Products to use before and after flat ironing?

[jillybean]

Hi all! I just got an unexpected bonus at work and am going to splurge and get a Chi flat iron. What products do you recommend for using before and after the flat iron to keep the hair protected, shiny, and frizz free? Thanks so much!

 

[so1913]

Well, after a good deep conditioning, if you are going to wet wrap, I suggest a leave in (I use Biosynthesis Phinish and Design Essentials Therapy RX Leave in) and a good wrap foam such as Kera Care or The Jane Carter Solution, those are my favorites. If you are blow drying or air drying, I suggest just a good leave in. I don't add any additional products to my hair before flat ironing. You may find you will not need additional products after depending on the condition of your hair. However, on occasion I will use a light serum (aveda, design essentials silk essentials, the jane carter solution hair serum--->*this one is mostly light essential oils rather than silicone based*. You want to limit the amount of products you use on your hair to allow movement and a natural sheen. Clean ends and well conditioned hair should allow you to do this. I found that after I started taking care of my hair I was able to style with minimal products.

 

[Allandra]

I use New Image Damage Free Thermal Active Conditioning Styler (heat protectant).

 

[lala]

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Good stuff, make the hair sOOOO soft.

 

[jillybean]

Oh thanks! Is New Image Free available in most salons or drug stores? I have long hair, but am a complete moron when it comes to products. This site is just so friendly and helpful. Thanks!

 

[Allandra]

I purchased mine from Sally Beauty Supply. I heard that the product was being discontinued. You may still be able to find some available in some of their stores.

 

[so1913]

You've been hiding products from me Allandra!!!

 

[Allandra]

Nope. I posted about this a long time ago. ValleyGirl recommended it.

 

[lunalight7]

I went to Sallys and the guy said that it was officially discontinued. I cant find it...help...(sniff)

 

[so1913]

Hey Allandra, I went to Sally's today and saw the New Image Damage Free. Like you said, it is discontinued, but they still had some on the shelves at discount. They were $.99 a bottle so I picked up two.

 

[Allandra]

Yeah, some of the bss still have some left. I purchased mine from Sally for $.99 too.

 

[CurlyCrly]

Oh wow! They're still selling that? I didn't know it. I bought 2 bottles a few months ago and it was .99 cents then too. I got the only ones left on the shelf. I'm going to go back to get a couple more! Maybe they've restocked.

 

[Allandra]

CurlyCrly,

Sally said that they would sell it until it was gone. Keep in mind that I purchased mine some time last year. I have no idea if any of them have any left.

 

[Guest]

I'm a 4b and I was surprised that this worked so well. I got it for .99 at Sally's. My Sally's never knows what products its sells so I don't know if they plan to discontinue it or not.