Anyone have any tips on how to deal with this fucking halo of hair I get when I put my hair up? It’s too short for the pony tail, and too numerous and close to my scalp for clips.
I wash it every few days, with Pantene keratin shampoo and conditioner, and use the conditioner that came with my dye as well.
Ahh, I have this too. I find wearing a softer pony tail lower down lessens the effect. Satin pillowcases have helped too, I’m too cheap to try real silk. They get less sticky uppy the closer I get to wash day, which is twice a week.
Mine is from a combination of bleach and thyroid disfunction.
Oh I’ve heard good things about silk and satin pillowcases, so I’ll look into that as well! Thank you!
I’m not sure what mine is caused by, because it was like this before I dyed it. It’s always been like this tbh. Maybe diet idk. I will admit some is caused by accidentally burning it when I light a smoke 👀 but I’ve been conscious of that for a few years and it happens only a few times a year lol so I don’t think it’s entirely caused by that.
If it tends to be really dry and frizzy you could try a hot oil treatment? I remember there were little tubes sold by VO5 many years ago but they might no longer be around
It’s genetic - the hair follicle openings have a bit of a curve to them and some are smaller than usual and have a more pronounced curve. Nothing extreme. Just enough that the thinner hairs go frizzy. I have this problem too.
Maybe an wide alice band would smooth it down a bit. Which doesn’t have to be boring or plain - a remnant of nice fabric or a thin patterned scarf folded lengthways would work. The knot can be anywhere - not just at the back. Or glue the halo down with argan oil or one of the thixotropic gels (like brylcreem but updated). If all else fails, a turban.
Oooh yes I do have bits of fabric lying around, mostly from the patch jobs I’ve done for my partner’s jeans lol. I’ll see if there’s a piece big enough to turn into a headband!
Edit: and no, not necessarily. I tend to wear my hair down when wearing a headset, so my hair covers my earrings and they don’t hurt as much 😂
Headbands are easy to sew too. You need length to be length around your head less about 10-15 cm. Width to be about the width of your palm plus seam allowance. Hem the long edges, and sew a 20 cm ribbon to each short edge (also hemmed) to tie the headband on. I recommend grosgrain ribbon as it holds more securely than plain or satin ribbon. If you like, line the inside surface with a strip of thin terry towelling for extra grip so the headband doesn’t slip around.
Yes, I had exactly the same problem growing out short haircuts myself when younger. We are lucky, though. A bit of curl in your hair means that the bits that extend out beyond the headband at the back form nice curls/semi ringlets that tumble around but don’t get in the way. I kinda liked that look.
I got a fly away gel last year that helped, but did mean increasing how often I had to wash my hair (I generally aim for once every week a bit because I have LONG THICK hair which takes forever to dry). However I also bought one with glitter in it which reduced how much I cared.
Love the colour! Rock a headband if you’re worried but don’t want product!
I’m thinking leave in conditioner. I don’t really like hair gel products because they always smell so perfume-y. And I hate how it makes my hair feel 😂 thinking I’ll take the suggestions of a headband as well, but do you have any suggestions for brand of leave in conditioner?
I used to use the A’kin brand because silicone free, but it’s a bit pricey and has a bit of an earthy sandalwood smell (though not strong).
You could always try slicking it back with a wet comb/dampening it, then rubbing some normal conditioner between your fingers and smoothing that through like product.
Wash leas frequently if you can. I generally do once a week. Also those scalp massages to work through conditioner, then a rough towel dry to damp, a workthrough of fructis banana hair food and let dry in a wrap.
(I have very thick hair and a double crown that wants to halo like the maddest of buggers. Took me 40-odd years to tame the beast reliably)
Anyone have any tips on how to deal with this fucking halo of hair I get when I put my hair up? It’s too short for the pony tail, and too numerous and close to my scalp for clips.
I wash it every few days, with Pantene keratin shampoo and conditioner, and use the conditioner that came with my dye as well.
