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Help! My hair's a total mess! It’s long and has split ends, is dry and rough. My bangs are side-swept but they’re starting to grow out. What do I need to do to get my hair healthy and pretty again?


Your hair mighta lost a li’l luster, but you can get gorgeous, healthy locks in just a few days. Follow our four step plan and your hair will be soft in no time!


Step 1: Just Add Moisture
Desperate times call for intense hydration. Swap your standard shampoo and conditioner for moisturizing ones.

 

Step 2: Spritz ‘n’ Go

Spray on a leave-in conditioner after you get outta the shower. Avoid blow-drying your hair or using other hot tools on it. If ya can, shampoo your hair every other day.


 
 
 Step 3: Get Outta Splitsville

To get your hair looking and feeling healthy again, you’ve gotta get rid of those raggedy ends. Before you hit the salon, decide if you want to keep the ‘do you’re sporting now, or whether you want to go with something new. Since you’re getting it cut anyway, now’s a great time to play around with styles you’ve had your eye on.


Step 4: Keep it Up

Once your hair has been restored to it’s normal, shiny, healthy self, make sure you keep it that way. Detangle while you’re in the shower with a wide-tooth comb and rinse with cold water. This will seal moisture in and give your hair a beautiful shine. Avoid using products like hairspray excessively, and make sure to get trims every 6-8 weeks.


 
 
 Scunci Style and Detangle Wide Tooth Comb, $3, walgreens.com
 
-Jess Hofmann

BY CAITLIN R. ON 8/29/2009 7:00:00 AM 147 COMMENTS

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Maybe i could but its just i have slightly wavy hair so when i wash it the waves come back and i really dont like my hair wavy. I wash my hair about every other day, so is it ok if i straighten my hair every other day? And what is the best way to get rid of split ends?

misssarahgrace on 1/1/2010 7:00:36 PM

Maybe i could but its just i have slightly wavy hair so when i wash it the waves come back and i really dont like my hair wavy. I wash my hair about every other day, so is it ok if i straighten my hair every other day? And what is the best way to get rid of split ends?

misssarahgrace on 1/1/2010 6:53:56 PM

MOD~MOD~MOD~MOD~MOD~MOD~MOD~MOD~MOD~MOD~
Is it bad to straighten your hair every day? Thanks~

 

hey girl,

 

It's not a good idea. Can you use straightening shampoo instead, and straighten your hair every other day?


 

xoxo

Sammy D

Sammy d.

misssarahgrace on 1/1/2010 6:37:24 PM

MODMOD!!!
my hair is kinda wavy so everyday i use a hair dryer to set it and then i use a straightener on some sections in the front, not all of my hair. i know it's bad for my hair but i don't know what else to do with it coz it isn't even tht long so not much can b done. im trying to grow it long, but it takes forever to grow and it feels like whenever i trim it i'm cutting off all tht's grown. also my hair comes out quite a bit in the shower and when i brush it. what can i do to stop it from falling out and tame it better? please help!




Hey babe,

Try using a shampoo that will strengthen your hair and has some vitamins in it - it will help it stop breaking, make it grow a little faster, and might stop it from falling out. Also, try to get some more iron in your diet to help make your hair even stronger.

xoxo Allie
Allie S.

nabs_xox on 10/9/2009 3:32:43 PM

this is awesome. imtrying 2 get my hair all healthy. i asked my stepmom 2 set up a hair cut apointment 4 me. i have wavy/curly hair n i jus got side swept bangs that i straightened alot so there r alotaaaa split ends. ive been trying 2 groww my hair out n love the length it ats now but am still growing it. i havnt been straightening my bangs but still love me. ive been using herbal essence hydrating shampoo n conditioner. shampooing every other day but weve started swimming at school so ive been shampooing everyday but when were not my routine will b, at nite, shower n shampoo n condition or jus condition depending on the day, then squeeze out the water so they wont freeze, then ive been putting my hair in either a bun or side braid. the braid has been my fav righ now. then in the morning i take it out n it looks great! N after swimming depending on how it dries i leave it down. but the only bad stuff going in2 my hair is chlorine n wheni straighten it sometimes. but i wanna get it super healty n i need a hair cut cuz my split ends look so bad!

i_rock_big_socks!!!!! on 9/20/2009 5:10:02 PM

k ill try it thanks though

Lexus on 9/15/2009 11:13:55 PM

MOD how do you get your hair 2 smell like your shampoo i really like the smell of mine but it will get dry and then tada the smell is gone.




