Best hair & scalp treatments according to redditors

There are deals on Bioderma, Vichy, and LRP. For hair, I'm also getting Olaplex.

Thank you to other posters who have actually shared Prime Day products. Some of us come here for skincare tips and not to be subjected to the unsolicited political views of others.

My hair looked just like this when I was a kid, I feel this picture in my very bones. Her hair looks pretty similar to mine, so based on my experience:

1. The first thing I would recommend is an Olaplex no. 3 treatment. It’s pricey, but you can get it on Amazon, and it’s so worth it. It repairs curl patterns in hair that’s been damaged. Have her wash her hair and while it’s sopping wet, add a literal handful of conditioner. Starting at the ends of her hair, use a wet brush to detangle. It might take a really long time, and handfuls of hair will probably come out. That’s normal. Once her hair is brushed through and detangled, rinse out all of the conditioner. Turn off the water. Brush gobs of olaplex from root to ends, and leave it in for at least ten minutes. It looks like she might want to leave it in for 30-45 minutes.
   
   
2. Rinse out all of the olaplex. Apply another handful of conditioner, brush it through, rinse it about half way out. While in the shower, she should flip her head over and gently scrunch the water out.
   
   
3. LA Looks Extreme Sports Gel is bright blue and you can usually find it at Walmart for super cheap, but I linked it to Amazon below because you can buy in bulk. Flip hair over, scrunch in golf ball sized amount of gel. Repeat. It will seem like an outrageous amount of gel. Use more.
   
   
4. Using a microfiber towel or turbi-twist, or an old T-shirt, plop her hair up for about twenty minutes. The key here is not to stretch her hair out into the twisty part of the towel. You want the hair stay as close to her scalp as possible. Basically lay out the towel and flip head over, slowly lowering the curls onto it so that they coil close to the root.
   
   
5. After about 20 minutes, remove towel, and let her hair air dry the rest of the way. It will be really tempting, but try not to touch it at all. When her whole head is dry and crunchy from the gel, flip hair upside down and gently scrunch-out-the-crunch. Done. Leave it for a few days.
   
   Hope this helps!
   
   conditioner
   
   hair gel, 3 pack
   
   olaplex
   
   Edit: to be clear, olaplex is a one time treatment. Do it once. The rest of it is do all of the time stuff.

It’s a 10 works miracles for my hair. A few spritzes of this stuff and a Wet Brush and my hair is tangle-free.

You guys are honestly boosting the SHIT out of my self esteem haha especially now with this hair question. I have been fighting with my hair all my life and just recently am I starting to accept it, so I'd be happy to talk about it.

The first step was coming to terms with the fact that I'll never have "easy" straight, moldable hair. My hair is pretty wavy and VERY frizzy, and it takes a lot to tame it...but I'll let you in on my secret weapon: the "It's A Ten" line of product.

It's a godsend. Every day I condition with this, I shampoo only once or twice a week (since my hair is already naturally dry and shitty) with this, and on days that I shampoo I put this in after to curb the inevitable frizz. All their stuff is kind of expensive but since I only have a few inches of hair it lasts me for EVER.

After I shower I sorta pat my hair dry. Tussling it dry with a towel poofs it up, damages it, and encourages frizz, so I just pat and let it air dry. Before it's fully dry and it has frizzed up I put in some high-hold medium-shine pomade (Suavecito and Layrite are my favorites) and style it as such!

Oh, and if you're a guy then I can't recommend this enough: get a great barber and stick with him. Not only is it a cool relationship, but a good haircut makes everything way easier. Plus, the more you go to them the more they understand your hair, so it only gets better!

If you actually read this novel about how I do my hair, I am rewarding you with this picture of my hair when I was like 15. Pretty scary.

Omg I have useful advice! I ordered "rosemary repel" off amazon (fairytales brand) and it's like conditioner detangling stuff but spray it in your hair every morning. I've never had lice while using it and my hair is pretty long. All the other teachers at my (elementary) school use it too and lots of our kids come in with lice, bed bug bites, fleas, etc. It's a low income district.

Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel Conditioning Spray, 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O7JK0A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_C6fHCvthCbylu

Biosilk! It smells amazing, works wonderfully and I've been using it for nearly seven years.

http://www.amazon.com/Biosilk-Therapy-Serum-Packaging-Ounces/dp/B0007CXX82/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1300256875&sr=1-1

Best aftershave I've ever used. Menthol and eucalyptus.

I really love the Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector. It is a deep conditioning treatment that's put in BEFORE shampooing. Your hair will be as soft as silk. They recommend using 1 or 2 times a week, depending on how damaged the hair is. I frequently have mine bleached/highlighted and I use it once a week, leaving it in 5-10 min before shampooing out.

You can get it from Amazon but I noticed a few months ago that Sephora started selling small bottles up near the checkout area.

I have very bad psoriasis that now covers my entire scalp. I'm 21 and I've had it since my first year of high school. Anything on my main wish list that is psoriasis related would be very helpful. Having this problem is very embarrassing and rather painful and itchy. It's so out of control that is starting to spread to my eyebrows and in many places is almost to the point of bleeding. I have yet to find a shampoo or medicine that works but I'm told that tea tree shampoo is supposed to help. Thank you for this wonderful contest. You're a very kind person. <3

your stylist likely meant you have many fine, as opposed to course, strands of hair, with many per square inch.
you have thick fine hair as opposed to thin course hair.
i have a couple of clients that have pretty extreme very long hair versions of this, and both have bleached hair.

♢ get it's a 10 spray-in leave-in conditioner to spray in detangle after getting out of the shower

♢ get a wet brush pro to brush it wet after washing, conditioning, rinsing, squeezing out the excess water then spraying in it's a 10

♢ senscience is the deep conditioning moisture treatment i recommend.

both of my clients using these three things now have WAY easier hair to deal with, far fewer tangles.

protip: don't use a "protein treatment" more than once a season. too much protein damages your hair.

Yes, definitely invest in some tea tree oil or hair products. Trader Joe's carries a tea tree shampoo that is affordable & smells nice, if ya happen to have one close by. I remember lice getting passed around my neighborhood for an entire summer. It was beyond awful.

My pharmacy stocks several lice preventatives. I do not have any experience with em but they appear to be made up of various essential oils.

1.5 years after starting the CG method and I will never turn back! See my progress pics from one year ago. I have 3b/3c, extremely low porosity hair. I'm mixed race - African and European descent. I got my first Devacut 3 months ago and I am LOVING it!!

Wash routine: Apply SheaMoisture conditioner (currently using coconut&hibiscus) in shower. Part hair from ear to ear and split into two sections. Comb out tangles in each section with shower comb and plop on top of head. Let hair sit and absorb conditioner for 5-10 minutes. Turn shower water to cold and rinse out conditioner. Lightly pat out excess water. Apply about 1/4 cup of SheaMoisture leave-in conditioner to top and bottom sections. Apply argan oil to roots and tips. Let hair down to dry and pick a side part (I usually pick a different side after each wash). Let dry then apply about 2 tbsp SheaMoisture curl enhancing smoothie.

No-wash routine: Sleep with hair in pineapple. In the morning, spritz hair with just water to loosen curls. Apply more curl smoothie as needed on later no-wash days. I usually go 3-4 days without a wash using this method.

