Thread: Creating a "Civilized" Version of Big Hair?

I love big hair, but can never seem to pull it off without looking like I should be gyrating on the hood of Whitesnake's car

My hair is pretty dry and damaged, but I love big, smooth curls. Any tips for achieving volume and wave without frizz, pouff and other undesirables?

Talk to me like I'm a third grader!

He he, could this be un-civilized:



Sorry but I couldn't resist ..l;,..l;,..l;, But seriously would the "Bump It" gizmo gadget be an alternative??

Qamar

Bump its!

Whoa, mama! How does she balance her sword with that beehive?????



In all seriousness, I'm looking for something like Shakira does in a lot of her videos: wavy, but controlled. Bump-It's scare me! But I kinda like this look, whether or not you'd call it big hair:

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The only way I know of achieving that look is to roll it on beer cans while it's wet and let it dry! I sure hope there is an updated version because so far I haven't attempted that yet!

beer cans? I think that would be a huge turn on for my husband! Hhhmmmmmmmmmm

Originally Posted by Surida

beer cans? I think that would be a huge turn on for my husband! Hhhmmmmmmmmmm

The idea is to keep the beer cans IN not take them OUT!!! ..g.:

Originally Posted by Surida

beer cans? I think that would be a huge turn on for my husband! Hhhmmmmmmmmmm

My boyfriend is infatuated with diet pepsi. 2-liter bottles would produce a bigger curl and turn him into an erotic beast

Maybe he could help with the setting lotion - ya know, like Dippity Doo? I'm sorry!

Dippity Doo? As visions of There's Something About Mary pop to my mind.....w.:..c::

Wet set on large rollers.

I use hot curlers after I blow dry my hair..Works for me and keeps the frizzies out as I have super dry hair

If you have naturally wavy hair I 100% recommend using Aveda's "Be Curly" Wheat Protein. I've been using it for years and love the way it enhances my curl and volume - it looks and feels completely natural. I've recently started combining with their Be Curly shampoo and conditioner and it works even better! My hair is really long and Im amazed at how great the product works on it. I can only imagine how much curl and volume one would get with shorter hair!! I would also look into the product "Magic Potion" by Aveda as well. I haven't used it myself but I hear its great with volume. Aparently it gives you that beach hair look without the sand and dryness

When I think of uncivilized...this is what comes to mind.



I figure I'll never have enough hair to make it bigger so love using wigs and hairpieces.

Originally Posted by Surida

beer cans? I think that would be a huge turn on for my husband! Hhhmmmmmmmmmm

..l;,..l;,..l;, But no kiding, I've just found this on a French forum. Beer on hair will make them soft an light and guess what... gives volume!

After shampooing and rising, empty a full bottle (or can) on your hair and dry them with your head down. The lady who posted this said she used pale ale and after drying her hair just smell like fresh cook bread.

But if you use a strong and dark kind of beer, the smell will sits in and you might attrack the wrong kind of crowd afterward..w.:

Qamar

Originally Posted by SatinWorship19

Dippity Doo? As visions of There's Something About Mary pop to my mind.....w.:..c::

OMG, I think this thread is going to end up with numerous pages!

Qamar

For smoothness and curls that will last + volume = I 2nd the wet set (works on my horse tail hair).

Be Curly and curl enhancing products work best on hair that is already naturally curly/wavy (does not work on my horse tail hair).

Oh, and brushing out with a BIG paddle brush is preferred. Not that I've done any of these things for years. Brush upside down also.

Horse tail definitely describes the texture of my hair. Straight, thick and super coarse.

I went out and bought some super jumbo rollers (even bigger than the large ones I already have) and will try them out on wet hair.

Any special products I might want to use to help keep the frizz away?

Originally Posted by NancyAsiya

When I think of uncivilized...this is what comes to mind.



I figure I'll never have enough hair to make it bigger so love using wigs and hairpieces.

That is horrifying. Frighteningly, I don't think it would be TOO hard for me to achieve that look with a bit of extra, uhhh, elbow grease .w.:

Maybe we should start a spinoff on Dippity Do - and beer cans. . .!

Originally Posted by SatinWorship19

Horse tail definitely describes the texture of my hair. Straight, thick and super coarse.


Any special products I might want to use to help keep the frizz away?

Nevermind the Be Curly then. Like Azhia said, it only works well on hair types that are naturally wavy or curly.

For frizz I have tried "light elements" by Aveda and it works really well.

I feel like an Aveda marketer or something, lol... a good friend of mine used to work there and I got crazy discounts for a while so I really got to experiment with their stuff and fell in love

Originally Posted by Qamar60

After shampooing and rising, empty a full bottle (or can) on your hair and dry them with your head down. The lady who posted this said she used pale ale and after drying her hair just smell like fresh cook bread.

wow, seriously?? i really dislike the smell of alcohol but think i just might give this a try....
when you say 'dry', do you mean towel dry, or blow dry? hot or cold air? is there anything else i need to know before pouring beer over myself? lol :D

Wouldn't blow drying upside-down in general give you volume without the beer?

Anyway, haven't tried it yet but a newly minted cosmetologist once told me oatmeal and beer would add volume. But bleh.

Originally Posted by yaalini

Wouldn't blow drying upside-down in general give you volume without the beer?

Anyway, haven't tried it yet but a newly minted cosmetologist once told me oatmeal and beer would add volume. But bleh.

not me, it's generally flat after 5min. meh

me, i'd try a lot of things. i stay away from anything that'll damage my hear (chemicals like hair sprays, heat curlers, brushing it violently, even blowdrying i only do when i'm in a total hurry) but anything 'natural' i'm willing to give a shot at. i'm gonna look up beer see if it's acid or anything, but otherwise, well why not, at worst i'll smell weird for a day or so, won't be the first time LOL

Originally Posted by SatinWorship19

Whoa, mama! How does she balance her sword with that beehive?????
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Verrrrrrrrrrry carefully...

Oh my...this thread brings back memories! I spent every night of my high school life sleeping with giant brush rollers in my hair with my nose buried in the pillow!

yeah...ok....I'm old :(

Dippity Doo....when I did Irish step dancing years ago I had to sleep with a whole head of foam rollers set with this goo every night before competitions...<shudders>

Originally Posted by Kathiya

not me, it's generally flat after 5min. meh

I hear you, my hair managed to lose a perm in 3 days (an extra curly, heavy duty one -- since I'd warned them about my tendency to lose curls) ..c::.w.:

Originally Posted by SatinWorship19

Whoa, mama! How does she balance her sword with that beehive?????

Maybe she stabs the beehive with the sword? Keeps the sword in place (even through cart-wheels! weeeee!!!!) and kills anything hiding in your hair capsule