Oh and Ursula can u tell us what u think about the ‘Instyler’ especially on natural hair???

excuse my typo’s

Hey Ursula,

Okay so I will be starting college this fall & I want to do something different to my hair. My hair is in a grown out bob but I don’t like the current state its in. I really want to cut it into this http://tinypic.com/r/2vnnino/5 its similar to how you cut rihannas but im having a couple of problems….
1) I don’t go to the hair dresser often so I’m having a hard time finding someone that I will trust to cut my hair
2) I’ve been reading that you have to find a cut that fits your face… will that look nice on a heart shaped face..or does face shape really even matter?
3) Do think that this hair style will be manageable for a college student? I only get a relaxer maybe once a year & my mom is saying to keep my hair slicked down I’m going to have to get more relaxers…is there special products you use on Rihanna to get her hair to stay slicked down?
Thanks!

Ursula,

My hair has been shedding excessively for over a year now. My hair is really thick and it is not visible, but every time I comb or brush my hair its all over the place. It is amazing how much shedding I have everyday. I get my hair done every two weeks and get a retouch every 4 weeks or else my hair is really ‘nappy’ and difficult to manage. My stylist has recommended flaxseed oil, increased moisturizer and we have even switched relaxers…none ofthis has worked. I go to the doctor regulary and I am in good health. Can you please recommend something to help with this probelm. Also, I have always had shoulder length or a little longer hair. I have been wearing a short bob for a bout a 8 months, don’t use a lot of products and have recently cut my hair a little shorter hoping the shedding would stop, but still no luck!!! Please help!!

Hi, Ursula. Okay, let me give you a brief history. I would describe my hair as thin, and not very strong. There is a two parts of my edges that seems to have really weak hair, and the middle of my nape also, and it doesn’t seem to grow as much as the rest of my hair, but I think its natural (from my grandmother). My mom’s been relaxing my hair since I can remember, and it’s only been salon- and beauty school-relaxed a couple times. Also, spring ‘08, I got the “Rihanna”, and my hair has grown back, but I don’t think it’s grown back fast enough. I also do weaves and braids sometimes, but I feel like they damage my hair, especially after I take it out. It now looks like a little bob. However, my friends tell me that when its freshly permed, it “looks” healthy! Enough rambling. Basically, I would like to find out how I can make my hair healthy, stronger, and grow better.

Hi!
My hair is dry so when the summer comes around it is unbearable. It does nothing but frizz and I can never style it. Please suggest what i can do other than wearing it in a bun!

Ursula
I took out my weave about 7 months ago and my head was full of hair and length past shoulders. I didnt take care of it like I should have due to being busy and throwing it into a ponytail/not wrapping at night. Today, my hair has thinned out due to shedding so I started using Aphogee Products to stop the shedding. It seems to have stopped but how do I get the thickness back without getting a weave (length is still there)? Also, when I do wrap my hair and unwrap it doesnt fall correctly, its stiff and straight.
Thanks for all your help!!
Danger

@ 24 BECUZ IN WORTH IT

No your comment was not “all in fun”. I can tell by how offensive your response was toward me.

If I pissed you off I am sorry, that was not my intention. But honestly I do you think Ursula would respond to your question when you putting down what she created…nope!

oh, and its call freedom of speech that gave me the authority to say what I want here on CL…just like you have that right to ripped on Rihanna’s hairstyle for no reason.

Don’t hate on the bald headed females because someone called you out your comment. Unlike yourself, I’m trying to find a solution from my problem…too bad they don’t have vitamin to remove that negative spirit in you. And I reocmmend spell check next time you comment, “Sat down” – its SIT down love.

Sorry CL viewers for moving off the topic.

Look at me talking about this chick and can’t even spell recommend, LMAO!! I am a fool!

Have you ever use this product moroccanoil.

Hello,
i wanted to know what products can be used in order to keep in curls for the whole day, and what curling irons are the best to use, and how to these celebrities keep in those DAMN CURLS??!?

Thank You

Is there a difference you see using GHD vs. CHI…we all want to know that on YOUTUBE….thanks honey

Hi Ursula!!!

It seems like, since i cut my hair into a short Rhianna-esque pixie cut, I’ve been having dry itchy scalp and dull lifeless hair is their anything I can do to help this (i.e. hair products beauty regiments). Please i need help!!!

Thanks Ursula!!!
Adrianne

How did you do rihannas hair in the wet curly look?

I have relaxed, jaw length hair but it is incredibly thick and full. I did a radically short haircut last year and I didn’t get the results I was hoping for because my hair is too full. I want to try out the haircuts that are popular now (i.e. the blunt bangs trend) but for one, I don’t know a stylist that will be able to work around the the thickness, and two, if I trust someone to do so, I think I will just get an ultra-volume version of the haircut I was asking for. What do you recommend for a woman who wants to experiment with haircuts but has thick hair? Should I just avoid trendy hairstyles altogether?

i wanna go natural but im kind of scared……what should i do???
thank you

Hi Ursula, Love Your Work! Lately I have been using a Non-Sulfate shampoo and it seems that my relaxer is reverting very quickly after my touchup causing my hair to look under processed. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do? Thanks in advance!

Hi Ursula! My question is what methods to recommend to help maintain chemically straightened hair?

Hi Ursula! My question is what methods to recommend to help maintain chemically straightened hair?

I have the length of hair that it want and it is healthy, but the only issue that i have is that it is not as thick as i would want it to be. It’s very thin and about shoulder length…any suggestions on how to thicken my hair up and im already talking a gnc ultra-nourish hair vitamin.

My hair is about 6 or 7 inches past my shoulder, and I get it blow dryed and flat ironed…Usually in the summer I don’t do much with it but since its getting hot I want to wear it natural, but it gets all dry and brittle…What’s a product that I can use that will keep my natural hair moisturized?(maybe like Teyana Taylors wig)

Forgot 2 mention my hair is puffy in post #92

Hey Ursula! Post #12 and I are in the same boat. I’m transitioning from relaxed to natural as well. I use the FHI Hot Sauce as a heat tamer (just like you said ). How often would you say is too often to flat-iron hair?

I have a 3 year old with very thick, dry hair. I was wondering if there were any products that you could offer to help her hair retain moisture?

Hi Ursula, help me please!! I’ve noticed that my hair is becoming dry and thin at the very ends due to (i believe) heat styling. Do you have any suggestions for pretty protective styles for the summer. My hair is currently approx. bra strap length and quite thick.

Thanx, Allie

Hi. This is my first time doing this. But um… I have a “chubby face” lets say im “thick”aka kinda overweight. but my hair is shoulder length well it just touches it slightly in the front and in the back its closer to the bottom of my neck it touches the back of my shirt. I guess its natural layers but. i want to know what kind of hairstlye looks good. and my ends are horrible. with the summer heat coming on strong what can i do to make sure they are nice and straight and not bushy?

I really like Angela simmons and vanessa simmons hair when it is curly/ wavy like when they went on their vacation. do you know what type of hair that is or what kind of hair i can get that is similar?

Hello Ursula,

I am transitioning from relaxed to natural. I used pretty much all natural hair products, and I’m noticing that my hair is growing a lot faster. Right now, my hair is in kinky twists as a protective style. But it itches like crazy and appears to be really dry. Any suggestions on what I can used for moisturizer?

Also, when my hair was not in kinky twists, I noticed that it felt dirtier faster than it would have when my roots were relaxed. I typically wash my hair now once or twice a week. When it was relaxed, I didn’t wash it for two or three weeks. Is this normal for going natural hair?

Thanks!

My situation is I have done so much to hair recently it looks like it stopped growing. And on top of that I hate perms. I was thinking about going natural but I still want to have fuller longer hair. I been doing so much research on it but it’s starting to scare me. What are your thoughts on going natural? The pros and cons? How would I know it’s right for me because it doesn’t fit everyone?

question: do the shampoos and conditioners for split, damaged, and broken ends really work or is it just hype? i get split ends and i need a remedy!

Hi,

What products would you recommend to help stop my hair shedding/breaking at the temples?

Hi Ursula.

Currently I have been letting my hair grow out naturally, and its been going well for the most part. But my one complaint is that I can’t find a daily moisterizer that isn’t heavy and greasy. For a time I was using hemp grease and now Pink oil lotion. Both do fine, but are so greasy I have to damn near wash my hair everyday. lol! Is there a lighter moisterizer for black hair that actually works, and won’t leave my hair a extremly oily?

hello Ursula!!

I noticed my hair fell out with no effort while i was a vegetarian for 2 yrs. i found out that protein and iron are needed for a healthy head of hair which i desperately lacked because I also have a mild case of anemia (iron deficiency), so i recently started eating fish and taking vitamins. Also, i “had” a hair stylist who literally burned my scalp every time she did my hair!! . The hair line has sort of receded and thinned out a bit, and i want to know what i can possibly do to make that hair grow back? or have my hair follicles been ruined due to the scorching, head ache pounding heat my hair dresser inflicted on me? I’ve been pampering my hair ever since, I’m just scared that my hair wont grow back to its full thickness…. do you know any good products?

@ 74, Im so glad you asked that question because I have the SAME problem. My hair grows back really quickly but it sheds SO much. It’s SUPER thick, so just like yours, you cant tell but its so bad that I leave hair EVERYWHERE!!! I hope Ursula answers your question cause I would really like to know what to do as well. : )

Hi Ursula,

Since I was in middle school, I have always performed my own chemical services, including relaxers and color. Most recently, I wore a sleek shoulder lenght bob. At the end of January 2009, I put some black dye in my hair. On the morning of February 14th (my worst Valentine’s Day EVER), I put a relaxer in my hair; both the dye and the relaxer are manufactured by the same company (L’Oreal). Upon rinsing the relaxer out, ALL of my hair detached from the roots and the roots of my hair turned an auburn brown hue. Ok… since then I have been purchasing and making my own wigs, but my hair is growing back a totally different texture. I went from a fairly thick, somewhat fine and soft hair texture to a very thick, coarse, brittle texture. I have about an inch + of hair now, but I am still concerned; it’s nappy (LOL). Do you have any suggestions about anything (and I do mean ANYthing) I’ve mentioned?

hi im 14 and i’ll be turning 15 over the summer and I feel that I deserve a change in my hair. I just recently took out my Kinky Twists and that took a lot of my hair out So now i have twists to help my hair grow out and get thicker. But when school starts in August for me I want chinadoll bangs and nice cut and I wanted to know how can I maintain this hairstyle without perming my hair?

What methods and products can I use to get my natural hair, type 4a or b, to be straightened almost as good as if i went to the salon?

I really like your cut in the pic above. i want that look but is it earsy to manage?

Hi Ursula,

My hair is cut somewhat like Rihanna and wanted to know first, what do you use on her hair to get it to stand up like that? My hair is on the finer side and REALLY soft. Second, what kind of curlers or flat irons do you use?

Hello Ursula

Would you have a suggestion for someone who doesn’t want to relax her hair anymore, I need advices on how to blow dry , flat iron and put weaves on my head(whole head and just on the back)?

My hair has been damaged by relaxer and weaves
I have problem with hair loss on my temple
but it’s growing back with pantene shampoo and conditionner + palmer & organic cream and temple balm

now I just advices on how to maintain healthy flat iron hair ( at home advices please)

thank you

Ladies, please get your hair done professionally!

Hey ! I’m 14 and I’ll be turing 15 in July and I’ll be a sophomore so I want to change up my style a little bit. Recenty I took out my kinky twists and since I took out my hair I now have twists to help my hair grow and get thicker. But when school starts in August I want to get chinadoll bangs and a cut, but the problem is that my hair likes to frizz up. I wanted to know should I perm my hair to maintain this hairstlye or not?

Hi Ursula,

I wore micro braids consistently for about 9 months. Even though I took them down every two months and got them redone, Im now noticing that im back to wearing my own hair that there is a thin spot in the crown of my head. What products or treatments would you suggest I try?

Helo
I would like to ask you about rihanna’s new short hairstyle.
i was wondering if it is her real hair or if it is weave if it is weave im am wondering how it is placed because i would like too get the same hairstyle.
i was also going to ask you about your advice on quality type hair that i could use
and tecniques with using weave for i only do glue in weaves
thankss x

Hi Ursula,
I live in Florida where its super hot (we wake up to 85 degree weather @ 7am!). I have a short cut, what’s the best way to keep my hair healthy is such heat? It tends to sweat out really fast b/c of the heat. Thanks!

ok so i bought milky way weave, the curly type and its been 2 weeks and its already knotted and frizzy. i tried putting fantasia frizz serum on it but that doesnt work and i also tried washing it to but that didnt work. wha can u suggest i do to stop the frizziness?

Ursula if i dye my hair jet black wen is the next time i can get it dyed a honey blonde dye without it damaging my hair? also, what color blonde does Keri Hilson use for most of her hairstyles??

Hi Ursula,

I have been transitioning my hair to natural for about 3 months. I use color also. What is a good conditioner that won’t strip the color. I braid my hair at night, which does make it grow. Not as fast as I’d like but it does grow. Are vitamins helpful.
Thanks,

what is the best way to take take of really slpit hair without chopping it off all at once?

Ursula I need you to describe in detail how you do Rihanna’s shortcuts. Some people don’t understand how to recreate a style just by looking at a picture because it doesn’t look anything like the picture once it’s done.

THANKIES!

I have very course hair…It seems like I have to relax my hair every 3 weeks to keep it manageable. What type of relaxer can I use for very course hair?

Is paint dripping a good look? And i it more damaging to your hair since the color is only applied to the ends?

What is the best hair weave if you want both the wavy/straight look?

Hello Ursula,

I have a very formal event to attend soon and I would like my hair in marcelle waves (similar to finger waves but with body) bun. Can you please give me advice on how to achieve this look. Also do you know someone in the Los Angeles area that would be able to achieve this look for me?

Please advise and thank you for your time,

—Desperately seeking Marchelle Wave Expert!!!!!

hey.
i just went from long to short short. how do i maintain it? wats dat product Rih Rih on her hair dat makes it lay sooo nicely…..

Hi Ursula,
I’d like some tips on how to achieve Chrisette Michelle’s edgy hairstlye. I currently have my hair tapered and longer in the front. What products do you suggest I use and how should I be ‘curling’ my hair. Thanks!!

Hey Miss Ursula - love ur work - uv revolutionlize the game with RiRi’s look! love it
I’ll like to know if you cud do/post a video up on how to make the beautiful soft curls that rock the runway constantly - you kno with the part in the middle with bangs and the back long and curly -and what makes them stay so perfect - wat products etc?

Cheers x

Hi Ursula,

I have dry, coarse hair and live in Fla, and I sweat in my head when exercising, a lot. I am noticing some breakage around the edges since I have been running. What can I do to prevent? I believe that the sweat is drying my hair out, but I can’t not work out. Please help.

Hi I have a few questions. First I purchase a Chi curling iron and it literally burned inches off of my hair…I want to know whats the best products to achieve maximum growth and healthy hair. shampoos, conditioners, oils. And is it not healthy to not oil or grease your scalp? And I have a scalp that hurts. mainly at the temple where the only thing that relieves it is pulling. is there anything I can do about that?

uRSULA GIVES THE SAME GENERAL ANSWERS TO EVERYONE QUESTIONS..WHY ARE YALL STILL ASKING HER STUFF?

HOW ABOUT THIS QUESTION….DO YOU STILL DO RIH RIH’S HAIR?

ASK HER THAT ANGEL LA..PLZ! LOL

hello and congrats Ursula,

my question is, i am going to perm my hair, i want to get that ”just from the salon” look, after i perm it, will iron flat irons give me that look?

thank you in advance!

Hey Ursula! I have been wearing my hair in kinky twist and micros for the past 2 years and I wanted to change up my hair and get a Rihanna/Keyshia Cole/Michelle Williams haircut. Would short hair be easier to manage than long hair?

iAM A LIGHT SKINNED WOMEN WITH SHORT HAIRSTYLE ON CUT OF RIHANNA. i TRIED THE BLACK HAIR I FELT IT WAS TO DARK FOR ME. WHAT OTHER COLORS DO U THINK GO GOOD WIT LIGHT SKIN TONE.

Ursula:
I have dry end regardless of how much I get my ends trimmed every time my hair is retouched my end are still dry. What can I do for dry ends?
Thanks,
Jennifer

When I was in Cincinnati a couple of months ago for a wedding, the hairstylist used a product on my edges called “Edges.” I’ve spoken with her and although she insists I can find it here in LA, I haven’t had any luck what so ever. Have YOU ever heard of this product and if so, do you know where to get it?

I really loved Michelle’s hair in the Destiny Child solider video, how did she get it like that?

i just want to say that you guys should definitely pick the question about teyana’s hair b/c i love her hair too

What is the best way to get dirtballs out of your hair when you have it braided or in kinky twists? I’ve read online that washing it with beer helps breaks up the dirt, is that true?

Hi Ursula,
Ok so I haven’t permed my hair in about 5 yrs, and before I decided to stop perming my hair, I permed it very rarely, maybe every 5-6 months. My hair is usually in braids, and I’ve only trimmed it like twice…so my question is, if I was to perm my hair, will I still be able to put it in braids without it breaking? Also I had another questions considering the volume of my hair. Whenever I straighten my hair with a hot comb my hair is really really thin, but when my hair isn’t straightened it appears to be really full, so what can I do to create volume when my hair is straightend, and what products do you recommend that will actually GROW my hair and prevent breakage, because I’ve been trying to get my hair past my shoulders since I was ten. Thank you so much for taking out time to read this e-mail, and I really hope that you’ll be able to get back to me at your earliest convienience. Thank you soo much and have a Great Day!!!!

I’m 20, i live in Paris and here in France a good afro-hair stylist it’s hard to find!
My hair are really f*cked up because of relaxing and stuffs and i want them to grow. But i don’t know what i have to do! On the front they are really broken… i guess i have to shave my hair or cut them really short but this kind of hair style it’s not my type. I need some advice please!

Hey there Ursula,

I am a postal carrier that delivers mail on a daily basis, meaning I am out in the elements (sun, rain, wind, cold and dirt). My hair is chemically treated (relaxed with box relaxer Organic Root Stimulator regular strength) without color. I sweat in my head a lot so I am not sure of what I can do to properly take care of my hair on a daily basis. I try to keep it moisturized (Wild Growth Hair oil is the only oil my hair does not soak up) and washed/conditioned but I usually let it air dry, meaning I don’t put heat in my hair that often. I just dont know what I can possibly do with my hair because I sweat so much its a waste of time to keep relaxing it, especially in the summer months, but it would be crazy to let my relaxer grow out and keep getting it flat ironed because iI sweat in my head, so that would be a waste too. So far this summer I have kept it corn rowed but I dont want to keep doing that because I am scared my edges will get pulled out. Currently my hair is shoulder length cut in layers (for an everyday ponytail). I want to keep my length and keep my hair growing but…I just dont know how to put my question in the proper words. What do you recommend to someone in my case that still wants to have nice, stylish and healthy hair in my situation? Please help me. I love your styles and your advice.

Thank you in advance for your time and advice.

Ashley Smith

Hey, :). MY question is, what color should i dye my hair? I want something that compliments my skin tone, im brown skin with a reddish undertone, if that makes sense lol but..i want a color that really brightens my skin color.

Hi Ursula i just finished watching Destiny Child solider video and I realized she had three different hair styles, the one I want to know about is the one that she is sitting on the motor cycle. How did she get her hair like that?

I have short hair and it is not shaved in the back but more tapered. My hair is really thick and I would like to know what is a good moisturizer that won’t weigh my hair down?

I have permed hair that dries out easily. I try to keep my hair moist but my hair soaks up the moisture like its nothing. Is there a leave-in conditioner, or moisturizer product that you recommend will help my hair retain moisture?