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| | I’m 34 and have been insecure about my hair since mid-20s because I used to have more of it (more or thicker I don’t know). I have naturally wavy hair and it looks nice on shampoo day, but as from the next day the volume disappears, curls flatten and I have no volume. It’s hard for me to be objective so I would like outside opinions to know if I’m being too obsessive about the way my hair looks and if there are ways it could be improved: - does my hair look “problematic” to you in some way? Ie: Too thin, dry - what cut would you recommend? I think a bob cut looks best but I’m trying to let it grow, would love long hair again. - any recommendations on styling/routine are very welcome My current routine: - shampoo twice a week using Furterer Curbicia (2 rounds and leave in 3 min during 2nd round) - hair mask once a week using Furterer “sublime karité hydrating mask” - I always air dry and crunch my hair with Furterer “sublime curl” styling cream FYI : - I had a hair diagnosis done in a hair institute: said my hair is oily at the roots and dry on the lengths, and a bit fine. - I’ve been taking iron and hair/nail supplements for the last 3 years, I don’t know if my ferritine levels could be part of the problem (currently 47ng/ml) Feel free to ask any questions or redirect me to a better subreddit. Thanks! 🫶🏻 [link] [comments] |
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