Nobody is exempt from a not so easy to deal with hair day (we’re trying to avoid “bad hair”). No matter your texture, curl pattern, color or length, sometimes our hair just refuses to comply. Here’s a few go to looks, sure to counter cantankerous tresses.When in doubt, wild it out.
Lucky for all of us the Bohemian look is in right now. On the days that nothing will tame your hair, use some type of ornament (headband, flower) and rock it with confidence. Nothing says I meant to do this like adding a finishing touch. This should be reserved for the weekend if you’re not able to get some professional assistance.
Tai Chi the Situation.
Try not to fight your curl pattern on these days. Try to put your hair in the most calm state possible. Condition, rinse and style. Notice that I did not suggest shampoo. Unless you’ve switched to a sulfate free product sometimes shampoo only makes the situation worse. This is the technique that you read about on other blogs and websites called Co-wash. During this process massage the hair rather than rough manipulations to allow your texture to reveal itself. When you’re ready to rinse don’t completely remove all product, leave some conditioner behind to help keep your hair pliable. Part your hair and two-strand twist it down while it’s wet, make the twists the size that your hair will roll into easily without much tension. You can air dry and wear this style for a day or two and continue to add moisture, once it seems that your hair has calmed you can take down the twists and wear your hair curly. You’ve turned one difficult hair day into two great styles.
Walk away from the scissors.
If you feel like your ends may need to be clipped call in the Pro’s. There are some people who will tell you to go through your hair and clip your single strand knots, but for days like this keep the scissors out of your hands until you return to a more comfortable state. This feeling has led many to secondary and tertiary big chops all over the world. The problem that many of us have found is that the problem increases from uncooperative hair to ends that won’t curl down. If your regular stylist is not available, go to a mall salon and get a deep conditioning treatment. You may discover that there’s no need to cut and you’ll most likely walk away with a style you can live with until you get a better idea.
Scarf styles.
There are many ways that one can wear a scarf. This is not the time to get your sleep scarf and head to Wall-Mart only to end up the subject of another blog. We try to keep a few pieces of nice light decorative fabrics around to play with a few looks. Some of us here at OohMyHair.com go for the Erykah Badu look, while others go more T-shirt bun India.Arie. Be creative, there are some fabrics that are thick enough to make the African headdress look that was so popular in the 90’s. Remember to line your scarf with satin (do this also with your hats), no need to lose moisture while you’re taking some time out to think of a new style.
Above all else carry your head with confidence. Even Oprah’s had some not so great hair and she’s got a team dedicated to just that. Don’t beat up the mirror or curse your ancestors, just own this moment (because it won’t always be like this) and strut your stuff. Take what could have been an Eww my hair day, and flip it to an Ooh my hair day.
As always ask questions when it stops making sense. Enjoy!
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