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Post by nana2callie on Oct 21, 2021 13:47:59 GMT
Please tell me your favorite products for board straight fine hair and how you use them. Thank you.
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Post by lily on Oct 21, 2021 14:27:58 GMT
My hair is pin straight. I use Aquage Uplifting foam (smells really good) at the roots with a little dragged down the length, and a very hot (430 degree) 1" curling iron, and some fairly heavy duty hairspray (Paul Mitchell Freeze & Shine) www.ulta.com/p/uplifting-foam-xlsImpprod15941177?sku=2507195&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CATCI=pla-1208413774223&CAAGID=123912667168&CAWELAID=330000200001148908&CATARGETID=330000200002744192&CADevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbWBrzMkbuTyIDrEh6MOULZM9-JcScSq9dWh45biCJJ5p-dwr9pNgfBoCcVYQAvD_BwE |
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keithurbanlovinpea
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Oct 21, 2021 16:12:03 GMT
What are you hoping to accomplish with your styling?
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Post by Merge on Oct 21, 2021 16:19:06 GMT
In my opinion the best product is a short, layered cut with highlights, all of which add the illusion of volume. Lots of modern and feminine ways to do that these days.
My straight, fine hair also manages to be frizzy in humidity (probably due to gray under my color, lol). I use a little volumizing mousse at the crown (currently Got2B) and some smoothing gloss stuff (Kenra) on the bangs and sides. Side part helps because you don’t see that widening center part. A little hair paste (also Kenra) for hold and texture. Texture without frizz is really key.
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Post by nana2callie on Oct 21, 2021 16:31:48 GMT
Accomplish - more volume and lift.
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valincal
Drama Llama
Southern Alberta
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Post by valincal on Oct 21, 2021 16:54:17 GMT
I have been using TIGI Catwalk Root Boost on damp hair and blow drying upside down. Then I keep my head down until it cools. That seems to help with volume. I’m wearing my hair straight these days so I follow up with the Revlon one step blow dryer to smooth the ends.
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Post by lisae on Oct 21, 2021 17:25:57 GMT
My new stylist introduced me to Morrocanoil Texture Spray. She sprayed it on top and scrunched up my hair. I've used it by lifting sections after drying and spraying underneath.
I agree with @merge that the cut is important. I have to keep layers in. If it gets too long on top I can't get any volume and it really droops as opposed to sort of droops.
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Post by Merge on Oct 21, 2021 17:28:57 GMT
My new stylist introduced me to Morrocanoil Texture Spray. She sprayed it on top and scrunched up my hair. I've used it by lifting sections after drying and spraying underneath. I agree with @merge that the cut is important. I have to keep layers in. If it gets too long on top I can't get any volume and it really droops as opposed to sort of droops. Cut is essential! You can’t fix a cut that doesn’t work for your hair type with any amount of products. |
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Post by PeachStatePea on Oct 21, 2021 17:31:42 GMT
 this product is amazing. just a little bit, like dime size, put through damp hair will make your styling easier. |
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Post by krys on Oct 22, 2021 3:02:15 GMT
Mine is fine and stick straight. Last time I got my hair colored the girl put in biolage volume bloom. I immediately bought some and love it! I only use another 4-5 pumps but it really adds a lot of volume to my hair. Usually when I but things they with my hair down or I don’t like the texture of them but this one has been awesome!
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Post by pherena on Oct 23, 2021 5:30:16 GMT
Look forward to gray hair. My hair was fine and my dark brown hair got finer as I got older. Fortunately, the gray that replaced it had a much greater hair shaft diameter. I don't color my hair and have been enjoying my gray for quite a few years as I started turning when I was 19 years old! I'm salt and pepper now, heavy on the salt. And I definitely feel as though I have more hair than I did when I was younger.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2021 8:03:23 GMT
Definitely agree with @merge that highlights and chunky layers help add body.
For body I use Oribe Maximista thickening spray. You have to try different thickening products to see which works best for your hair.
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Post by daisydonna on Oct 24, 2021 0:20:45 GMT
Tea Tree thickening spray. I purchase it on Amazon. Also TOTALLY agree with layered cut and highlights.
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Post by mrgiedrnkr on Oct 24, 2021 3:05:13 GMT
I used to think products weighed my fine, thin hair down and now I think it is just the wrong products. I have been using L’ange and I am really happy with it. I don’t use a conditioner in the shower but use a bit of their leave in, their thickening cream, root booster and then dry shampoo after I blow dry. It sounds like a lot of product but I am shocked I can style the 2nd day without it being limp and greasy.
Stacy
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Post by bearmom on Oct 24, 2021 12:54:33 GMT
Along with a good cut as already mentioned: Bumble and Bumble hair thickening spray is wonderful along with a good volume mouse. And bow dry with a round brush.
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Post by lily on Oct 25, 2021 14:23:08 GMT
Mine is fine and stick straight. Last time I got my hair colored the girl put in biolage volume bloom. I immediately bought some and love it! I only use another 4-5 pumps but it really adds a lot of volume to my hair. Usually when I but things they with my hair down or I don’t like the texture of them but this one has been awesome! Krys - is this a spray? I looked on Ulta and see they have Volume Bloom shampoo and conditioner and then a Full Lift Volumizer Spray. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2021 15:09:12 GMT
No advice as my hair is the worst. Very fine, but also moderately thick and slightly wavy. Not curly, wavy. It sucks. I can blow it straight but even then there is one section that doesn't like to totally straighten.
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Post by krys on Oct 26, 2021 19:22:18 GMT
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 28, 2021 13:24:42 GMT
Just pulling this thread back up to say I bought the Aquage Uplifting foam and tried it this morning. I really like how you can direct the product to the roots. It’s nothing like the mousses/foams I was used to that seem like you have half a can of whipped cream in your hand. I styled as usual just with a blow dryer and brush. I do have a little more lift at the crown now and hopefully it will hold throughout the day.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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Post by flanz on Nov 11, 2021 21:42:34 GMT
My new stylist introduced me to Morrocanoil Texture Spray. She sprayed it on top and scrunched up my hair. I've used it by lifting sections after drying and spraying underneath. I agree with @merge that the cut is important. I have to keep layers in. If it gets too long on top I can't get any volume and it really droops as opposed to sort of droops. This is me! I need to try the spray - unless it has a strong smell. does it? |
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Post by mollycoddle on Nov 11, 2021 21:51:51 GMT
Along with a good cut as already mentioned: Bumble and Bumble hair thickening spray is wonderful along with a good volume mouse. And bow dry with a round brush. I use that too. I avoid too much conditioner, since it seems to weigh my hair down and it gets oilier faster. I thought that I would get more volume with gray hair, but nope. I spray a leave in conditioner into my hand and pat it on the ends of my hair. I’m currently using Redken Guts 10 mousse for volume. |
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