What is the best way to repaor and prevent hair breakage????

I wear my hair natural, it is really wavy and curly. I haven’t been able to find really good products for my hair texture. Any suggestions?

URSULA!!

I love your work, and would like to ask what I can do to update my hair style. Currently I have jaw length, relaxed ‘afro’ hair which ends up getting tied up every day because it isn’t styled at all. I’d like to try something completely new that’s flattering to my face shape which ironically is slightly similar to rihanna’s but a little more “plus sized!”

Thanks
An English fan, and CL reader

Hi, I am an african american female (nothing but black in my blood) with shoulder length hair. What products can I use to make it grow (quickly, if possible) longer and become thicker? What products would you suggest I use to maintain my hair? Will vitamins help?

I forgot to mention that my hair is naturally coarse. How can I keep it from being so nappy?

i have semi-thick relaxed hair what deep conditioners and leave-in conditioner do you recommend to help growth for longer fuller hair. my hair is also dry at times. and do you recommend blow dry after roll and set or flat ironing hair.

This is a great idea Concreteloop! My question is: How do people in Hollywood maintain and care for their natural hair (natural meaning “hair without perms or chemicals”? For instance, what does Tyanna Taylor use on her hair to keep it moisturized and to have good curl definition?

I also have a hair blog which focuses on teaching woman how to accept, love, grow, and care for their Natural hair. I have been Natural for 8 years and have been able to achieve waist length Natural hair with my method of caring for my hair. I am just curious about how people in Hollywood maintain their Natural hair as well.

The Hottest Hair Blog
http://www.lovelyladyluxe.blogspot.com

Can I grow out my perm and go to a ceramic press without cutting my hair off of will this just my damage my hair and make it break-off?

what is the best to use perm for people who has coarse hair?

i hope you get to answer my question… but how do you keep your hair from thinning?…my hair is shoulder lenth…thin but not to thin it can still pass for healthy ..i want to grow it out more and keep it from thinning and sheding so badly..what can i do?

thx!!!!

After reading the first article about Ursula S. I went and chopped off all my hair. Before I did that I researched a lot info about face shapes and what would do nice with my face shape. It just felt like too much researching so I chopped it off and now I have something similar to a mushroom but short in the back, somewhat tapered and I liked it. I came back to school and see that everyone has cut their hair as well. What can I do to take it to the next level? I’m not talking completely bald, but I mean unique. Color wise, and style wise..I realize that this is a lot of questions but I am dying for a new look. I tried to find your email address and ask you before but I have no such luck.

Thanks Soo Much!!
Ang

Hello! I love my weave and i would like to pull it up from time to time, but is there are way to do this without leaving extra hair out?

Thank You

Help, Ursula,
I’ve had a sew in weave for 3 years
just recently i’m wearing my own
hair it is about 16 inches long.
How can i prevent breakage, i don’t
want a perm. @ i can’t keep the hair straight.
Help. It gets frizzy in certain spots even if
the temperature is cool.
Thanks

Hi Ursula,

Can you recommend a gud brand Human hair and Synthetic hair?

hey love your hair
Any tips for fine hair, growth seems harder and i have been natural now for over a year but want to convert bk to relaxer but is my hair to weak for that.what would you advise?
is there anything else than relaxer that could help me maintain a short style like yours?

Hi Ursula,

Do you have any suggestions on products to use on big curly hair? My hair is curlier in some parts than others and sometimes it can look dry. I want it to look even all over. I was actually planning to do some research on products and stylists that specialize in naturally curly hair. Do you have any suggestions? I have been using the same cheap gel for the past 20 years! I wash my hair with whatever is on sale and I know this is starting to take a toll on my hair. I have used Mixed Chicks before but it really didn’t benefit me much. If you have any suggestions on stylists..I live in LA. I really need help!

Thanks again,
TSnow

Greetings.

I was wondering for a sew-in is it better to s-type braids or a bee-hive?

Last one! My hair is permed but I want it to look naturally curly sometimes is there a easy way to achieve this without getting a texturizer?

