Share pics of your heat-trained hair

[brittanynic16]

Question:

When you heat train are you supposed to use a heat protectant? I used heat (blow dryer and flat iron) all through my first transition and my current one and I never recall my texture loosening. What gives?

I use a heat protectant when I train.

Your texture didn't change because you did not use enough heat to change your hair. That is why it is good for people to at least understand heat training so that even if the don't want to train their hair they know their boundaries.

 

[geejay]

...sadly, folks never think about the flipside of it because we are so steeped into the culture of straighter is better. People can't fathom how post upon post of how to damage your hair straight (perms or heat) could be taken as offensive from folks who actually see nothing wrong with what grows out of their heads naturally

It's not disrespectful to you because it's not about your hair. If someone insisted you straighten your hair then that's a cause for offense. But to be offended because I want to straighten MY hair? Uhm, no erplexed

 

[pookaloo83]

I thought this was a pic thread. Not a discussion thread.

 

[brittanynic16]

It's not disrespectful to you because it's not about your hair. If someone insisted you straighten your hair then that's a cause for offense. But to be offended because I want to straighten MY hair? Uhm, no erplexed

 

[brittanynic16]

I thought this was a pic thread. Not a discussion thread.

I don't have a picture but I have a new video
YouTube - Wet Hair Update January 2011

 

[Kash]

Awww shucks! I was just funnin' !!!!

But on a more serious note...

It's disrespectful to me as a black woman who chooses to wear her hair natural to be bombarded with threads and posts on how to burn your hair straighter, get looser curls, and basically de-nappify hair because it 'looks better' or is 'easier to deal with' than hair that looks like mine (typical afro-textured hair).

...sadly, folks never think about the flipside of it because we are so steeped into the culture of straighter is better. People can't fathom how post upon post of how to damage your hair straight (perms or heat) could be taken as offensive from folks who actually see nothing wrong with what grows out of their heads naturally

So, let's call it 'even'

You used to wear a relaxer in your hair, did you think about the flipside?
If so, did natural hair women give you a hard time about your relaxed hair?

 

[jennboo]

It's not disrespectful to you because it's not about your hair. If someone insisted you straighten your hair then that's a cause for offense. But to be offended because I want to straighten MY hair? Uhm, no erplexed

Just as i made a 'mockery' of the process of heat damaging your (general) hair, each day on this board natch hair is made a mockery of with the numerous posts on trying to alter it and make it something its not. I'm not offended that you (geejay) straighten your hair, i'm merely pointing out that just as some folks may have been offended by my post, it's funny how people wouldn't be able to see how naturals could be offended by the anti-texture tone of specific posts. Just goes to show you that, again, whitey did a wonderful job.

But, i digress. Expecting some folks to understand that is like posing a question to a brick wall and expecting the wall to give a response, lol.

Carry on!

 

[reeko43]

it's funny how people wouldn't be able to see how naturals could be offended by the anti-texture tone of specific posts. Just goes to show you that, again, whitey did a wonderful job.Carry on!

I guess offense goes only one way? So people with permed/ht hair can't by chance be offended by the overwhelming "texture" tone of this forum? I am not choosing a side because I respect everyone's right to do what they want to do with their body and the accessories that come with.

An attitude like yours just goes to show that whitey really did do a wonderful job, if you want to go there. Keep the negros at each other's throats not supporting each other so they will be stuck at the bottom of the pile where "whitey" wants them to be.

Anywho, are there any more pictures? I would love to see. I am sure others would too.

@brittanynic16, keep the info coming. You paid to be a member here like everyone else and have every right to share information on hair. Thanks much.

 

[Lynnerie]

If someone has an issue with the topic of this thread don't click on it. Its that simple. You see the title- there are thousands of threads on this forum you don't have to read them all. I certainly don't.

Nappturality doesn't tolerate heat discussions. Maybe that would work better for those who can't help but clicking on topics they don't like.

 

[Anne26]

It's disrespectful to me as a black woman who chooses to wear her hair natural to be bombarded with threads and posts on how to burn your hair straighter, get looser curls, and basically de-nappify hair because it 'looks better' or is 'easier to deal with' than hair that looks like mine (typical afro-textured hair).

I'm sorry you feel this way, honestly. But these are just people discussing their hair, they're not going out of their way to offend naturals. They're not "directly offensive" like you were.

More pics now please.

ETA: In my opinion, your hair was the prettiest of all you posted.

 

[Crackers Phinn]

An attitude like yours just goes to show that whitey really did do a wonderful job, if you want to go there. Keep the negros at each other's throats not supporting each other so they will be stuck at the bottom of the pile where "whitey" wants them to be.

