https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 21:52:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2483678 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:43:02 +0000 LindsayLou 2483678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Sounds like a good plan! I think the trick is to find something that will cleanse and moisturize without weighing it down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2483637 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:55:53 +0000 mrsjd 2483637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have oily baby-fine hair that is super straight. After dealing with it forever, my biggest advice is a blunt cut with no layers. Everyone always says layers add body but not for my type of hair. The oil and fineness of the hair just make it look thinner and stringer. A collarbone length blunt cut is the way to go IMO! Also Aveda makes this hair product called Confixor that works like a mousse but doesn't leave that nasty residue or weigh down the hair! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2483629 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:46:42 +0000 MamaG 2483629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Here's the first time I threw in some curls (at bedtime). They fall throughout the day, but it really does make a difference. </p> [attach=1509/16/o3hghu.450x600.IMG_1641-1-.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2483613 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:31:59 +0000 mediagirl 2483613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayLou: thank you. I found a Sulfate-free Aveeno shampoo that I will try. I use an Aveeno mens shampoo and love it so maybe I'll have us both try this one. </p> <p>@MamaG: love the idea for the curls in the morning! I'll try that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2483608 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:27:04 +0000 LindsayLou 2483608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Her hair looks like it's similar in texture to mine. I agree with previous posters about sulfate free shampoo, frequent washing, frequent brushing, and super light weight set angling sprays. I also suggest frequent haircuts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481859 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:21:48 +0000 MamaG 2481859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter has the same hair, but longer (like nearing her bottom). I've accepted it. She loves her hair long so there is no way I'm getting it shorter. And I don't want the maintenance of bangs.</p> <p>We wash hair three times a week. I use OGX Teatree mint shampoo and conditioner on her hair. We use this because of the teatree - we've dealt with lice about a year ago and I'd like to avoid it again. </p> <p>Two things that we recently started doing differently that make a difference. I use "It's a 10" brand spray on her hair as a detangler/conditioner. It's pricey and I use it on my hair as well. I also throw a few long spiraly curls in her hair with the curling iron each morning. It takes me just a few minutes, but it looks so much better. I'll add that she's 4.5 as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481748 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:15:24 +0000 Mamaof2 2481748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I use Fairytales shampoo on her </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481740 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 15:11:01 +0000 mamabolt 2481740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO's hair is similar and we just keep it short with bangs. I don't know what to do with it because mine is thick and curly, so I count days she lets me brush it as a victory. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481700 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:50:48 +0000 Happygal 2481700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the reverse bob when you leave the salon, and that's about it! What about a bob with long layers? I think it's such a cute look on young girls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481697 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:49:36 +0000 mediagirl 2481697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: yes, we have to wash it at least every other day. In the summer, it is every day. Super fun. </p> <p>@smocks: @avivoca: thanks for the tips on the shampoo. I'll have to look for something else for her. @Mamaof2: what do you use on DD? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481693 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:47:48 +0000 Mamaof2 2481693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: @mediagirl: yes to using a sulfate free shampoo - made a big difference in my DD's hair </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481681 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:44:08 +0000 looch 2481681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Her hair looks like mine! I find the best thing is to keep it chin length, very slightly graduating from the back and when drying it, use the shape of my head to shape the hair. I dry my hair from the back and then brush it to the front.</p> <p>Do you wash it daily? I can't go very long between washes because my hair is the type that gets greasy by the third day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481678 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:42:11 +0000 smocks 2481678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Agreed, I stopped using baby/kids shampoo &amp; conditioner on her and it definitely has improved the texture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481674 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:40:23 +0000 regberadaisy 2481674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1 has thin straight hair as well. I like to keep the back straight and I think that helps with it looking stringy. I switched her to Jason Kids shampoo and really like it. It definitely helps give it more life and tangles less. It's more expensive than off brands but you only need a tiny bit to sud up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481668 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:38:03 +0000 avivoca 2481668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I normally use my shampoo/conditioner on her hair. We both have fine, curly hair (I just have a lot more of it and mine is a bit coarser), so I notice a big difference when I use L'Oreal's Ever Curl line on her hair rather than Johnson's. I would maybe try using something similar to yours or a higher end drugstore brand than just J&amp;J or Suave. Even Suave is hard on her hair. It looks much stringier and I notice it tangles more easily when I use cheaper shampoo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481656 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:30:26 +0000 smocks 2481656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks just like my hair, so... no suggestions Lol. My hair is a pain. Straight as a stick, limp regardless of the style/layers/product/shampoo/conditioner. I just keep it long, with long layers. It looks best when I brush it a couple times a day (with a boar bristle brush), shampoo/conditioner every or every other day, and definitely blow dry it to reduce the stringiness.</p> <p>My DD has the same hair, but it's not quite as thick yet. She's 3 and it keeps thickening up little by little, but it's not long enough yet to really style it much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481641 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:22:27 +0000 mediagirl 2481641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: we use Johnson's and off brands of Johnson's. Do you have any suggestions for better shampoos? I'm up for anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481629 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:12:54 +0000 avivoca 2481629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you thought about doing layers to add a bit of body? What kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use? I've found that the type of stuff I use on H's hair really can weigh it down and make it seem limper/stringier than it really is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/haircuts-for-stringy-limp-hair#post-2481627 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:11:08 +0000 mediagirl 2481627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any hair experts out there or anyone else with a child with this type of hair? It's getting longer and she likes it long but it is so limp and stringy and just doesn't look good. I don't want to do bangs again and don't feel those will solve the problem. The last time we got her a reverse bob it looked cute but was still stringy. Is she just destined to have stringy hair? Any tips on what we should do? How we can cut it so it's not so limp and stringy looking? </p> <p>I didn't want to limit to just gold so - star face! </p> [attach=251/16/o3femk.333x375.2016-03-02_14-07-26.jpg] [attach=251/16/o3feml.600x599.2016-03-02_14-05-04.jpg]