2012 Relaxed Hair Buddy Thread
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Nix08
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@KiWiStyle I'm not fully versed on flat ironing tips but I'll provide what tips I've got
-If you are relaxed pretty straight, then you likely don't need to turn your flat iron up to the highest level
-I know people use the comb chase method (I don't have that kind of dexterity)..they use a fine tooth comb ahead of the flat iron in the one pass.
- I personally section my hair off in 1 inch rows and apply serum to each row as I flat iron
Only flat iron on clean hair and ideally hair that has been deep conditioned before.
For me I think the key is to remember that with your hair already chemically straightened you don't need as much heat to get it smooth. Oh and I would air dry
-If you are relaxed pretty straight, then you likely don't need to turn your flat iron up to the highest level
-I know people use the comb chase method (I don't have that kind of dexterity)..they use a fine tooth comb ahead of the flat iron in the one pass.
- I personally section my hair off in 1 inch rows and apply serum to each row as I flat iron
Only flat iron on clean hair and ideally hair that has been deep conditioned before.
For me I think the key is to remember that with your hair already chemically straightened you don't need as much heat to get it smooth. Oh and I would air dry
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KiWiStyle
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Nix08 said:@KiWiStyle I'm not fully versed on flat ironing tips but I'll provide what tips I've got
-If you are relaxed pretty straight, then you likely don't need to turn your flat iron up to the highest level
-I know people use the comb chase method (I don't have that kind of dexterity)..they use a fine tooth comb ahead of the flat iron in the one pass.
- I personally section my hair off in 1 inch rows and apply serum to each row as I flat iron
Only flat iron on clean hair and ideally hair that has been deep conditioned before.
For me I think the key is to remember that with your hair already chemically straightened you don't need as much heat to get it smooth. Oh and I would air dry
Nix08,
Thanks!! Any and all help is much appreciated, I do plan to air dry because I don't own a blow dryer, my hair air dries pretty straight. My DH offered to pay to get my hair done at the salon because he doesn't want me to start burning my hair out. I declined because I want more control over the process, I love my stylist but trust isn't at 100%.
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xu93texas
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Yep, I feel that way sometimes as well.
Anyhoo, I'm sure your hair will turn out great. I can't wait to see how it turned out. 
xu93texas
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@KiWiStyle I'm not fully versed on flat ironing tips but I'll provide what tips I've got
-If you are relaxed pretty straight, then you likely don't need to turn your flat iron up to the highest level
-I know people use the comb chase method (I don't have that kind of dexterity)..they use a fine tooth comb ahead of the flat iron in the one pass.
- I personally section my hair off in 1 inch rows and apply serum to each row as I flat iron
Only flat iron on clean hair and ideally hair that has been deep conditioned before.
For me I think the key is to remember that with your hair already chemically straightened you don't need as much heat to get it smooth. Oh and I would air dry
This is great advice.. I don't flat iron either but seems like most LHCF relaxed heads use a temp below 300 degrees and stick to one pass per section if possible.
KiWiStyle
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xu93texas said:Girl, you good. I'd be in my car and gone!!!
LMBO!! I know right! Ordinarily, I would not hesitate for a second but I'm on a personal challenge to become a DIYer. Don't think I didn't really considering taking him up on his offer though. If I planned to wear my hair down longer than two days I might have gone.
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Good t know
Now yall are making me curious about flat ironing. I always see people talk about flat ironing their roots but that intimidates me a bit, like I could burn myself if I wasn't careful.. maybe I"m over-thinking it?
Cattypus1
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Raspberry said:Good t know
Now yall are making me curious about flat ironing. I always see people talk about flat ironing their roots but that intimidates me a bit, like I could burn myself if I wasn't careful.. maybe I"m over-thinking it?
I read that healthy hair (probably means natural) burns at 451 degrees F. I would imagine relaxed hair burns at significantly lower temps. Best advise ever would be to get a good flat iron, one with actual temps listed not just High, Med and Low. Use it sparingly because heated appliances suck the moisture out of your hair. Use a heat protector. Good luck!
Cattypus1 Thanks, I've already started researching good flat irons.. any recommendations? I'll probably see what Marshall's/TJ Maxx has in stock and narrow it down from there.
