genesislocks
Well-Known Member
By golly, I think Ive found the answer for achieving sleek, salon results at home, for natural hair. 
Something moved me, and I tried a new method for flat ironing my hair
For relaxed hair, go for everything listed below, but lower the heat
Here's a little about me:
I'm 100% natural (with the exception of a couple highlights
)
Length: I dunno, I'm floating somewhere in the purgatory between APL and BSL. But it's deff not a full length, my hair likes to grow in a V-shape. But, I'll be sure to do a length-check in time for Thanksgiving
Hair Type: I would bet money I'm a 4b, but according to my sister I'm a 4a. After doing a little bit of research, I might be a blend of 4b and 3d (ya know..the missing link of hair types
) I posted some pics of my wet hair after the cassia treatment....so PLEASE if you can identify my hair type, please do I'm clueless 
This technique involves a few new methods for me
1) new cassia mix **cue sound effects**
2) a higher flatiron heat
Ik heat is no-no for some, but hear me out! I'll explain my reasoning behind the change
3) NO SERUMS, NO GREASE - only a spray heat protectant
Results in a nut shell:
1) shine
2) softness
3) straighter hair with lots of body
4) Curl pattern = much more defined, a bit looser (after cassia)
5) my amazonian roots were smooth and well behaved
Mix
Cassia
Water - warm
Hello Hydration - Herbal Essences
Long Term Relationship - Herbal Essences
Safflower Oil (just enough, maybe 2 or 3 tablespoons)
Mix these to make a wet paste not too clumpy
I've attached 2 pics of my hair right after cassia, so you can see the results
For best results apply overnight and rinse in the morning. I use a plastic bag tied around my head to keep it in place, and put a large t-shirt over my pillow to keep spillage at bay. [in the past I would use ginger tea instead of water, no safflower oil, and just hello hydration]
Afterwards:
Shampoo with Nexxus moisturizing luxury shampoo therapy
Condition with Mizani Renew Strength - Reconstructing Masque
sit underneath blowdryer attachment for 15 - 30 minutes
Rinse conditioner section by section twice
Add heat protectant to each section of hair- Tresemme spray heat protectant NO serums
Blowdry each section of hair with a paddle brush
(if your scalp feels moist, sit underneath blowdryer attachment for a few minutes)
Add more heat protectant as you go by each section
Flatiron at 400 degrees guiding with a brush or a rattail comb
Why a higher heat? Because I've found that a lower heat (my usual 350 degrees) will actually cause more problems with my hair, I was more prone to tangles because the heat wasn't straightening my hair very well, just smoothing it.
Here are the pics! Hopefully they attach lol
Something moved me, and I tried a new method for flat ironing my hair
For relaxed hair, go for everything listed below, but lower the heat
Here's a little about me:
I'm 100% natural (with the exception of a couple highlights
) Length: I dunno, I'm floating somewhere in the purgatory between APL and BSL. But it's deff not a full length, my hair likes to grow in a V-shape. But, I'll be sure to do a length-check in time for Thanksgiving
Hair Type: I would bet money I'm a 4b, but according to my sister I'm a 4a. After doing a little bit of research, I might be a blend of 4b and 3d (ya know..the missing link of hair types
) I posted some pics of my wet hair after the cassia treatment....so PLEASE if you can identify my hair type, please do I'm clueless This technique involves a few new methods for me
1) new cassia mix **cue sound effects**
2) a higher flatiron heat
Ik heat is no-no for some, but hear me out! I'll explain my reasoning behind the change 3) NO SERUMS, NO GREASE - only a spray heat protectant
Results in a nut shell:
1) shine
2) softness
3) straighter hair with lots of body
4) Curl pattern = much more defined, a bit looser (after cassia)
5) my amazonian roots were smooth and well behaved
Mix
Cassia
Water - warm
Hello Hydration - Herbal Essences
Long Term Relationship - Herbal Essences
Safflower Oil (just enough, maybe 2 or 3 tablespoons)
Mix these to make a wet paste not too clumpy
I've attached 2 pics of my hair right after cassia, so you can see the results
For best results apply overnight and rinse in the morning. I use a plastic bag tied around my head to keep it in place, and put a large t-shirt over my pillow to keep spillage at bay. [in the past I would use ginger tea instead of water, no safflower oil, and just hello hydration]
Afterwards:
Shampoo with Nexxus moisturizing luxury shampoo therapy
Condition with Mizani Renew Strength - Reconstructing Masque
sit underneath blowdryer attachment for 15 - 30 minutes
Rinse conditioner section by section twice
Add heat protectant to each section of hair- Tresemme spray heat protectant NO serums
Blowdry each section of hair with a paddle brush
(if your scalp feels moist, sit underneath blowdryer attachment for a few minutes)
Add more heat protectant as you go by each section
Flatiron at 400 degrees guiding with a brush or a rattail comb
Why a higher heat? Because I've found that a lower heat (my usual 350 degrees) will actually cause more problems with my hair, I was more prone to tangles because the heat wasn't straightening my hair very well, just smoothing it.
Here are the pics! Hopefully they attach lol
