Straight Hair Natural's Support Thread
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SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
I paid $150 for mine so im lightweight pissed but I had to share the love. It's really a great blowdryer.
Thanks for sharing! Did you use the comb attachment and if so does it lock in place or just pop on?
SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
Pops on. It stayed in place but I’m sure over time Ill have to buy a new attachment. I used the comb attachment.
Thanks!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I put my hair in a few big bantu knots with argan oil on the ends. I'm trying to be wavy tomorrow...
Dee-Licious
Well-Known Member
I haven’t even heard of this. What makes is so much better to you?
Why do you think your dry time was shorter?
SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
I don’t need both hands to blow dry since I don’t need to use my denman. I can get through my sections quicker. I don’t have to maneuver the handle in the right position for the nozzle to be pointed correctly.
This is my second handle-less dryer. I used the Kiss one but that one was super cheap and broke within the first few months of owning.
Dee-Licious
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the review.
I’ve had my Sedu blow dryer for 9 years at least. I have the Willie Morrow comb attachment on it.
RossBoss
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I looked this up and researched it and I think this is the flat iron I'll be going with. I will be rollersetting my hair in the fall and winter and will need a flat iron to smooth out the curls after removing the rollers. Thanks!
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Dee-Licious
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Does it get hot to your hands? When I hold my Sedu dryer by the nozzle I can't do it for long due to the heat. (I do know it's not made for that
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Dee-Licious
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I'm more of a stretched natural than a straight natural since I've been staying away from heat lately. Complete shrinkage leads to problems for me, but I have to straighten this weekend and that darn Chi dryer is tempting me. Sighhh.... I need to resist.
SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
Nope. The tips of the comb attachment get hot but that happens to all dryers.Does it get hot to your hands? When I hold my Sedu dryer by the nozzle I can't do it for long due to the heat. (I do know it's not made for that
Dee-Licious
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I'm thinking for when I need to straighten this weekend to roll on my tension rollers and then flatiron to at least eliminate the blowdry step.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Straight hair natural checking in...
I'm currently under the dryer with Kerastase Chroma Riche mask (for color). I got balayage a few weeks ago. Just gotta baby these ends, cuz the heat don't stop lol
I'm currently under the dryer with Kerastase Chroma Riche mask (for color). I got balayage a few weeks ago. Just gotta baby these ends, cuz the heat don't stop lol
KidneyBean86
Southern sweetheart
I'm thinking of becoming a straight hair natural. For some reason when I wear my hair straight, I'm able to retain more length(mainly because my hair likes to tangle within itself). I'm subbing to this thread so I can pick up tips
I Am So Blessed
I'm easy going.
Me too yo! I need pointers. My WL hair is a bit much these days. Where is my blow dryer that I ordered??! It was suppose to arrive today. I will not flat iron (I don't own one and don't plan to). I need to stretch this hair pronto. I need less detangling in my life.
RossBoss
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In a couple of weeks, it will be time to get my hair straight so that I can trim my ends. I went natural last summer so it's been a little over a year and I want to get rid of any split ends. I plan to trim once per year. Nervous about it because I do not want lose my curl pattern even though I will be using heat protectant and low heat.
Straightened my hair today and finally used my new 1" ceramic EAPheat flat iron. The max temp is 450 and I believe the lowest is 300. I typically stay between 370 and 380. Today I used 380. I am currently under the dryer after I wrapped it and put a clear plastic cap on. I didn't have any saran wrap in the house but I remember one of the ladies here saying a plastic cap works just as well. Will let you know how that turns out, staying under the dryer for 15 minutes. Prayerfully I can maintain my straight hair for a month. I've only straightened it twice this year. It was definitely time because I needed a trim. About 75 percent of the back of my hair is grazing HL. The "V" portion is all HL, the sides and the front are shorter between MBL and WL. Going to maintain the back at HL and let the rest catch up. Will try to get a good pic when hubby comes home.
Really love the EAPheat flat iron. It heats up in under 20 seconds. The plates just glide over the hair! I used 2 different heat protectants so I will know in a month how well my hair reverts. Definitely worth the investment!
