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june · Nine West

new product for my short hair...

Elle · Hermes

Tigi Small Talk 3-in-1 saved me from 12-year-old-boy-syndrome when my hairdresser butchered my hair - mine is pretty fine and this gave it some texture without being overwhelming.

june · Nine West

Thanks LMonet...how did it work best for you to use it? Before blowdrying? After? I love my short hair and enjoy tousling/sticking it in all directions...I just want it to look totally dry when I'm done, not like I've used Dep in it. But still hold the look, not get all wispy and lose the chunkiness...does that make sense?

Elle · Hermes

I'd blow dry it until it's about 80% dry or so, then use this as kind of a 'finisher'. You might also like the Control Freak line from Tigi - it's geared more toward short/funky 'dos.

june · Nine West

Great - thanks! I wonder if either of these lines can be purchased somewhere that would take the product back if I didn't like it...? I looked on sephora's site and didn't see either Bedhead or Tigi listed...but they're good about taking things back.

Have you ever tried aveda's Control Granules (might not be the actual name)...it's kind of a powdery consistency and it's supposed to majorly texturize the hair. I've never tried it and am hesitant to without buying it from somewhere that would take it back...it's $29.

Elle · Hermes

Nope, I haven't tried the Aveda granules.

My Rite-Aid carries Tigi, and they have a great return policy on makeup and hair products. Or you could always ask at a salon/beauty supply store - if they wouldn't let you return they might give you in-store credit.

Sunshinegirl · Kate Spade

Hi June,

When i had a pixie i used to use a biosilk product and i think it was called Biosilk Silk Therapy Molding Silk. It didnt make my hair look at all. I'll check this weekend to see if that's what it's called. I have super fine hair and it didnt weigh it down. BTW, i would love to see a picture of your cut.

bex · Chanel

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Originally posted by: june
"Great - thanks! I wonder if either of these lines can be purchased somewhere that would take the product back if I didn't like it...? I looked on sephora's site and didn't see either Bedhead or Tigi listed "

TiGi is supposed to be sold only in salons- but- they divert it like crazy to cheaper outlets like walgreens and walmart all the time. be careful buying professional products from places like this- they may not even be the real product in the bottle.

You should be able to return it for a full refund from the salon or look for the product in an Ulta or Trade Secret- they also could give you advice on a product to use thats different.

on another note- i would go with a wax for your short tousled look. dry your hair while tousling it and then put some wax in your palms, emulsify and then distribute through your hair while piecing and pulling certain parts to get the look you are after.

june · Nine West

Thanks for the recommendations Bex and Sunshinegirl! Sunshinegirl, I'll try to take a pic soon...I recently got it cut and it's a little different than usual, so I'm still getting used to it. It's shorter in the back than it's ever been...I think I like it, but I'm just used to more little pieces sticking out back there...now it doesn't stick out at all in the back...cut very close to my neck. But, it's a nice change of pace...