I have always had curly/frizzy sort of auburn color hair. Had it cut short ONCE & ONLY ONCE when I was in grade school (oh, about 45 years ago). Have kept it just below shoulder length from that point on cause I hated the way I looked with short hair.

It started turning gray right after my knee reconstruction when I was in my early 40's....just around my face..

When I just dry my hair naturally or with a defuser....I get actual little ringlets all over my hair....I just haven't gotten used to myself with that look even though others say it looks great. Mostly, I blow it dry straight & clip it up in back of my head.

After dealing with anorexia 5 years ago, my hair was just like horrible straw. I used the Ojon Tawaka shampoo & conditioner on it & it really helped, but that shampoo & conditioner isn't available anymore...they quit making it....it was horribly expensive & really smelled bad......oh well....have been searching for something inexpensive but good....no luck so far. Have been thinking about using the same shampoo & conditioner I use on my horses (Mane & tail)....smells good & it not that expensive....makes them look good...should be good for my hair also.