Straight Hair Natural's Support Thread

[LdyKamz]

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.

I LOVE this blow dryer. My hair was smooth soft and shiny. I used it on high speed low heat because even on low speed the high heat is pretty hot. And it took me 15 minutes to do a smooth blow put. My hair is short so not sure if that's saying much.

 

[curlyTisME]

Think I'm going to go back curly for a few weeks and deep condition and treat my hair in the meanwhile. Going to use up some stuff and give my hair extra TLC.

Saving a few extra dollars along the way helps too...

 

[L.Brown1114]

Hey guys! What heat protectants do you use? Also how do I get my roots good? They always seem to poof up. I've never had a problem with this before. I'm using FHI heat platform and the silver bird blow dryer with a concentrater.

Will doing a rollerset help stretch the roots better?

 

[Anaisin]

Hey guys! What heat protectants do you use? Also how do I get my roots good? They always seem to poof up. I've never had a problem with this before. I'm using FHI heat platform and the silver bird blow dryer with a concentrater.

Will doing a rollerset help stretch the roots better?

Pic of my hair using this and my babyliss titanium flat iron. I go over my roots like 3 times or hold it there for longer that the rest of my hair. I think poofiness has to do with what you wash and condition your hair with though

 

[L.Brown1114]

Pic of my hair using this and my babyliss titanium flat iron. I go over like 3 times or hold it there for longer that the rest of my hair. I think poofiness has to do with what you wash and condition your hair with though

Thank you!! I'm dealing with two different textures and they both need two different things so I'm assuming my natural hair isn't happy about all the protein. Maybe that's what's causing the poof

 

[Prettymetty]

Hey guys! What heat protectants do you use? Also how do I get my roots good? They always seem to poof up. I've never had a problem with this before. I'm using FHI heat platform and the silver bird blow dryer with a concentrater.

Will doing a rollerset help stretch the roots better?

I use Garnier Sleek and shine cream and really small sections. I will use Chi Silk next time, because that's ehat they use at the salon and it always looks perfect.

 

[ajargon02]

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

I have been using the redkin pillow proof line. It works miracles for anti-reversion and frizz. Plus is leaves my hair super soft! You can get the trial size of the heat protectant spritz and diamond shine. I am now using quench leave-in then the heat protectant spritz and seal with the diamond oil. To top it all off, i put a light layer of my oil on it, then flat iron. My iron out is now lasting me a week, but I could go longer

 

[curlyTisME]

Hey guys! What heat protectants do you use? Also how do I get my roots good? They always seem to poof up. I've never had a problem with this before. I'm using FHI heat platform and the silver bird blow dryer with a concentrater.

Will doing a rollerset help stretch the roots better?

I've always gotten great results with Chi Silk Infusion as well as Tresemme Extreme heat protectant.

 

[curlyTisME]

Four week old blowout as of tomorrow. Hair is still straight for the most part. Some parts have reverted a bit but overall good
for the time span.

I'll wash maybe one day next week. I'll continue to use my jbco and hair grease for my goddess braids until I do. I'll be curly until at least March.

 

[Prettymetty]

I just booked an appointment to get my hair blown out this Thursday. I'm just wondering if there is anything I should do before my appt. Currently my hair is braided under a wig. I redid my braids yesterday. I plan to take down the braids the morning of my apt, but I'm not sure what else to do....

 

[Prettymetty]

Four week old blowout as of tomorrow. Hair is still straight for the most part. She parts have reverted a bit but overall good
for the time span.

I'll wash maybe one day next week. I'll continue to use my jbco and hair grease for my goddess braids until I do. I'll be curly until at least March.

I used to be able to get 3-4 weeks from each blowout. Now that I'm using growth aids my hair barely lasts 2 weeks. How are you preserving your hair at night?

 

[curlyTisME]

I used to be able to get 3-4 weeks from each blowout. Now that I'm using growth aids my hair barely lasts 2 weeks. How are you preserving your hair at night?

I've been switching between pin curls and perm rods. When my hair is on its last leg, I'll bun or wear goddess twists.

I just started drinking bamboo tea and taking manetabolism so I might need a new strategy when the new growth gets to poppin!

 

[Bun Mistress]

I forgot about this thread. I have been doing straight hair for well awhile now, close to a year or more. Probably more.

Here is my usual products

Leaving/heat protectant: Paul Mitchel skinny serum this stuff is awesome not oily light great. It comes in multiple sizes so if you ust want to try you can get a smaller size, it will last a while. I use this with Aveda Damage Remedy.

For a detangler I like the PM detangler lite. For detangling/combing assistance

Hair Dryer: I have been using the conair torumaline hairdryer for years. I wanted a tourmaline for a long time this was the cheapest on the market and I figured it was would break and I would bu an expensive one, but it never broke. its been almost 9 years....

Flat iron: I have been using the GHD for over ten years, expensive, but worth it, only need 1 pass or 2 to straighten. After I do severla large Bantu knots for waves.

