Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Mizani Thermasmooth or that Anti Reversion line. I'll be back... I don't remember the brand
It's Dark and Lovely. I'm tempted to try this line myself. It is very inexpensive.
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It's Dark and Lovely. I'm tempted to try this line myself. It is very inexpensive.
Evolving78
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I used the Thermasmooth line and gave the whole line to my mother. I will look into the D&L line. I have used a TMS kit before. I forgot who is the maker.
Napp
In hair purgatory
@Napp you had me up late last night researching tannin straighteners. I really want to try that. It looks more like Japanese straightening, but a temporary version.
Yes finally someone interested in these things too! It sounds really good. What brand are you looking into? I'm getting the salvetore premium blue gold
curlyTisME
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My scalp has been on fire lately. What should I use that won’t cause buildup or make my roots revert. It feels dirty and inflamed almost.
Dee-Licious
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Cantu has some acv scalp products.
Maybe if you use the one that's for braids sparingly it won't cause reversion.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I looked at that one too. It isn't available for sale yet right? We can go half on a bottle if you want
Napp
In hair purgatory
I looked at that one too. It isn't available for sale yet right? We can go half on a bottle if you want
No it's on the market it's just crazy expensive. I found it cheapest for like 175 for the liters but I was quoted 99 buying it directly from the company.
It would be great if we split it especially if I can get the direct price. There is no way I'll use it all. I'll keep you posted on that
Evolving78
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I would use a dry shampoo?
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I usually use my Babyliss Pro Titanium flat iron, but something told me to use my Remington wet/dry iron today. My hair is bone straight, light, bouncy and I was able to get the roots without burning my scalp (thanks to the curved plates). My $20 Remington shuts down all the other irons. I'm hooked on the wet/dry iron until further notice.
I didn't use it on wet or damp hair though...I blow dried my hair prior to straightening it. Heat protectant: Kerastase Nectar Thermique.
I didn't use it on wet or damp hair though...I blow dried my hair prior to straightening it. Heat protectant: Kerastase Nectar Thermique.
P31Royalty
New Member
Lawd, i’m Glad I found this thread. Just started straightening my natural hair and was looking for other people’s experiences. For guidance. Lol!
Jace032000
Well-Known Member
Do you notice reversion when you are using no 3?
@Jace032000, never really paid attention to it from that perspective. When I was heavily using it, I wasn't straightening my hair often only 3x per year because I was trying to recover and transition from heat damage.
hothair
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So finally srraightened my hair after a long while not sure I've straightenend this year.
I used the straightening comb like this one it got my hair nowhere near bone straight but I was happy to see fulness and my ends were nowhere near as busted as I expected.
I want to straighten periodically maybe 1ce or 2ce a month but reversion is real with my hair so thinking of going back to BKT
I also bleached my hair and added those blue rinse things
as well as using JPlex - similar to olaplex (during the bleaching phase).
Any ladies still bkt? What are good brands?
I used the straightening comb like this one it got my hair nowhere near bone straight but I was happy to see fulness and my ends were nowhere near as busted as I expected.
I want to straighten periodically maybe 1ce or 2ce a month but reversion is real with my hair so thinking of going back to BKT
I also bleached my hair and added those blue rinse things
Any ladies still bkt? What are good brands?
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
BeautifulRoots
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the tips! What is the name of the dry shampoo you're using?
whiteoleander91
stay at your best ♥
Finally found the strength and energy within my soul to flatiron my hair.
Recently purchased a FHI flatiron since I like the blow dryer (also FHI) so much. It’s the tourmaline/ceramic 1.75”. I like it a lot, it has a very smooth glide and I kept the temp between 350 and 370. My hair has a lot of movement and feels silky smooth. Need to find a light leave in spray that works well with heat. I like the Biotera one from sally bs but it takes much longer to dry my hair when I use it. I think I either use too much or it’s a little too heavy. If my hair seems shorter, it’s because it is
I cut it back in October I think. I have a hair cutting problem, apparently.
Recently purchased a FHI flatiron since I like the blow dryer (also FHI) so much. It’s the tourmaline/ceramic 1.75”. I like it a lot, it has a very smooth glide and I kept the temp between 350 and 370. My hair has a lot of movement and feels silky smooth. Need to find a light leave in spray that works well with heat. I like the Biotera one from sally bs but it takes much longer to dry my hair when I use it. I think I either use too much or it’s a little too heavy. If my hair seems shorter, it’s because it is
I cut it back in October I think. I have a hair cutting problem, apparently.
