Straight Hair Natural's Support Thread

[Auburn]

She left some hair advice a few pages back for free .

I wonder what would happen if we would get a "delete post" button.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I wonder what would happen if we would get a "delete post" button.

Girl, sometimes I wish there really was one!

 

[SherylsTresses]

I apologize if this has already been asked:

Straight Naturals how often do you moisturize? With what products? Do you seal with oils?

 

[Khaiya]

^Good question i've been wondering that too, i need to know for when i'm 100% natural again.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

Bump...Bump

 

[tyboogie]

subscribing

 

[MiiSS kECiia]

Great info Ladies.. i still have to do trial "& error.. i was a heat straight natural for abt a year i was gettin my hair pressed with a pressing comb on the stove waaayyy before i cared abt my hair "& started my HHJ.. i got it pressed every 2 weeks.. touching it up myself when needed.. my aunt only used pressing creame "& when i decided to wear my hair in its natural state i had NO heat damage.. now that i do it with my chi turbo i have damage "& i like to think i do the right things by air drying "& using a heat protectant.. i used fantasia "& chi "& got damage.. i stopped the pressing creame bec my hair dresser friend said it was too greasy.. i was thinking of going back "& just wrapping in a cotton scarf (don't stone me) for a nite to soak up the grease... suggestions?

 

[MiiSS kECiia]

bumping =)

 

[Hair_Goddess]

Do any of you workout regularly? If so, how do you keep your hair straight?

Bumping up to get some replies to this good post!

 

[Victorian]

Great info Ladies.. i still have to do trial "& error.. i was a heat straight natural for abt a year i was gettin my hair pressed with a pressing comb on the stove waaayyy before i cared abt my hair "& started my HHJ.. i got it pressed every 2 weeks.. touching it up myself when needed.. my aunt only used pressing creame "& when i decided to wear my hair in its natural state i had NO heat damage.. now that i do it with my chi turbo i have damage "& i like to think i do the right things by air drying "& using a heat protectant.. i used fantasia "& chi "& got damage.. i stopped the pressing creame bec my hair dresser friend said it was too greasy.. i was thinking of going back "& just wrapping in a cotton scarf (don't stone me) for a nite to soak up the grease... suggestions?

Did YOU like your hair using your old regimen? In the end, that's all that matters. I personally don't like anything oily/greasy for straightening my hair, but if what you were using before worked better or protected your hair better, you might want to stick with it.

Is your new protectant a liquid or a serum? I know my hair doesn't like liquid ones

 

[sprnatural48]

I have seen alot of threads about naturals who are thinking of wearing their hair straightened more often or most of the time. I for one do not think that regular heat usage on natural hair has to be damaging. I look at my great-aunts who pressed their hair weekly most of their lives and had waist length or longer hair when they were younger and now keep it at APL in their 80's. I think that alot of understanding of how to use heat has bee n lost. Maybe those who use heat and still have healthy hair can share thier knowledge. Also, those of use who have some unfortunate setbacks can share their knowledge so that others do not make the same mistakes. Also, any reversion friendly hairstyle tips would be helpful. Alot of us are at a loss what to do when our hair starts poofing. If we can learn to work with the semi-straight we can reduce our heat usage and keep from having to trim so often.

Thanks for your reply I'm glad that you brought up your aunt how pressed her hair for years and had waist length hair. I'm a new person but I intend to press my hair when I reach my goal.

 

[Black Hoya Chick]

straight for the winter!

 

[tdwillis]

I agree. I wish we could build a correct heat regimen without being shut down of how to use it correctly.

 

[BlaqBella]

subscribing......

 

[TrendySocialite]

I've decided that I'm going to straighten my hair as soon as I can...thanks for this thread. Subbin....

 

[songbyrd517]

I am so on board with this. I am still learning, but as time goes on, I am learning better technique and how to straighten with less heat. Thanks ladies - all of your experiences are very insightful My hair is pretty much okay if i dust regularly, and keep it conditioned and moisturized.

