Hi,about my hair,I really have not got a clue how to look after it aside from washing.I have no idea about conditioners,serums,oils etc,what they are for and do I need their use.So please bear with me.

So,today faced with the vast array of hair products,I bought something I think might be what I am after.You see,my hair is a cross between straight and curly and is fairly well out of control,umanageable and untidy most of the time,despite my efforts.(it is 6 inch long)

So what I got was it says leave-in cream,24/7 instant smoothing cream for hair that tends to kink or frizz(it smells awful,fruity,wasp bait).What I would like to know,would this stuff help sort out my hair, that is make it a bit tidier?

Honestly I am clueless on this stuff.

I'm going to suggest that you check out "Curly Girl Handbook" by Lorraine Massey.  Now, I realize you're not a girl but the techniques in the book will help you get a handle on your curly hair.

Also, check out www.ouidad.com for good products and information.

Next will come trial, error and a test of your patience.

Hang in there!  Good Luck!!

Sakina's suggestion of checking out Oiodad products is a good one.  

If you want to try the "simple" approach, you could try using some jojoba oil (which has no scent) on the length/ends.  This will moisturize the hair and give it a bit of "weight" which can help with the flyaway/frizzies.  When you first start out oiling, I ususally recommend doing it at night so that it can soak in by morning.  If you've overdone the oil, a quick shampoo will resolve it in the morning.  Once you get used to how much oil to use, you can apply it after shampooing - to your wet hair, then let your hair air dry.  Your curls will be more defined and less frizzy.

Aloe vera gel is also great for taming the frizzies - just be sure the gel does not have alcohol in it (that would dry out your hair).  The gel is not sticky on the hair, but it helps to control the hair and to provide moisture.

Thankyou both for your answers to my question.The Ouidad site is indeed interesting,but as I read through,the techno babble is something I have yet to get used too.

The simple natural approach seems attractive to me,at least knowing a bit about essential oils and carriers,I know I am fairly ok with jojoba and aloe vera.What I do fear is chemicals and what they can do in the long term,as I know a few who have experimented and now their hair is a disaster.

Off topic I know,but tonight I met a lady complaining about her hair,why I asked as it was long,thick,wavy and auburn,in short beautiful.Her complaint was it grows at an average of one and a quarter inch a month and is costing a fortune in haircuts.Some people are very lucky and they don't know it.

I tend to go the simple approach myself, but I know there are many very satisfied users of the Ouidad products - Sakina being just one of them.  I've thought of trying the products myself, but my jojoba oil and aloe vera gel work so well for me, I figure why change??!!  :D

I agree - when people complain about excessive hair growth, I cringe.  I'd love to have that kind of hair growth.

Well,I tried the jojoba in the form of organic root stimulator,and yes,I think I have overdone it's application,I feel like a grease ball now.But I will leave it on till morning, wash out and reapply SPARINGLY and see how it goes.