Coarse And Thick Hair
"I recommend not washing every day.Your natural oils will work their way down to your ends (Really! Once or twice a week is fine.). When you do shampoo, wash twice. It's harder to get through, and really get a good scalp cleansing when there is a lot of thick hair.

Sojourn's Thermal Protection Straightener is great — apply from roots to ends on wet hair. It's lightweight, and protects the hair from the heat. Try it after air drying if you want to achieve less volume and body. A great keratin treatment would do wonders for people with coarse hair. And now Liqwid carries the non-formaldehyde Keratin that's not bad for your health."

Sojourn Thermal Protection Straightener, $24, available at Shin.

Photo: Maria Valentino/MCV Photo; Product Shot Via Sojourn Beauty.