@ all of that. Don't nobody do a better job of policing how black folk supposed to think, act or feel than other black folk.

I wish that these heat training threads were around back when I was still natural. I was so shook by all that 'heat is da debil' nonsense that I pulled a himay10nence and said **** this natural hair *** and went back to what I knew.

I applaud every single one of you who can make this work for you in getting to your personal hair goals.

 

[Napp]

So....I guess I'm getting ready to slightly heat train my hair. I have no intentions on changing my texture but I'm tired of my hair reverting the day after I flat iron. When I was natural and getting my hair pressed once a month, my hair lasted about a week before it reverted (unless I worked out). I would like for my 3 hour flat ironing jobs to last longer than a day. So I guess I will post my updates in here for anyone who wants to train their hair to stay straight longer but not necessarily drastically change their texture. Gonna ask my mom and old stylists for some tips to help prevent a drastic change.


ETA: Oops I thought this was the heat training support thread haha

This is what in do. My hair was poofy at first but now it usually stays bone straight till week 2 and then i wear textured styles or updos. As you can see my hair is still very very curly.i feel like the heat has allowed for moisture to finally be able to get into my hair strands whereas before it would just sit on top. And you havent even seen it fully dry. Like i said in the HT support thread, heat trained hair does not have to be drastically loosened at all.

 

[yods]

But, i digress. Expecting some folks to understand that is like posing a question to a brick wall and expecting the wall to give a response, lol.

Carry on!

ah yes of course, the everyone else is crazy and I am the only logical one arguement.

 

[Lovelylife]

This is so inspiring!! I really want to thank the OP for starting this thread. I've been relaxed (texlaxed) for about 2 years and even though I enjoy the ease of maintaining it, I miss the amount of hair I had. I had about 4 times as much hair...but now it seems thin..to me. Lots of other people don't even believe I'm relaxed. Because of this thread and the link to longhairdon'tcare I've decided to start heat training my new growth on December 1st.
just when I thought I was done with my hair journey
Once again thank you

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Awww shucks! I was just funnin' !!!!

But on a more serious note...

It's disrespectful to me as a black woman who chooses to wear her hair natural to be bombarded with threads and posts on how to burn your hair straighter, get looser curls, and basically de-nappify hair because it 'looks better' or is 'easier to deal with' than hair that looks like mine (typical afro-textured hair).

...sadly, folks never think about the flipside of it because we are so steeped into the culture of straighter is better. People can't fathom how post upon post of how to damage your hair straight (perms or heat) could be taken as offensive from folks who actually see nothing wrong with what grows out of their heads naturally

So, let's call it 'even'

I laughed at your post, but no one is telling you to straiten your hair. People are just showing what they choose to do to their hair. It's a different regimen for them and it work for them. You do what works for your hair and it is working for you. Variety is the spice of life, right?

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Da hell are the pictures?

 

[Sherae]

Just as i made a 'mockery' of the process of heat damaging your (general) hair, each day on this board natch hair is made a mockery of with the numerous posts on trying to alter it and make it something its not. I'm not offended that you (geejay) straighten your hair, i'm merely pointing out that just as some folks may have been offended by my post, it's funny how people wouldn't be able to see how naturals could be offended by the anti-texture tone of specific posts. Just goes to show you that, again, whitey did a wonderful job.

But, i digress. Expecting some folks to understand that is like posing a question to a brick wall and expecting the wall to give a response, lol.

Carry on!

So...I guess all natural brunettes should be offended when someone dyes their hair red, blond or whatever color?
All the ladies in here with dyed hair - shame on you - for changing the natural hair color that comes out of your head. Why y'all trying to be something your not

ETA: Sorry ladies, couldn't resist. NOW, MORE PICTURES PLEASE

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

Da hell are the pictures?

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Suggestion:

To those who'd like a conflict-free environment to share their heat-trained hair pics and reggies, why not start an invitation-only support group? Those who'd like to participate who are genuinely interested in this method can share without the added drama. I'm not heat-training my hair, but it looks like this method, though helpful for many, is steeped in controversy .... and I believe you should be allowed to do you without all the 'extra.'

Just trying to be helpful.

 

[CrownCola]

@Br*nzeB*mbSh~ll

Not a bad idea at all. Reading through all of the salty posts is getting very old.

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[yods]

Suggestion:

To those who'd like a conflict-free environment to share their heat-trained hair pics and reggies, why not start an invitation-only support group? Those who'd like to participate who are genuinely interested in this method can share without the added drama. I'm not heat-training my hair, but it looks like this method, though helpful for many, is steeped in controversy .... and I believe you should be allowed to do you without all the 'extra.'

