Straightening ethnic hair?

I have very curly frizzy hair. I'm white, but I go to the black hair shop because they are the only ones that get my hair nice and straight. Basically I HAVE TO put gel in my hair or flat iron it or its a poofy mess. Someone told me about going to sleep with a scarf wrapped around my head to keep my hair straight but they didnt explain how to do it. Can anyone help?

Straightening ethnic hair?

From a Sister-Girl:

Here are several suggestions, and the scarf explanation:

Lustrasilk has a spray product called "Hair Culture Solution." You spray it on, comb and/or brush it through, and voila...straight hair.

You can also ask your hairdresser to set and "wrap" your hair. Once you see her do it, you can do that at home. (The Lustrasilk Hair Culture may work really well for wrapping your hair). Wrapping is a quick fix to getting a great, straight look.

A relaxer is more time consuming, but should last for at least a month. I found Dr. Miracles (found in the Ethnic Hair Care Section) to work very well and to be very gentle on my hair. (I have baby fine, very, very thin hair). I have also used a mild, (emphasis on the word "Mild") "Kiddie Perm," with great results.

Although your hair may be frizzy, you will need to know whether your hair is fine, a regular grade or a course grade of hair. (Ask you hairdresser if you're not sure). If you decide to try a relazer, it's best to start with a "Mild" strength. The strength of the relaxer will be written on the box.

With any relaxer you chose, always: follow the directions, always oil your scalp with hair grease or vaseline before you apply the relaxer (don't worry...it will wash out when you shampoo out the relaxing agent), always condition your hair at least twice a month to prevent breakage, and only advance to a "Regular," "Strong" or "Extra Strength" relaxer if you do not get the results that you want from the Mild relaxer. (Wait at least 4 to 6 weeks before applying a different strenth if the first one does not give you the results you want).

Now for the scarf thing: A Doo-Rag works best for me, because scarves can slip off of your head during the night. You can see an example of how to tie a Doo-Rag, right on the package.

If you choose a regular scarf, fold the scarf as if you were going to tie it under your chin, only place the fold across your forehead (or the against the nape of your neck...whichever you prefer). Knot the scarf firmly, but not so tight as to cause any discomfort. You will get the hang of it after one or two tries. You can also ask your hairdresser (and any of friends of color) to show you how to tie your hair down.

Good luck, Sistah girl!

While perms can be time consuming, you get a very, very, straight look which you can curl and or style to your liking.

Straightening ethnic hair?

Pull all your hair in to a bun. Then Wrap around your scarf mostly on your hair !

Straightening ethnic hair?

What you need is a do-rag, they sell them in the black hair shop I go to so if you ask them for a hair wrap and ask them how to use it they will help you I'm sure.

Straightening ethnic hair?

It's called wrapping your hair or doing a doobie.

I have very frizzy curly hair that is not processed...this is what I do everynight to keep it straight.

Straightening ethnic hair?

you wrap your hair around your head the opposite way of your bangs.(you may want to use hair moisturizer on your hair so it stays shiny) once everything is wraped around and nothing is sticking out, put a do-rag(not a cotton scarf lyk a bandana) on your hair and tye it. In the morning comb it straight down and then your hair sould come out straight.

Straightening ethnic hair?

buy a hair straightener!

Straightening ethnic hair?

ok you can try wrapping it. It will keep your hair nice and straight! I doubt you will be able to do it yourself but I will try to explain it. First part your hair straight down the middle into two sections. You need to decide which way you are going to regularly wrap your hair - clockwise or counter. If you decide clockwise comb the right side of your hair to the back as if you were going to put it in a ponytail. Then comb the left side of your hair forward, from the back of your neck all the way to your forehead. Next, comb the right side of your hair around so that it connects to the left side and then comb the left side around so that it connects to the right. Finally, comb/brush your hair around your head one last time to smooth it out.

Straightening ethnic hair?

You "wrap" your hair around your head and secure it with pins and then wear a scarf. If I was ther eI could show you. Maybe this will help....