Thanks for the help!

Hi Ursula,
For hair that is naturally curly but has been recently permed and in a wrap style, what do you recommend to prevent breakage and dryness?

WHEN IS IT TIME TO CHANGE FROM USING THE SAME RELAXER?

What celebrate wears their real hair? What kind of questions can she be asked? What celebrates still have hair on their sides?

Why any black stars leave their hair natural ? Do you think natural black hair can be stylished without changing their structure ? Wouldn’t it be a good thing to show black women and above all black children that they don’t have to relax their hair or put wigs to be beautiful ?

I would like to know which products you think are best for natural hair. I have a very thick kinky ‘fro that i love. however, it can get very dry. I’m a product junkie and am always looking for new ones or tips and tricks to take care of my luscious mane. Please impart your knowledge! thanks =)

Hey Ursula! I love Solange’s hair style! My hair is natural, but I’m familiar with sew-ins. So what hair would you recommend for that style?

how do u prevent your bangs from getting frizzy in the fog?

Are the new bobs (shorter in back , longer in front) a good cut for someone w/a round face? Is there a vitamin that’s helps hair grow?

Ursula please stop putting delusional length weaves in black women’s hair that is not at all belivable length or texture. Stop processing self hating ass black women’s hair because black hair doesn’t grow down your back it goes up and out. *sigh* White standards of beauty got black people acting and looking like some fools

What hair colors/hues do you suggest for darker females?

I cut my hair to the scalp last year but I decided to let it grow back. It’s long enough for a short haircut in which I’m wearing today. However, I’m not wearing a perm-I’m wearing a press. My question is; “How do I maintain that fresh-from-the-shop shine that blings after a nice press job?”

Ok super excited Ive always wished i could talk to my fav fashionista Rihanna’s stylist about hair…so this is wassup ! thanks conCretE LooP!!!

Anyways so i have a question about my hair routine i get perms once every 8 wks and i usually flat iron it once a wk. here’s my regimen i wash and condition then after blow drying with heat protectant spray i flat iron my hair…i used to use grease or oil sheen spray but since ive stopped my hair is so much lighter and it moves like white girl’s hair…tho should i be coatin my hair with something extra before i flat iron….my mom bought me Dudly creme press for when you apply heat but it leaves my hair lookin greasy and stuck to my head….Also i rarely get my ends clipped due to past stylists choppin all my length…is there something i can do to minimize damage and shorten trips to the salon for trims….Thank you so much for adding this Concrete LOoP this is why yal are the best!!!!

what’s the popular hair color’s now and style’s for short hair i have the recent style rihanna has now andi know red is kinda po[pular and now i want to get rid o f mine.. So what’s a new color other then red? thanks!

I have thin fine hair that only holds curls for all of two hours (possibly) when I get it done. So I’m forced to always where my hair straight or in a ponytail. Are there any suggestions for how to style hair like mines or strenghten/ thicken it’s texture to hold various styles?

My hair is thinning in the top, its natural w/the exception of Jet Black hair color. Is there a product I can use to help thicken my hair in the top? So far I’ve tried Dr. Miracle & Nioxin.

Hi,
I have a short cut and no matter what I do I can’t get my hair to lay flat in the back. So besides gel which still doesn’t work what should I do.

Hi ursula,
ok my cousin and sister are both hair stylists, but my cousin wants to do so much more right now she’s working as a beautician and she works for MAC cosmetics ( she loves styling anything hair, clothes, and make up) how did you get started in this business? I was wondering did you like go to school or something for some sort of styling skill or did you just hustle to become a celebrity stylist…It would be great if you could help. And congratulations on all your success Your a beautiful young woman.

Hi Ursula
Just wanted to know which hair is best for weaving on a budget. I’ve used so many diffrent brands and they all seem to tangle. I have to brush it every 2 mins.

i would like to know what kind of natural moisterizers are good for relaxed hair? I want to try a honey& olive oil hair mask but i want to know if it will really work and if it will give my hair that healthy shine.

