Straight Hair Natural's Support Thread
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sgold04
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I was supposed to straighten yesterday, but it's kind of humid in the DMV, and it's raining daily. And I'm lazy. So I'll wait until close to New Years. I definitely need a trim. A substantial one. I made an appointment with a non-black stylist for the first time ever! (She's Latina), when she was doing my eyebrows, she was talking some sense about hair, especially in regards to listening to the client when determine how much to trim, so after I straighten, I'm going to her for the trim.
And HOW do you post pics?! When I upload, it just loads forever.
And HOW do you post pics?! When I upload, it just loads forever.
caribeandiva
Human being
While it's spinning forever waiting to upload I click on the "more options" button and that takes you to the preview post page. The uploaded pic is usually there by then. I then click on insert full image or thumbnail if you want. Btw I usually wait 15-30 seconds before I press the more options button. Good luck.
Oh and my first non black stylist is Latina too!
Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
Well I straightened my hair Thursday of last week and it's already looking raggedy and revert in different areas due to this rainy humid weather. It's like I can't win for losing with my hair!
It is longer in length than before, but I did not reach my goal of waist length. I've been hoping for waistlength for the past 3 years! 
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've avoided heat much more than I did in the past. I'm already tired of the straight hair since it doesn't look right anymore and I surely don't feel like washing my hair so I will probably plait my straightened hair this evening for a braidout in the morning.
ag00
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Well I straightened my hair Thursday of last week and it's already looking raggedy and revert in different areas due to this rainy humid weather. It's like I can't win for losing with my hair!
Oh wow sorry to hear that!! I was hoping the straight hair would work out alright for you. Well there is always January when there's less humidity! As far as the hair growth situation is concerned, I'm sure you're already wrapping your hair at night every night? I know that was my problem and why I couldn't retain length at a certain point. Also, I wanted to suggest perhaps a water, coconut oil, and cream moisturizer based regime everyday? I used to do that in high school and I went from a twa to SL in about 8 months.
Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
I avoid using any water based product on my hair when it's straight. But when my natural hair is straightened, I may apply some hair grease or oil and then smooth my hair into a high looped bun at night. I used to live in Kentucky where my straightened natural hair would last for several weeks. But now that I live in Georgia, it doesn't last very long, so I'll be going back to my braidouts which has been the style that has worked the best for me so far.
ag00
Well-Known Member
Lol. No I didn't mean applying it while your hair is straight. I meant as a moisturizing treatment on your dry hair. If you wet your hair with warm water and apply coconut oil and some type of cream or conditioner as a leave-in every other day, you should see significant growth within 6 months. I didn't know if you had already tried that though.
Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
Oh okay. I was actually doing that before for my braidouts with a water, oil, and Aussie Moist conditioner (I've tried cream moisturizers before and stopped because they caused buildup), however, I was never consistent with the routine or did not do this every day. After applying these products, would you braid up your hair too?
ag00
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No, I usually did twist or wore a moisturized patted down fro. The only problem is back then, I had breakage because I didn't use a detangler. I know much differently now. And the only reason I don't do it much now is because I'm lazy and don't like having to wet my entire hair every morning and put product in it. But it works.
Got my hair straightened by a stylist and for the most part I'm happy. She shampooed me and gave me the best scalp massage ever. She dc'd and set me under the dryer. I will say I did not like her blow out routine. She didn't section. She just went through it and was a little rough. It actually wasn't all that straight when she finished. But the ending flat iron result was ok.
Another thing is stylists are so tricky. She was nice and seemed knowledgeable about hair BUT of course all my products I told her I use were "no good". At first she told me the Nexxus conditioner was great for my hair keep using it then at the end she said forget the Nexxus because it makes my hair crunchy which I think really only happened after the hard protein. I just did it and my hair is taking its time adjusting.
She pushed her products which was really unnecessary because I was already planning on buying some Paul Mitchell products before I even got there. But she just brought them out and had the girl ring them up. I almost said I didn't want them because of that but I really wanted those things. Lol
She basically told me get rid of everything in using and use this. When I said "everything?" with a shocked look on my face she said not everything just my shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner. Smh. How can you tell when they are giving you real advice vs. pushing products. I mean she got me rethinking my entire regimen which seemed to be working great. AND she cut my hair ALOT. she cut layers to make my hair appear fuller. I don't mind just not interested in getting my hair CUT every time I go to a salon. Sigh! Here's what it ended up looking like.
Eta : Another thing that bothered me was they kept harping on the fact that I scheduled my appointment online. If it was a big deal then why do they have that option? I tried to schedule what I had done the last time I went there but the option wasn't coming up. So I just picked part of what I wanted which was a blow out. Little did I know that meant that my service wasn't available for that time. They seemed to think that I just picked anything so I could get in. At first I laughed but they kept going on like I just wouldn't be able to live if I didn't get my appointment. It annoyed me. They should still show the service on their site and have it blocked out showing no available time. Otherwise how am I supposed to know. I just thought they took it off because in each cutting service everything is included shampoo dc blow dry. So I could have literally picked anything. I was just trying to be specific. Thinking about it now has me ticked off. Lol
Another thing is stylists are so tricky. She was nice and seemed knowledgeable about hair BUT of course all my products I told her I use were "no good". At first she told me the Nexxus conditioner was great for my hair keep using it then at the end she said forget the Nexxus because it makes my hair crunchy which I think really only happened after the hard protein. I just did it and my hair is taking its time adjusting.
