are there any naturals who use

[CarefreeinChicago]

heat on a regular ?

For the last two weeks i wash my hair once let it hair dry and hit it with the maxiglide with h/p and touch it up a few times during the week because i like how it looks straight but i don't want a perm but i am afraid this routine might delete my progress i have mad because my hair is now touching my shoulders

TIA

 

[Healthb4Length]

natural or not, try to stay away from using too much heat it will eventually delete your progress. If you heat style then make sure you use a protective barrier like heat protection spray etc and you may have to do the straight hair styling maybe once or twice a month. Maybe you can try a weave, you would have the straight style option without all the stress and damage.

 

[ChocoKitty]

The less heat the better...

I used to flatiron every week too. But IMO--the more often you flatiron the more consistent you'll need to be with trims. Otherwise your ends start to split and travel up the shaft. This I know this from experience...

After a summer of just wash n' go ponytails I currently flatiron every other week. I don't do touch ups during the week though. I put my hair into high pony and roll it with a Hype hair satin roller. To keep my hair looking it's best while straight I don't put any product in it. No moisturizers, sprays or oils. If I do put something in my hair--it usually a day or two before I plan to shampoo.

Hope this helps a bit...

 

[Ms Red]

I'm going natural-- and I initially thought I'd like to transition by flat-ironing every 2 weeks or so. This was a bad idea, especially since I started in the late spring/summer which = REVERSION!

So over the summer I did protective styling- ponies, wash and gos.. and I haven't used heat in 3 months. But if you use it once a month or so, it shouldn't be too damaging, especially if you only flat-iron once.

 

[hairspan]

I USE HEAT ONCE EVERY 2 WEEKS TO FLAT IRON DURING THE WINTER, AM ITS SEEMS FINE

 

[CarefreeinChicago]

Thanks ladies my cousin who has not had a perm in five years and gets hers pressed every two weeks at the shop they use
Lustersilk's "straight effects" has anyone tried this?

also i was wondering if the maxiglide is less heat that pressing

also i forgot to mention i don't want to wear anthor braid or sew in in my life

 

[KansasHalo]

I flat iron my hair every 2 weeks with no problems. I blowdry it and them press it with the Maxiglide, using the ION heat protectant.

I cant let my hair airdry because it would wave/curl which results in me having to go over each piece 3 and 4 times.

So far so good

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Thanks ladies my cousin who has not had a perm in five years and gets hers pressed every two weeks at the shop they use
Lustersilk's "straight effects" has anyone tried this?

also i was wondering if the maxiglide is less heat that pressing

also i forgot to mention i don't want to wear anthor braid or sew in in my life

I flatiron, w/the maxigle, my clients natural blowdried hair w/the maxiglide using the steam after applying a little fantascia IC or Biosilk, and the flow and body is the BOMB! i also have them oil there hair w/a light oil to keep it moisturized every other day and it last them for 2-3 wks. they either pin curl, bantu knotts or put it in a bun at knight so the next day it still has curl w/o having to use heat

 

[Lioness]

Hey guys,

I press my natural 4a/b hair about once a week, but I use a mild deep conditioner about once every two weeks to prevent any damage. And because I press quite often, I also stay up 2 date on my trims. In terms of destroying any progress you've made, just make sure you pay attention to your hair- any split ends? dry? not as much body? That'll help you decide whether you're over doing it.

Summa Bliss
x

 

[CarefreeinChicago]

thank ladies i think this week i will sit under the dryer for 20 with the silk effects and then maxiglide and put a little oil on the ends every other day

 

[caligirl]

Can someone tell me more about the Maxiglide? I'm afraid it will tear my hair out.

 

[CarefreeinChicago]

the maxiglide is a ceramic flat iron that comes with two plates one with teeth like a comb and one flat i have only had mine a couple of weeks and still trying to find the best routine it comes with a temp dial find a setting that you are comfortable with your hair must be completly dry and use a heat protector don't press it close all the way and slide it through and it takes my 4 ab and looks like i have a perm hth