I'm thinking about going natural,need transitionin advice

[SexyC]

Okay yall, I've stretched my relaxer for 7 months with the help of braids and wigs and now I want to strech my relaxer longer(I'm afraid that I my just want to strech for the rest of my life!) But what I want to know is when I want to were my hair straight, whats the best and safes way to straighten my hair with out causing damage and at the same time get it straight as a relaxer would. BTW I have very fine and thin 4a/b hair. Also what a some good products that help?
Thanks ladies.

 

[balisi]

I say go for it! I rarely wear my hair straight anymore, but when I do, my trusty flatiron gives me a look as good as or better than any relaxer I ever used. I get smooth, silky, shiny, swinging hair. I use Redken Smooth Down products or Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant for heat protection and good results. With fine hair, just be careful that you don't use an iron setting that is too hot. And use a deep conditioner first.

 

[SexyC]

I say go for it! I rarely wear my hair straight anymore, but when I do, my trusty flatiron gives me a look as good as or better than any relaxer I ever used. I get smooth, silky, shiny, swinging hair. I use Redken Smooth Down products or Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant for heat protection and good results. With fine hair, just be careful that you don't use an iron setting that is too hot. And use a deep conditioner first.

Does it matter what kind of flat iron you use?

 

[balisi]

I use the Jilbere ceramic or titanium irons. They are affordable and deliver very good results on my hair. I've seen the titanium iron really do wonders on harder to press hair types. I've never used the Maxiglide, CHI or FHI irons, but my results are good enough that I have no desire to try another at this time.

 

[caligirl]

Yes, always deep condition first. I use an FHI flat iron and it makes my hair very silky (I'm 4a). It is also very easy to use...I never burn myself. I just recently had my hair blow dryed by the dominicans. They washed then blow dryed with a paddle brush. I was amazed at the silkiness! I have a year's worth of new growth.

 

[Amaranthine]

I second flat ironing. A blow-out may be too much for fine hair. The kind of flat iron you use is important. Try to shoot for a ceramic one. I use a ceramic Jilbere, but the plates began to turn black and it makes my hair smell smokey.

I think the CHI and FHI are better.

Deep conditioner daily and use a heat protectant. You can even get away with using an oil. Just don't use too much of any product or you'll weigh your hair down.

To maintain the look, wrap at night and/or wear a satin bonnet.

 

[balisi]

I second flat ironing. A blow-out may be too much for fine hair. The kind of flat iron you use is important. Try to shoot for a ceramic one. I use a ceramic Jilbere, but the plates began to turn black and it makes my hair smell smokey.

A little off-topic about your flat iron plates: either the coating rubbed off or there is carbon and product buildup on the plates.

 

[Amaranthine]

Yeah, I know. I always try to rub it off when it cools but I don't use it all that often so I'm going to just toss it out or give it away. But it got that way so quickly that I'm wondering if it's just cheap altogether? It started to do it before I ever thought about using styling products (just shampoo and conditioner). Plus it has this weird ticking/buzzing sound.