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    My hair is puffy but the roots get very oily if I don't wash at least every two days. How can I avoid oily and puffy hair?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    You can wash your hair every two days, but aiming for washing it twice a week would be better. Washing it too often will strip your hair if its natural oils. Consider using a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo once a week to remove oil from your hair, or even do an apple cider vinegar rinse. To tame the puffiness, apply oil when your hair is dry, or a styling product such as mousse when your hair is wet.
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    Why is the front part of my hair straight but in the back, it's all puffy and frizzy?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    You may have two different hair textures. However, you can tame the back by gently drying it after shampooing your hair, applying a styling cream to your hair will it’s damp, and style your hair while it’s damp to set the style. You could do a variety of braided styles or a sleek bun.
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    How can I tame my frizzy hair?
    Martin Nepton
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.
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    Use a product that will add moisture into your hair, especially if you have curls. First shampoo and condition, then towel dry your hair and add something like a serum or curling cream.
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    How do I keep my hair in a perm when I go swimming?
    Community Answer
    Wear a shower cap, but put your hair in a plait or a bun first, so it will stay.
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    How often should I use the coconut oil?
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    Use it before each time you wash your hair. You can leave it in overnight or put it in an hour before you wash your hair.
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    What oils can you use for thick, frizzy, and dry hair?
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    You could use coconut, olive, almond, or jojoba oil for great results.
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    How can I make my hair wavy after a shower?
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    Put it in loose plaits and leave them in until the hair is dry. You could try to sleep with them in, then take them out the next morning.
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    Do I use coconut oil when my hair is wet or dry to get rid of puffy hair?
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    Try putting coconut oil only on the ends of your hair when it is still slightly damp. This will prevent it from looking greasy.
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    What oils can I use for thin, frizzy hair?
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    You can use argan oil, coconut oil, almond oil, baobab oil, or any other oil that your hair stylist may recommend.
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    How can I make my hair straighter?
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    See Wikihow's article on how to straighten your hair for tips.
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    How can I get rid of small curls that appear on the front part of my hair?
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    Straighten that part of your hair, and then comb it back.
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    My hair is very thick and curly but my mum always makes me cut it short, and this makes my hair puffy and frizzy. How can I fix my haircut?
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    Ask your mum if you can grow it out for a while. If not, try smoothing hair products or spray your hair with a light mist of water frequently.
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    My hair is fluffy and kind of course. What can I do to get rid of it?
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    Look for a shampoo that is made to help with these problems, for example, one that's extra moisturizing or for frizzy hair.
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    How do I get rid of puffy hair after it's washed?
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    To get rid of puffy hair after your shower, gently brush it with a wet hair brush every 5 to 10 minutes.
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    Hat and scarves seem to make my hair even puffier. Are there any other solutions?
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    Try wearing a hoodie. Just make sure that the hoodie doesn't have static cling, which will just make your hair worse.
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    How do I make my hair less puffy but keep the curls?
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    All of the methods shown above do not get rid of your curls, but make it less poofy. Poof is caused when your hair does not have enough moisture and takes it from the air, whereas curls are a natural state of hair. Moisturising your hair will get rid of the poof but keep the curls. Use conditioners and moisturising products.
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