Deep condition routine: I just added this to my routine so I'm still working out details and order, happy to hear suggestions! Heat hair cap in microwave. Apply SheaMoisture shampoo in shower. Rinse. Heat hair cap again if needed (I like to "pre-heat" before my shower so it's close to target temp as soon as I get out). Apply about 2-3 tbsps of Jessicurl Deep Conditioner into hair. Try to detangle hair with shower comb (this part is a struggle and I think needs reordering). Put plastic shower cap over hair and heated hair cap over shower cap. Let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse out deep conditioner in cold water in sink. From here I follow the second half of the wash routine, but I use about half the products.

I've used the Aphogee two step treatment on very damaged hair and liked the results. I keep my hair nice and soft with the Elvive hair mask and reduce breakage / additional damage from daily activities with the Redken PH Bonder. I used to use Olaplex No. 3 but I found similar results with the Redken for my hair so I'm happy with it. Additionally, I use the Chi keratin protein spray daily, just a mist around my hair and a little fluffing to let it penetrate the underside.

I’ve been using the Olaplex at-home treatment, and it seems to be improving the texture of my hair (dry/frizzy/dyed). It’s not quite as magical as the hype says, but my hair does feel smoother.

I really like the L'Oreal Total Repair 5 Balm and the Neutrogena Triple Moisture Mask. There are often Target Cartwheel coupons and manufacturer's coupons for the L'Oreal mask.

I've actually seen Aussie 3-Minute Miracle with a pump at Target. It's a slightly bigger bottle and cost roughly the same per ounce for the mask.

This is my holy grail (not an affiliate link):
https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Total-Repair-Damage-Erasing/dp/B00AQ8NIC8/ref=pd_sim_194_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SJS0H9N50TCPCGMJPERB

It's a ceramide based mask which really helps my highlighted, blonde, curly hair. Loreal Total Repair Damage Erasing mask.

I use this:
MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Formula Shampoo, 8 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZBMVHU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J9VACbAE568E8

Smells like tar, but it gets the job done. I got psoriasis really bad all over my scalp last year and within two weeks of using this product it was nearly 100% gone. Now I use it when I start to see a flare up and it takes care of the problem. I use some conditioner or a good smelling shampoo after to get rid of the tar smell.

I tried using Head and Shoulders for a few weeks before using the MG217, and it did nothing. Just gotta find what works for you.

Olaplex no. 3 if you have some cash to burn. It's usually given to clients after a bleach treatment. I bleach at home, and use it like I would if I were in a salon. Olaplex is new and (through some science and magic) really helps blondes keep their hair strong.

If you want a cheaper option (which still excellent) get a protein or ion treatment to throw on as a last step. I've used this brand because they're really cheap and I get two uses out of one package. This always makes my hair bouncy and strong again after a treatment.

We use lice spray on my daughters hair everyday. They also make a shampoo and conditioner. I swear they have a lice note in her box once a month and she has yet to get them so it must be working.

It’s this

https://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Tales-Rosemary-Conditioning-Prevention/dp/B000O7JK0A

It also works great as a detangler too so that’s a adds bonus makes it so much easier to brush my daughters hair and it’s all natural so no nasty chemicals.

Ooooh fun topic! Hair background: I'm not sure if I have thick hair, or just a lot of it, but the volume is not lacking! It's got a mind of its own as far as texture - sometimes more wavy, sometimes more straight, sometimes even straight up curly. Length - mid-back to low-back, depending on whether I needed a big chunk of dead ends chopped off. Dyed religiously because prematurely gray is not my style. :'( Because of this dying, my hair is crazy dry. And I live in a really humid climate.

Products!

• Olaplex No. 3 - I use this pre-shampoo/condition about twice a month. Truly a hair saver. If I could only own a single hair product, it would be this! Makes my "hay" hair soft again, and tones down the tangles.
  
• Oribe Royal Blowout - this is a heat styling spray that I use if I'm going to blow dry or use heat styling. Smells amazeballs!
  
• Oribe Anti-Humidity spray - To be honest, I don't know how much this helps, but it makes me feel better about walking out into 90% humidity after I just finished styling my hair. Also, smells amazeballs. :)
  
• Deva Curl Low Poo - One of the shampoos I alternate between. I don't use it for the curls/waves so much as I do for the gentle formula and softness it brings out in my hair. Does NOT smell amazeballs, haha.
  
• ION Purify shampoo - This is the other shampoo I alternate between. We have extremely hard water (I've also gotten a shower head filter, but still hard) and the build up needs washed out. Supposed to be good for after swimming in chlorine too. My hair feels weird after rinsing it out, like it's dying for the conditioner, but feels SUPER soft after conditioning and drying.
  
• Deva Curl Conditioner - One of the many conditioners I alternate between. This is one that I usually use after the Deva Curl shampoo. Smells weird, but softer hair, so I tolerate it.
  
• Argan Conditioning Mask - Another conditioner I alternate with. I use the heavy duty conditioners/masks once a week because of the dry texture of my hair. This one is a holy grail hair mask! Smells soooooo good and hair is like silk...or as close as it can get after dying every 6-8 weeks for over 7 years!
  
• It's a 10 Hair Mask - I definitely like this hair mask, just not as much as the Argan one. Smells great - nicely conditions.
  
• Oribe Glaze - I use this halfway between my hair colorings. It's supposed to help bring the shine back like right after you get your hair dyed. I don't like how it makes my scalp feel after using it...kinda greasy/build-up-y feeling, so that's why I use it so sparingly. Plus it is heavily perfumed, and while I like it, I have eczema so I'm cautious about what washes down my body in the shower.
  
  Editing to add things I forgot: I use a special microfiber towel for drying my hair (cause it's supposed to help with frizz), then I air dry the rest of the way 99% of the time. I will use a straightener or curling iron periodically, but actually want to start using those more often. There's only so much pretty you can get without heat styling.
  
  I sleep on a satin pillow case because that's supposed to help with frizz and breakage.

[Here is what I use] (https://www.amazon.com/Organix-Renewing-Moroccan-Argan-Penetrating/dp/B006B6SE6E). It can be found at Walmart.

half-japanese here, i feel like my hair does the same thing after being wet - it gets super dry and frizzy and fluffs up everywhere and looks stupid

argan oil of morocco seems to help, though i have to use a lot more than the directions say because i have long hair and it's thick as ropes

Have you tried Olaplex? Or oils like coconut oil?

Here’s a link for the Olaplex. I think that could really help you. It’s a little expensive but that’s because it works.

As far as haircuts go, you may have to call around your area for an Ouidad official hairstylist, or just someone who knows specifically how to cut curly hair (not someone who straightens your hair, and then cuts it; a curly hair cut should be done dry and curly.) If you can only go a couple times a year, you can let them know you want a cut that will last for a while.

The Curly Girl Method has helped me out loads! This is the default method, and I and many other people alter it to fit our own personal needs, since everyone's hair isn't the same. It's a great start though!

You can try using a product to help define and tame your curls a bit more. I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum and It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product. If you want something a bit cheaper, try Frizz Ease Dream Curls Spray. These all help my curls stay defined and non frizzy with lots of character and bounce. :)

Edit to add links!

hey! Appologies, i prob won't get to a tutorial because I get really busy and have been growing my hair long. I'll try to cover it here.
For my normal style/cut this is what generally goes down.
First off, it's all about the cut from the barber/stylist.

• 1. towel dry (i don't use a hair dryer at such a short length)
     
• 2. i usually just comb it to the side or straight back depending on what i want. (this helps my spread the product later)
     
• 3. i love hair oil. I bought biosilk because it was the cheapest. I use that every once and a while to give a nice natural healthy look to it. So i use a tiny bit of that.
     
