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miss_brown said:
Achieving moisturized, pressed hair is a little difficult because in order for natural hair to stay straight, it can't come in contact with moisture (via a water-based product) after the pressing. It a water-based prodcut touches pressed hair, it reverts
So, my solution is to make sure that my hair gets a REALLY good deep conditioning so that it's is moisturized before the pressing. Some of my fave conditioners are Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner, Lustrasilk Cholesterol w/ Aloe (plus a little cholesterol), and Miss Key 10 en 1
After deep conditioning, I spray on a leave in (Motions Nourish) and then apply some serum to seal in the moisture (Fantasia IC Hair Polish). If I have time, I'll airdry in braids, but usually I then blowdry. After blowdrying, my hair is still soft to the touch. Then I press with my FHI. At this point my hair is still soft, and it stays that way without me adding any more products for at least 4-5 days. After that, I add a light oil just to ensure that my hair stays pliable.
I've found that even though I don't add water-based products to my hair after pressing, the deep conditioning prepares it for all the heat and generally keeps it in a healthy state for the week I wear the press
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great advice
Ill have to remember this