Hey, I'm not sure? You could try to sleep on it wet but that's not the best thing to do for your hair. Use a hairspray from the same brand! 
katelin s.

Lexus on 9/15/2009 11:11:29 PM

~MOD MOD MOD MOD~ homecoming is coming up and i was wondering if u could post something about cute hairstyles so i could have an idea thanks <3

 

Hey girlie! I'll pass it along! Thanks for the suggestion!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

monkeycmonkeydo on 9/10/2009 11:20:21 PM

hey kewlio...so i have a q...i want to donate my hair but if i do then my hair would be cut up to my shoulders about. would that look okay...i have a round like face and am rly tall. i am prob gonna get side bands. wht else would be a good hair cut for me?? and how can you get your hair to grow a little faster? thx a bunch!!

sugarbaby12 on 9/7/2009 7:49:49 PM

Thanks Miliana!

I'll try to accessorise! Thanx!

Peach

peachy18218 on 9/7/2009 2:37:31 PM

Thanks Taeler! I've been putting it into the best ponytail i can manage, its pretty short. Thanks again!

 

Hey youre welcome girlie! I'm sure your pony is super cute!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

dancer.eag on 9/7/2009 1:31:54 PM

~~~~~MOD~~~~~~MOD~~~~~MOD I absoulutely HATE my new haircut, its front bangs and the salon person cut it probably an inch shorter than she said (its a little past the middle of my neck). Any ideas as to what to do with it until its long enough to do something else with it? And are there any ways to help my hair grow faster? Thank-you!

 

Hey girlie! Try a cute pony or headbands! Your hair will be cute and trendy til it is back where you want it!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

dancer.eag on 9/7/2009 12:34:34 PM

Mod
I have really short hair (like a guy cut) and I want to grow it out to my shoulders. How fast does hair grow a month and how long do you think it'll take?
Thanks

 

Hey girl,

hair growth really depends on the individual girl. Mine grows an inch a month. So in the meantime, try accessorizing with some fun barrettes and headbands. Good luck!


Best,

Miliana

Miliana B.

peachy18218 on 9/6/2009 11:13:29 AM

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thealphacouncil on 9/4/2009 5:38:08 PM

******MOD MOD MOD****** I have short hair and i want to grow it out but it wont grow!!! Any tips? Thnx

 

Hey chick! Try getting a trim! Cutting off your dead ends will renew your hair and give it fresh room to grow!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

carecare350 on 9/3/2009 10:03:32 AM

MOD theres a corse change day at my new school tomorrow and my older brother has to go. hes going to show me where my classes are so on the first day i'll know where i'm going. but it's going to be really hot (and it is right now) and i don't know what to do with my hair (it's about sholder length really thick and curly/wavy and pretty frizzy) do you have any ideas? Thanks!




Hey girl, try pushing your hair back with a hairband or pulling it into quick low pigtails. To tame your frizz, look for products geared towards curly/wavy hair types. Don't worry about straightening your hair in the heat -- just do a quick, cute style and you'll look great. Have fun!

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

#1taylorfan on 9/2/2009 9:19:24 PM

MOD- - - - - **************************** Im thinking about getting my hair cut. its long pretty much straight and goes half way down my back. I want layers mabey but i dont no what to tell the hair dresser. im on the cross country team so the shortest part has to be long enough that i can pull it back. Any ideas im not good at this kind of stuff. THANKS

 

Hey girlie! Tell your hair dresser you want to keep it long with some long layers! She will know what to do!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

lil' panda on 9/1/2009 5:16:07 PM

MOD MOD MOD
Please help i like this boy alot and i want to know how to flirt and be myself




Hey girl! You can look up info on guys on the girls life website. But its important to be yourself when you flirt! 
Eryn G.

watergal47 on 9/1/2009 2:02:03 PM

(this was posted ebfore, but I got a stock message. I;m not spamming Smile thanks for your time if you can help me.) MODMODMODMOD!! I have super wavy hairs. I don't like how it looks when it's wavy, and whenever I straighten, it has this weird little flip-out at the bottom, and the back never gets straightened, though I go over it a few times. I've tried different settings on the flatiron, I'm using 'Super straight' shampoo and conditioner, I do VO5 hot oil treatments once a week, and nothing works. My hair does get frizzy sometimes, but other than that, it's pretty healthy. I want it to be pin-straight like the girls at school-- I want to feel pretty! My hair is shoulder length... and if there's any way you can share how to style my waves, PLEASE tell me! Thanks so much. xoxoxo Lauren

 