• 4. PRODUCT: I use Mens Dept the most. I used to use Crew but i get a discount on Mens dept.
     
• 5. Those kind of products are water based, so it's important to understand that if you put it in wet hair, it wont be as strong or work as well. I found that if my hair is almost completely dry, i put a quarter size of the product on my palm and spread it on my hands. I put a tiny amount of water in my hands like a few drops, and spread that too. I do that because it helps me spread it throughout my whole head...
     
• 6. At this point you're almost done. I just comb it again. (yeah i know, we combed it, messed it up, now i'm doing it again)
     
• 7. comb the style and then sometimes i put a bit of hair spray to hold it. i don't use that much.
     
• 8. sometimes i use a hair wax for my cowlicks. this is NOT pomade. I have "woody's" vial for about 4 years. idk where to buy it.
     
• 9. The final thing i do, is wait until everything is completely dry. usually when i get to work, or an hour later or something. sometimes way later if i forget. You can leave it as such, but i don't like a crispy shiney look. So once the hair is all dry and trained for the day, i just run my fingers through it in the direction i combed it. It breaks up the product and becomes nice and soft to the touch, but with the style still in place! As if you woke up like this.
     
     The reason i use fiber or a paste is for that reason. If i use a pomade, gel, clay, or just hairspray, it just doesn't yield the same results.
     
     I hope you can follow my written instructions. If i cut my hair I'll be sure to make a video!!!
     
     The whole thing really takes only a minute. you can make it take longer and style it perfectly, make the product distribution better. But you can do it within a minute when you're late as fuck to work :)

use finipil after
https://www.amazon.com/finipil-Lait-50-1-5-44/dp/B00C4YJL96 this stuff is awesome it has a cooling effect on the inflamed skin area that was just waxed

Use this after washing your hair. Slather it on, put on a conditioning cap and sleep in it. You hair will be frizz proof. The more you use it, the better it works. This little bottle has changed my whole life.

https://www.amazon.com/Olaplex-Perfector-Repairing-Treatment-Packaging/dp/B00SNM5US4?hvadid=177564727377&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9030952&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=863906678429696713&hvtargid=kwd-98329006627&keywords=olaplex+3&qid=1540661054&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-20&ref=sr_1_1

Ahhh amazing thank you SO MUCH.

I've heard that amazon's product isn't the OG, and it's diluted, much more watery. Even the comments say the same of people who have the salon version vs the amazon. Also it seems their site only sells to professionals? It says "for consumers" but when I put #3 in my basket, it says "Please note: Products from this cart are for salon professionals only.
We will verify your professional credentials before first time orders will be shipped."

I will DEFINITELY be checking out that recommended Apoghee treatment, though. Is this the product you referenced? Any suggestions for usage?

Yes, straightening seems to be a thing the little ones hate. I grew up in Dominican Republic where the blow drying culture is real strong. Like on an island with rampant power outages, there will always be power at the hair salon XD No one knew or cared about curly hair until maybe the last 5 years I feel.

You can start with something small like Hask Argan Oil Vial. In fact, get the shampoos and conditioners from HASK (they are very affordable) The lines I like are the coconut milk and the honey yogurt line. You can find so many options in Walgreens. As a general rule though, try to stay away from the shampoos/conditioners with oils stated in their names ( coconut oil, monoi oil, argan oil). We tend to think oil will nourish hair and put lots of it on, but then it works against us by weighing the hair down. Slowly incorporate it in other products only if the hair is still looking dry. Additionally Devacurl Ultra Defining Gel and Its a 10 Leave In.Be aware though that you might want to buy this one in stores. People do take the product out and fill the bottle with cheap conditioner and return it. If you try it and its a dud, go back to the store and exchange it. You'll know when its the real deal. -- Also when you apply leave-in you want to spritz 2-3 times in your hand, spread it, feel is it enough, and then maybe add more.

You can ask me any beauty questions \^_\^ I know all the things

For me at least, I tried every volumnizing product out there, but it wasn't until I really focused on having healthy hair that I felt like it had any life. I started using this shampoo/conditioner, and once a week this deep conditioner. I also got batiste dry shampoo and stopped washing/drying my hair everyday. Instead I wash it every 2-3 days, and spend time blow drying it well (breaking it up into sections, etc), then use dry shampoo in-between to keep it fresh(i like adding the dry shampoo at night letting it soak in overnight, and the smell isn't so strong in the am then). That routine alone really helped my hair -- I also use this dangler and it is hands down the best hair product ever!!!! It makes your hair feel moisturized, smooth, and it really helps the fresh hair last longer. I use this about 1-2 times a week on my wet hair, but sometimes I add a tiny bit to dry hair for some shine, or to tame flyaways. In the summer I put some in a spray bottle with some water and put it in my beach/pool bag. For adding even more life/volume, I sometimes use a tresemee mousse, but I honestly don't even know if they make it anymore (I think it was their climate control line?) -- but anything that doens't make your hair heavy works pretty well.

Anyway -- hope that can be of some help!

Try these 2 shampoos

https://www.amazon.com/MG217-Psoriasis-Medicated-Conditioning-Formula/dp/B009ZBMVHU

https://www.amazon.com/Dermarest-Psoriasis-Medicated-Shampoo-Conditioner/dp/B078YFXHK4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=dermarest&qid=1574488711&s=hpc&sr=1-4

I also like this conditioner:
https://www.amazon.com/TheraNeem-Gentle-Therape-Conditioner-Organix/dp/B000Y8SJCO/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=neem+conditioner&qid=1574488975&s=hpc&sr=1-4

I'm a dude, I have similar hair to yours. Ever since highschool I would grow it out to 15-16 inches which is about 11 inches braided. I then donate it to locks of love. I've done this 4 or 5 times now. I also have issues with dandruff every once in a while. I find it is mostly due to low humidity, not washing enough, and wearing hats. Along with what the others recommended I would start using biosilk. It's a leave in conditioner for after you wash. Makes your hair shiny and smooth without making it oily. I'm a photographer and will have models throw this in their hair, depending on hair type and if the model needs it, right before a shoot. I can't recommend it enough.... yea i total sound like a shill....

Ninja edit: it only takes a drop or so. A bottle will last me over a month. I don't use it daily, though you can.

I have the same problem. I haven't found a contitioner that works well, they all make my hair really dry. I found using some of this in my hair helps a lot.

Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Oil (all hair types (All Hair Types) 3.3 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006B6SE6E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_amrmybX57G8C9

I definitely would stay away from shampoos, their only job on this earth is to strip oils from your hair which dry out the hair and skin.

I would recommend oiling daily with light oils that are easily absorbed into the skin and hair, e.g. Argan, Jojoba, Coconut, or Almond oils.

Add a few drops of this as it has Vitamin E and Aloe Vera in it which is great for the skin. Make sure you get it worked into the beard enough to reach the skin to help moisturize and nourish it.

Good luck!