I like the weekly ow maintanence of straigth. Its a lot to straighten but I leave it up for 2 to 3 weeks.

 

[curlyTisME]

Back to curls. I washed and conditioned and now I'm deep conditioning. I think I'll twist my hair up for the next week or so. I need some Shea butter for my ends!

 

[OhTall1]

Straightened my hair for the first time this weekend, just to do it.

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Not crazy about the results. I did a roller set then flat iron. I slept in curlers last night. My hair doesn't really seem to keep a curl, plus it's super light. People always complain about products that weigh down their hair, but honestly, that's exactly what I want.

Luckily I'm happy with my wash and go's and can't see straightening any more than 3-4 times a year.

 

[Prettymetty]

I got my hair straightened today. My salon was having a giveaway (drawing) of $200 worth of Shu Emura products if you book your next 3 appointments, so I am going back next month and twice in March. I'm really tempted to dust my ends, because my hair isn't looking full at all

 

[Poohbear]

Pic of my hair using this and my babyliss titanium flat iron. I go over my roots like 3 times or hold it there for longer that the rest of my hair. I think poofiness has to do with what you wash and condition your hair with though

That's the heat protectant I use for blowdrying. Works pretty good!

 

[Prettymetty]

My blowout is 10 days old and pretty straight except for the roots. I went to the gym Wednesday and I'm going again today. As long as I wear a bun or high pony my hair won't revert.

I'm thinking about washing my hair next week and blowdrying it with my comb attachment. It'll be my first time using it so hopefully it's easy.

 

[LdyKamz]

I'm going to roller set for the next month. No flat iron until my next trim early next month.

 

[curlyTisME]

I'm going back straight. All this twisting and daily styling is too tedious. When I'm straight I can pincurl and go.

 

[MizAvalon]

Can anyone recommend a good blow dryer for blowing out natural hair?

I have a CHI, I love it.

 

[MizAvalon]

How do you ladies that do cardio prevent your hair from reverting?

 

[Bun Mistress]

How do you ladies that do cardio prevent your hair from reverting?

It dwpends on how rigorous.

For most of my exercise I can wear a moisture wicking headband, I get them from sally's and a bun/ponytail and be ok. After ward I let my scalp dry then use dry shampoo it needed or oil if the roots are dry

 

[MsSanz92]

So I got a Dominican blowout on my hair yesterday and it is AMAZING. My hair has never looked this good; this might be the best blowout I've ever gotten done, relaxed or natural. The stylist was very nice and gentle on my hair, and she had a lot of experience doing natural hair, so she knew what she was doing. I got a wash, deep conditioner, blow dry, flat iron and trim all for $40! I got a silk press and trim in September and paid $65, and although the results were nice, my hair reverted quickly. My hair is still straight and I went out to a party last night. I haven't put any additional heat because it hasn't reverted yet, but what I did to preserve the style was do 3 big pin curls and then add a mesh wrap (you can get one for like $2 from a BSS) over the hair. Afterward, I tied a satin scarf over it to keep everything flat.

I brought my own products which are listed below:

- Design Essentials Gentle Balance Sulfate Free Shampoo
- Toque Magico Coconut Intense Moisture Treatment for Split Ends
- IC Fantasia Heat Protectant Styling Creme
- IC Fantasia Heat Protectant Straightening Spray

When I got home, I also sprayed my hair with Alter Ego Lux Shine Spray and Mizani Heat Resistant Mist.

The styling creme is a new product on their line, which I think defintely helped straighten and protect my hair from the heat, because it really didn't take her much effort to get my hair straight, and I have thick natural 4a/b/c hair. They also have a shampoo and conditioner for the line as well I might try next time specifically for heat styling, just to see the full effect of the line. So far I'm loving the results and I'll definitely be going back!

 

[Rocky91]

missing my straight hair! currently in braids, trying to retain some length.

 

[Rocky91]

@MsSanz92 you look so pretty!!!! she did a fantastic job, your hair looks great.

 

[Rocky91]

i have another product rave, even though i'm not straightening right now. the shea moisture manuka honey line smells sooooooo good. they have a serum/oil in the line that is nice and light, gives the hair a nice shine.
between DC'ing with the DC and using this serum/oil, the scent of my hair is really noticeable in a lovely way.

i have literally gone to an event and hugged someone and they were like, WOW your hair smells amazing
i love that! i love nice-smelling hair, one of the biggest changes i think coming to hair boards has done for me. it's super important to me now.

 

[MizAvalon]

Going to get my hair professionally flat ironed tomorrow for the first time since I have been natural. I can't wait to see how it looks.

 

[Evolving78]

I am going to straighten my hair this week. I want to straighten my hair for the 20th, but I need to see if it can be done. My hair is short. Plus, I know I need to trim my ends.

 

[Dayjoy]

Going to get my hair professionally flat ironed tomorrow for the first time since I have been natural. I can't wait to see how it looks.

I am too! It's been 2 1/2 years. I'm trying out a new place. It's an Aveda concept salon. I had a really nice visit with the hairstylist last week, so fingers crossed.