HUMIDITY!!!!
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Ayeshia
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i wish I could say...this was one of the reasons why I got a relaxer in the first place and one of the reasons why i stopped relaxing. I thought my relaxer would help tame it, but it didnt. Have you tried textured styles like straw sets and braidouts instead of the rollersetting? So if your hair does frizz up its not that noticable. Plus you dance a lot too right? IMO you can't win when it comes to humidity. I hope someone else has a solution.
Isis
New Member
I received some great help from the ladies on this board for humidity. I was told to use Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant pomade which I use on my damp hair to seal in moisture before I airdry. I also apply it daily on my hair. It isn't a 100% prevention but it really helps. It prevents outside moisture from getting to the hair. One of the key ingredients is castor oil. Plus I don't wear my hair straight anyway - either in a braid out or up in a bun. The trick is to work with the humidity, rather than against it. Braid outs work pretty well.
miss_brown
New Member
The only thing that has really worked to keep humidity at bay for me is serum (I use Fantasia IC Hair Polisher
). I'm natural, and this really maintains my presses. It seems to lock out the moisture (which is why some people dislike it). As long as I clarify periodically, I don't experience any problems.
Chaya
New Member
Man Im telling you! This humidity hit me like a ton of bricks these past two days! For some reason I forgot where I lived! I forgot about all this humidity we get around here! Well I with I could try the whole braid out deal. Unfortunately I cant braid worth a d**n! As far as this whole dancing deal, I am going to have to confine that to the weekends so I can just wash it after a day of classes.
I do have the aveda anti humectant, I just have to bring it out the archives!
I do have the aveda anti humectant, I just have to bring it out the archives!
Chaya
New Member
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Mija said:
I just put some Hawaiian silky activator, lotion, and/or gel in it and hope for the best. It still poofs but it's pretty cute for a few hours.
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Yeah my hair was TOO cute today! I was so excited about my new AUBREY GPB or whatever hair was soft,shiney and bouncey I thought I was a white girl, till I hit that humidty. Looked like a straight up slave!
Mija said:
I just put some Hawaiian silky activator, lotion, and/or gel in it and hope for the best. It still poofs but it's pretty cute for a few hours.
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Yeah my hair was TOO cute today! I was so excited about my new AUBREY GPB or whatever hair was soft,shiney and bouncey I thought I was a white girl, till I hit that humidty. Looked like a straight up slave!
lsubabiedee
New Member
lol...I dont think there is anything that can really prevent poofiness due to humidity 100%...every since i was younger I have just adapted my styles to the climate
ccd
New Member
I have to recommend Matrix Sleek look....it works wonders for me and the NYC humidity ( #1 problem for me) shampoo is very moisturizing and the conditioner softens like crazy!!! Also Rusk Leave-in helps control frizzes. I'm 12 weeks this week and I had soooo little hair come out during the set I was shocked.....but also in the summer my hair would remain pretty smoothed out... Matrix has a whole line of stuff...a leave in which I used in the past ( I like it but I like Rusk better....for comb outs) maybe you could get samples( not sure where) to check it out first
But if all else fails...go for the curls/waves/texture.....
But if all else fails...go for the curls/waves/texture.....
Chaya
New Member
The Matrix sleek look whole line huh?
How about the Redken Smooth down line? Has anyone ever used that in humid weather? I have that line I just wasnt real impressed with the conditioner/shampoo ( although the heat glide is a staple!)so I never used it again. However, if it will combat the frizzies I am more than welcomed to it!
How about the Redken Smooth down line? Has anyone ever used that in humid weather? I have that line I just wasnt real impressed with the conditioner/shampoo ( although the heat glide is a staple!)so I never used it again. However, if it will combat the frizzies I am more than welcomed to it!
ccd
New Member
oh you are very welcome....humidity is the death of me ...my hair just soaks it up.......my hair type is 4a and thick . I highly rec the Matrix shamp and cond. (FYI they do have cones in them so if you/hair don't like them, then beware)....my hair really responds to silicones and it doesn't get dried out.
Like I said I've use the leave-in cream they have 2 stregths lite and extreme (I think its called)...that's a creamy but lite product, I prefer Rusk because it really detangles.....
Like I said I've use the leave-in cream they have 2 stregths lite and extreme (I think its called)...that's a creamy but lite product, I prefer Rusk because it really detangles.....
Chaya
New Member
Oh my hair loves cones! No problems with those here! I am so upset I have to use a new leave in though! I just found the PERFECT leave in for my hair. It provides so much slip and my hair turns out so great.
But you said RUSK has a good leave in that fight humidity huh? Well how about the MATRIX line? About those two strengths, which one do you like the best?
My hair is about 3c/4a and it loves the moisture, soaks it right up!
But you said RUSK has a good leave in that fight humidity huh? Well how about the MATRIX line? About those two strengths, which one do you like the best?
My hair is about 3c/4a and it loves the moisture, soaks it right up!
ccd
New Member
I used the extreme leave-in but like I said it was just to light for me, in the sense that I had to use quite a bit to feel the difference, while Rusk just does it all fo me!! maybe you could take a look at the sham&con ...cause I really feel the difference after the sham, it just calms my hair down so well, then when the I use the con, its even better.....if you can get your hands on samples you could do that be4 you invest in full bottles...( just my humble suggestion)
sengschick
The Bun Master
I used to have a terrible problem with humidity. My hair must have made arrangements w/the atmosphere to serve as the offical moisture absorption unit. It would be HUGE.
I went to Carabana one year and crimped my hair which was 16 or 17" at the time. Before I made it to the Canada my hair was shoulder length! Maddening!
Anyway, I started to condition my hair faithfully w/a heating cap. Each wash I sat for a minimum of 20 mins. I read on the Ouidad site that the swelling of the hair fibers had something to do w/sealing the cuticle and to get the proteins and lipids to adhere to curls you have to use heat. I don't how long it took, but it worked and now my hair doesn't react at all to humidity.
Anyway, I started to condition my hair faithfully w/a heating cap. Each wash I sat for a minimum of 20 mins. I read on the Ouidad site that the swelling of the hair fibers had something to do w/sealing the cuticle and to get the proteins and lipids to adhere to curls you have to use heat. I don't how long it took, but it worked and now my hair doesn't react at all to humidity.
ChocoKitty
Well-Known Member
I think deep conditioning with heat is a good idea. I have not had any problem with poofiness and humidity in long time now. Even when I "used" to work out my ponytail would stay straight. Moisture is key!
ccd
New Member
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Chaya said:
So the name of it is Rusk "LEAVE IN"?
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It's Rusk Smoother Passionfruit and Aloe Leave-in...ohhh well I was trying to post a pic....I can't
but go to....
http://www.aquanuke.com/item-2972880255.asp
editted----yeeepiee!!! ok so I got it!!!
Chaya said:
So the name of it is Rusk "LEAVE IN"?
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It's Rusk Smoother Passionfruit and Aloe Leave-in...ohhh well I was trying to post a pic....I can't
http://www.aquanuke.com/item-2972880255.asp
editted----yeeepiee!!! ok so I got it!!!
sengschick
The Bun Master
It seems to work and it didn't matter what sort of conditioner I used. I was using Bed Head Moisture Maniac when I started, switched to Nexxus (Humectress and Keraphix) and now I use Phyto and AO GPB. I do my nails while I wait & if all you have is 20 mins, that works. I also add more conditioner when I finish and let it sit for 10 mins. w/o heat. I saw that on the Ouidad site too, but I can't recall why it was recommended.
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