Notice for the 4oz, it says it's fullfilled by Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CMLHEC/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me= but if you go to the 10oz, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CMLHEC/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me= it's sold by Pharmapacks.

https://www.amazon.com/Organix-Renewing-Moroccan-Argan-Penetrating/dp/B006B6SE6E

I just put a quarter size amount in after showering and comb it through

I would use this site to find a salon in your area that has olaplex. The cheapest price it should be for the service is $30 with out blow drying or styling. If you don't have a salon near you carrying olaplex i would go into the salon appointment with coconut oil in your hair, I personally use it before bleaching and have seen that it damages my hair less. You can also buy olaplex on amazon for $26 but it is used for after bleaching like a leave in conditioner. Since your hair is dark brown, the hair dresser may have to bleach your hair in several sessions to maintain the integrity of you hair. This may leave your hair an orangey shade until your next bleaching session. It will probably cost you around $300 or more if you want silver hair that will turn out healthy and shiny. You can always diy silver hair at home but it may leave your hair damaged and the color may look dull.
Edit: you should also try leaving coconut oil in your hair as a mask once a week to help repair it and keep it shiny.

I use Pura D'or Scalp Therapy Shampoo to control my dandruff while also using Deva Curl. It's sulfate free. Here's the link on Amazon

Woop woop!! Glad to hear it! Back when my hair was toast, I switched between Olaplex and apHogee. Worked wonders! Could be worth looking into. Congrats on getting your curls back!

> my hair gets flat quick

I used to have this problem because the product I was using was too heavy, so my curls would get weighed down. My hair is low porosity too and I found that this is light enough to not weigh it down, while also making it soft and giving it a bit of shine, (though my hair is fine and you say yours is medium.) It's an oil that comes in a small vial, so you can try it without committing to purchasing a large amount of product you might not actually use again.

Maybe you could try this too? I don't know if it would be too heavy for your hair. You could try scrunching a little bit of the product on the ends I guess.

I use this to help me reach. It also helps with the dead skin. I also use Hollywood Beauty to cut down on using the topical cream. (Ive noticed the creams start to discolor my skin really bad after long term use.) I swear by this stuff. Tea Tree oil really helps out my psoriasis. I saw an immediate difference in the severity after a few days. I put it on with the scrubber at the end of my shower and do not wash it off my back. When i get out I do not wash it off with a towel. The oil will seep into your sink.

I hope this helps! I really think you'll like it if you try.

Olive Oil Shampoo followed by Argan Oil Treatment. Done and done.

I bought this right here. It was a little expensive, but it was a small price to pay for curly hair. What kind of shampoo do you use for your hair?

Post shave skin care.

If you knick yourself, a styptic like My Nik Is Sealed is nice. The ones with the roller ball is cleaner to apply than the chalky crayon type.

When done shaving, apply a witchhazel, a shave balm, and then if you like, an aftershave. With Proraso, I like the following. These are also popular "standard" products.

Thayer's Medicated with Aloe Vera . Witch Hazel without a scent doesn't smell good. Thayer's brand does pleasant scents. This one has alcohol, and they also make without, but I recommend try with first.

Nivea Post Shave Balm. This is also often available in regular stores, like Walmart.

Clubman Osage Rub After Shave. This menthol scent after shave isn't so much a standard, but IMO the way it numbs your face it is a must have. Refreshing in the hot summer.

This is the best all around I've found:


https://www.amazon.com/PURA-DOR-Therapy-Dandruff-Treatment/dp/B012P630DA/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539977945&sr=8-5&keywords=scalp+therapy+shampoo



I also liked this one too because they had both a shampoo and conditioner...and the tea tree oil felt great when my scalp was really irritated, etc.


https://www.amazon.com/Tea-Tree-Special-Shampoo-10-14/dp/B003E1CYHO/ref=sr_1_12_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1539978057&sr=1-12&keywords=tea+tree+shampoo

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Actually, you might be able to wash less. There's a really great dry shampoo that works like a charm. I've got very oily hair myself and used to have to wash mine every other day, but now I've been able to start washing every three days instead due to this stuff. So here, it might work for you.

Also, try a satin pillowcase and try a deep conditioning type of treatment at least once a week. That will definitely help. Make sure you are using a wide tooth comb to brush, and try not to brush hair too vigorously as this will stretch your hair out and cause stress and damage.

One other product you might want to try: here

L'oreal Total Repair 5 balm. I only use it on my ends (oily roots) and it makes my hair so soft and shiny.

https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Advanced-Haircare-Repair-Damage-Erasing/dp/B00AQ8NIC8

I’ve learned that coal tar is not all the same (there are many different sources of it). If one coal tar doesn’t work, you can try a different brand and it might work. Neutrogena works for me, but the cvs brand that’s suppose to be the same does not. Try this one: MG217 Psoriasis Medicated Conditioning 3% Coal Tar Formula Shampoo, 8 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZBMVHU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PjpZCbNF2DFMZ

You might have to try a few before you find one that works. Good luck!

I swear by Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Two Minute Moisturizer. I use it on my scalp and also on the edges of my mouth. Wherever I need it, I scrub it in there really good and then let it sit for 2+ minutes in the shower while I shave or something. Takes 2 days but it clears it up completely. I get it on Amazon because it is hard to find in stores but lately it keeps getting sold out on Amazon too :( Typically costs $12 on Amazon but can skyrocket to $25 when in demand. They take advantage of us sebs...

Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp Care 2 Minute Moisturizer Scalp & Hair Treatment 7.6 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FIZGN2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LhrYCbEK833SQ

My other product I found recently is the Head & Shoulders Instant Relief Scalp Soother. You spray it on after the shower. It burns for a sec and then turns the scalp icy cold feeling and it feels really refreshing. Typically $10.

Head and Shoulders Instant Relief Scalp Soother Treatment, 4.2 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OP2005Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JkrYCb4QGY9JJ

Ive tried a bunch of other products and various prescriptions from the derm but those two are the winners and wayyyy cheaper than prescriptions. Hope this helps someone else!

It might be psoriasis! I'm no doctor, of course, but I've had scalp psoriasis since I was a wee thing. Over the years, I've found a shampoo that can really help!

Because I can't seem to stop myself, here's a link to my favorite natural, sulfate-free anti-itch shampoo, Pura D'or, in case you want to check it out. One of the biggest things in helping scalp itch is the avoidance of drying, irritating sulfates (which seem to be in everything!).

Sorry, they call me Captain Unsolicited Advice for a reason.

Generally if your hair is static-y your hair is probably really dry. What kind of oils were you using? I use dry argan oil spray - http://www.amazon.com/Organix-Renewing-Moroccan-Weightless-Healing/dp/B00CQ7S4B2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1415029883&sr=8-5&keywords=argan+oil+spray+for+hair - particularly this brand. Make sure not to spray it directly onto your roots. Spray it on the length of your hair, then use your hands to work it to the ends and then run your hands over the top of your head (keeps the frizzies on top down). I generally do this after I blow dry my hair and its worked wonders. Also, there are anti-static brushes for your hair that you can use, but I've never had to use them once I started putting argan oil in my hair.

I did try the argan oil that comes in a gel-like consistency and it made my hair super sticky and gross. Hated it. Love these sprays - I've also tried other oils in this weightless/dry line from Organix and I love them all.

My pleasure :) always happy to help!

1. I'm not really sure about protein fillers. I've never had to use them and don't feel comfortable giving you any advice regarding that. I can, however, recommend Biosilk. It's an amazing product that has silk proteins. It helps restore the health of your hair and it also smooths it and makes it soft. Plus it smells fantastic, and that's always a plus! :)
   
   
2. I don't know if you need to use it regularly. Do you use it to smooth your hair out, or to nourish it/help it grow? I honestly would try using masks twice a week, as per my earlier suggestion. You CAN do a coconut oil mask. Usually it will leave your hair soft and nourished, but also a little greasy. Masks can be left in the hair anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight, while you're sleeping and rinsed in the morning. When you rinse, rinse with cool water. Same with conditioner. You should be rinsing conditioner from your hair with cool water. By the way, did you know that there are correct and incorrect ways to wash your hair? It's true. Massaging the scalp while you lather shampoo and conditioner in will stimulate the scalp and allow the correct nutrients/oils to flow and speed up your hair growth.
   
