Naturals & Transitioners: How to deal with reversion??

[Tai]

I don't use heat often but I've noticed that the last two times that I got a blowout, my hair will revert very quickly. The moment I get hot, the curls and waves come right out. My last blowout reverted the same day. Have any of you come up with a way to prevent your hair from reverting back to it's curls once you've straightened it?

 

[Peachtree]

Unfortunately, I can't help u. I haven't used heat since my relaxed days. However, I'm gonna watch this tread... Maybe I will learn a thing or two...when I decide to do a roller set

 

[Champagne_Wishes]

The Sleek.look by Matrix helps a lot during my natural days. The Iron Smoother is good, loaded with drying alcohol, but it works for me. You must, an absolute must, use a moisturizing agent before spraying the iron smoother. Also use this product sparingly since it is so drying. I used Elasta QP Mango butter with it and it helped a lot. Basically you have to experiment to find something that works for you.

 

[FlowerHair]

Don't use any watery hair products, always bring a scarf and a hair clip - I put that on my hair as soon as I go outside or feel that my hair is reverting LOL. I really don't have a good answer to this one.

 

[Tai]

Thanks everyone.

My stylist uses the Sleek Look spray before she does the blowout. I guess I'll just have to get used to my blowouts not lasting long.

 

[Whit]

Tai, Im natural with 4a/4b hair and i get my hair pressed once a year for a trim, therefore my hair has not been " trained straight", or whatever other euphamism that someone would want to enter about damaged, fry raked hair. My hair says straight for 2 weeks..hear it...2 not 1 day but 2 weeks!!! So heres the secret:

1) No sweating- I'm used to running every day so this was hard
2) No hair products except for shine gloss and stuff that doesnt put moisture back into your hair b/c moisture equals frizz in Miamis humidity at least
3) Dont let people touch your hair wioth their sweaty a@@ hands...not your man, your woman, lova, or friend...NOBODY!!!
4) Just like sex.....U betta wrap it up. In the shower, in the bath, sitting in the house, and especially sleeping.

So, therefore, I guess you see why I only do it ONCE a year...

Whit