Just trying to be helpful.

You know what I totally understand what you are saying and really appreciate it. For me though, if people that really that bothered about random person in the world using a blowdryer and flatiron, they have deeper issues than hair tbh.

If posters that choose to do their hair a certain way are hounded out of the Hair care forum then
1. There is no information out there for the shed loads of women that are struggling with their natural hair and would like to investigate options.
2. It validates the extremism

People will just have to either deal with it or go to a forum that caters for their dogma imho. I for one love the fact that this forum has all sorts and we for the most part co-exist.

 

[shiney_sapphire]

ok, this maybe a little off topic, but i have question and i know this group of ladies can help. how long does it take to be heat trained? i know a lady and she flat ironed her 3b/c hair 2 weeks in a row and now it won't curl back to what it was. it looks a little fuzzy at the edges but the rest is still pretty straight. it doesn't look or feel damaged at all.

 

[yods]

ok, this maybe a little off topic, but i have question and i know this group of ladies can help. how long does it take to be heat trained? i know a lady and she flat ironed her 3b/c hair 2 weeks in a row and now it won't curl back to what it was. it looks a little fuzzy at the edges but the rest is still pretty straight. it doesn't look or feel damaged at all.

I think that you can completely destroy your curl pattern in one session if the temp is high enough. There are women with 4 type hair that have complained of stick straight hair after dominican blowouts and such. She might be able to revive her hair after some protein and moisture dcs.

 

[Napp]

i posted this already in a nother thread and i dont want to be a pic whore but here is an older picture

i straightened 2x a month at this point,6 months into HT

here is my raw hair for reference. i didnt do anything but twists at this point. i was too scared to do anything else because i had bced 2 times in one year and just wanted my hair to grow out

here are some straight comparisons too
first straghtening,very puffy. i had to pin curl it to wear it out.

6 months later, bone straight

excuse my ends. i was trying the no trim thing for a year. I do not like it! i am back to trimming/dusting every 3-4 months.

hope this helps!

 

[MaryJane3000]

i want pictures!!!

Sidenote: we shouldnt have to do all that, I think the other negative posters have stopped so we should be good. Next time everyone should just ignore the comment like it never happened. The poster that wants to start a discussion on a pic thread should go make their own not hijack someone else's.

 

[30something]

ok, this maybe a little off topic, but i have question and i know this group of ladies can help. how long does it take to be heat trained? i know a lady and she flat ironed her 3b/c hair 2 weeks in a row and now it won't curl back to what it was. it looks a little fuzzy at the edges but the rest is still pretty straight. it doesn't look or feel damaged at all.

I think two weeks is pretty quick. What im assuming is that it takes a few times to notice a little difference.

 

[Minty]

All I know is black women are loosing their hair - from the "ruut"

Why do you think there was such an amazing response to Oprah when she showed her natural hair -

You are not going to convince women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s that they can go without relaxer if the only option is twist outs, braids, etc.

Some women can take relaxers, but many more can not and they don't see the results of the problem for years, but by then the skin on the scalp is almost scarred.

So stop the push backs and let heat training take its rightful place as a means to a very healthy end - preserving the hair on your d9mn head.

 

[Poohbear]

Awww shucks! I was just funnin' !!!!

But on a more serious note...

It's disrespectful to me as a black woman who chooses to wear her hair natural to be bombarded with threads and posts on how to burn your hair straighter, get looser curls, and basically de-nappify hair because it 'looks better' or is 'easier to deal with' than hair that looks like mine (typical afro-textured hair).

...sadly, folks never think about the flipside of it because we are so steeped into the culture of straighter is better. People can't fathom how post upon post of how to damage your hair straight (perms or heat) could be taken as offensive from folks who actually see nothing wrong with what grows out of their heads naturally

So, let's call it 'even'

Oh, at first I thought you were joking, and I joked right along with you, but now I see you really weren't.

So I was just wondering do you ever comb your hair? Brush your hair? Do twistouts or braidouts? Do twists or braids? Use conditioners, creams, gels, and other hair products? These things may not be heat or relaxers, but they temporarily alter your true hair texture that grows out of your head too.

I see the picture in your signature where your have your hair separated into 4 puffs. That's not how your hair grows out your head. Why are you manipulating it into something different? Same with your avatar that has two strand twists. Your hair doesn't grow out your head that way. Not being mean or anything... just something for you to think about...

 

[CrownCola]

@HijabiFlygirl: Preach!

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[tapioca_pudding]

LOL we've gone from 'Relaxed vs. Natural' to 'Natural vs. Natural'.

Hilarious.

I still wanna see some dayum pics.