   
3. As far as I know, toner isn't too bad. Also, anything that's semi-permanent like Manic Panic shouldn't be super damaging either. Bleaching, however, is. All of your hair, with the exception of your roots, is dead. We condition and put products in our hair in order to keep it nourished and healthy, so it doesn't dry up and break off, considering that it's already dead. When you bleach your hair, you're literally burning it, making the follicle brittle and susceptible to more damage and breaking. What is the texture of your hair? For example, I have very thick hair with kind of a course/rough texture. The thinner your hair, the worse bleach is for it. The longer you can go without bleaching it, the better. And I advise doing several conditioning masks during the week after the day that you bleach it.
   
   As far as your hair appointment, make sure you find a stylist that you trust and that you're comfortable with. She will ask you questions about what you've done to it and where you're hoping to get. Ask her to recommend any products she thinks might help with and tell her any concerns you might have, but remember, she is the professional so whatever she says (even if it seems absurd or abnormal) will probably help.
   
   Oh, and also, as far as speeding up the growing process...have you ever considered getting clip-in extensions? They're really quite neat, and there are a couple of great companies out there. That way you don't have to be frustrated with wanting long hair while waiting for it to grow.

I use Argan Oil and a one drop of Coconut Oil and call it a day. I am sure you could change the coconut oil to something else if you thought the scent was too strong.

Also I can pick these up at my local Walgreens too. A bit more expensive but if you don't have Prime.

You can get it on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Professional-Serioxyl-Denser-Treatment/dp/B00NU4LW00/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=stemoxydine&qid=1573353007&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Kerastase-Densifique-Density-Fullness-Programme/dp/B01BLE985G/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=stemoxydine&qid=1573353007&sr=8-7

The Kerastase is 6ml/day (!!). The LOreal is 4 pipettes/day.

I highly recommend Argon Oil. I use it ever couple days and it keeps my hair nice and soft. My daughter uses it as well and her hair is like straw, makes it less "crunchy"

I use Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner to clean and moisturize and Suave Men Medium Hold Styling Paste to style. When I'm doing a bun or ponytail I'll do 3 or 4 sprays of [Ogx Argan Oil of Morocco] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CQ7S4B2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Sz7QCbQEZNPMN) for a little extra shine and to tame the flyaways. I'm still on the fence about that one though. I might switch to a different spray after this runs out but I LOVE the Aussie conditioner. Highly recommend. My wife started stealing my conditioner and finally confessed lol now we buy double when we're at the store.

I use the conditioner every day, and only use shampoo about once or twice a week to wash off the build up from the styling paste. The styling paste is nice because it holds my curls together without feeling oily or heavy and it dries to a soft matte finish and doesn't look wet. Both products are under $5 at Target.

I use Finipil after exfoliating. I really slather it on. Makes all the difference for me. My esthetician gives it to me, included in the cost of the wax.

This stuff maybe the light or protein less version?


Also try Argan oil or coconut oil to soften your hair a bit. Be careful with coconut oil though. It can mold if you're constantly dipping your hand and fingers into it. I find it best to keep it in the fridge and use a spoon to scoop out a small bit, rub it between your hands to melt it then through your hair.


Personally, I like the crisco brand cooking coconut oil. It has almost no scent. And it worked well on my hair. Coarse and thick hair.


Also look into getting sulfate and phosphate free shampoos and conditioners.

Sorry I went to bed right after typing this.

I recommend that you post your hair type (they have some charts etc to help you figure out your hair type haha) in /r/curlyhair and they can help you with what works best for them or just give you some recommendations.

Now the one I use all the time is this:

• https://www.amazon.com/Organix-Renewing-Moroccan-Argon-Oil/dp/B006B6SE6E?th=1
  
  And this is the other one I use when I travel, it's small and pricey:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Hask-Argan-Repairing-Shine-Hair/dp/B00B5CYDCI/ref=pd_sim_194_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00B5CYDCI&pd_rd_r=9CM97FCH49FFY5597ED6&pd_rd_w=ISBeM&pd_rd_wg=UORm2&psc=1&refRID=9CM97FCH49FFY5597ED6
  
  Edit: By the way these brands are the ones I find easily where I live (Europe) if you're in the US/NA maybe you can get something better too, that's why you should make a post in curly hair subreddit, these people spent ages testing so many things!

http://www.amazon.com/Biosilk-Therapy-Serum-Packaging-Ounces/dp/B0007CXX82/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347823556&sr=8-1&keywords=biosilk

I swear by this stuff...I've been using it for years. I have naturally curly hair and I've also had it chemically straightened twice. It works with wet curly hair, dry curly hair, and even on my straight hair after I flat iron it. Highly recommend it. You can get it any beauty store but I always buy the massive bottle off Amazon, more for your money :)

Not the person who commented but as a fellow chameleon I totally recommend Olaplex - it used to be a salon-only product but they've released Olaplex 3 as a D2C product and it's fucking incredible. I lost about 6 inches of hair last month after a nasty chemical haircut (I went from pink to orange and then back to green, it was too much haha) and this shit has brought my fancy follicles back to life!
I'm in NZ but if you're US-based you can get it on Amazon here.
Good luck!

Just rub it in your palms then run it through your hair. Might just wanna get a mixture of oils instead of one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011EXDBAM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012P630DA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The shampoo solved my dry scalp and flaking quickly, and I use the oil on my beard but it'll work fine for your head and/or just give you a idea of oils to look at from the ingredients.

You'd probably get more benefit from stem since it is specifically for thinning and increases the amount of hair in a area vs minoxidil which is more for regrowing on bald spots. But you can use both together.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NU4LW00/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ugh I get this too. When I went on spironolactone, it went away completely. But I got off it to try to get pregnant so it's back in full swing. I started using tea tree oil shampoo that really helps and try to keep hair products off my scalp. I notice it gets worse after I use dry shampoo a few days in a row.

Heres the shampoo I use. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0099EHM86/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541287214&sr=8-5&keywords=tea+tree+shampoo&dpPl=1&dpID=510oTFKx5BL&ref=plSrch

Hey! I have the exact problem as you do, except probably more advanced. I'm 28 and have been picking target areas of my skin since Elementary School. I think the scalp picking happened just after high school ended for me. I remember a time where I can run my own fingers through my hair and not lift a bunch of skin off my scalp to leave terrible looking flakes in my hair... I have to basically take a very fine tooth comb to pull the dead skin out of my hair follicles that lifted off of my damaged scalp. No fun. I feel that I've picked my scalp so much that it hasn't ever really had time to heal and so I'm here with a deranged form of dandruff where the flakes are large disks and not small flecks.

So, yeah it does gets worse for you. The worst area is right at the crown of my head right at the hairline. I'll have just taken a shower, after scrubbing my scalp free of dead flakes and I'll get out to find MORE lifted up. In plain sight, for everyone to see. I have to wear certain hairstyles to hide it and know I can't at ALL touch my hair lest I release another dandruff-looking monster. And, I hope you know that any scarring on the scalp is going to be a spot hair can't grow back. So there's that, too.