Really love the EAPheat flat iron. It heats up in under 20 seconds. The plates just glide over the hair! I used 2 different heat protectants so I will know in a month how well my hair reverts. Definitely worth the investment!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Bun Mistress
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I straightened my hair yoday it was unexpected. I was suddenly tired of the braids and took then down lasy night then my hairbwas in desperate need of a dc. I am out of practice and I cant remember what I used to use when I would straighten ..i used my curly products and my hair seems a bit dull becausr of it ..also I should have detangled as I straightened for a better look but its not too bad .. I am at mbl ..which is amazing consider I have not taken good care of my hair this year .
Soooo last month I big chopped after transitioning a year and 9 months.
My hair grew sooooo much after having my baby. I went from bsl to midback length quickly prior to my big chop. I think it’s because of all the iron I had to take (prenatals did nothing for my hair/nails but iron made them both grow quickly). I’d also been doing garlic treatments to avoid any postpartum shedding and it’s worked. Post big chop my longest layer is apl I think? I attached a pic.
After playing around with natural styles the past few weeks - wash and goes, dry and goes, braidouts, etc, I miss my straight hair! It’s so much easier doing my hair once every 3-4 weeks with a baby and only taking a minute to unwrap my hair when going out. More power to the curly girls but whew curly life is a lot of work!
My flat iron is calling and I’m about to answer lol
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My hair grew sooooo much after having my baby. I went from bsl to midback length quickly prior to my big chop. I think it’s because of all the iron I had to take (prenatals did nothing for my hair/nails but iron made them both grow quickly). I’d also been doing garlic treatments to avoid any postpartum shedding and it’s worked. Post big chop my longest layer is apl I think? I attached a pic.
After playing around with natural styles the past few weeks - wash and goes, dry and goes, braidouts, etc, I miss my straight hair! It’s so much easier doing my hair once every 3-4 weeks with a baby and only taking a minute to unwrap my hair when going out. More power to the curly girls but whew curly life is a lot of work!
My flat iron is calling and I’m about to answer lol
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Taleah2009
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Gorgeous head of hair!
Thank you!!
Bun Mistress
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ok second time straightening with Aveda Natural Straight tonight. I am DC'ing right with with their mask I added in some damage remedy and Sabino moisture block (first time using).
Leave in with Aveda Damage remedy (I have been using this for years) and Aveda Naturally straight and the smooth infusion with a little more Sabino Moisture block.
70% of my hair is straighten then I put the kids to bed and made some Pork Kimchi bun. I know real extra.
I like the result. I don't know if this is keeping the frizz away yet or making my hair straighter. I will check back in 3 more washes to let you all know.
Leave in with Aveda Damage remedy (I have been using this for years) and Aveda Naturally straight and the smooth infusion with a little more Sabino Moisture block.
70% of my hair is straighten then I put the kids to bed and made some Pork Kimchi bun. I know real extra.
I like the result. I don't know if this is keeping the frizz away yet or making my hair straighter. I will check back in 3 more washes to let you all know.
My first press since going natural! I’ve taken some of the lessons I learned during my transition and I think I perfected my regimen. I’m loving the layers and how much healthier my hair feels now.
What I did:
Washed and conditioned. Put hair in a regular degular towel to soak up as much moisture as possible.
Combed through hair with sabino moisture block.
Blow dried with comb attachment. I like the gold and hot one because the attachment locks in so no flying off plus I stocked up on multiple replacement attachments for when needed.
Flat ironed with the babyliss on 430 using the brush chase method with the attached brush. The brush made the biggest difference in getting my hair and ends straight, you get great tension with it depending on how hard you squeeze.
What I did:
Washed and conditioned. Put hair in a regular degular towel to soak up as much moisture as possible.
Combed through hair with sabino moisture block.
Blow dried with comb attachment. I like the gold and hot one because the attachment locks in so no flying off plus I stocked up on multiple replacement attachments for when needed.
Flat ironed with the babyliss on 430 using the brush chase method with the attached brush. The brush made the biggest difference in getting my hair and ends straight, you get great tension with it depending on how hard you squeeze.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Dang girl. Your hair is fire!! How long have you been natural? Are those highlights?
Great job, it looks really pretty and the face framing layers are nice!
Thank you!!! I transitioned for a year and 9 months and just went natural 3 weeks ago. I was born with 2 blonde streaks in my hair.
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