Hi Ursula,
I am 35 years old and I have noticed that my hair is thinning and seriously breaking around the edges , especially right at my center part (on the left side, LOL). I have curly hair that I wear natural for the most part, but the breakage is not a game and I am afraid to press it or get my once annual weave, cause it’s looking thin! I have been advised to use Dr, Miracle’s products and Biotin tablets. Is that good advice?

Wow, i love what she has done to Rihanna’s hair!!

I have a question, what styles do you think would be good for natural hair, instead of the same old braids and twists?

i have shoulder length hair and im only in highschool, so my mom won’t let me cut it or get a perm. how can i keep my hair cute and stylish during the fall and winter?

Do you tyle the ueen*Bee
Have you ever styled her!!!!!!!!

Lil’Kim

How do you make your hair-line come baCk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE I CAN PURCHASE HAIR EXTENSIONS LIKE THIS ON VENUS WILLIAMS.

http://concreteloop.com/2...er-mom-fashion-week-ss09/

Hi Ursula I am an aspiring celebrity stylist. WHat tips can you offer to help me reach that goal?

[...] this month, we had you submit questions to celebrity hair stylist Ursula Stephen. Ursula read your questions and comments and has responded [...]

hi, i wanted to know i have damaged my hair really bad. i have a bald spot in the middle that will not grow. i wear either braids or a sew -in. what can i do to get my hair back healthy and growing

I recently permed my hair in March after cutting off the perm hair and going back natural for a year due to breakage. I’ve been going to the same hairdresser, using the same perm, conditioning every 2 weeks and perming within 7-8 weeks. I have very thin hair. However, yesterday when i went to perm my hair as scheduled my hair has bad breakage in the back, the ends are gone. What am I doing wrong? How do I prevent this from happening a third time? Should I go back natural again and start over? What do you recommend?

Where can i go to get a good short cut. I have one already that is beginning to grow in and i want it to grow but in the meanwhile, i need a cute style and i just cannot find someone that can do that for me. HELP!

I was wondering are all shampoos the same???? i have been doing my hair myself and so far i’m happy with the results i get, but i always wonder how important the products are. Do i buy the expensive products or the other ones???????

ursula, i want to begin the dred process bit i have very fine hair short length.
what would you suggest to do beginning the process of dredhead?

My hair is pretty strait and its flat, and i wanna have more volume in it! I’ve tried hairspray and it dosent realy work on me, it dont last long. I really need some volume couse it looks dead, so pleas help me, what should i do?

hi ursula,

I have a HUGE problem. I have been putting extensions in my hair for a couple of years and now my hair is really damaged. Can you recommend any new hair styles or treatments for my hair. Im ready to stop wearing weave and i need to know what to do next. THANXS

hi ursula,

i have a short hair cut like rihanna, but recently my edges have broke of, and wearing my short hair cut doesnt seem to stunning anymore, ive been wearing wigs now, and treating my hair in the mean time under the wig, but can u tell me a way i can wear my short hair cut, with the bad edges?, cause i must say these wigs are giving me a headache!!!!!!

What is the best way to wear your growing out a bob and exercising on a regular basis. Plese dont’ say braids, we have no one in Montana that knows how to braid, much less do ethnic hair. Also what do you recommend for someone who does not havethe luxury of having a ethinc stylist available. What are some options and good home regimen. Thanks so much

Ook. On concrete if you search for Keri Hilson, and select the topic where is says Keri Hilson album pushed back. Keri Hilson has a short bob with a bang. How do I achieve that with a weave. How should the braid patten underneath be for bobs

Hi Ursula,

My mother hair is starting to thin around her crown. I have heard a lot about Re-Grow, does it actually work?

i just started going natural to get my hair back healthy however i am not a fan of the natural hair styles because of my length so i usually wear hair extentions and i am very interested in the solange curly look and i wanted to know whats the best way to blend in my hair with the weave?