I just wanted to get all my horror stories out of the way before I get into some of the whys and fixes. Compulsive skin picking is indeed in the OCD family, and part of how it works is similar to having a drug addiction. We look for imperfections on our skin, and when we give into our moments of picking we not only get a large sense of relief, we are releasing endorphins and getting a mini high off of doing it! So, just know that when you care little about the damage you cause yourself and give into the feel-goods, you're giving into your brain and body's twisted urges and it may not be a conscious choice of yours at all.

I'm still trying to find ways to heal my scalp quicker than I pick it (because we all have bad days). I need to do research on Head & Shoulders because I don't think it's as good as I was lead to believe. Sucks too, because I found a SCALP CARE version of the shampoo. I purchased a $9 tub of hair masque from a beauty store recently and I use that a few times a week when I feel I really need a 'pick me up' for my scalp. I've also just ordered a "scalp shampoo brush" and tea tree oil shampoo from Amazon, which neither I have experience with yet but have heard wonderful things, especially about the shampoo brush.

Gotta end my babble here because I have to get to work, sorry if any of this is a jumbled mess to read. Hopefully, there's something helpful in there for you. I know giving into our impulses feels great, but out body can't handle these habits indefinitely.

Scalp Shampoo Brush (there's more options too)

Tee Tree Oil Shampoo

Read the reviews and questions for more about them and how they've helped folk. :)

Try Osage Rub.

I'd say it's very camphoric with a "ricola" herbaceous at the front, and anise is an noticable accord within.

It's not really a "fine" fragrance by measure of complexity, and it does have medicinal associations due to the flavors of over the counter cold remedies, but remains a nice peep into old world barbershop scents.

The combo that works for me is MG217 (coal tar) and Dermarest (salicylic acid shampoo), switching between them every few days. I prefer these to the T-Gel and T-Sal shampoos, I just prefer the consistency better. As someone else mentioned, using a very fine-toothed comb -- like a lice comb -- you can get the large flakes out. Good luck! :)

Trimming was a good idea, don't worry!

Have you been under a lot of new stress? Been ill? Changed diet? Sometimes life changes can have an effect on your hair as well.

I'd recommend a protein treatment. It did a lot of good for my hair when I had damage. You can have it done at a salon, or do it yourself. It's not difficult to do (and not too expensive at all), but it would be an excellent opportunity to talk to a stylist about your issues.

I found my first protein treatment on groupon, and it was fantastic.

If you'd like to buy the product and do it yourself, you can buy it here. Youtube has plenty of tutorials and the process is pretty easy. It does smell weird and chemically, but it did wonders for me :)

edit to include: I have only had the treatment done once, the following 3 times I did it myself at home with fabulous results. Listen to the packaging. You can do it once every 6 weeks. Don't do it more often!

Hi! thanks for your response, I am not the original poster but have the same issue, when I search amazon for mg217 I get three different things... what do you recommend for scalp? Do I need all three of the following?

https://smile.amazon.com/Psoriasis-Medicated-Conditioning-Multi-Symptom-Ointment/dp/B007D6C156?sa-no-redirect=1

https://smile.amazon.com/Psoriasis-Medicated-Salicylic-Formula-Multi-Symptom/dp/B007D6C1WY/ref=pd_bxgy_121_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FNRC4B6SR8SJ3BX3YV7W

https://smile.amazon.com/Psoriasis-Medicated-Conditioning-Formula-Shampoo/dp/B009ZBMVHU/ref=pd_bxgy_121_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FNRC4B6SR8SJ3BX3YV7W

If nobody replies with the spray, I'd recommend this product.

Apply a dime sized amount in your hands, use with wet or dry (Lately, I've tried wet and I like it better) - Apply throughout hair, blowdry for desired shape, then add your finishing products.

You're very welcome. :) For me, Vaniqa has been more economical than laser, despite the ridiculous cost, but for others the opposite may be true. I use a tiny amount of it, so the expensive tube can be stretched out to two months of use. I'm eager to try out the generic version when it arrives. I'll pop back on here and comment on it then.

I do see an endocrinologist, as well as a dermatologist.

For the hair on your body, you can probably just shave or pluck it. Your chest is generally more resilient than your face, so you don't have to worry as much about breakouts. There's this cream I got on Amazon that has significantly helped to prevent ingrown hairs and irritation: https://www.amazon.com/finipil-Lait-50-1-5-44/dp/B00C4YJL96/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CYJB30SEBCQTR86VF3ZD

For what it's worth, I used Aphogee Two Step to save my bleached-to-hell hair and it worked wonderfully. (I decided I wanted to be a blonde last summer, and instead I became a person with sad melted hair. It's getting healthier/happier, though.)

Plus, happy/healthy/non-porous hair holds onto color better, so this might be up your alley. :)

The conditioner, yes should be washed out. There is argan oil, then there are argan oil infused products, like whatever conditioner you are using. Straight Argan Oil is applied after the shower. Here's what I use: http://www.amazon.com/Agadir-Argan-Oil-Treatment-4-Ounce/dp/B001U9M2EW/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1462983499&sr=1-7&keywords=argan+oil

No worries. If you have a long haired kid who attends school, you're probably going to have at least one run-in with them. Remedy has had them twice over the years :/

If you want a couple of product recs, this is great for treatment, and this line works well for prevention :)

One of my favorite qualities is my hair. However, I loved it even more when I started using this. It's really lightweight, and I just spray it on after I get out of the shower. It's heat activated, so it almost encourages me to blow dry my hair instead of just leaving it to air dry when I'm lazy.

My sister introduced this sunscreen to me. It doesn't smell like sunscreen and it blew my mind how it felt like nothing was on. I'm really bad at remembering to put sunscreen on, so this is super important now that I've started running. Can't get sun damage already!

This sounds really weird, but I might be a little addicted to teeth whitening. I almost do it whenever I get bored, so I'm almost Ross from "Friends" level. Seriously. I'm scared they are gonna be glow-in-the-dark soon.

PS you sound beautiful already so ROCK. IT.

Here are two items I can't pick between! Sorry! Water bottle and armband

For anyone looking for a great product, I swear by this stuff! Head & shoulders in a tub, you can't find it in stores for whatever reason. When i first got it because nothing else was working, i did it twice a day for a few days because it was bad. Then few times a week. Now i will so it once a month as routine. Never had issues again after i found this stuff

• Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp Care 2 Minute Moisturizer Scalp & Hair Treatment 7.6 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FIZGN2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5WgFDb3R2MES6

So for dry hair you should def use nourishing shampoo and conditioner and a conditioning treatment (Olaplex) at least once per week. After shampooing squeeze the water out of your hair and apply conditioner over most of your head (not roots). Leave it on for a few minutes to soak up the conditioner. Then rinse. Finish with a blast of cold water on your scalp.

Not sure if you let it air dry or blow dry. If air dry, spray a treatment on (like It’s a 10 or All Eyes on Me and then an air dry cream.

If blow dry, spray on a heat protectant spray. Then blow dry, then apply hair oil to the ends.

Source: mom is a hairdresser

I have had itchy scalp and undiagnosed SD for a while now , I use tar shampoo! and on my good days I use tea tree shampoo from Trader Joe's ( any tea tree non sulphate shampoo is good). The results are not fabulous , it's an ongoing process and I'd love to find a solid remedy for this. The tar shampoo surely keeps up the effect for maybe 3-4 days which isn't bad , I'd to try the T gel next.

I also massage the tar shampoo only in my scalp let it sit for five mins and wash off .

Your pictures are pretty much exactly what I'm dealing with now, too. Have you figured out anything?

