Straightened Natural Hair *Pics*

[TrendySocialite]

Sooooo...I've been seriously contemplating straightening my hair...permanently. I didn't really want to relax, so I thought I would try straightening my natural hair. Here it is...

From this...

To this....

I didn't use some of the higher quality tools discussed on the forum, but I am pleased with the results.

Things I would do differently

• Use a comb attachment w/ my blow frier (I only did the tension method)
• Use a better quality flat iron

I followed some techniques by Don't Speak Defeat and Healthy Hair Journey on YouTube.

Currently, I am in satin rollers for the night. I plan to take the rollers out tomorrow and perhaps silk wrap (saran wrap) it and sit under the dryer for a few minutes to silken it up a bit more.

My YT channel will have more information and a "here's what I did" video (probably tomorrow night). I don't want to say tutorial because I haven't perfected the method.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[-PYT]

you look LOVELY! The color and fullness makes your hair look so lush.
Love the makeup in the first pic too

 

[BlaqBella]

Looks Good. Very thick.

 

[QueenNefi]

Your hair looks great. You did a wonderful job.

 

[Kash]

very pretty, i love the color of your hair.

 

[Rocky91]

it looks really, really cute!
i love the color and the shape is on point!

 

[nikki2229]

Lovely color.
Your curls are beautiful.
Are you considering relaxing in the future?
Great job on the flat iron.

I just realized that we share the same bday.

 

[Hysi]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[coconow2007]

Love ur hair color - have u considered BKT'ing? This might give u the straight looks u like but also keep u natural.

 

[Taina]

Love it, your hair is looon! i will be flat ironing my hair this weekend too make a lenght check =)

 

[outspokenwallflower]

Love the color, great job!

 

[Nubenap22]

you've added some color since ur bc didnt you???? I like it!!

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

You look beautiful both curly and straight!

 

[BostonMaria]

Gorgeous curls and straight hair. I'm loving that color!

 

[TrendySocialite]

Lovely color.
Your curls are beautiful.
Are you considering relaxing in the future?
Great job on the flat iron.

I just realized that we share the same bday.

Happy Belated Birthday!

I don't want to relax, but I think I'm going to be a natural that mostly wears my hair straight.

 

[TrendySocialite]

you've added some color since ur bc didnt you???? I like it!!

Yeah, I colored in October.

Thanks!

 

[TrendySocialite]

Love ur hair color - have u considered BKT'ing? This might give u the straight looks u like but also keep u natural.

Hadn't thought about BKT....I have read a few threads on it. I may look more closely at it.

 

[danigurl18]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[caribgirl]

Beautiful!!

 

[MA2010]

I really love your hair color!

 

[finickyone]

Love the fullness! Your curly hair is also very pretty.

 

[HairTreasure]

Very Pretty! I love that color!

 

[Supervixen]

I think your deep conditioning treatment technique could really help you to get the silky straight look.

There was recently a thread about this:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=431336

Here are the DC techniques...it's nothing complicated, but it brings great results:
http://www.youtube.com/user/patchouli85#p/a/u/1/NegFfvnthBg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-4VYxBh3A

 

[beans4reezy]

Your hair looks very pretty both ways.

 

[jazii]

I love it!!!

 

[Galadriel]

Thanks for sharing, OP! Your hair has a lovely shine. I'm definitely going try that method for blow drying.

 

[songbyrd517]

Oh that is sooo pretty! And that color is awesome! You look gorgeous (before and after). Good job

 

[PrincessLinzz]

Very nice!

 

[Nayeli]

Ooo, nice! You're so beautiful too!

 

[Keedah]

Im a colored natural hair freak and love your color!