How to Style Heavy Hair, Listen to Me, I’ll Tell Ya
Alright, alright, so you got that thick hair, huh? Like a horse’s tail, I bet. Don’t you worry none, I’ve seen it all. My sister, bless her heart, she had hair so thick it’d take a whole day to dry. And stubborn! Wouldn’t do nothin’ you wanted it to. But we figured it out, and I’ll tell you what we learned, so listen up.
First thing’s first, you gotta understand that heavy hair, it’s got a mind of its own. You try to curl it,
- it looks pretty for a bit, maybe fifteen minutes if you’re lucky, then bam! Flat as a pancake.
- Drives you crazy, don’t it?
It’s just too heavy, see? Weighs itself down. So, we gotta work with it, not against it.
Now, some folks, they go and get their hair thinned out too much. Big mistake! You take out too much hair, and you end up lookin’ like a plucked chicken. Thin and scraggly. Nobody wants that. We want volume, we want life, we just don’t want it to be a tangled mess.
The secret? Layers, girl, layers! That’s what you need. Go to your hair person, and tell ‘em, “I need layers.” Don’t be shy now. Layers are like… well, like steps on a staircase. You got some short hairs, some medium hairs, and some long hairs. It makes your hair lighter, see? Gives it some bounce, some movement. It ain’t all just hanging there like a heavy curtain anymore.
And there are different kinds of layers, you know? You got your long layers, your short layers, your choppy layers… I ain’t no expert on all them fancy names. But your hair person, they’ll know. You just tell ‘em you want your hair to feel lighter, to have some life to it. And make sure they don’t go too crazy with the scissors. You don’t want to look like a poodle either.
Another thing, the way you dry your hair, that matters too. Don’t go rubbin’ it all rough with a towel. That just makes it frizzy and tangled. Be gentle, like you’re pettin’ a kitten. Pat it dry, or wrap it up in a towel and let it soak up the water. And if you can, let it air dry most of the way. That’s the best way to keep it healthy and shiny.
Now, when it comes to styling, that’s where it gets tricky. Like I said, heavy hair, it don’t hold a curl for nothin’. So, what do you do? Well, you gotta use the right products. And don’t go buyin’ them expensive fancy things they show on TV. Most of that’s just hogwash. You need something with a good hold, somethin’ that’ll keep your hair in place.
- Ask your hair person, they’ll know what to use for your hair type.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment a little, either.
- What works for one person might not work for another.
And here’s a trick my grandma taught me, bless her soul. Braids! Yep, braids. You braid your hair when it’s damp, and you leave it in overnight. When you take it out in the morning, you got these beautiful waves. Not too curly, not too straight, just right. And it lasts all day, I tell ya. It ain’t fancy, but it works. And that’s what matters, ain’t it?
Another thing, don’t wash your hair every day. I know, I know, some folks think you gotta wash your hair every day or you’re dirty. But that ain’t true. Washing your hair too much, it strips away all the natural oils, and that makes it even more dry and frizzy. Every other day, or even every three days, that’s plenty. Your hair will thank you for it, believe me.
And finally, don’t be afraid to embrace your thick hair. It’s a gift, really. Lots of women, they’d kill for hair like yours. It’s just a matter of learning how to work with it. Once you figure out what works for you, you’ll be able to style it any way you want. And you’ll look like a million bucks, I guarantee it.
So there you have it. Layers, gentle drying, the right products, braids, not too much washing, and a whole lotta patience. That’s the secret to stylin’ heavy hair. Now go on, and make that hair of yours shine. You got this! And if you get stuck, come on back and see me, we’ll figure it out together.
