Primaballerina1 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 DD has thin, shoulder length hair and has to put it up in a bun several times a week and up for school everyday. As her hair is so thin and delicate, it has been breaking a little bit at the front of her head. I'm assuming it's because she has to 'scrape' it into a bun a lot but I was wondering if any of you had any advice to help DDs hair to stop it from breaking so easily? Any tips would be very very helpful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Perhaps keep a front section of hair free whilst doing bun and then pin/secure this after bun in place? Edited September 12, 2015 by chaperone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygirlsmum Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 A hairdresser friend recommended Redken Anti-snap treatment for DD's hair, it's quite expensive (£15 to £18) but it lasts for ages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks will definetly look into that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchkin16 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Maybe try varying how you put it up as well? For school can you braid it or part it in a different way to change where the stress is? Also does she have to have a straight pulled back bun? If not maybe you could section the front off and braid it into the bun. Another option is part it in the middle or side and then keep those pieces separate. Pull the rest behind into a high ponytail and secure. Then twist each of the left over pieces back round and add to the ponytail before making the bun. I used to do this and it definitely caused less stress for my hair. Also if you have to have a scraped back bun or ponytail chaperone's suggestion of keeping the top layer out and only adding it at the end of the ponytail really does work and actually makes a nicer looking ponytail if you are wearing it like that for school or something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Aussie shampoo and conditioner. Worked wonders for DD's hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 My dd has fine curly hair. Our hairdresser suggested mixing Moroccan oil with ordinary conditioner to make an intensive mask that we leave on for a few hours. Seems to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks for all the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I would also add the suggestion to make sure your DD is eating enough food for her age and activity level and perhaps taking vitamins to ensure that her hair is healthy aswell should help with the breaking in the long term too x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Mimi's mum - What is moroccan oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 It's a serum used to protect and moisturise the hair. My daughter finds it a little too greasy to use by itself but it does work well when mixed with the conditioner. You can get it in most supermarkets now and lots of shampoos and conditioners contain it too. Theses are the products we use but there's an almost overwhelming range to choose from now! http://www.boots.com/en/OGX-Renewing-Moroccan-Argan-Oil-Penetrating-Oil-100ml_1274124/ http://www.boots.com/en/OGX-Renewing-Moroccan-Argan-Oil-Shampoo-385ml_1222268/ X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks - always on the lookout for curly hair solutions! ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Oh I feel your pain Sarahw! We had tried every potion out there! We actually also found the Dream Curls range by John Frieda to be quite good too! http://www.johnfrieda.co.uk/ProductDetail/Hair-Care/Frizz-Ease/Dream-Curls-Styling-Spray They do shampoos conditioners, serums, styling sprays and intensive treatments in this range. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Slightly off topic - does anyone use hair gel rather than hairspray to get hair slicked back? If so any suggestions for something not too heavy but with a good hold for thick hair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I used to use Shockwaves gel for our dds. It is excellent but it is very flaky when it dries so neither of our two liked it. However our dance school wanted all the pupils to use it for shows and exams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Petal violet I use VO7 gel spray which is good x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Yes, dd does as hairspray is banned at her school. She uses VO5 spray gel for everyday & a big tub of cheap Wilkinsons gel for performance week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Another vote for VO5 spray gel here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Petal violet I use VO7 gel spray which is good xI might mean VO5..... Is VO7 even a thing? Probably not :S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 This spray gel sounds like a good idea - hopefully it doesn't have an overpowering hairspray smell but don't have to use my hands? This would be ideal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Vo5 wasn't strong enough for my dd, tried at elmhurst summer school, resorted to yucky hair gel! Back at home it's hairspray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks for moroccan oil tip! We have very dry frizzy hair, not thick. Used the coarse and dry leave in oil. Hair is in much better condition and curly rather than frizzy. Hooray! Only issue in long run may be build up I guess but very happy now!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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