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Steroids and any other medication dries out the hair and can change the overall texture of the hair. Although you’ve now finished the course of steroids it may take a little while until they are fully out of your system. My best tips to getting your hair into better condition is to adopt a simple regime – use gentle products and don’t wash the hair too often as this will cause it become much flatter. To give your hair fullness I would apply a spray gel or a dry shampoo into the roots and massage with your fingers.

I would suggest (if you have not already tried) firstly investing in an intensive conditioning treatment at least every fortnight to try and reduce the coarseness. ...More >

Try using Joico Joi Whip, it’s like a mousse but thicker and very creamy you don’t need to use a lot when using, and do not over blow your hair when drying. Then use electric rollers and let them cool right down before taking out, then just finger the curls to loosen them up, don’t over work the curls, then use a little hair spray.