NATURALS AND LUSTRASILK??

[gabulldawg]

Do any naturals on this board use lustrasilk to help straighten their hair? It comes in a spray bottle. This was kinda back in the day, but before I got a perm I used to get Lustrasilk sprayed on my hair after a shampoo and conditioner. Then my stylist (or mom) would simply blowdry my hair to get it straight. You wouldn't need to use a flatiron! Does anyone know if this is still around? If so, this may be something people should look into when flatironing their hair.

 

[Jetblackhair]

I've never used Lustrasilk before, but is this the product you are talking about?

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/paynesbeautysupply-salon_1961_96501257

 

[Ms Lala]

I know the product you're talking about. It made my hair really dry.

 

[Dayjoy]

I know this product. I searched it on the web and that is how I found LHCF. I bought some at a BSS to use on my DD but have not used it yet. My mother used it on me as a child (thirty years ago) but she and I both remember it working well. It smells like vinegar (because it contains it). Search here, I think someone said it is drying. I've read good and negative reviews. I still want to try it on my little one.

 

[Dymondz7]

I use to use it when I was younger and had a sylist who did as well. It was very drying and I don't think it offers much in way of being a heat protectant, which I think is vital when using direct heat. A former beautician (who I still love) that i had when I lived in San Diego said you might as well get a mild relaxer if you choose to use that product. I was young at the time and didn't think to ask why that was the case.

I've decided not to use it this go round of my beng natural.

 

[NuMe2004]

I asked about this product a while ago on the board, but no one could offer any assistance. I too was wondering if it was still around. A stylist used to get my hair silky straight with this back in the day. It would burn my scalp like crazy, but it sure did get my hair lookin' purty!

 

[PinkSkates]

My hair did not like it. It left my hair very dry and it burned my scalp a little when I would spray it on.

 

[BeaLady]

My local Sallys still sells this. I used to used this years ago. I never had the spray. The kind that I used was in a bottle that you poured in your hair. I still had to have my hair pressed. It had a very strong odor. They used to also sell a deodorizer.

I tried to use it again a few years ago and it didn't work for me.

I agree that it is very drying. From what I've been reading it seems like ThermaSmooth might be a better alternative.