How Often Do You Use Direct Heat?

[MissCapricornCutie]

As of just over a year ago since I made the conscious effort.

Thermal heat (curling rods, flat irons, straightening combs) very rarely or sporadic totally < 10x yr (if that much) and I noticed it's saved my ends tremendously!

Since, I can't always totally airdry because my hair is so thick I may spend time under a hood dryer (< 30 mins.) or blow-dry it "damp-to-touch" in select areas (< 2-4 mins.) with various types of diffusers.

However, my first conscious effort is to allow it overnight but that's hardly ever enough to dry it unless I keep it rolled more than 10 hrs. and/or roll it barely wet which kinda defeats the purpose of smoothing it.

 

[Candy_C]

its amazing to see how many times a year heat is put on the hair...365 times! omg thats how much a year i used heat, no wonder my hair was broken up!

i now use heat only 4 times a year, which is 361 times less! i might start using heat every 2 months, 6 times aint all that bad either..

eventually i would like to use heat every 2 weeks when i get 2 waistlength and wash every 2 weeks too. or learn how to rollerset!

 

[Cinnabuns]

I never do, but if I will ever use heat it will be once per year.

 

[LadyJay114]

If I rollerset, I flat iron the roots (which I don't look at as too damaging - my ends are what cannot stand the heat). Blowdrying, I have realized, is the ultimate in damage for my hair.

I think this is what I'll have to start doing.... this sounds like the same problems I have.

 

[2cute2B4gotten]

I use heat once a week... I have to or my hair would be a mess. Heat keeps my hair from tangling too badly. I have just recently cut out all use of my flat iron and blow dry only (trying to do something about the breakage that has become a pain in the arse!). I am still trying out different ways to style my hair because I used to use the flat iron to curl it.

 

[barbie22]

for those that don't use heat and don't have straight/curly hair naturally, how the heck do you style it? i would love to not use heat, but i don't have naturally curly hair.

 

[Candy_C]

for those that don't use heat and don't have straight/curly hair naturally, how the heck do you style it? i would love to not use heat, but i don't have naturally curly hair.

my hairs constantly in two strand twists and clipped up. i look like a granny, but i really dont care lol!

 

[KhandiB]

I use heat once a week, usually, unless Im feeling feisty and want to wear a braid out When Im on a two week wash stretch I will use heat one week and go protective for the next week.

So I guess usually once a week, but not always.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I don't recall if I've already responded to this thread but I do direct heat once a week. For the summer I am going to try to rock the curly style longer so my goal is going to be direct heat once every two-three weeks.

 

[KiniKakes]

I get my roots (only) blown out once a week. Its after a rollerset, and just for a few seconds, and to get rid of that annoying dent from the rollers.

I get my hair roller set and blown out every 3 months, in order to take my Progress Pictures. The blow-out shows my hair length off best. But trust me, Im cringing and flinching with shame throughout the entire blow-out process.

 

[esoterica]

****bump****

 

[sareca]

I used to blowdry, hot comb, and hot curl my relaxed hair. Now I only use direct once/month and only on my new growth or bangs. My goal is to only use ONE direct heat appliance. Either I use the blowdryer (on low) w/ my caruso's or airdry on magnetic rollers then flat iron.

 

[ariesluv]

Once a week for me

 

[CoCoGirl821]

I used to use heat at least once a week. However, since I am aon my healthy hair regime, I havent been using heat at all. I am going to use my Carel soft bonnet dryer for my rollerset, but I am trying not to use my CHI's at all...Yall pray for me

 

[Gold1800]

Before lurking on LHCF, I used to flat-iron 3x's a week, but have now weaned myself to 2x/month (I think my ends are thanking me already ) .

 

[rdm]

I only use direct heat when I get a touch up and my stylist dries my hair under the hood dryer and then she flat irons it. Otherwise, I rollerset every 5 days and sit under a warm hooded dryer.

I was surprised to see how many people use direct heat on a weekly basis and they still have beautiful hair.

Back in the day ( way back in the day), I used to get up every morning and use that curling iron. That was too much work. Thank goodness styles have gotten more simple and I can wrap and go. OK I have gone way off the track now!!!!

 

[Undefeated Queen]

I no longer flat iron my hair. I use heat every week when I blowdry my hair after washing.

I agree. I have not flat ironed in years. I use my ion blow dryer and a regular comb, NO attachment.

 

[Gryphyn]

Right now I'm blow drying and flat ironing once/week, but I just bought this really nice pressing comb. Now my goal is to stop blowdrying (just airdry), and use my ceramic pressing comb instead of my $8 flat iron .

I would like to only press every 2 weeks, but my scalp gets so itchy after a week, so I have to wash it. I also have to flat iron b/c in the cooler, windy weather if I don't straighten my hair it gets seriously knotty. I only get my hair like 70-80% straight, never bone straight.

 

[krissyprissy]

I voted once a month (except for my bangs)

 

[Dannygirl]

when i get my hair blow dry to get braided

 

[winterinatl]

I used to flat iron once a week after air drying; that was some 4 or 5 years ago. I now only flat iron on rare occasions, and then there are the 4 times a year when I get my hair relaxed. I'd say maybe 10 times in a year in all.

 

[deltagyrl]

Once every 3 months (at the salon for my touch ups).

 

[ms*x]

i have to use it at least 2-3 times/week due to my hair being ralaxed and very short, especially along the nape...i'll cherish when this is not necessary...

 

[angelita842002]

Ive used heat twice this year and plan on flat ironing it for thanksgiving and christmas. With the cooler weather down here in FL i can try to keep it straight my wrapping for a week but ill probably be anxious to put it back in my bun. LOL

 

[albane]

I rollerset and spend one and half hour under a very warm hood dryer at least once a week, sometimes twice a week. With a few years discontinuity, I have been doing this for 14 years (since I was 7, with a few years discontinuity when I was 19) and I never found this being detrimental

 

[Nice & Wavy]

I've just flat ironed my hair this weekend for the first time after 1 year and I love the way it came out. I shampooed first with Elucence clarifying shampoo, then I deep conditioned with Silk Elements Moisterizing Treatment and some oils. I sat with it on my head for about 3 hours and then sat under the dryer for about 20 minutes to give it some heat. It then rollerset it. After it dryed, I flat ironed it and then wrapped it for the night. The next morning, it was beautiful. I couldn't believe how much my hair has truly grown since August after I did the big cut. I'm so happy right now.

I won't be doing this too much though, because I don't want to fry my hair, but I will do it on special occassions.

 

[Growinpainz]

I was using heat 365 but since I have braids I only use heat about every two months

 

[LovelyLionessa]

I chose 1x a week, even though that's not altogether accurate. Occasionally I take a break from heat. However, usually I wash, airdry and flat iron my roots. In the summer however I probably be doing mostly wash and go's since I'll be washing more.

 

[Babygurl]

I rarely use direct heat...at this point in time, I would say 2-3 times per year.

 

[Brownie518]

Since joining the Forum, I only use my hood dryer. I'm trying to get into more airdrying.