Dry & Unmanageable Hair

[BettyBoop1]

I have course thick hair.  I have managed to straighten it for past 6 months but all of a sudden it is no longer working.  I can't do anything with my hair.  It looks wild and waves in all wrong places!  I have dyed it about one month ago.  Can anyone help on caring for my type of hair generally?

[Piper-AK]

Frizz Eaze is about all I can suggest - along with hot oil treatments to counteract any dryness caused by dying it, I use warmed up Olive Oil all over my hair and scalp then put my head in a plastic bag for about an hour.  I gather you've been using hair straighteners?  If so, carry on but try using a heat protection serum.  Good luck!

[stellaqueen]

theres loads of products to help with making ure hair softer, easier to manage and shiner. i find that vo5 is good - they do a sachet of shine stuff - its a greyish / blue colour packet and costs about 90p from asda - tip for u, it says leave for 3 mins - leave it on about 10 if u can makes a lot of difference. also available at the min is timotei shampoo and separate conditioner. the cherry and cotton is great. the conditioner - again there is a care system involved and it says leave for 1 minute but if u leave a lil longer it works wonders. available, again, from asda its currently on BOGOF. both have made my hair softer n the difference is amazing when straightening. (oh and i use a tiny bit of tresemme straightening balm - in a white lil bottle). but everyone is different so trying a few new products over time may help also.

[nicola_red]

I also have chemically treated, thick, wavy hair and I use an intensive conditioner once a week at least - look for the thickest one you can find, like polyfilla rather than milk!  Doesn't necessarily have to be the most expensive but i do find the salon brands better than cheaper ones.  Put plenty on, put a plastic shower cap on your head and leave it for at least 20mins.  Also let your hair dry naturally as often as possible.

[BettyBoop1]

Thanx for ur advice.  I will give it a try.  Wish me luck! 

[BettyBoop1]

Thanx for all your advice.  I'm glad I'm not alone!  I feel quite low when my hair is a mess - would like to put a bag over my head! I used straighteners and after years of looking exactly the same I actually had a new look.  I just felt as though the dream ended.  I just want to get my hair back in condition now.

[BettyBoop1]

Thanx for all ur advice.  I have taken note.