Hey girl!  First of all, girls with wavy hair can be GORGEOUS!  Everyone wants what they don't have.  My hair is stick straight, and I'm always trying to get it to look wavy.  For your hair, I hate to tell ya this, but I'm not sure it will ever be "pin straight."  You can try using a straight iron to get rid of the curls, and them a brush and hair dryer to style it so it doesn't flip out at the bottom.  But, to help with frizz, try anti-frizz serums and styling mousse to help keep your hair under control.  Other than that, embrace your waves!!  Your hair is different and has more personality that the straight hair all the other girls have.  Be different! Best, Kristen

Kristen Y.

juicebox.lauren on 8/31/2009 8:48:41 PM

hey get some and i know this sounds bad but lemon juice!!! it totally works but my hairs fineee <3 maddddz

happyhamsters! on 8/31/2009 7:00:26 PM

I do most of this stuff already, it's just common knowledge 2 me. I thought that people just KNEW stuff like that. Oh well.

worrell.ruth.75 on 8/31/2009 5:59:01 PM

I use the Frizz-Ease leave in conditioner... and it works pretty well.

!!shoutout222!! on 8/31/2009 4:14:54 PM

Hmm. I don't have dried out hair, but I will
use this if I ever do. Luckily I don't
blow dry or use curling irons and stuff all
that much.

nerdykitty97 on 8/31/2009 12:23:03 PM

andrea95, your hair sounds exactly like mine! what i do is either take a shower at night and blowwdry it straight (i rarely do this) OR (this takes a lot of willpower) wake up really early, wash my hair, and then distribute some leave in conditioner through it( use garnier fructis sleek and shine!). throughout the day it dries really nicely, just DON'T TOUCH IT!! this will mess everything up. good luck!

pinkoverload on 8/31/2009 2:17:29 AM

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ok, i have a major hair problem. whenever i straigthen it, it expands and gets wavy NO MATTER WHAT type of product i use on it before or afterhand. my hair is naturally wavy and poofy, so i try to get beachy waves, but it doesnt end up working. i dont have time to shower in the morning before school, so i shower at night. when i wake up my hair is all messy and when i brush it out its like, retro wavy but poofy. its gross. how can i get non-poofy straight hair and beachy waves???




Hey girl,

Why not try a bun at night to tame it?  
Caitlin R.

andrea95 on 8/30/2009 7:59:06 PM

I have wavy and thick hair. i don't know what to do with the frizz and split ends. Does any one have any ideas.

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thealphacouncil on 8/30/2009 7:46:31 PM

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ok so i have shoulder length hair with lots of layers and side bangs. my hair is rlly curly at the bottom and my bangs get rlly wavy so my hair looks horrible. i use a straightener and straighting gel and hairspray to make it stay but it doesnt work. my style only looks good when it is straight. what should i do????????thx




Hey girl,

Hmmm...try a straightening shampoo and conditioner and try washing your hair every other day so that your hair holds better. 
Caitlin R.

soccerluvv on 8/30/2009 7:21:26 PM

****MOD****
HISmile My school has a uniform, a black, blue, and yellow plaid skirt with a polo top and sneakers. I want to know how I can do my hair on the first day to show off my style without the freedom of free dress. We cant wear unnatural hair color, dangly earrings, or anything like that. Straight or curly?




Hey girl,

Hmmm...it depends on what you'd rather. How about something fun like half up half down as a compromise? Or wear it wavy! 
Caitlin R.

pinkoverload on 8/30/2009 7:10:10 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!!!!
my hair is naturally wavy but the waves never turn out right. so normally i used wonder waves shampoo and conditioner from garier fructis and i used their wonder waves curl enhancing gel and put it in a bun. and it works pretty well but when i take it out in the morning it is tangly and i have to comb it but if i comb it the waves deflate and look bad. any tips?




Hey girl,

I wouldn't put it in a bun while you sleep, I would just sleep on it and use a wave-enhancing spray in the morning. Let those waves run wild. 
Caitlin R.

coloradogal14 on 8/30/2009 5:18:13 PM

if you want healthy hair, you shouldn't wash ur hair everyday- ur hair would get more oily the day after you wash it... so i'd suggest washing ur hair once every 2 days so u get healthier and shinier hair

Azn_BonBon on 8/30/2009 4:38:37 PM

MOD-
