Help with Problem Hair

Flixie00

I have dry curly shoulder length hair that is coloured.

I keep my hair tied back in the gym and also swim 3-4 times a week in an oxygenated pool. I wash my hair 3 times a week, and condition it after I leave the pool.

As a consequence, my hair is now in very poor condition. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what did you do about it? Also, would cutting my hair short mean improved condition going forward?

reneelee

Look up on line washing with conditioner. You will find once you start doing it that your hair stays cleaner a lot longer.

farmers_daughter

Keratin has been a lifesaver for mine.

Syderelli

yes, this! I have super super super curly hair, and when I wear it culry for an extended period of time, I always wash with conditioner instead of shampoo. The shampoo causes the curls to FRIZZ like crazy Good luck!!!

elizabeth1222

Used Coconut oil it's wonderful for dry hair:flowerforyou:

SPNLuver83

ARGON OIL!!!

Flixie00

Yes, I have been just rinsing through my hair with conditioner and using a natural one, but this is no longer doing the trick.

Keratin? this is normally used to straighten hair which I am not looking to do, can it just be used as a conditioner?

crush86

I would try using Redkens Extreme line, it is for distressed hair and works wonders for chemically damaged hair! I am a hair dresser and use it all the time!

SuMcP

FrizEase serum is good, also Aussie 3 minute miracle and leave in conditioner!

fitmom_pam1976

Keratin has been a lifesaver for mine.

^^ This ^^

sparkdoc

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EmmaM2211

I have shoulder length coloured curly hair too and the swimming pool plays havoc with it!! Plenty of conditioner immediately after getting out the pool helps me.

My step-mam is a swim coach and she always says makes sure you soak your hair in the shower before getting in the pool, stops as much chlorinated water getting to it apparently. xx


Oh and also frizz ease, my hair would be a frizzy wreck without it!! I get the super strength one! xx

groomchick

Same kind of hair.... after I condition and towel dry I use a good leave in conditioner and Frizz ease or smoothing serum!

tinksmommy2006

Keratin has been a lifesaver for mine.

^^ This ^^

This too^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Try ION http://www.sallybeauty.com/keratin-smoothing-shampoo/SBS-302880,default,pd.html?green=17329946103&cm_vc=MYBUYS

That is the shampoo, they also have conditioner. I have the same type of hair as you but I also have hormonal problems that make it break off and fall out easy. This shampoo and conditioner has made my hair stop falling out as rapidly, the breaking is no longer happening and my hair feels like normal well taken care of hair. I loved this stuff so much after using it for 3 days i went back and got the entire styling line for frizzy dry hair and my hair is now like freaking silk. I will never use anything else.

bathsheba_c

Yes, I have been just rinsing through my hair with conditioner and using a natural one, but this is no longer doing the trick.

Keratin? this is normally used to straighten hair which I am not looking to do, can it just be used as a conditioner?

Keratin straightens the hair, so I don't think it would be a good option for you (I did keratin for several years).

I would try using a leave-in conditioner, and see if that helps.

angieleighbyrd

What they said. Google "co-washing"

Also, I make a mask for my hair.

Pure coconut oil
Egg
Splash of milk

Mix it all up and keep it on your hair as long as you can stand it. It is a bit drippy so wrap your head in plastic or invest in a good shower cap.

tinksmommy2006

Keratin is not for straitening unless you buy a keratin straightening treatment...it is for smoothing and anti frizz when bought as a normal shampoo, conditioner, or other hair care product. but when you straighten your hair (even using the normal keratin products)it does make it a lot easier and makes it faster...but for us with curly hair it just smooths the frizz and makes your hair soft and manageable when you are just going natural.

kykykenna

ARGON OIL!!!

YESSA!!!:)

crimsoncat

ARGON OIL!!!

This. I have very fine, dyed, long hair which gets dry and breaks when I blink at it funny. I tried the Organix Penetrating Oil Moroccan Argan Oil and I love it. I'd put a bunch in my hair and let it soak for an hour with a shower cap on the first time. Then I would use as directed every day.

trophywife24

I totally agree with argon oil. Can you swim with a cap on? I know they're a bit nerdy but if I were swimming that much, I would pick up a cute vintage style cap.