My hair has a mind of its own. I have tried all kinds of things. Purchased a set of hot rollers, got a special brush hairdryer, and other stuff. Didn’t help much. I am just not good at fixing my hair. Below are some hair hack ideas that you might find helpful if your hair has a mind of its own like mine.
What I do
- I have a dry scalp, so I wash my hair three times a week. If you have oily hair you may want to wash it four or more times. I choose a shampoo that has conditioner in it. I use two different types of shampoo so I am not using the same one each time I wash my hair.
- I wash my hair in the shower and leave the second wash with conditioner on until I finish washing the rest of my body and then rinse it off. This way the conditioner has more time to do its work.
- I like to use a small amount of morocco oil on my hair after I wash. Be careful about using too much as it can be too oily.
- I use a lightweight mouse and comb or fingerstyle my hair.
- I used to airdry my hair especially when it was short.
- Now I like to blow dry it so I have some lift. My cousin gave me a great tip to get a little lift and that is to blow dry your hair while hanging your head upside down. It works.
- I lightly brush and style my hair. Sometimes I have a part on the left other times it is on the right. All depends on which direction my hair wants to go that day. I finish off with a light application of hair spray.
- I am ready to face the day!
Other ideas
- When the air is dry in the wintertime there is a lot of static in the air when brushing your hair. Try putting a dryer sheet over your hairbrush to get rid of the static. Nothing looks worse than going to work looking like you stuck your finger in the electrical socket!
- Oily hair? Wash your hair twice and rinse well after each washing. It helps to remove oil and dirt that won’t wash out with one washing.
- Clean your combs and brushes frequently. They tend to trap germs, dust, and hair in them. I like to take a comb and comb out as much of the hair from my brush that I can. I then take an old toothbrush with gentle hand soap on it and clean between the bristles which will also remove the remaining hair. I also use the toothbrush and hand soap to clean my comb. You would be surprised how much conditioner and mousse get left behind on your comb.
- Running late and don’t have time to wash your hair. Try spraying your brush with hairspray and brush your hair. It will help remove some of the dirt and oil.
I hope these hair hack ideas help you if you have hair like mine that has a mind of its own.