 

[justicefighter1913]

Subbing...I'm not quite sure about straightening at this time, but I can feel the urge coming on. I purchased a Sedu a while back and haven't used it for fear of heat damage. I want to read up on proper flat ironing techniques be for I attempt anything. Thanks ladies!

 

[pureebony]

i used my maxiglide after washing deep con and usinng sabino moisture.... but my hair looked straight/blow dried and reverted like after 2 hours, i tried blending my hair with a weave but it flopped majorly, its like my hair wont go straight!?!

 

[hothair]

I apologize if this has already been asked:

Straight Naturals how often do you moisturize? With what products? Do you seal with oils?

I mix a teeny tiny bit of Giovanni direct leave in with a dime size of my shea butter/EVOO mix rub in palms lightly and apply to hair concentrating on ends, too much of the Giovanni could cause it to revert so its a fine line, afterwards tie up with my silk scarf

 

[tdwillis]

i used my maxiglide after washing deep con and usinng sabino moisture.... but my hair looked straight/blow dried and reverted like after 2 hours, i tried blending my hair with a weave but it flopped majorly, its like my hair wont go straight!?!

Have you tried deep conditioning with honey and EVOO? That usually helps.

 

[pureebony]

well i didn't use any oil as i read that its like frying you hair? as for honey no

 

[Miss AJ]

For the ladies who are having reversion after a few hours, deep condition with steam before you begin your straightening process.

 

[pureebony]

i did do this, while i was deep con i sat under my hood dryer with a shower cap 2 actually and its a steam treatment all in one, still no difference though.

 

[tyboogie]

I wanted to share pics of my hair. I have been using heat to straighten my hair since I was about 3 months post. I am currently 7 months post. I shampoo and condition with KeraCare Products and dc with Alter Ego Garlic. I use Fantansia Ic serum and spray as heat protectants. I do this once a week. Depending on how dirty my hair is, sometimes bi-weekly. I detangle with Mane and Tail detangler. I haven't had any problems thus far. I keep my ends trimmed (every 2-3 months) as needed. I am shoulder length 4a & 4b hair type
Pic #1 freshly washed no product hair
Pic #2 new growth shot with detangler applied to hair
Pic #3 back view, mucho shrinkage
Pic #4 blow dried on low heat
Pic #5 flat ironed and wrapped hair

I don't have problems with reversion yet, but i'm sure I will in the summer.

 

[tsturnbu]

^^^^^looks great!

 

[PJaye]

i used my maxiglide after washing deep con and usinng sabino moisture.... but my hair looked straight/blow dried and reverted like after 2 hours, i tried blending my hair with a weave but it flopped majorly, its like my hair wont go straight!?!

I did the exact same thing 9 days ago - straightened for the first time in over 10 years using the MaxiGlide and their version of Sabino. At the end, my hair was the straightest it has ever been and it did not revert at all, which is surprising. It stayed straight until I washed yesterday; I'm hooked.

I'm so sorry that you didn't get good results.

 

[Whimsy]

i used my maxiglide after washing deep con and usinng sabino moisture.... but my hair looked straight/blow dried and reverted like after 2 hours, i tried blending my hair with a weave but it flopped majorly, its like my hair wont go straight!?!

try a lil coconut oil.

was your hair well moisturized? after the DC did u put on any product besides sabino?

what level was maxi on?
how many passes?
did you go slow?
did you use small sections of hair at a time?

 

[TrendySocialite]

I apologize if this has already been asked:

Straight Naturals how often do you moisturize? With what products? Do you seal with oils?

I seal my ends with Coconut Oil nightly. It's light enough for me to use daily.

 

[TrendySocialite]

Here is my journey to straight so far LOL

Before

My First Time Straigtening

My 2nd Time Straigtening (I changed flat irons)

My last straightening after a trim

I'm beginning to get the hang of it. My hair is full and I like the volume! Now I'm just ready for it to grow LOL

 

[BostonMaria]

arr1216, your hair is gorgeous!! I love the color too

I have been straightening my hair every week since December. In the winter time it just doesn't act the same and I have to rollerset. Plus its too cold to deal with all this wet hair. I rollerset and bun right now.