Do you have thick hair? If so, you know of the many challenges and blessings that come along with having it. You should feel very lucky to have lots of luscious locks, but at the same time because you have so much more of it, it takes lots of extra time to fix, style, and blow dry. This becomes even more evident, if you have thick, long hair.
Many people with thick tresses have either curls, waves, or no pattern at all. (bone straight hair). Thickness can be dependent on two factors; hair volume and hair texture. Your hair is thick if you have lots of hair (volume) and/or you have coarse hair. (texture) If you have lots of hair volume, your hair may become poofy when it’s cut the wrong way. It can also be almost impossible to brush out if you have a wavy or curly pattern. The more you brush, the more knots you get! Conversely, if you have coarse hair, your hair has a mind of it’s own and must be styled and cut with careful consideration.
You may recognize this bob hairstyle very quickly. Victoria Beckham has such great thick tresses. She (and you) can pull off this bob with no problemo!
If you have thick hair you should be happy! There are many women with thin hair that would gladly give their best friends money just to have more! Although many people are probably very envious, having really thick locks can be challenging too! ("With great amounts of hair, comes great responsibility!") It takes much more time and products when your hair is extremely thick. It can also be hard to style and almost impossible to brush out if you have a wavy or curly pattern.
Thick Hair Tips
To cut down on poofiness, use smoothing shampoos and conditioners.
If you have curly or wavy hair, towel dry your hair and add gel to the ends by tapping it into your hair. Scrunch your hair and let it dry naturally. Your curls will be better defined and this also helps cut down on poof.
Shampooing is a must have for all hair types, but shampooing should only be done once every few days, not everday. Since you have more hair to deal with, it takes longer for oils produced in your scalp, to travel down the hair shaft. To keep your hair from becoming overly dry, cut back on shampooing. It’ll also save you a bundle of time, since thick hair takes so long to dry.
To keep your hair tangle free after a shampoo, use detanglers, leave in conditioners, moisturizing conditioners especially made for thick hair, or ‘slip’ conditioners.
When thick hair is cut too short, it has a tendency to become poofy. You’ll have more style success, if you keep your hair very short, thinned, or longer than chin-length to cut down on frizz.
Having longer layers is a big plus. Longer layers create movement and hair your hair flow rhythmically.
Your hair is perfect for a bob style. Hair that’s thick has the bounce and natural movement that make a bob look modern.
Cutting your bangs/fringes straight across your forehead is a big no no. It can instead make you look like you’re wearing a hat. To prevent this from happening, cut down on the amount of hair you include in your bangs, fringe your bangs so they lay unevenly, wear longer bangs, or part them to the side.
Use Anti Frizz and Anti Poof products. John Frieda has a smoothing crème that's perfect for your hair. (John Frieda Finishing Creme) All John Frieda products smell great too! Smoothing gels or serum's can look too greasy or oily. That's what makes crème so perfect. I've been using this product for years and always go back to buy more!
In a pinch, you can also use a small amount of regular body or hand lotion to your hair. It's a moisturizer and they usually contain vitamins. Your hair needs both!
Sometimes oils from your scalp don’t get distributed because of not brushing enough. Lets face it. Thick hair is harder to brush, especially if you have lots of curls. You don’t want to overbrush yet you don’t want to neglect it either. If your roots look oily, it’s OK to wash more often if necessary. Try dry shampoos if you don’t have time though. You can also shampoo at night so your hair has a chance to dry some before you go to work or school. Shampooing at night should also help relax you so you have a good nights sleep!
When you condition your hair, condition the ends and the mid hair shaft only. Do not apply conditioners to your scalp. Your roots will become oily faster.
During the day, rub your hands over your hair. The oils from your hands transfer to your hair and make it lay down better. This also creates shinier hair.
Do not completely wash out your conditioner. If you wash it all out, you will have a problem combing it! After I condition my hair, I like to hold my head under water for the count of 10 only. Depending on the amount of conditioner you use, adjust the time accordingly. This technique also helps your hair behave! Oh behave!
Thick hair is perfect for wearing a stylish headband. Headbands can add a zip of color and look modern. It also helps control unruly hair.
Many women who opt for longer hair, keep growing it out and never get it trimmed. This can cause real problems if your hair begins to split. Trimming your hair ends is necessary to prevent split ends. Once hair starts splitting, it cannot be repaired. The only option is to cut it above the split and start over.
If you love to wear your hair straight, you should not add layers to your hair. Long layers work best with thick hair, but no layers are great for straight styles. Over the years, I’ve found that not having layers really helps tame my hair and it lays down better. It just gets too big when there are too many layers. Medium and long hairstyles are best suited for thicker hair.
Conversely, if you love lots of movement in your hair and love to wear your hair big, add more layers. Thick hair is perfect for adding layers. Just don’t make them too short. Again, you will run the risk of poofing out your hair.
To cut down on frizzy hair, blow dry your hair straight while brushing it, or use a straight iron for special occasions. Using anti frizz products can help too.
Thick hair takes loads of time to blow dry. The amount of time you have to spend blowing it out, is very drying to your hair. A better idea is to partially dry your hair before blow drying it. From time to time, give your hair a rest from heating products.
If you use a lot of heating products, like hot irons and blow dryers, use thermal protecting sprays before you use them. I found one I like very much cause it has Olive Oil and it smells totally herbal. It's called Megasilk, by Silk Elements. Of course, there are lots more thermal hair protectors to choose from.
A great style for women with thick long hair is to tie a partial knot and let the ends of your hair flow down your back. Corn rows, curls, and crimps are also great choices for thick hair.
The classic prom or wedding hairstyle for thick hair is easily created by pulling all the hair smoothly back into a tight, high ponytail.
If you like to wear your hair long, keep it mid-back length for better control and ease of styling. It will also look much healthier.
) All John Frieda products smell great too! Smoothing gels or serum's can look too greasy or oily. That's what makes crème so perfect. I've been using this product for years and always go back to buy more!
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