PLEASE HELP: Texturizer disaster

mistea

Hi Everyone,

I have a condition that required brain surgery a few years ago. They shaved my head for the surgery which was surprisingly cute and the scar was an instant icebreaker. Until last year, I was also taking a chemo drug that made my hair fall out so I never let my hair grow longer than an inch or so. Because of my condition, I can't style my hair like I used to so I wear scarves and hats or wear a headband.

Unfortunately, the headbands that work best for my very thick, High Porosity, Medium Density, 3b/c hair are too painful to wear. So when my hair hit the 2" mark and I started to resemble the Bride of Frankenstein, I did some research. I loved my natural hair look but wanted to wear a painless headband (which work best on type 1 or 2a hair types). Since money is tight, I settled on an OTC "natural" texturizer. I read the directions carefully and made sure I completed the application process in half the recommended time. I can now wear a headband but...MY HAIR IS BONE STRAIGHT - except for the section I couldn't reach which was perfect. I now look like those girls in the '90s with the frizzy over-teased Ogilvie perms.

My question is: What can I do until my hair grows out? Its a bit too hot for hats and scarves. I developed enough strength to try two strand twists, but its not attractive... Like I said, money is tight so I can't afford a professional set and maintenance. The only salon in my area to do them (w/o extensions) charges $70.

Thanks for your help.

Blueblood

If you undo the twists what does it look like?

anonymous_153995

try finger coils. try it on wet/damp hair am use a curling jelly or cream or gel.

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anonymous_153995

you tube how to achieve this look. its fairly easy an inexspensive. takes an hour or two depending on how small you make the coils. you are basically using your index finger and twisting the sections of wet or damp hair and sealing with whatever product u use to define your curls. cute an easy!

I did my pony tail earlier this evening:
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wrapped it with satin scarf for bed. an using a goody hair band to make the pony tail.

claudine191

I tried to like banafrit's advice but it wouldn't let me.

Finger coils are adorable.

Also, if it's largely straight right now, could you try a short pixie for the time being? That might be a good alternative to wearing scarves and headbands in the heat.

I hope things work out for you.

curlypearl

Good luck, Mistea!!! I feel for you. I also had brain surgery. It takes a while, but now I feel like this :blob4: and I hope that's how you feel very soon. Glad you posted and I'm sending you the very best evibes for a terrific recovery.