ADVISE! Hair product for a curly haired girl.

CricketKaren · Jan 1st, 2009, 02:44

This seems silly to post, but I have wondered and this seems to be the place to ask!
I have long thick curly hair. Is there anything I can buy in India? Gel, Mousse? Or do I just have to wear a bandana and hope for the best?
Thanks!

Nick-H · Jan 1st, 2009, 03:02

Why? What will happen to your long thick curly hair?

Does India pose some strange threat to it?

Brisso · Jan 1st, 2009, 04:34

Cow dung mixed with sugar syrup. Moisturising and works for me ...

Nick-H · Jan 1st, 2009, 04:52

Only the other day a visitor told me that her hair had become much more frizzy within a day or two of landing here. I don't think she minded, though.

Bring along a bottle each of your favourite shampoo and conditioner, and budget enough to wash your hair every day. Wear one of those hats that stops the UV.

All these things will help to preserve your hair and scalp from the dust and sun.

Haylo · Jan 1st, 2009, 05:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CricketKaren

I have long thick curly hair. Is there anything I can buy in India? Gel, Mousse?

I had some stuff shipped out from England and as it's not yet run out I haven't yet purchased Indian stuff, but I have read on other threads that Indian hair care and beauty products in general are excellent.

If you are coming for a few weeks you could bring your own, maybe in smaller bottles, but really if it's longer than that I'd buy Indian products.

rebeccam · Jan 1st, 2009, 07:54

Like you, my daughter has thick curly hair. Before the trip, she had straightened it to make it easier to take care of on a long trip. But the morning after arriving in Kerala, it was curlier than ever--jsut as Nick H mentioned. The air didnt feel all that humid to us, but evidently hair has a mind of its own.

One product she purchased and used was a 20 Rupee bottle of pale green hair oil (dont know what's in it) called Marico Light Hair Oil. Great mild fragrance, light texture oil. It helped keep the frizzies under control.

Defintely bring small bottles of hair conditioner. Some hotels provided small sample bottles of toiletries, including shampoo, but did not have hair conditioner such as in the USA hotels.

camelgirl · Jan 1st, 2009, 08:01

I like to buy the 1 rupee packets and try every different kind of shampoo on offer. There are lots. They all smell good. I even bought some black shampoo for black hair. I have totally white/gray hair. It just lathered up white and my white hair was still white

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dipydoo · Jan 1st, 2009, 11:05

Well, not for nothing they are called 'Sham'poos...

AusE · Jan 5th, 2009, 07:08

Kerastase make a few products in Orange packaging, one called 'Elastocurl', which sort of defines and holds the curl after you apply it to damp hair -not that I have curly hair, but I use it and it doesn't seem to cause frizz, just gives some nice definition and smoothness (i could write a commercial for it ha ha)

or you could opt for something from a hairdresser to protect your hair from sun and the elements etc, you would just smooth on some each day (I think most anti-frizz serums/stuff has silicon in it, maybe would make your hair go yucky over here??lots of dirt etc clinging to it). I have some stuff by Wella SP (System Professional) Coloursafe Fluid, which I assume would work just as well on non-coloured hair.

I am also a fan of Sebastian Crude clay, which is good for styling as it seems to be absorbed my the next day so you can just out some more in without that icky gel/wax leftover residue feel...but maybe that wouldn't go too well with your curls? Thats my product knowledge over and done with...

The curls get the girls

Oh sorry you are a girl ha ha

Travel*grl · Oct 25th, 2009, 21:06

The water in the US is different depending on where you are and I have been wondering the same thing. I have long, wavy, very thick hair. I generally spend way TOO much time blowdrying & straightening it. Someone suggested I use a shower filter, although it may already be provided in the hotel where I will be staying.

goangoangone · Oct 25th, 2009, 21:26

You can get it straightened for about 3 or 4000/- here. Supposed to last a year. I know some who have had it done, and it looks good. But I don't know about these things.......

