Flat ironed natural hair

[yellagirl730]

I finally flatironed my hair and did a very good job, but now i'd like to add a litle curl. Can that be done with the flatiron or would I have to roll it. I'd prefer not to roll it, by the was my hair is beween sl and apl. Thanks in advance

 

[yellagirl730]

Bump, can't a girl get at least one response?

 

[temfash]

Why dont you try flexirods set or a braidout either set should work fine.

 

[yellagirl730]

Why dont you try flexirods set or a braidout either set should work fine.

That would be pretty, but I just want a little wave. I wonder what it would look like if I braided it overnight?

 

[ebzonix]

bantu knots will give you a wave

 

[glamazon386]

Why not just use a curling iron?

 

[yellagirl730]

Why not just use a curling iron?

I'm trying to limit the use of heat, don't want any heat damage. I just want something to put in a slight wave.

 

[glamazon386]

I'm trying to limit the use of heat, don't want any heat damage. I just want something to put in a slight wave.

Oh okay... I agree with the braid out then.

 

[jenteel]

hey yella!
these ladies gave u great suggestions
if u use the flexirods or bantu knots just make sure u set them large
otherwise u have all the answers u need!
good luck!

 

[yellagirl730]

Thanks for responses, ladies. Don't know how to do bantu knots.

 

[Diya]

bantu knots will give you a wave

I agree with this. Bantu knots on dry hair will give loose, uniform waves (as opposed to bantu knots on wet hair which would give a tighter curl). Braids might also work, but in my experiences, unless your hair is totally blunt, you will get waves that taper out towards the ends...

 

[yellagirl730]

How do you do bantu knots?

 

[Diya]

http://public.fotki.com/Diya05/diyas-hair-journey/september-2007/

Here's a link to my fotki page where I do pincurl and bantu knot styles to achieve a look similar to what you are looking for. It's not so much of a tutorial, but I still hope it helps!

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

How much curl do you want? I've been able to curl my hair with my flat iron. It's all in the wrist. My sister can even do spirals with the flat iron, but I'm not that advanced with it.

 

[yellagirl730]

How much curl do you want? I've been able to curl my hair with my flat iron. It's all in the wrist. My sister can even do spirals with the flat iron, but I'm not that advanced with it.

Really, how does she do that? I'd like just a slight curl.

 

[Hair Iam]

pin curl would do the trick ..U tube has many tutorial of Bantu and pin curls

 

[yellagirl730]

bump.......

 

[ImFree27]

yeah i would say pincurl too

 

[Kurly K]

co signing on the pin curls

 

[momi]

I add curl with my flat iron ... just a flip of the wrist. Then I pin curl it or use satin-covered rollers to set it.

 

[Menina Preta]

I finally flatironed my hair and did a very good job, but now i'd like to add a litle curl. Can that be done with the flatiron or would I have to roll it. I'd prefer not to roll it, by the was my hair is beween sl and apl. Thanks in advance

You can use a flatiron to roll it. I used to use my Solia to give me a bump at the end when I flat ironed my entire end. I also used my Solia to do loose curls. It works just as well as a curling iron, if not better, b/c no snagging.

 

[felicia]

you can use the flat iro to curl it. Like everyone said, just flip your wrist at the ends. If you want the curls to last, you can put some rollers on the ends at night.

 

[Dak]

I'd agree with pincurling as well. Another thought would be to twist it into a bun on the top of your head at night, that always brings more of a curl to the ends for me.

 

[1QTPie]

To get waves I braid in large braids then roll them on flexi rods or into bantu knot style.

 

[Mook's hair]

How much curl do you want? I've been able to curl my hair with my flat iron. It's all in the wrist. My sister can even do spirals with the flat iron, but I'm not that advanced with it.

Yes, me too. I do all the curls I want and spirals too using my narrow cheap-o conair flat iron.

If you have a wider flatiron I don't think you can achieve sprials but you can definately bump it real aggressively to get a curl.

But since you've already pressed it I agree with the other ladies. put a few mig plaits or big twists in your hair or a few big flexirods and you'll have a nice light wave.

 

[Morenita]

http://public.fotki.com/Diya05/diyas-hair-journey/september-2007/

Here's a link to my fotki page where I do pincurl and bantu knot styles to achieve a look similar to what you are looking for. It's not so much of a tutorial, but I still hope it helps!

OT: Just wanted to say that your sig shows AMAZING progress. WTG!!

I agree with the bantu set for the soft waves. You could also try a couple of big, loose cornrows for a similar effect if you have trouble with the bantu knots.

 

[Diya]

OT: Just wanted to say that your sig shows AMAZING progress. WTG!!

I agree with the bantu set for the soft waves. You could also try a couple of big, loose cornrows for a similar effect if you have trouble with the bantu knots.

Thanks Morenita! I'm just trying to catch up to you

 

[Allandra]

What type of flat iron are you using? I have a Sedu flat iron, and I'm able to curl the ends of my hair with mine. It can create some cute curls.