Attention: Naturals that press....I don't know where to start!

[honesty]

I am from the deep south were presses are greasy and icky so I never got one besides when i flat-ironed it myself so when i went to Cali and I could not resist the urge to get a press like my friends which has as much body as as a perm! I was surprised by my length but now i at a loss at what to do next?

-How often should i press? I am sooo afraid of damaging my hair!

- What are your fave products?

- Do you use a hot comb or flat iron and if so which flat iron brand works best for you?


I am too afraid of damaging my hair to wear it pressed all the time at this point, or at least until i am informed enough about to care for it.

I have learned so much at this site and all of you ladies who are so well informed, thanks in advance for you help!!!

Also, i tried to search for helpful threads but if there are some that you think would be helpful that maybe i overlooked, let me know!

 

[honesty]

bump, bump

 

[hothair]

Check out Pinkskate's fotki for her reggie she flat irons/presses regularly and still has fab hair HTH

 

[clever]

-How often should i press? I am sooo afraid of damaging my hair!
I have flat ironed up to 2/3 times a month and my hair is fine.Its all about taking preventive steps before hand.

- What are your fave products?
Got2b smooth operator leave in and Chi silk infusion(sometimes I mix it with Redken heat glide for the days when its very humid because its heavier.I love Kenra for Deep conditing and Paul mitchell shampoo 3 for clarifying/chelating.

- Do you use a hot comb or flat iron and if so which flat iron brand works best for you?
I have tried pressing combs,maxiglide,miniglide,solia and all types of cheap irons but I think chi is the best by far.


I am too afraid of damaging my hair to wear it pressed all the time at this point, or at least until i am informed enough about to care for it.
You'll be fine.Try to smooth(try roller sets or banding/braiding) and prep the hair as much as possible before hand and use a nice heat protecting serum.Also make sure you Deep Condition,preferably with heat.



Also, i tried to search for helpful threads but if there are some that you think would be helpful that maybe i overlooked, let me know!

These may be helpful:

Moisturizer for straightened natural hair
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=253841
Naturals that flat iron with success
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=243501
Naturals+Heat=Retaining length:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=230791
Dry flat ironed hair:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=251567
Flat irons for salon finish:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=248461

 

[Rapunzel*]

i love your hair
and i wish i could help but i havent straightened yet


hope everything works out well, and dont forget to use a good heat protect.

 

[honesty]

-How often should i press? I am sooo afraid of damaging my hair!
I have flat ironed up to 2/3 times a month and my hair is fine.Its all about taking preventive steps before hand.

- What are your fave products?
Got2b smooth operator leave in and Chi silk infusion(sometimes I mix it with Redken heat glide for the days when its very humid because its heavier.I love Kenra for Deep conditing and Paul mitchell shampoo 3 for clarifying/chelating.

- Do you use a hot comb or flat iron and if so which flat iron brand works best for you?
I have tried pressing combs,maxiglide,miniglide,solia and all types of cheap irons but I think chi is the best by far.


I am too afraid of damaging my hair to wear it pressed all the time at this point, or at least until i am informed enough about to care for it.
You'll be fine.Try to smooth(try roller sets or banding/braiding) and prep the hair as much as possible before hand and use a nice heat protecting serum.Also make sure you Deep Condition,preferably with heat.



Also, i tried to search for helpful threads but if there are some that you think would be helpful that maybe i overlooked, let me know!

These may be helpful:

Moisturizer for straightened natural hair
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=253841
Naturals that flat iron with success
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=243501
Naturals+Heat=Retaining length:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=230791
Dry flat ironed hair:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=251567
Flat irons for salon finish:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=248461

Thank you soooooo much! I will check out all these threads, I guess i nee dot make sure i find a good heat protectant, any suggestions?? Is that what the Got2BE smooth and CHi Silk infusion are? thanks again!

 

[Newtogrow]

Chi silk infusions is used as a heat protectant. I also use the Chi flat iron. Really when I straighten, I use all CHI (Shampoo, Thermal conditioner and silk infusions).

 

[honesty]

Chi silk infusions is used as a heat protectant. I also use the Chi flat iron. Really when I straighten, I use all CHI (Shampoo, Thermal conditioner and silk infusions).

ok thanks, i am still deciding on which flat iron to invest in, i read a few threads on them and i was thinking of going with a sedu, i though i heard that the chi gets really hot and burns your fingers i though ????? Or maybe i am confused

 

[Galleta]

oh yes, stylists in cali know how to press hair. i am seriously thinking about going natural because of this. the last time i got my hair pressed it looked just like a retouch.

 

[honesty]

oh yes, stylists in cali know how to press hair. i am seriously thinking about going natural because of this. the last time i got my hair pressed it looked just like a retouch.

Amen to that! I looked like i had a relaxer!

 

[honesty]

bump bump

 

[choconillaprincess]

hey there girlie! ur hair is soOo beautiful!... i was just droppin thru to tell u i'm in the same boat... i am from mississippi... the coast... and it's ridiculously humid!... i don't have problems getting a good press it's maintaining it that's a problem for me... i'm a frizzball soon as i step outside! i'm planning to press my hair today... i heard the frizzease weather works stuff is really good i may give it a try... i'll let you know how it goes and keep me updated!

 

[honesty]

hey there girlie! ur hair is soOo beautiful!... i was just droppin thru to tell u i'm in the same boat... i am from mississippi... the coast... and it's ridiculously humid!... i don't have problems getting a good press it's maintaining it that's a problem for me... i'm a frizzball soon as i step outside! i'm planning to press my hair today... i heard the frizzease weather works stuff is really good i may give it a try... i'll let you know how it goes and keep me updated!

Please do!

 

[BW1]

Honesty,
What about trying the Mizani Thermasmooth system. I haven't tried it myself, but mostly everyone has given it rave reviews. I was thinking about trying it myself. I think someone on here is selling samples if you want to try it before you by the full size bottles.

 

[TRINITY08]

I got my hair pressed for the first time in AGES two weeks ago and I'm going to get it pressed again tomorrow.

I am completely natural (I believe I am type 4B).

She washed and deep conditions my hair and then used just a very little bit of Apex pressing oil and uses a flat iron (the kind you plug in) after blow drying my hair dry.

She only uses a stove pressing iron on the edges of my hair lightly to get it straight.

I will be watching my hair very closely this summer to see how it holds up.

 

[jtwinn]

http://public.fotki.com/patchouli85/flat-iron-tutorial-/

heat protectant (ditto-chi/mizani products are popular and reliable)
a good flat iron &
blow dryer w/ comb attachment (optional) is all you need... don't forget not so heavy on the products

There's TONS of info already here about heat damage/reversion etc, start gradually and you'll know what YOUR hair needs