I HAVE BEEN WEARING WEAVE FOR 2 YEARS, AND I HAVE USED THE GLUE, AND WIGS. BUT I WANT TO START GROWING MY HAIR OUT. I CUT MY HAIR BEFORE I STARTED WEARING WEAVES. MY HAIR IS VERY DAMAGED, WHAT SHOULD I DO IN ORDER FOR MY HAIR TO GROW BACK HEALTHY?

I’m a gay girl and I’m looking for hairstlye that is not too girly and that is easy to keep up.

I went natural about a year ago; this summer cut the perm completely out. I now am straightening my hair, because truly I have a bob and am not completely comfortable wearing it in curls. I know from prior experience that putting heat to your hair regularly can cause it to break off, so my question to you is do you have any ideas of how I could wear my hair. I was thinking spiral curls, like done with the flexy rods, but scared it would just look kind of coarse. Thanks!

Hello Ursula,

What do you think of Dr. Miracle’s and Doo Gro products. I trim my hair all the time and my hair stylist uses a blow dryer on my hair every two weeks when I go to her. Is that healthy for my hair because my hair feels like it’s thinning & breaking off and I want to know what kind of products to use.

I wear my hair natural, I recently added a little texturizer to loosen up the curl, what products should i use to have nice curls

Hi Ursila, I would like to know what are your suggestion to nearly bald thinning edges. I heard the Domnicians using something called Cren to bring your edges back. What do you recommend to use for the thin edges?

Hi Ursula, I wanted to know what would be the best common hair products to use for short hair like Rihannas’?

I have a short cut like Rihanna’s. When is is done it is fly! However when it’s not, it looks a mess! What do I do when I have those days in between my appointments??? Since I have a short cut is it essential to go to the salon weekly, should I incorporate this in my monthly budget?

Hey,

I would like to know what to look for when trying to find a good hair stylist that promotes healthy hair?

Hey ursula,
I want to get an sew in weave but I don’t know what kind of human hair to buy? I was told that milky way or dena cali is the top of the line . What do you suggest?

hi!! i have dark european hair. i would like to make it thicker. are there possibilities like sew ins that you would recommend for european hair? or extensions? i dont want to have my hair cut after sew-ins or extensions im scared that my hair is going to fall out after those procedures…. im glad with any of your answers. kind regards tasha

Hi Ursula

From the looks of your work I think you are an amazing stylist. What I can do about thin fine limp hair, is there any product that I can use to thicken or give the appearance of thicker hair, I know hair texture is mostly heridatary but ive heard of thickening shampoos do they really work?.

I myself wear sew ins to grow my hear back out. Recently I have joined a swimming class and noticed once I took my sew in out and relaxed my hair that my hair has broken off badly. How can I go about reversing this process to my hair and get it back to normal?

I am total bald at the top of my crown due to having micro braids and then getting into a fight and the top of my hair was pulled completely out. I took my braids down and permed it & my hair fell out 3 years ago. Since then I have went to numerous of Dr’s. & spent lots of money. Nothing has worked. I wear a weave glued in the top w/a closure piece and the rest of my hair is full on the sides and back. What I can do? Will EVER grow back? What would you suggest? I have always had long corse hair but I have nothing now……..and I am so ashamed. No one knows my secret…….HELP PLEASE.

I am an afro-american black female 33 yrs old.

Signed desperate

I love having short hair, but sometimes have a hard time styling it. Do you have any easy styling tips for short hair? I love rocking the semi-messy look, but have a hard time pulling it off.

I have two questions
(1) On one side my edges are broke off really bad and I want to get some type of side swept bangs or bangs so that I can allow my edges to grow back but I can’t seem to find the right style of bangs any suggestions? And (2) I just stopped wearing sew in weaves and I really miss my long hair any suggestions on what I can do to get my Hair to grow so that I don’t end up going back to the weaves?

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU HAVE LOST SOME OF YOUR HAIR BECAUSE OF “SEBORRAHIC DERMATITIS”, TO GROW BACK? WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR THINNING HAIR?

what is the best way to blend your natural hair (top thats left out) with a sew in curly weave such as solange, kelly rowland, dawn richard, etc.