hi thanks for answering my question earlier about mascara. but i already have great lash by maybelline. it worked alright but i wanted to know about A FEW different brands or kinds. mascaras that dont say like collegen or whatever but make my lashes really long. i dont really wanna spend more than 10 bucks or so on it so please help! thanks a bunch!




Hey girl,

How about Cover Girl Lash Blast? That one rocks! 
Caitlin R.

volleyballer27 on 8/30/2009 3:39:20 PM

MODMODMOD! I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. So this total hottie sits behind me in math class, and he's nice and smart and stuff to boot. He's on my cross country team as well, so I get to see him after school sometimes too. Getting to the point now- I realllly like him and he was kinda flirting with me in math class, like asking me questions and just being cute and stuff. Here's where the problem is: my friend who does swim team with him randomly decided to ask him about me at their swim practice. She swears that he said I was annoying, a freak, and a stalker. My friend's other guy friend said that he had said the same thing to him. I'm never like any of that around him... but there are plenty of people that think I'm a freak that might have told him that. It really hurts my feelings when things like this happen and people call me mean things, since this isn't exactly the first time. It makes me really upset. Anyway, the next day in school I was feeling kinda sad/mad... and he kept flirting with me and smiling at me in class. He asked why I was mad at him but I wouldn't say. Finally at the end of class I gave him a note that said, "I am NOT annoying, I am NOT a freak, I am NOT a stalker, and I am NOT any of the other things that YOU or anyone else has said about me". He read it and was really quiet and put it in his pocket. He didn't deny anything or say anything. Then the bell rang and I left. The next day he was back to flirting and being smiley... so I turned around and said, "Do you know why I'm mad at you now??" He was confused for a few minutes and then he remembered the note. He smiled a little and said he was sorry. He didn't deny anything. I tried to explain that people had been saying things like what he did really hurt me because they weren't true. Then I looked him in the eye and told him that he needed to get to know people before he judged them. Then the bell rang and I walked out, without him saying anything. At cross country I had told one of my friends the story and she went up to him and got mad. He denied calling anyone a freak but then looked up at me and was like, "Oh..." and kinda smiled and gave me a weird look. Later on, he kept flirting with me kinda...and I guess I flirted with him too. How do I fix this situation? I'm thinking right now that it would be easiest to forgive and forget the situation and go back to liking him... but I'm afraid that he won't like me now because I was angry with him and stuff. What should I do????? Thanks a billion...sorry it was so long.

 

Hey girlie! Just do whatever feels right to you! Forgive and forget would probably be the easiest. And he is the one who hurt your feelings so he really doesn't have any right to be mad at you! Good Luck!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

sleekchic on 8/30/2009 11:35:46 AM

cool

beastie on 8/30/2009 11:03:16 AM

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Livi Jonas928 on 8/30/2009 10:32:27 AM

MOD there is a new guy at my school. we have been txting a lot and we hung out yesterday. he always tells me i am cute and asking me if i like him. the thing is idk if i like him i think i do but i have only known him for a week. do u think a week is enought to tell if i like someone?

 

Hey girl! I would wait a little longer til you get to know each other better! Another week or two!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

tootsie-roll on 8/30/2009 10:28:50 AM

MOD- i posted yesterday but it never got answered. i need some cheap new mascara any suggestions? thanks

 

Hey chick! Sorry MODS get a lot of posts and sometimes we miss a few! Maybelline makes a great mascara called Great Lash! It's been around for years and its still really popular-plus its super cheap!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

volleyballer27 on 8/30/2009 9:37:57 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MMMMOOOODDDDD!!!!!! Today is my Grandparents's 50th Anniversary Church Mass thingy. I have no idea what to wear. Do u have any ideas? Thanks!!! --Andrea--

 

Hey girlie! A cute dress would be great! And congrats to your grandparents!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

pageantprincess411 on 8/30/2009 9:00:16 AM

MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!!!!! so i am trying to plan my back to school outfit and i cant seem to find the right dress, i am looking for a boho chic dress that i can pair with a belt and cowboy boots with. i am having so much trouble please help.

 