She pushed her products which was really unnecessary because I was already planning on buying some Paul Mitchell products before I even got there. But she just brought them out and had the girl ring them up. I almost said I didn't want them because of that but I really wanted those things. Lol
She basically told me get rid of everything in using and use this. When I said "everything?" with a shocked look on my face she said not everything just my shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner. Smh. How can you tell when they are giving you real advice vs. pushing products. I mean she got me rethinking my entire regimen which seemed to be working great. AND she cut my hair ALOT. she cut layers to make my hair appear fuller. I don't mind just not interested in getting my hair CUT every time I go to a salon. Sigh! Here's what it ended up looking like.
Eta : Another thing that bothered me was they kept harping on the fact that I scheduled my appointment online. If it was a big deal then why do they have that option? I tried to schedule what I had done the last time I went there but the option wasn't coming up. So I just picked part of what I wanted which was a blow out. Little did I know that meant that my service wasn't available for that time. They seemed to think that I just picked anything so I could get in. At first I laughed but they kept going on like I just wouldn't be able to live if I didn't get my appointment. It annoyed me. They should still show the service on their site and have it blocked out showing no available time. Otherwise how am I supposed to know. I just thought they took it off because in each cutting service everything is included shampoo dc blow dry. So I could have literally picked anything. I was just trying to be specific. Thinking about it now has me ticked off. Lol
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SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
Flat ironed on 370 tonight. My hair is way too flat & body less, now I'm remembering why I wear it curled most of the time. but I will say it is shiny as hell due to the higher temp.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I flatironed my hair on 375 Friday and it got super straight. Unfortunately the poof factor kicked in within a day (Houston weather). Next time I will use the lowest setting since it's going to revert anyway.
SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
Yea it's raining today. I'm going to wear my scarf and a hat into work. I'm not messing up my hair.
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
Fresh wash and blowout coming tomorrow.
This humidity and rain in NC is a fool though!
This humidity and rain in NC is a fool though!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I'm on day 6 of straight hair. I have a little frizz, but overall it's still pretty sleek. I moisturize with the Frizz ease straight fixation cream twice a week.
SmilingElephant
Well-Known Member
Yes girl! I am hoping my hair looks like yours the next time I straighten it! I have a few strands reaching hip length but I'm preparing to trim of at least an inch.
Thanks for sharing your routine!
Question...and I made a thread but I just wanted to know if any of you have used the new hair straightening Brushes I've been seeing lately?
I REALLY wanna try one! But I haven't seen many reviews on natural hair. And the ppl that do it, they pass it through too fast through the hair and claim it doesn't work.
I just think it would save on doing the comb chase method. My arms and back give me so much pain when I straighten my hair
ajargon02
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Love it! Ithe has the combination like attachment and it's very light. I can dry my hair and get it soft and very straight in about 15 min max! Worth every penny!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I'm washing and flatironing my hair tomorrow. I will prepoo with Therapiste and dc with Kerastase Chroma Captive.
Dposh167
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My hair for NYE was a hot mess. I spent 2 hours under the dryer and flat ironing for it to revert in 15 mins. It wasn't even hot where I was. I was in somebody's apt. I was soooo upset.
Oil is not enough....Comes aren't enough....I may have to go back to mineral oil or something to keep this hair down. Anybody have any suggestions
Oil is not enough....Comes aren't enough....I may have to go back to mineral oil or something to keep this hair down. Anybody have any suggestions
ag00
Well-Known Member
Lol! I feel you.
I've experienced slightly the same issue and I've been using grease but not enough to weigh it down. I'll be upping my usage of grease now to prevent reversion. Now I will warn you. Doing this will NOT give you hair with swing. It will make your hair straight and smooth but look like relaxed hair that's been oiled. It's a slight draw back but it's better than nothing.
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
Been rolling and pin curling nightly. I need a new set of perm rods but I'm on a all year no buy!
I will not fail!
I will not fail!
ag00
Well-Known Member
I bought the infinit pro by conair 3/4 inch tourmaline and it's been working amazing for me. It only has one temp, 400 degrees, and heats up in 5 min. It gets my edges real good because it's smaller than a reg flat iron. But I also use an electric hot comb as well just because I like it extra smooth. Either or will do.
SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
I didn't use serum for my hair and I'm loving the results. I trimmed some more but I'm not going to get it shaped. I can't afford to give away $50 right now.
Yes! I saw this at Target. I also saw another one. Ultra Slim I want to say it's called. They were right next to each other. I can't decide which one I want to get.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I was looking at old pics of my hair and I decided to go to a Dominican salon this month instead of my Kerastase salon. The Dominicans make my hair look flawless. I think I just want a wash, dc, blowdry and flatiron. The rollers take too long to dry.
Just bought this. Haven't used it yet. I plan on it this weekend. The only reason I bought this one is because my old one died on me and this one is supposed to dry fast with less frizz. I wanted to see if that's true.
Smiley79
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Just bought this. Haven't used it yet. I plan on it this weekend. The only reason I bought this one is because my old one died on me and this one is supposed to dry fast with less frizz. I wanted to see if that's true.
Okay cool! I can't wait to see your review of it.
caribeandiva
Human being
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