Naturals: How long does your press / flat iron last?

[Keedah]

So I just received my maxiglide I bought off Ebay and am ready to flat iron my hair. I remember when I was transitioning the salon told me a press should last 2 weeks but mine lasted a few days (ended up putting a desk together and sweated it out). I would be happy if it lasted a week but even more happy if it lasted longer. Im going to airdry in twists and flat iron the next day. Im using Redken 05 Straightening balm (got it for free at a shopping party). On average how long does yours last?

 

[laketta]

In the summer where there is humidity, one day.


In the winter where it is dry out, 2 weeks.

 

[zzirvingj]

My last press lasted 3 weeks. Probably coulda lasted longer, but I NEEDED to wash/deep condition my hair. Not to mention I was tired of dodging rain...and carrying a showercap in my purse....lol...

 

[clever]

2 weeks+ but I usually rinse it out after 5/6 days because I miss water running over my scalp.

 

[sillygirl82]

It could probably last 2 or more weeks, but I go the gym. So I'll say 1 week. I've been using sabino moisture block. That has helped tremendously against the VA humidity.

 

[Hair Iam]

2 weeks but then I need to wash and deep condition

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

Right now about 2-3 days

 

[Neith]

3 days at the most.

I can stretch it out much further, but I get paranoid/guilty about not being able to moisturize properly

 

[Keedah]

Thanks ladies. I know I have some Aveda anti humectant pomade somewhere and I think I better find it before I flat iron. I live near the beach and the humidity here is no joke.

Anyone else?

 

[LaLa85]

Up to 2-3 weeks... but only if it's not humid and if i don't work out My scalp starts feeling kinda icky after a week though.

 

[Keedah]

In the summer where there is humidity, one day.


In the winter where it is dry out, 2 weeks.

laketta your hair is gorgeous! Youre officially my hairspiration

 

[chocolate01]

I can get mine to last 2 weeks but I usually end up washing after 1 week.

 

[Wildchild453]

Usually a week because I get sick of the straightness but the last time I got it done, it lasted for 2 weeks

 

[SpyCats]

With sabino moisture block, 2 weeks.

 

[stargazer613]

I'd say about two weeks, maybe a little longer depending on the weather.

 

[kblc06]

Longer than two weeks if I let it...close to three. With the right products (beyond straight and the end), it will last two weeks with regular exercise and humidity/rain.

 

[KLomax]

7-10 days w/Sabino Moisture Block...then I wash

 

[STLCoverGirl]

Mine can last up to 2 weeks...but I normally do braidouts or bantu knots after a few days.

 

[lilsparkle825]

about a week with sabino MB in the summer so i am wagering two weeks in the winter; that is, if i can resist the urge to cowash it out.

 

[Keedah]

about a week with sabino MB in the summer so i am wagering two weeks in the winter; that is, if i can resist the urge to cowash it out.

Ok it looks like Ima have to get some Sabino Moisture Block. Do they sell it in drugstores?

 

[NigerianGirl]

Unfortunately I am still rocking my press and I got my hair pressed on July 18th....I plan to do a good deep conditioning on this wednesday....

 

[Adgirl]

In the summer time mine only lasts a day or two ...if that! I used aveda anti-humicant ...it is no help. I will have to try the Sabino Moisture Block thing.

 

[stixx]

In the summer where there is humidity, one day.


In the winter where it is dry out, 2 weeks.

This is pretty much me too. I don't even bother straightening my hair in summer unless it's a really special event.

(I'm texlaxed though)

 

[TRINITY08]

2 weeks.

The last three days of the two weeks is a challenge though. It's like my poor hair is like "enough already" lol.

 

[Vshanell]

Mine last until whenever I decide to wash it out which is two weeks. The sabino is amazing though. Your hair will stay straight even if its humid or you sweat.

 

[xxBlackRosexx]

2 wks, but it really depends on the weather and if one sweats or not..

 

[Poohbear]

about 1 week and then it starts turning into an afro.

 

[Nice & Wavy]

When the weather is cooler, 2 weeks, when its humid...1 week.

I will have to do the Sabino M. Block again to see how it holds up.

 

[Kurly K]

2 weeks but i usually miss my curls b4 then

 

[Soliel185]

Í'm not completely natural yet - I'm transitioning and 7 months post. When I straighten I know I could get it to last longer, but the look starts to fade alittle around day 4 - it starts to get alittle weighed down. And then my scalp starts feeling icky So @ most I'd wear it down for 5-7 days, and then maaaaaaaaybe keep it straight but take advantage of the smooth edges for some sleek updos.

Maybe it'll be better in the winter when I'm not sweating and whatnot.