I needed shampoo/conditioner so I sorted Amazon results by highest rated and tried this brand out of the blue. I really like how silky smooth it makes my hair. Best I've found yet.

After showering, when hair is 3/4s dry, I use a small amount of this Argan oil to reduce drying out.

Then, I evenly apply a small amount of some hair product. Something light enough that the hair can still move naturally, but with a little hold so the thinning doesn't get frizzy. I have yet to find one I'm really happy with, but of everything I've tried, the best so far was this cream.

After researching a bunch more just now, I think the best product would be a wax. It's more matte than the cream.

Your hair follicles are still being clogged and/or infected. Hydrating the skin is a great first step. Make sure you are exfoliating everyday as well. I have also used this lotion and it made a huge difference in red bumps. finipil Lait 50,1.5 fl oz, 44 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4YJL96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_-u4ZBb0SC0NY4

I agree, I posted about this a while ago and got shot down, but here are the 2 i seem to be alternating between.

Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil

[Hollywood beauty Vitamin E Oil]
(http://www.sallybeauty.com/vitamin-e-oil/SBS-225555,default,pd.html)

Both available in the ethnic hair care products section at Walmart

You might consider using this: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Tree-Shampoo-Anti-Dandruff-Anti-Bacterial/dp/B0099EHM86

I'm sorry you're going through that, I feel your pain.

Have you had your insulin levels tested / do you have an idea if you might be insulin resistant? Insulin resistance can happen to anyone, regardless of your weight. When excess insulin is floating around in the body, usually excess androgenic hormones are produced, too — so it might be worth testing out your testosterone & other hormones too, if you haven't already (it sounds like you might have, if you're already on Spiro).

I've seen stuff like this posted around this sub lately:
https://thepcosnutritionist.com/resources/pcos-hair-loss/

With hair loss, it can be pretty difficult to pinpoint the root cause (I'm right with you, my hair has been shedding aggressively for over 4 years and I keep reaching new lows!). But maybe trying to determine what type of PCOS you have could be a good place to start. That's at least what I'm trying, so I'm not just continuing to throw a bunch of random treatments at it!

I think carbs, if they're coming from plant-based sources, are fine — but it's probably worth cutting back on sugar (I think pretty much everyone, PCOS or not, benefits from this!

If you're looking for more immediate cover-up solutions, keeping your hair short can definitely help with the illusion of thicker hair — that's what I've been doing. Also, Toppik seems to be a great product for filling in gaps on the scalp with keratin fibers that match the color of your hair. I'm also looking into this serum, to see if it will do anything: https://www.amazon.com/LOreal-Professional-Serioxyl-Denser-Treatment/dp/B00NU4LW00

Sorry for the info dump! You're definitely not alone — starting with lab work to try to pin down the root cause will hopefully save you time (and hair!).

Been growing my hair out for almost a year now. I still dont know what I'm going for, but so far I've been using HairOne Cleaners and Conditioner in the shower/as a leave in conditioner and Deva Curl Ultra Defining Curl to help tame it a bit. It usually comes out nice and tamed but as the day goes on, it tends to bunch up on the sides and ends. Everything else remains fairly consistent though.

Any recommendations on how to manage it a bit more? I've heard Argan Oil might help. I've seen a lot of talk about wax too?

EDIT: Sorry if I look a bit weird in this picture. Just woke up.

oh one other idea: if you NEED a leave in conditioner, try a cream form instead of an oil. I use the L'oreal Elvive Extraordinary Cream and while on paper the ingredients are totally unremarkable, it really works well. If not that, some other brand; can't think of any more but know there are a few formulated as oil-to-cream and that's what consensus appears to hold is best for fine flatties like us.

I can't seem to find hardly any aftershaves that have menthol. So here's what I do.

I got a bottle of Osage rub which has lots of menthol: Amazon Link for Osage Rub here!

Then I got a bottle of Organic, non-alcoholic witch hazel: Yet another amazon link

I mix some osage and witch hazel and give my face a good rub after shaving.

Let it dry while you clean your brush, get dressed, etc.
After it dries, go ahead and put on your favorite cologne or aftershave. You'll still retain the fresh feeling of the witch hazel and Osage menthol without any fragrance from them interfering with your cologne/aftershave.

Hope this helps!

Finipil does the same thing as Tend Skin, without any burning. Love that stuff.

A little bit of Osage Rub will fix you right up.

http://www.amazon.com/Clubman-Jeris-Osage-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B001711FMI

Literally drop everything you’re doing rn and buy some Tend Skin. It burns so good. And works so fast.

Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8 Fl. Oz Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ7G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VJ-MDbQP3TDC4

Then if you wanna get really into it, make sure to exfoliate the area every day. If you’re shaving often I would use an anti-bump scrub like this one:

GiGi No Bump Body Scrub With Salicylic Acid for Ingrown Hair & Razor Burns https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DYJJQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aN-MDb4GTV8XM

When you use the scrub on the area make sure to start using it 1-2 days before shaving/waxing and then wait 24 hours (or until the next day) to start using it again. It’s very important that you use the scrub often to exfoliate as your hair starts to grow back. This removes the dead skin cells that hairs can get trapped under and lifts the hairs to promote them growing outward and not inward, causing those painful bumps. To really get the job done, try applying the scrub with an exfoliating mitt like this one:

Skinerals Scrubbing Exfoliator Mitt - Exfoliating Gloves To prep and exfoliate skin for self tanner sunless tanning (Exfoliator Mitt) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNVKRMP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bS-MDbNCC2Y5P

After shaving or waxing, apply some finipil to the area for the first few days as the skin is still raw and prone to infection. This will not only fight against infection and ingrowns but will have a really soothing and cooling effect on the skin. Pricey but worth it:

finipil Lait 50,1.5 fl oz, 44 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4YJL96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bT-MDbDVD2PJ8

Do all these things and you should be good. Remember: our skin isn’t meant to be removed in the first place. It won’t simply play nice just because you want it to. You’re going to get ingrowns and bumps and dark spots sometimes no matter how hard you try so you just have to accept that you’re human and be okay with it. But I definitely believe you can manage ingrowns greatly by committing to a regimen.

Sauve men's shampoo and this: https://www.amazon.com/LOr%C3%A9al-Paris-Extraordinary-Transforming-Packaging/dp/B0194HSHZE/ref=sr_1_24?keywords=loreal+elvive&qid=1574739812&sr=8-24

http://www.amazon.com/Aphogee-Balancing-Moisturizer-Two-Step-Treatment/dp/B00852XSZE

My daughter is really tender headed and it was hell brushing her hair. Here are some things that helped

-I started using a different hair brush it made a huge difference>> https://www.amazon.com/Goody-Ouchless-Cushion-Brush-Girls/dp/B01N4SEN46/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519881182&sr=8-1&keywords=goody+ouchless+brush

• use conditioner
  
  -after shower I always put a dime size of this >> https://www.amazon.com/Agadir-Argan-Oil-Treatment-4-Ounce/dp/B001U9M2EW/ref=sr_1_9_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1519881301&sr=1-9&keywords=argan%2Boil%2Bfor%2Bhair&th=1
  It helps reduce the amount of times I have to brush it and when I brush it it's not as tangled as it use to.
  
  hope this helps
  

Disclaimer: I have thick and slightly wavy hair. But, here is a link list of my frizz erasing troop. I use one oil when out of the shower and a cream when my hair is drying. I switch between the two oils and creams every now and again because I like them both so much. Also have you ever tried rubbing a dryer sheet on your hair? I do this frequently in winter.
Oils:
John Frieda Frizz-Ease and
Argan Oil
Creams:
Touch up cream and
Split end protecter

It was probably Osage Rub, a fairly common scalp tonic back in the day.

