For Those Who Use Flat Irons...

[Poohbear]

I've seen several hair albums with nice results after using a flat iron.

How do u get that nice slight curl/curve at the ends of your hair??? When I flat iron, (I started flat ironing around the end of 2003) my hair looks bone straight, stringy, and it's not flexible at all.

So I have stopped using my flat iron and would like to start using it again if I want my hair straight. How can I make my hair flexible and flowing with nice looking slightly curled ends???

 

[patience]

You should be able to use the flat irons to turn it under. Do it almost as if you were curling your hair with a curling iron. That's what worked for me when I used to flat iron my hair. Be sure to use a heat protectant of some sort. Also, try to use flat irons in which you control the temp.

 

[bocagirl]

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patience said:
You should be able to use the flat irons to turn it under. Do it almost as if you were curling your hair with a curling iron. That's what worked for me when I used to flat iron my hair. Be sure to use a heat protectant of some sort. Also, try to use flat irons in which you control the temp.

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Ditto

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

Yep.

 

[SoniT]

Bend the flat iron under when you get close to the end of your hair, smiliar to what you do with a curling iron. You can also flip your ends by bending the flat iron upwards. I flat ironed my hair in a cute litte flip style last week. Also, make sure you put a good heat protectant on your hair, especially the ends.

 

[vickiepickles]

It is hard to acheive the smooth, sleek look while living in a humid environment. I have tried to flip my hair and it come out frizzy looking, even with a serum and heat protectant. Do any of you use styling wax to make it last in humidity?

 

[Poohbear]

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SoniT said:
Also, make sure you put a good heat protectant on your hair, especially the ends.

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Can a regular moisturizer be used as a heat protectant??? If not, What is a good heat protectant for someone who is transitioning without the big chop??? I've never used one.

 

[northernbelle]

The flat iron I use allows me to bend, curl, and straighten.
It is a Farouk CHI .7 Turbo Mini Ceramic Flatiron.

northernbelle

 

[Cat_Eyed_Cutie]

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SoniT said:
Bend the flat iron under when you get close to the end of your hair, smiliar to what you do with a curling iron. You can also flip your ends by bending the flat iron upwards. I flat ironed my hair in a cute litte flip style last week. Also, make sure you put a good heat protectant on your hair, especially the ends.

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That's what I do. I'm the proud owner of a CHI Turbo 2", and I use silk therapy, IC hair polisher, or mango butter as a heat protectant.

 

[UmSumayyah]

Cat eyed, how do you like the silk therapy?

 

[Cat_Eyed_Cutie]

I love it...it's like liquid silk in a bottle!

 

[adrienne0914]

i didn't think those products were considered heat protectants. i have the mango butter. maybe i can use that next time. which if their ingredients protect the hair?

 

[UmSumayyah]

Thanks CEC.
Adrienne there have been two or 3 posts lately about heat protectants and their ingredients. Personally I think some products are straight out lying about their heat-protecting properties.

 

[LABETT]

I just started to flat iron my hair and it turn out great I use the Redken Heat Glide it is a good product.

 

[adrienne0914]

LOL, umsumayyah! i haven't been around lately so i missed those threads. i think the best thing for me is to just continue to not use heat. but you know i was REALLY tryna find a way, right? lol!

 

[PretteePlease]

Breakthru heat style protection foam