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How do you smooth out textured hair?

Michael Van den Abbeel
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Michael Van den Abbeel is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar in Orlando, Florida. He has been cutting, styling, and coloring hair for over 17 years. Michael loves showing his clients how to wash and wear their hair easily and effortlessly. Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar is recognized as a Diamond Top Tier level Wella salon.

Michael Van den Abbeel

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Don't over-shampoo, because that actually exasperates the problem with frizz. Curly hair needs some natural oils to smooth it down. Use only your fingers and a wide-tooth comb to separate your hair, because separation means frizz. In the shower, after you rinse your hair and detangle ti, add your favorite curl product and scrunch it into the hair while it is still wet. Then you can air dry it or use a diffuser to accentuate the curls.

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I have dry hair. When people say only wash your hair twice a week is that shampoo and condition?

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If your hair is very dry you should try to use a shampoo and conditioner that's targeted towards dry hair or shampoo that's meant to make your hair straighter because it will help. Wash your hair every other day and try brushing your hair less. Allow it to air dry and try to avoid heated hair appliances, because it will add to the breakage and dryness.

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My hair has always been my pride and joy, but ever since I bleached it, it is breaking and falling out. What should I do?

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Use natural oils to get rid of the dryness in your hair. If you hair is thicker, use coconut oil, if its thinner use aloe vera. See a doctor if you think that this could be a symptom of something else.

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Can I brush straw-like hair?

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I often find that my hair becomes smoother after brushing it. However, it can cause more breakage if your hair is very dry, so brush it carefully.

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Only the front top section of my hair is dry like straw. The rest is healthy. Why would just a section have such a different texture?

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Different textures on different parts of your head might be due to sun damage.

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