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Ahh, I have this too. I find wearing a softer pony tail lower down lessens the effect. Satin pillowcases have helped too, I’m too cheap to try real silk. They get less sticky uppy the closer I get to wash day, which is twice a week. Mine is from a combination of bleach and thyroid disfunction.
Oh I’ve heard good things about silk and satin pillowcases, so I’ll look into that as well! Thank you!
I’m not sure what mine is caused by, because it was like this before I dyed it. It’s always been like this tbh. Maybe diet idk. I will admit some is caused by accidentally burning it when I light a smoke 👀 but I’ve been conscious of that for a few years and it happens only a few times a year lol so I don’t think it’s entirely caused by that.
If it tends to be really dry and frizzy you could try a hot oil treatment? I remember there were little tubes sold by VO5 many years ago but they might no longer be around
It’s genetic - the hair follicle openings have a bit of a curve to them and some are smaller than usual and have a more pronounced curve. Nothing extreme. Just enough that the thinner hairs go frizzy. I have this problem too.
Totally go the Rockabilly bandana. You can slick before or aft if you like, but it will cover the transition
(Be slightly careful of colours and where you put the bow. Might inadvertently Flag a kink thing)
A kink? There’s a kink bandana code??
Edit: oh… My god 😭
Yeah… I gather you found one of the charts. Not everyone will read them that way, but being aware is useful
I… I… fuck it, why not. Silver lame it is.
I shall not ask who the star is
Me. Duh.
No yellow and brown bandanas nup nope nada nein
Niet!
Oh you about to find out some fun shit!
Maybe an wide alice band would smooth it down a bit. Which doesn’t have to be boring or plain - a remnant of nice fabric or a thin patterned scarf folded lengthways would work. The knot can be anywhere - not just at the back. Or glue the halo down with argan oil or one of the thixotropic gels (like brylcreem but updated). If all else fails, a turban.
EDIT: this is for wearing a headset???
Oooh yes I do have bits of fabric lying around, mostly from the patch jobs I’ve done for my partner’s jeans lol. I’ll see if there’s a piece big enough to turn into a headband!
Edit: and no, not necessarily. I tend to wear my hair down when wearing a headset, so my hair covers my earrings and they don’t hurt as much 😂
Headbands are easy to sew too. You need length to be length around your head less about 10-15 cm. Width to be about the width of your palm plus seam allowance. Hem the long edges, and sew a 20 cm ribbon to each short edge (also hemmed) to tie the headband on. I recommend grosgrain ribbon as it holds more securely than plain or satin ribbon. If you like, line the inside surface with a strip of thin terry towelling for extra grip so the headband doesn’t slip around.
Yes, I had exactly the same problem growing out short haircuts myself when younger. We are lucky, though. A bit of curl in your hair means that the bits that extend out beyond the headband at the back form nice curls/semi ringlets that tumble around but don’t get in the way. I kinda liked that look.
yup, a wide hair band
and it would look really nice on you 😊
I got a fly away gel last year that helped, but did mean increasing how often I had to wash my hair (I generally aim for once every week a bit because I have LONG THICK hair which takes forever to dry). However I also bought one with glitter in it which reduced how much I cared.
Love the colour! Rock a headband if you’re worried but don’t want product!
A fabric hair band or bandana would smooth it back? You could also slick it back with styling cream or gel. Or leave in conditioner
I’m thinking leave in conditioner. I don’t really like hair gel products because they always smell so perfume-y. And I hate how it makes my hair feel 😂 thinking I’ll take the suggestions of a headband as well, but do you have any suggestions for brand of leave in conditioner?
I used to use the A’kin brand because silicone free, but it’s a bit pricey and has a bit of an earthy sandalwood smell (though not strong).
You could always try slicking it back with a wet comb/dampening it, then rubbing some normal conditioner between your fingers and smoothing that through like product.
Wash leas frequently if you can. I generally do once a week. Also those scalp massages to work through conditioner, then a rough towel dry to damp, a workthrough of fructis banana hair food and let dry in a wrap.
(I have very thick hair and a double crown that wants to halo like the maddest of buggers. Took me 40-odd years to tame the beast reliably)