Is this also true for articles like these? I mean, I believe you but it looks pretty official to me.

I've watched so many YouTube videos and have followed the guides on here and product recommendations, they are so helpful!

So I have low porosity/thin/fine hair and I've been trying to take care of my hair more (I bleached my virgin hair last year and I regret it; I also cut my own hair recently using the double ponytail method and it has given me a boost in volume!). I have a new routine down that's been giving me amazing results but I still need to figure out how to keep this style to last for days...

Once a week my routine is this (ALERT - not a true CG method):

Pre-poo: I heat up a small amount of a homemade mix of coconut, jojoba, and caster oils. I rub that into my scalp and the lengths of my hair. I put it in a heat cap and leave it for 10 mins.

Shampoo: I shampoo TWICE using a sulfate free/clarifying shampoo (Giovanni). I do this and use this specific kind of product because my hair is low porosity so it gets weighed down easily from a lot of product build up. Cowashing is the enemy for low porosity. I suffer from oily/itchy scalp and dry hair so this really helps it to tone down.

**ACV RINSE**

Conditioner: My hair detangles like A LOT and I lose A LOT of hair. By the end of the week, my hair is rat's nest. I used to use my fingers and/or a wide toothed comb to detangle, but recently I just bought the Wet Brush Pro Quick Dry and it helped decrease my detangling time by 30% plus I shed a lot less. I just use a conditioner with lots of slip. I'm still trying to find one that is CG-approved and has lots of slip for my type of hair, but Giovanni does the trick right now. SQUISH TO CONDISH!

I rinse some of the conditioner out and put a deep conditioning masque on along with the heat cap again for 10ish minutes. I've been using a random one I found, but I'm going to be trying a SheaMoisture one soon.

I make sure to rinse all of the conditioners out AND rub my scalp to make sure it doesn't stay and cause buildup under hot water.

I then run Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-in Conditioner through my hair, followed by LA Looks gel (just tried this out!). I style my hair using the denman brush (brush outwards from the scalp, scrunch, then push back. I put a little bit more of gel on my hands and scrunch the end a bit more.

I put my hair in a silk cap, air dry for 10-15 minutes, diffuse until 80% dry, SOTC, and fluff.

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Items:

Heat cap: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07174WPZX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Detangling brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BE8XJOK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Denman brush: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUBC8A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shampoo/conditioner (Giovanni): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HDNB9SY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Deep Conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I32AN4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Leave-in conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/Kinky-Curly-Today-Leave-Conditioner-Detangler/dp/B00128WK4I/ref=sr_1_2?almBrandId=VUZHIFdob2xlIEZvb2Rz&crid=HLNTF6DKTGEZ&fpw=alm&keywords=kinky+curly+knot+today&qid=1574052033&sprefix=kinky+curly%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-2

Gel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007RRNE2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the psoriasis on your scalp I really recommend a charcoal or tar based shampoo! I use these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hask-Charocal-Citrus-Purifying-Shampoo/dp/B01N9QBCJC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504238020&sr=8-1&keywords=hask+charcoal and https://www.amazon.com/MG217-Psoriasis-Medicated-Conditioning-Formula/dp/B009ZBMVHU/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504238151&sr=8-1&keywords=mg217+shampoo plus at home hot oil treatments 2x a week. Good luck dear, as someone who struggled with 90% of my body covered in psoriasis for years before finding the right derm, I understand the frustration. <3

This is the one I order - Link to amazon page.

Thank you so much! I've been using Agadir Argan Oil on my hair the last few weeks and love that it's lighter and less sticker than gel I've used in the past. I'll play around a bit!

An alternative to the Dr. Bronners (which I love) is the C.O. Bigelows Mentha Body Wash. It can usually be found in the back of your local Bath & Body Works by the single shelf of mens products. Often they have it on sale, for buy one get one free which makes it cheaper than the Dr. Bronners.

If you would like that icy feeling all over and not just on your sack I highly recommend Osage Rub. It is marketed as an after shave and hair tonic, but it is pretty much just a diluted liquid menthol. There is no scent once it dries so you can wear whatever aftershave/cologne you want over the top of it. It will wake you the fuck up with its icey goodness.

I use the generic brand of Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum from Sally's and/or It's a 10! Miracle Leave-In Product. I also use a CHI flat iron to style as often as I can find the time, it's ridiculous at smoothing my hair.

There are some that use tea tree oil that smell pretty nice!

Like this one

And this!

As far as I'm concerned, mint is unisex

I would recommend using some argan oil. I personally use this one and apply it to my hair directly after I come out of the shower. What I do is that I take out some of the water with a towel but not all the water. Keep your hair damp pretty much, but not too wet or too dry. Next I apply the argan oil and make sure that it's applied throughout all of my hair and scalp. Then I blow dry on the coolest setting of my blow dryer (I wouldn't recommend going to the hottest setting honestly). And the argan oil (to me at least) gives more control and days my hair into the position I blow dry it in. Then after you can apply some of your products and top it off with hair spray to keep it in place. If you feel that the current hair spray you use tho isn't holding, maybe try a different brand ? May I ask which brand you are currently using?
Anyways, good luck!

I agree that you should try to go as long as possible between washes. I wash my hair every 3 days. I also found that Head & Shoulders makes a Dry Scalp mask. I just ordered it, so I haven't tried it yet, but it looks promising.

Here's a link to the product: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FIZGN2Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've seen some Tea Tree Oil that smells kinda weird. This is what I use and it works great and smells fantastic.

Osage rub

this one from Amazon

I like oil solutions over the chemical heavy stuff. Some tea tree oil works for me, but it might take some time to get the amount right.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005B0XL6E/ref=sr_ph_1?qid=1449177804&sr=sr-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=tea+tree+oil+hollywood+beauty

Olaplex is a miracle product!! If you color yourself, you can use Olaplex No.1 mixed in with your bleach, color, or toners. Then there are rinse products they have (Olaplex No.2) for after the color is processed. Essentially, it's a bond multiplier- which helps protect your hair during/after the coloring to limit the damage that's done by processing.
Personally, I don't mess with Olaplex No.1 or 2 at home just because I get my color done at a salon. BUTTT- I would say if you're interested in trying the product you can start with Olaplex No.3, which is an at home treatment off of Amazon
I am not a stylist myself, but my roommate is and she's the reason I'm able to have blond, curly, and long-ish (getting there thanks to Olaplex) hair. I also second R&B as an additional conditioning product :)

If you insist on keeping the hair (bad idea IMO, I think you would look great with short hair) then at least use a hair serum on it. This is a really good one, a little expensive, but it's great. This one is not quite as good, but it's a little cheaper. Another thing you could do to help is use a shampoo for body, or a mousse for body. These products will help your hair look healthier and fuller.

Check out the amazon reviews :)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Olaplex-no-3-hair-perfector/dp/B00SNM5US4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450220432&sr=8-1&keywords=olaplex

I've been using this

https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Tree-Shampoo-Anti-Dandruff-Anti-Bacterial/dp/B0099EHM86?crid=2BP0BH8AU9AJG&keywords=dandruff%2Bshampoo&qid=1537078992&sprefix=dan%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-7&ref=sr_1_7&th=1