Is heat protectant a must?

[shakenspirit]

Okay so i have never used heat protectant before i always figured that putting moisturizer in my hair was good enough.I have been considering flat ironing for a couple days now but i didnt because i think my little moisturizer method is a
so if it is necessary what kind would you guys suggest...it would be most helpful if it's something i can find at Rite Aid so that i can go pick it up soon.TIA ladies

 

[**SaSSy**]

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Heat Protection Serum

NEXXUS HEAT PROTEXX Heat Protection Styling Spray

Chi Silk Infusion

HTH

 

[Barbie83]

I'd say its definitely necessary. With or without heat protectant, direct heat is still damaging, but the heat protectant minimizes the damage IMO.

I like Organix Coconut Milk or Vanilla Silk serum, FHI hot sauce, and Chi silk infusion

 

[Nonie]

I'd say its definitely necessary. With or without heat protectant, direct heat is still damaging, but the heat protectant minimizes the damage IMO.

I like Organix Coconut Milk or Vanilla Silk serum, FHI hot sauce, and Chi silk infusion

I agree. I use John Frieda Heat Defeat followed by John Frieda Thermal Protection Serum.

 

[MsKai]

I 've always used heat and " tried " to protect my hair but only did it half heartedly. I use the Organic Root Stimulator Heat Protection Serum now and have genuinely noticed a change - plus I don't feel so guilty when I put heat on my hair now - but i'd definitely 100% say protect your hair if you have to use heat, obviously it doesn't eliminate the potential damage but it does minimise it! x

 

[Rocky91]

i'd say deep conditioning is even more important than a heat protectant.

however, i do use and like Fantasia IC, which you can find at a drugstore or target or even sally's for about $7.99. it's light and smells good.

 

[jetbeauty09]

I use the Fantasia IC heat protectant on wet hair and go from there. I just spoke w/a coworker that NEVER uses a heat protectant and she flat irons her hair weekly (not to mention under a dryer or using a blow dryer).

I read in SBH from a stylist that if something can burn your skin, its going to burn your hair and there's no "liquid" (cone in this instance) that can protect your hair. I went w/that theory and my hair went NOWHERE so I say, whats it going to hurt by putting that lil protection on your strands?

 

[Lylddlebit]

I think it is...but I also think that heat protectants can be in a good thermal system aside from the traditional spray, serums and lotions.

 

[xcuzememiss]

Fantasia ic heat protectant and straightening polish，its a 2fer. Lol. You get protection and it does help straighten the hair. Pink bottle not the blue or clear one. A little goes a long way. It's usually btwn 6-8 dollars in drugstores and bss

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

for me, heat protectant is necessary. when i had relaxed hair in 07, and was stretching relaxers, i was flatironing my hair daily without using heat protectant, and i believe that is biggest mistake that made my hair break off. when i transitioned last year, i used to spray on heat protectants and a serum- yes at the same time- and my hair was fine. no heat damage at all and it my hair didn't fall off my head. i can laugh about it now. ♥

 

[shakenspirit]

for me, heat protectant is necessary. when i had relaxed hair in 07, and was stretching relaxers, i was flatironing my hair daily without using heat protectant, and i believe that is biggest mistake that made my hair break off. when i transitioned last year, i used to spray on heat protectants and a serum- yes at the same time- and my hair was fine. no heat damage at all and it my hair didn't fall off my head. i can laugh about it now. ♥

everyday??girrl you are too brave...could you suggest a serum??

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

^^^ i used Regis Design Line Silk Drops Repair & Shine Serum. i loved the stuff, and i only had to use a small amount. and it smells , kinda like some sort of cologne. ♥

 

[LushLox]

I wouldn't even think about using heat if I haven't done a full protein/moisture DC followed by heat protectant.