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Ask the Image Expert Sherry Maysonave is the founder and president of Empowerment Enterprises, one of America's leading communication-image firms. Sherry conducts corporate seminars and coaches executives, professionals, and politicians in achieving excellence in communication and image. She is also the author of Casual Power: How to Power Up your Nonverbal Communication and Dress Down for Success
Frizzy HairQuestion: I have long (3 inches past my shoulders) dark brown hair that is very frizzy and breaks easily. I really don't want to cut it because I like it so much for my personal life, but it isn't very conducive to business attire. I have currently been wearing it up behind my head in a roll with a clip. I've also been using a light wax to control the frizzyness. However, by noon I've always got a few flyaways and I don't have much variety to my style. Any suggestions for business hairstyles for hair like mine?Erin Answer: Frizzy hair with split ends (the kind that breaks easily) is never at it’s best when worn long. Why not cut it just 2 or 3” inches for a manageable, shoulder-length style? Hair that falls to the shoulders and just below is still characterized as “long” hair. With your hair type, getting regular cuts is essential. Find a hairdresser that will work with you on just trimming it every 4 weeks. If you keep regular appointments, a stylist is more likely to just trim it rather than remove a lot of length. And yes, you will have to remind her/him each time that you want a mere trim, not a full cut. When wearing it down, use a styling gel and a Frizz-ease product (applied after shampooing before the styling gel). After showering, don’t rub your hair with a towel; blot it instead. Rubbing promotes frizziness. Blow dry with care, styling it as you go. Try turning the ends under and see if they look smoother. Electric curlers (the large ones) could be another solution. A light hair spray would also help. If you do not want to wear your hair down, you do not have many options for other business styles. It ‘s just a matter of where you place the braid or bun and how it is secured. Hair wax can smooth the broken ends and fly-away strands only to a point. Be careful of the kind of clip that you use in your hair for business. Banana clips do not speak a businesslike language. Regarding the issue of not cutting your hair for your personal life, are you truly receiving the response you want, right now today? I presume you are referring to the romantic aspect. If so, ask yourself these questions: Are you attracting the mate of your dreams? If you are already matched, are you living the life you want with your ideal mate? Frizzy, broken-ends hair does not enhance one’s chances of achieving these goals. Have you bought into the myth that ultra long hair attracts more satisfying romance? The length factor is mere illusion. Healthy, vibrant hair styled in a way that makes YOU more attractive is what will attract more romance to you. I’ve done some research on this subject. It may surprise you that not all men say that they prefer long hair. And those who do enjoy long hair usually note that it should be in good condition. I recommend that you go on a trim program, maintaining a regular haircut schedule. When your hair looks healthier, let me know what kind of feedback you receive in your personal life and from your cohorts. You may also want to consider taking vitamin supplements to nurture your hair. If you have ever had a child, your body may need some extra nutritional supplements to grow healthy hair again. And some people are just born needing them. And some hair types, just can never grow long successfully.
Best of luck to you,
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