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Help - my hair is strange!

by Heidi Stanton

question
I have very strange hair. It is thin, fine and very curly. What is the best way to fix it so that it doesn't look weighed down, but still doesn't look frizzy? Also, what is the best way to straighten it? There are always tips for thin straight hair or for thick curly hair, but I never see tips anywhere for thin curly hair. Please help!

answer
Your hair is like a special fabric. Treat it gently. Shampoo frequently and follow up with a light conditioner applied from mid-length to the ends of your hair. Always use products formulated to cope with your hair type such as John Frieda's Frizz-ease range.

Use a large natural bristle round brush to straighten hair but avoid styling your hair too poker straight as that will accentuate its fineness. The best way to gain some body is to let your hair take on its natural bend.

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