Coming out of lurk

[bigtina74]

HI I'm TIna

It's sad that I've been a member of this board for over a year and I never look at any of the hair boards, just the celebrity and the off topic.

Any ways,

I need some help. My hair is crazy. I dont know what type of hair I have, when I wet it, it curls up, then half hour later I have a big afro. I's love any advice on products that would keep it from frizzin and getting so big.

I'm thinking it's somewhere between a 3 and a 4

I usually wear half wigs and ponytails cause I'm way to lazy to do my hair everyday

I've enclosed pix of my hair about an hour after washing it and air drying it

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL565/2336420/5653802/162840543.jpg
http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL565/2336420/5653802/162840537.jpg


Thanking yall in advance

 

[Tene]

welcome to the board

 

[OnceUponAtime]

It's about time you found your way to the hair forum!
Seriously,You have some purty hair!

The frizz thing is a tough one because you have curly hair. I'm in the same boat. It would help if you shared your typical routine and the products you use now. Also, are there ingredients or products you would like to stay away from?

 

[bigtina74]

dont yell at me

I use garneir fructis right now cuz it was on sale

I wash it, brush it back into a ponytail. it's a little past shoulder length, you can't see that in the pic, tuck that under and put on my half wig

the funny thing is the half wig is about the same texture as my hair and about the same length, but it doesn't have a rebellious personality

 

[Mestiza]

Your hair looks pretty! :Rose: :Rose: :Rose: S-Curl No Drip Activator Moisturizer worked great for me when my hair would get frizzy.

 

[bigtina74]

One last thing and I'll go to bed

I used to perm my hair but it would just hang limp so I stopped, I haven't permed it since last august. I used phyto relaxer at the suggestion of a friend

any special shampoos yall use?

and what type of hair do I have

 

[OnceUponAtime]

ITA with Metiza on the S-curl. Fantasia IC gel with sparkelites is pretty good too.

I use Fructis in the winter time, but it's to much build up of cones to use too frequently in the summer months. It's not bad, but you should clarify once a month to combat the build up. I use a cheapie clarifying poo, Suave and a splash of vinegar in my final rinse water. This helps close the cuticle for better managablility.

 

[OnceUponAtime]

One last thing and I'll go to bed

I used to perm my hair but it would just hang limp so I stopped, I haven't permed it since last august. I used phyto relaxer at the suggestion of a friend

any special shampoos yall use?

and what type of hair do I have

I'm bad at the hair typing thing. I can't even tell you what mine is. I just call it 4a, but I might be wrong. Your's dosen't too different than mine.

 

[Zahrah]

Welcome to the board