Hey girl! Sounds pretty cute! I would keep looking; try some online stores! See what you like! If not, I think skinnies would be super-adorable with cowboy boots!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

hco2922 on 8/30/2009 8:40:27 AM

hey i have a question its not related to the subject but anyways, so i am trying to find a boho chic dress to wear with my new cowgirl boots and a new leather belt but i dont know where i can find one i have tried all sorst of department stores and had no luck, do you know where else i can look for one? thanks

hco2922 on 8/30/2009 8:37:38 AM

heyy this is a really good article! thanks for your help

hco2922 on 8/30/2009 8:34:48 AM

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girli on 8/30/2009 8:23:27 AM

thanks mod!

dolphina10 on 8/30/2009 8:09:54 AM

MOD! school starts 2morw! im wearing jeans and a cute top but idk how 2 do my hair? up or down? thanx! ~Allie

 

Hey girlie! Whatev you feel most comfortable with! Down could be super-cute but up in a cute pony with a headband would also be great!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

shopperlove5 on 8/30/2009 7:48:29 AM

MOD MOD MOD ok this has nothing to do with the article but i just wanted to bring it up. How come on some articles, there are a few mods that are unanswered. why is that? were they overlooked? How do you find MOD questions? do you scroll through every article or something? Is there some sort of machine that looks for MODs? Sorry that i'm asking so many questions. If you could answer just one, it'd be fine. sorry this is so long!

 

Hey girlie! Yeah, there are TONS of questions submitted every hour to the MODS so it's pretty possible that we just might have missed one! Sorry, if one was yours! You can resend it now and I'll make sure to answer it!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

flowerpower29 on 8/30/2009 6:23:15 AM

MOD this is great advice for healthy hair, but they never answered about what to do about outgrown bangs, and i have out grown side bangs that always overlap each. what should i do? oh and im naturally tan, except my feet r way lighter, and im going to a pool party 2morow. what should i do so it wont look weird?

 

Hey chicky! You can trim your bangs or just keep growing them out! Just depends what you want to do with your hair! And, I doubt anyone will notice your feet; no worries!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

isabella1997219 on 8/30/2009 1:39:18 AM

MOD***MOD***MOD***MOD***
i am going to church tomorrow, and it's only my second time going there. A bunch of people i know go there, and they wore dresses and stuff. The only thing is, i dont have that many dresses. So, which of these sounds better to you?: black flowy skirt, (that i love!) with a teal top that has ruffles diagonaly and black sandals. OR a grey straight skirt and a purple top that has a band on the bottom, so i can pull it up and give it a little poof thing....(with the same sandals) what outfit do you like better? (srry this is so long!)




Hey girl, I say the teal-black skirt combo. It's dressy and an outfit I feel like you'd have a lot more fun in. Enjoy your time in church and have a good time tomorrow! You'll def be a fashion hit!

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

dolphina10 on 8/30/2009 1:06:26 AM

coool i luv it

7laughsalot98 on 8/30/2009 12:18:27 AM

MODMODMOD!!!
I heard you can die your hair with Kool-adi
1. Is that true
2. How do you do it?
3. Does it come out?




Hey girl, while it is true Kool-Aid contains dyes in it, I don't know if you can necessarily dye your hair with it. The color would take best to light, bleached hair, and most likely wouldn't stay in too long. I haven't tried it personally, but I don't suggest it, girly. If you want to dye your hair, talk to your rents and get it done at a salon. Hair color is a best thing and besides, no one likes purple hair that smells like grape. (; 

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

annaelizabeth on 8/29/2009 11:14:48 PM

MOD MOD MOD
my hair grows really slow it i cut it in december and then in august and it only grew a inch do you have any tips that could help my hair grow out?




Hey girl, there's no quick way to get your hair to grow out. Make sure you get the dead ends cut off every once in a while, but give your hair a chance to grow. In the meantime, for some instant length, try a hair clip on (maybe a ponytail or bun in your hair's hue). It's a great way to fake some length. Hope this helps!

xoxo
Alyssa B.

therealmerevealed on 8/29/2009 10:59:47 PM



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