Jan 1st, 2009, 02:44	#1
CricketKaren Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA USA Posts: 8	ADVISE! Hair product for a curly haired girl. This seems silly to post, but I have wondered and this seems to be the place to ask! I have long thick curly hair. Is there anything I can buy in India? Gel, Mousse? Or do I just have to wear a bandana and hope for the best? Thanks! __________________ Namaste ~Karen~

Jan 1st, 2009, 07:54	#6
rebeccam Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oakland, California, USA Posts: 336	Product that might help Like you, my daughter has thick curly hair. Before the trip, she had straightened it to make it easier to take care of on a long trip. But the morning after arriving in Kerala, it was curlier than ever--jsut as Nick H mentioned. The air didnt feel all that humid to us, but evidently hair has a mind of its own. One product she purchased and used was a 20 Rupee bottle of pale green hair oil (dont know what's in it) called Marico Light Hair Oil. Great mild fragrance, light texture oil. It helped keep the frizzies under control. Defintely bring small bottles of hair conditioner. Some hotels provided small sample bottles of toiletries, including shampoo, but did not have hair conditioner such as in the USA hotels.

Jan 1st, 2009, 08:01	#7
camelgirl 10 year Visa okee dokee Join Date: May 2005 Location: Swannanoa NC usa Posts: 2,037	I like to buy the 1 rupee packets and try every different kind of shampoo on offer. There are lots. They all smell good. I even bought some black shampoo for black hair. I have totally white/gray hair. It just lathered up white and my white hair was still white . __________________ My selected India photos http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...r/7030/cat/500

Jan 5th, 2009, 07:08	#9
AusE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 227	Kerastase make a few products in Orange packaging, one called 'Elastocurl', which sort of defines and holds the curl after you apply it to damp hair -not that I have curly hair, but I use it and it doesn't seem to cause frizz, just gives some nice definition and smoothness (i could write a commercial for it ha ha) or you could opt for something from a hairdresser to protect your hair from sun and the elements etc, you would just smooth on some each day (I think most anti-frizz serums/stuff has silicon in it, maybe would make your hair go yucky over here??lots of dirt etc clinging to it). I have some stuff by Wella SP (System Professional) Coloursafe Fluid, which I assume would work just as well on non-coloured hair. I am also a fan of Sebastian Crude clay, which is good for styling as it seems to be absorbed my the next day so you can just out some more in without that icky gel/wax leftover residue feel...but maybe that wouldn't go too well with your curls? Thats my product knowledge over and done with... The curls get the girls Oh sorry you are a girl ha ha Last edited by AusE : Jan 5th, 2009 at 07:10. Reason: needed smilies

Oct 25th, 2009, 21:26	#11
goangoangone What happened? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,953	You can get it straightened for about 3 or 4000/- here. Supposed to last a year. I know some who have had it done, and it looks good. But I don't know about these things....... __________________ GoanGoan......here

Jan 1st, 2009, 03:02	#2
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,203	Why? What will happen to your long thick curly hair? Does India pose some strange threat to it?

Jan 1st, 2009, 04:34	#3
Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,084	Cow dung mixed with sugar syrup. Moisturising and works for me ...

Jan 1st, 2009, 04:52	#4
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,203	Only the other day a visitor told me that her hair had become much more frizzy within a day or two of landing here. I don't think she minded, though. Bring along a bottle each of your favourite shampoo and conditioner, and budget enough to wash your hair every day. Wear one of those hats that stops the UV. All these things will help to preserve your hair and scalp from the dust and sun.

Jan 1st, 2009, 11:05	#8
dipydoo A-sitting-on-a-gate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 225	Well, not for nothing they are called 'Sham'poos...

Oct 25th, 2009, 21:06	#10
Travel*grl Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Posts: 15	The water in the US is different depending on where you are and I have been wondering the same thing. I have long, wavy, very thick hair. I generally spend way TOO much time blowdrying & straightening it. Someone suggested I use a shower filter, although it may already be provided in the hotel where I will be staying.

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