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zzstarz13z05
July 9th, 2009, 03:01 PM
Hey all! I'm new to LHC and all of you have GORGEOUS hair!!

anyways, I am at or close to BSL. Its straight, and i cant stand it if it is snarly, so im an obsessive detangler...

anyways, ive discovered that if i sleep or go to work with damp hair in a twisty bun and let it down after work or in the morning, and scrunch some Garnier mousse in it I get these wavy things.. see pics!

And when its this messy/wav thing i dont brush it at all, because it would obv destroy the waves...

but which is worse? my way to get waves or compulsive detangling/brushing?

Below are pics.
1) a length shot from early april. ive trimmed once--a half inch, but its about 1/5" longer now
2) outside with straight hair
3) my wavy hairs,.
http://img196.imageshack.us/i/hurr.jpg/ http://img196.imageshack.us/i/hurr.jpg/

http://img17.imageshack.us/i/image200907070008.jpg/ http://img17.imageshack.us/i/image200907070008.jpg/

http://img9.imageshack.us/i/image200907090001.jpg/ http://img9.imageshack.us/i/image200907090001.jpg/



thanks!!

eternallyverdan
July 9th, 2009, 03:04 PM
I'd say compulsive detangling is WAY worse. As long as you're careful when your hair is down and make sure that it doesn't get caught or tangled too much, this shouldn't really cause any damage at all. The waves look really nice!

Kiraela
July 9th, 2009, 04:24 PM
That seems like a fairly normal way to enhance waves, not very damaging at all. I'd definately think the compulsive brushing would be worse.

longhairedfairy
July 9th, 2009, 04:27 PM
I think the compulsive detangling is a lot worse. Twisting it is while damp okay as long as it's not too tight.

RancheroTheBee
July 9th, 2009, 04:36 PM
I rarely use a brush or comb, and it's made my hair a million times better. Twisting it is fine, as long as you change the position of your hair occasionally to avoid breakage.

funnybunny668
July 9th, 2009, 05:13 PM
Bun waves! That's a good way to get some wave without damaging the hair.
Compulsive detangling could do some damage if done too often.

kdaniels8811
July 9th, 2009, 06:46 PM
Check out the catnip tea thread for help with soft, tangle free hair.

Cherry_Sprinkle
July 9th, 2009, 06:49 PM
Detangling and brushing is a lot harder on your hair than scrunching it up for waves. Most of the curlies scrunch a bit when putting product in their hair because it helps the curls/waves stick together (for lack of a better description lol) than combing.. if I comb product in my hair it will straighten out the curl and cause major frizz so I never brush and when I do its to smooth hair for an updo and I use an infant brush, and when I comb I use a very wide tooth wooden comb. :)

Just be gentle to your hair :)

Cherry_Sprinkle
July 9th, 2009, 06:50 PM
Check out the catnip tea thread for help with soft, tangle free hair.

Catnip tangles my hair something awful and makes it feel dry, but it helps with my split ends.. so when using that I have to add a ton of conditioner :)

florenonite
July 9th, 2009, 08:56 PM
That actually sounds like a good way of getting waves. Just make sure you're not using any elastics on damp hair; I don't know how much you move around in your sleep but you might not need anything to hold a bun in bed, or if you do a scrunchy should suffice.

feralnature
July 9th, 2009, 09:03 PM
Welcome to the forum :)

The combing and brushing and detangling are not good as others have stated. I have not seen my brush in a year and I only use a large toothed comb very gently when needed. I use my fingers to do alot of the detangling. I like my hair clumped together better than combed out. But instead of mousse to get the clumps, I use coconut oil.

pilateschick7
July 9th, 2009, 10:39 PM
You have very pretty waves. I also vote that the compulsive detangeling might be the more damaging option. You could switch to using a wide tooth detangeling comb that is totally smooth.

I like to plop/plunk my hair to enhance waves/curls. I apply product to wet hair, use a T shirt with long sleeves unwrap in the morning.
Here is a link to a video describing it well on Jessicurl's website. This company makes products for curlies/wavies.
http://www.jessicurl.com/Demo-Videos-p-6.html

zzstarz13z05
July 10th, 2009, 12:23 AM
thanks everyone! im going to try going fastner-free when sleeping next time i decide to go wavy to see if i still get the same effect.

I guess my main concern was the product in my hair--the mousse. I tried tresseme the first 2 times and it seemed to be drying.. but i did it was garnier light volume somehting-or-other today and it didnt seem dry at all.

I love this style though--i didnt touch a brush or comb ONCE today (well, except my wetcomb after showering to detangle...). My friend at work said "youve got that i-just-rolled-out-of-bed-and-still-manage-to-be-completely-gorgeous hair goin on". I just had to re-scrunch before going out tonight--darn florida humidity!!

but it seems very low maintenence... and i brush SO compulsively.... it drove myroomie nuts!!!! id say i detangled at LEAST .... ... ... ... dont cringe... ... ... ... ... but at least 8-10 times a day O_o

MunchkinBubble
July 10th, 2009, 10:36 AM
Your hair sounds like mine! I have fine thin hair and it tangles if you just look in its direction! I've just had to tell myself, its just going to retangle anyways, so you might as well wait until bedtime and just do one big (gentle!) detangling session. Now I just detangle once in the morning and once at night.

I might need to steal your idea for waves (my very straight hair doesn't curl up too well with just scrunching.) so maybe damp buns overnight might work. Thanks! :)

nowxisxforever
July 10th, 2009, 10:39 AM
The obsessive detangling is worse. So long as you're very very gentle detangling at the end of the day with your Garnier stuff, you should be a'ok. I get something very similar when I oil my hair after a wash and let it air-dry, my hair springs up into curls, but they're very delicate.

JamieLeigh
July 10th, 2009, 04:51 PM
I'd definitely have to agree that the compulsive detangling/brushing is worse than bunning it damp. You risk more breakage by trying to force the hairs apart and straighten them. But straightening them with a brush or fingers is WAY better than using chemicals or heat, I must say! :eek: I've discovered, with the help of this site and silicone-free conditioners, that my own hair is wavier than I thought, and I've been enjoying it ever since. :D

Welcome to LHC!! :flower: