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Originally Posted by luvsic

I really appreciate this thread, because I have the same problem.

I have extremely thick hair as well which never stays put no matter what I do to it! I've been curling my hair with a straightening iron, but that doesn't seem to work to well for me anymore because the frizz is unbearable. I will probably invest in some products to spray or work into my hair before I use the heated product on it, but I don't know which ones are good for keeping shine OR the curls for that matter.

Does anyone recommend a good curling iron to invest in? I want to be able to make curls AND waves. I've heard the enzo milano lip-less curler with the heat protecting glove is amazing for making waves, but I'm not so sure about pretty thick shiney curls.

Help, please! I appreciate it!

I have very thick semi curly hair. I switched all my older curling irons to the new ionic ones ( i got the gold ones). They make the hair waaay smoother & hardly any frizz. I also got a hooded dryer with the same new tecnology - it does work to tame the hair shaft.

Like the poster above, I also leave my curls stay in their curled form until cool/done curling/straightening my whole head.

I use a Alterna Nutritive Gel for hold (not sticky or heavy) & Straightening Balm which is some of the best for the hair & to keep the hair shiny & smooth. Alterna hair products are amazing & well worth the price.