I usually don't flat iron my hair but once every 6 weeks just to get away from the protective styling for a while. After I wash and deep condition I apply my Chi Silk Infusion and let my hair air dry completely. Before I flat iron I apply just a little bit more of the Chi Silk Infusion to the dried hair and then flatiron with my Chi tools. This leaves my hair soft, bouncy and shiny. I do moisturize every night with NTM leave in conditioner (very little) and then seal it with the Argan Oil.