Hair Question, what to do for more body and control?

[JadenLayne]

I want to call and get an appt. but I'm not sure what I want. My hair is below my shoulders but I have no control over it. When I fix it in the morning it looks okay but after being out an hour or so its just dead looking. Its so thin but yet naturally curly so frizzes easily.

I'm thinkig a Body Wave? Or maybe a large spiral perm?

What should I do to make it more controlable and to keep it looking okay throughout the day?

I need advice! Thanks

 

[CathrynRose]

Please trust me on this one.

Sebastian - Potion 9.

I have hair like yours and I swear to you, if they ever stop making it, I have no idea what my hair will look like.

It adds protein to your hair shaft. It's amazing stuff.

they call it a "wearable treatment" - like a leave in conditioner, or something. It's more than that. Its simply amazing. It's just so ...it's amazing.

http://www.epinions.com/beat-Hair_Care-Conditioner-All-Sebastian_Potion_9/display_~reviews

 

[FSUGrad97]

Please trust me on this one.

Sebastian - Potion 9.

I have hair like yours and I swear to you, if they ever stop making it, I have no idea what my hair will look like.

It adds protein to your hair shaft. It's amazing stuff.

they call it a "wearable treatment" - like a leave in conditioner, or something. It's more than that. Its simply amazing. It's just so ...it's amazing.

http://www.epinions.com/beat-Hair_Care-Conditioner-All-Sebastian_Potion_9/display_~reviews

How does it do in the heat and humidity?

 

[CathrynRose]

Im not kidding - I swear by this stuff. It does phenomenal in Heat / Humidity / Rain / Dry Weather. The stuff is like this barrier protectant for your hair. Honestly, Im suprised more people dont know about it / use it.

(all)Sebastian products, IMO, are phenomenal. A little bit pricier than most salon brands, but truly worth every dime. Again, dont know why more people arent hooked on this. Honestly.

This stuff is kinda expensive. Even when I buy it and I *know* how wonderful it is, I still cringe. BUT - it last forever and a day. I usually get 2 tubes, and it lasts me just over a year. You use like.... a lima bean-ish size in medium length hair.

Sometimes JCPenny Salons will have "Buy one / Get one half off" on Sebastian Products. It's usually right after Xmas - so I pick it up then.

Ummm....otherwise. Just try it. Ill buy it from you if you dont like it.

 

[CathrynRose]

OH! And the the OP.

Get yourself a healthy trim - with a bluntly cut bottom. BUT, tell the stylist to put layers in all around - yet keep the bottom BLUNT.

This (along with Potion 9!!!) will give you some seriously sexxxxy hair!

 

[CathrynRose]

http://makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=579/Potion_9/Sebastian/Styling_Products/

More reviews.....

 

[JadenLayne]

CR,

You said J.C. Penny Salon, we don't have one of those here. Does anywhere else sell this? Do most hair saloons sell it?

 

[CathrynRose]

CR,

You said J.C. Penny Salon, we don't have one of those here. Does anywhere else sell this? Do most hair saloons sell it?

Oh yeah - anywhere that sells Sebastian.

Try here: http://www.sebastian-intl.com/asearch_index.php

 

[KimR]

Oh yeah - anywhere that sells Sebastian.

Try here: http://www.sebastian-intl.com/asearch_index.php

Cathryn, my DD has extremely thick cury hair that has a tendency to frizz. She is looking for something that will take out the frizz (she'd prefer it to be straight but said she could take the curl if it wouldn't frizz). She is low maintenance and does NOT want to spend much (read none) time on her hair. I've tried frizz-eaze and it did nothing. Do you think this might work for her?

 

[CathrynRose]

Cathryn, my DD has extremely thick cury hair that has a tendency to frizz. She is looking for something that will take out the frizz (she'd prefer it to be straight but said she could take the curl if it wouldn't frizz). She is low maintenance and does NOT want to spend much (read none) time on her hair. I've tried frizz-eaze and it did nothing. Do you think this might work for her?

Yes - yes, totally.

Frizz-Ease (and most of the silicone shine products) simply lay on top of the hair. Attempting to reflect light, and keep it smooth. However, if your hair isnt naturally "smooth" it just lays there, and sometimes almost looks greasy. Although I *love* my BioSilk shine - I'd trade it in a heartbeat if I had to pick Sebastian Potion 9, or that. Potion 9 is a *treatment* for your hair. It's just seriously amazing.

I dont know how well you can tell in my signature picture, but I highlight (light blonde) and lowlight (natural black) my hair. I blow dry, sometimes curl, tease, everyday. (oh, and my hair is kinda sorta wavy) My hair stays *perfect! No fuzzies, no grease, no poofiness, no split ends. I know it's Potion 9 - cuz the few times Ive run out, my hair starts getting icky.

Read some of those links I previously posted. It works great on thick, or thin hair. The stuff is seriously wonderful.

 

[CathrynRose]

Here's another hair shot - in color:

Im just trying to show I color it like crazy - and it stays fabulous.

 

[seven dwarfs]

It is really hard to say what will work without seeing and touching the hair. I am a hairdresser and own my own salon. I do not care for sebastian products at all. Potion 9 makes 'some' hair feel very oily. Yet others love the product or it would not be avaliable. I do have clients with curly hair I perm. Big rods of course. This forms the curl and stops it from being crazy. But again some hair textures can't take perms. Pureology makes some great product for the hair. Best on the market for (today anyway) yet expensive. They make a product for smoothing hair that is great. It would make you think it would be for straightening the hair but it is great for wearing it curly. It fills the cuticle so the frizzy's never come. Try to find a good stylist and be sure you see someone who knows curly hair. It is very different to deal with curly hair and not everyone can handle it. Good luck.

 

[KimR]

OK, I'm going to get it for her to try. If it works she will be thrilled because she is very frustrated with her hair. Actually, I think she has incredibly gorgeous hair and with a little time and effort would look amazing, but she's a low-maintenance gal and wants something quick and easy.

 

[CathrynRose]

I do not care for sebastian products at all. Potion 9 makes 'some' hair feel very oily. Yet others love the product or it would not be avaliable. .

As a testament for how well it works, it's been on the market since 1986.

They normally dont stick around that long, when they make your hair icky.