu knot.
Or you can make regular twist, like when you were a kid and secure the ends in the base of the twist or wrap the twist around into a bantu knot. This will give you a nice wavy look with curls at the ends.
Always add a moisturizing conditioner and a little natural oil prior to doing this and afterwards when you take them down finger comb the hair as not to disturb the texture if you want to wear out. If you comb, it will get fluffy (sp), I like mine fluffy because it make my hair look thicker. Also you may experience frizzy ends and all depending on the texture of your hair it may look more natural then relaxed. Fortunately, I like the natural look. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif Where my hairdresser's hair looks curled and her ends don't look frizzy.
But, I don't wear my hair down often especially in the winter. I find it easier to keep pinned up in a roll, a twist, or a french braid. Something that I can maintain daily with a little moisturizer, a quick comb and I'm gone. These have gone over well in my office. I'm very conservative and they are classic looks.
All these will take practice. Also, learn to wet set - somewhere on this site are some instructions with links to pictures.
Hope that helps.
Good luck and feel free to ask questions anytime. /images/graemlins/grin.gif