Evolving78
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I was lazy last week Saturday and did not wash my hair
I am paying for it...I am seeing breakage. I have learnt my lesson! Can't wait to do my DC and shampoo tomorrow.
i had to blow dry and flat iron my hair yesterday....smh oh and i also had to kinda rush with detangling. i didn't lose much hair, but all of that pulling from blow drying might have done a number on my strands. i need to hide my blow dryer stop waiting for the last minute to do my hair. my SO is so spur of the moment! he will want to go out, so that makes me have to play beauty shop in 2 hours of getting ready! if i go out it takes me at least 4-5hrs to get ready! yeah, i know i do a lot to get ready for a date.
i will wash and deep condition my hair tomorrow or tuesday. i am wearing a bun for the 4th. i will just wear some cute hair candy. i may air dry too again.
Evolving78
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Good t know
Now yall are making me curious about flat ironing. I always see people talk about flat ironing their roots but that intimidates me a bit, like I could burn myself if I wasn't careful.. maybe I"m over-thinking it?
i have my setting on 250-300 when i do my roots. if i flat iron blow dried hair it is at 325.
shortdub78
This morning I was thinking of different ways to style my hair right after a wash if I have to be presentable. I have Caruso steam rollers that have been gathering dust but this vid inspired me to use them. I"m gonna try them after tension blow drying..
Caruso Roller Results on FlatIron Relaxed Hair
I like how she used less than 10 rollers, I'm all about the quick and easy hair styles lol.
This morning I was thinking of different ways to style my hair right after a wash if I have to be presentable. I have Caruso steam rollers that have been gathering dust but this vid inspired me to use them. I"m gonna try them after tension blow drying..
Caruso Roller Results on FlatIron Relaxed Hair
I like how she used less than 10 rollers, I'm all about the quick and easy hair styles lol.
Evolving78
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i bought those back in 2006 and i ending up throwing them in the garbage. i really didn't know how to use them good enough at the time. i think i tried to give them away at a hair meet up too.
lol.. Girl I tried to give mine away a couple weeks ago and no one would take them. I took them out of my trunk after seeing that vid this morning
Ms. Tiki
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shortdub78 Dang, I wish I would've know b/c I would've taken them off your hands. I need more rollers bad!!!
baddison
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KiWiStyle
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Thanks Cattypus1 !!
baddison, Raspberry,
This style was done on freshly flat ironed hair, no curls. I pulled my hair back to form a ponytail and used this banana clip horizontally:
Then I separated the hanging hair into three sections; I looped both end pieces upward (making sure to cover the clip on each side) in to a "curl" and bobby pinned the hair in place on the top of the clip to hold the hair in place. I then just tucked the ends underneath the clip. I did the middle piece the same way:
As you can see, the bobby pins were an eyesore so I covered them with the flower. Easy Breezy!
Its crazy because I just thought of the style as I went along. I was getting ready for a date with DH and because of my thin ends, I can't wear my hair down so I improvised. I can't wait to wear it again!
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baddison, Raspberry,
This style was done on freshly flat ironed hair, no curls. I pulled my hair back to form a ponytail and used this banana clip horizontally:
Then I separated the hanging hair into three sections; I looped both end pieces upward (making sure to cover the clip on each side) in to a "curl" and bobby pinned the hair in place on the top of the clip to hold the hair in place. I then just tucked the ends underneath the clip. I did the middle piece the same way:
As you can see, the bobby pins were an eyesore so I covered them with the flower. Easy Breezy!
Its crazy because I just thought of the style as I went along. I was getting ready for a date with DH and because of my thin ends, I can't wear my hair down so I improvised. I can't wait to wear it again!
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Cattypus1
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Raspberry said:
I recently bought a Baby Bliss Titanium from J.C. Penney. It was expensive but they sold me on the fact that they would buy it back as long as its in good shape and in the original packaging-no questions asked. Look for something with solid ceramic or titanium plates. I like the titanium because it's not as likely to snag my hair and it heats evenly similarly to solid ceramic. I like to curl my hair with my flatiron so I wish I had gotten a 1" instead of 1 1/2" but it's a keeper.
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