Bun Mistress
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you id a GREAT JOB!
whiteoleander91
stay at your best ♥
thank you!
Babysaffy
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It looks luscious!! Well done!Finally found the strength and energy within my soul to flatiron my hair.
Recently purchased a FHI flatiron since I like the blow dryer (also FHI) so much. It’s the tourmaline/ceramic 1.75”. I like it a lot, it has a very smooth glide and I kept the temp between 350 and 370. My hair has a lot of movement and feels silky smooth. Need to find a light leave in spray that works well with heat. I like the Biotera one from sally bs but it takes much longer to dry my hair when I use it. I think I either use too much or it’s a little too heavy. If my hair seems shorter, it’s because it is
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whiteoleander91
stay at your best ♥
Thank you!
Been using the round brush lately to blow dry before flat ironing. Get the hair much straighter but goodness it takes for.ev.er.
Oh yeah, I also recently made it to the year mark of transitioning. *sings* never would have maddddddeeee it. Never would have made it without my babyliss.
Oh yeah, I also recently made it to the year mark of transitioning. *sings* never would have maddddddeeee it. Never would have made it without my babyliss.
Bountiful7788
Active Member
I like to wear my hair straight as well. Leaving it natural takes up too much time. When it gets longer I do plan on leaving it in its natural state though.
Evolving78
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I’m parking in here! I decided this is the direction I’m going. I’m thinking of getting the Design Essentials STS Express treatment. If I get it, it will be when my new growth starts kicking my butt.
Right now, I’m working on building my hair up and getting moisture back into it.
Right now, I’m working on building my hair up and getting moisture back into it.
How do you keep your hair smelling great as the weeks go on??
I’ve been natural 7 years but finally giving in to the fact that straight hair just frames my face better.
Luckily I can easily get my hair relaxer straight and it doesn’t revert for a solid 3 weeks.
Problem is after the first week my hair doesn’t smell bad but it doesn’t have that nice freshly washed scent that I like. What are you guys doing to keep your hair smelling great. Especially during close snuggles with the SO/DH etc.
Especially since we are limited to non water based products??
I’ve been natural 7 years but finally giving in to the fact that straight hair just frames my face better.
Luckily I can easily get my hair relaxer straight and it doesn’t revert for a solid 3 weeks.
Problem is after the first week my hair doesn’t smell bad but it doesn’t have that nice freshly washed scent that I like. What are you guys doing to keep your hair smelling great. Especially during close snuggles with the SO/DH etc.
Especially since we are limited to non water based products??
Evolving78
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What is your texture like and your washing routine? I have fine 4a medium-high density hair with straight relaxed ends. I’m trying to figure out a routine that won’t cause much breakage in the long run.
Idk my texture exactly lol I asked my sister who is into natural hair and she says 4 a/b with some 3c thrown in there. My hair is very thick. I’m attahing a pic of my hair when I was 8 months post. It was washed and conditioned and I think I had applied sabino moisture block.
Here’s my routine:
1. Shampoo with selsun blue moisturizing formula using a shampoo brush (I have seborrheic dermatitis).
2. Condition with KeraCare thermal care prepoo for 10-15 minutes with a shower cap in shower.
3. Apply either one n only Argan Oil treatment, sabino moisture block, or Fantasia heat protecting spray. The Argan Oil is my favorite and most moisturizing. The spray is the lightest. Comb through with a wide toothed comb.
4. Blow dry using either comb attachment or round brush. The round brush gives a straighter blow dry.
5. Flat iron using the babyliss digital on 410. I either brush or comb chase.
From steps 2-5 I do everything in 4 sections and divide those sections into smaller ones as needed. My hair stays straight for weeks. HTH!
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Evolving78
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Thank you! I haven’t suffered any breakage (at least no more than I did when I was relaxing) and no heat damage. I straightened my sisters hair and she didn’t have any heat damage either, but she did years ago when she went to the salon.
Evolving78
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I don’t even care about heat damage! Lol I would like to become heatlaxed! Lol
@shortdub78 LOL I wouldn't mind either to be honest. Not like I plan on rocking wash and go's anyways.
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