The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I've only just seen the 'plunking' video, so hadn't realised that she sold micro fibre towels too. Another technique that might be worth trying: I used to have waist length hair, and went to a japanese hair salon in London. She used to get the excess water out of my hair by sandwiching it between two towels and with one hand underneath, she'd user the other hand to slap it. This seemed to get it pretty dry and she never rubbed it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I need to order a new microfibre towel, as mine is really old and stinky. Amazon have loads. I meant to say earlier, are you using conditioner at all? I'm using water only to wash, and a light conditioner plus lime juice on the ends. I definitely can't get away with just water only. Serious frizz!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 I hadn't been using conditioner at all for months but bought some last week as a last resort. It doesn't seem to help much (still get frizz) but maybe I'll persevere. I'll check out Amazon for a microfibre towel (never even heard of them before ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 It's supposed to be less damaging to the hair than terry towelling (not sure why). You could also try the lime juice. I use it after conditioner, diluted in about 250 ml water, leave it on for about 2 mins, then rinse it off. I was using vinegar, but I hate the smell. It leaves the hair feeling really silky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 It's because they absorb the water so well that you don't need to rub at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Well, I think I've reached the end of my tether hair-wise. I'm contemplating getting it cut short . I'm fed up with the frizz (still, after 9 months no shampoo ), fed up with it flopping in my face (can't bear the feeling), and fed up with the general pain it is to keep. And I can't even get it to look nice . I have been reading about using salt water on hair, from what I gather it can turn a lack lustre wave into a pretty nice curl. I've tried to retrace my steps to show you the link but I cant find the same thing again maybe it might be worth giving it a go to tame the frizz ANH. I've made up my own solution 35g of sea salt per 1 litre of water. Heat them together until the salt dissolves. I'm going to put mine in a spray bottle when its cooled down. Spray it on to damp hair. It might be worth a final fling before lopping it all off. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I've tried salt water - I found it a bit drying, but it wouldn't be the same with everyone, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Don't think it can just be that those special towels stop the need for rubbing, as I havent rubbed my hair dry in years. Definitely seems to help anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 maybe it might be worth giving it a go to tame the frizz ANH. Thanks . It's worth a try . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 My hair is definitely curlier and slightly less frizzy piling my hair up at the top of my hair, rather than in the usual turban. It makes sense really, since in the turban, it's all straightened, so I get straight frizz, rather than curls. I have started using a long sleeved t shirt, rather than buying a new towel, which looks a picture, but seems to be doing the job well, as the sleeves can be tied up at the top of my head to keep it in place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 I don't know if my hair's long enough to do that technique . I'll give it a go though. I've bought a microfibre towel from Amazon so will try it out. (I thought it might be good on holiday too!) Still planning on a radical haircut - I'm totally fed up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 How long is your hair? Mine is shoulder length. I wouldn't say it has to be long - in fact, probably if it's shorter, it'll be easier to keep in place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 This long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Mine is longer, but I still think you could do it. Just bring it all forward, then plonk your towel at the front of your forehead, then drape it down the back of the head (still with your head forward), and see if you can tie the ends of the towel up (or use a hair band to fasten it). Nice to see a piccy. If I'm ever brave enough, I'll take one, although to see my hair, people would be put off going shampooless forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Is that a recent picture ANH? Your hair looks gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 Aw, thanks Snowy . No, it was taken a while back when we were comparing "sans shampoo" hair. I was relatively happy with it then but I can't seem to get it like that again - it just seems to go dry and frizzy on the top layer however much I put serums and stuff on it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Shame Mines quite short and I don't think I could cope with no shamppo as it gets really greasy, even with regular colouring. I've compromised by using an SLS free shampoo at increasing intervals (about every 5 days at the moment). I only give it one shampoo, rather than the previous two, and I don't get any lather when I shampoo, then I rinse and don't use any conditioner. It's feeling great - not as fluffy and flyaway as it was, but thicker and definitely healthier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 That's how I do my heair now as well - for the same reasons. Baby fine hair and it looks terrible after 5 days without shampoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Ok, I've plunked my hair and I'm sitting here looking like Princess Leia's weird sister . I'll report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I look like some sort of ye olde washerwoman with my t shirt on my head and tied at the top! Look forward to hearing how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Well, I need to go and visit dad in the nursing home now so will have to go and take the towel off now . Wish me luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Blimey, you've had that on for ages!!! Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Well, it didn't look too bad when the towel came off, it was certainly curly - but it's still damp and it always looks better when it's damp. I haven't used a comb or brush, just my fingers. Once it's dry I suspect it'll go back to bushy frizz . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Have you tried growing it longer The weight of the longer hair may help to keep curls rather than frizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Looks nice in the piccy. How did it go later? Have you started using conditioner again yet? I use a much lighter one than I used to (with no silicones in - apparently they can't be used if you aren't using SLS shampoos), and it does help tame my hair a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
