The science behind "cottony" hair + best flat irons for cottony hair

[AmyRose92]

Hi everyone!

I've been reading "The Science of Black Hair" book for a couple of weeks and I now have a better understanding of my own hair. I don't think my strands are neither coarse nor fine but I can definitely see that my hair is "cottony." I used to interpret my cottony hair for being coarse, but that wasn't correct. So is there a science behind why hair can be "cottony."

In that same vein, I'm looking to buy a flat iron in about a month and I was wondering the kinds of flat irons that can effectively straighten "cottony" hair. Specifically, I've been looking at Maxiglide MP and Hana Professional lately.

Thanks!

 

[CurlyMoo]

Where do you find your Maxiglide MP?

 

[cinnarose]

Looking forward to cottony hair tips!



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[bellebebe]

LMAO @"cottony"

 

[naturalTAN]

http://www.folica.com/reviews/tools...o-series-100-ceramic-flat-iron#reviews_anchor

I left the latest review on folica on this ceramic iron.

 

[AmyRose92]

CurlyMoo: I've been looking on the site called Missiko. They sell really good flat irons, so I hear

bellebebe: LOL I swear it's in the book!

 

[Tiye]

I need to get that book someday but I'm holding out for the kindle edition. You're right - cottony does not equal not coarse. It's very soft, like cotton balls. So while you want good quality tools, the most important thing is figuring out that your hair is not coarse, so don't use coarse hair techniques - i.e. that would be too much heat. I'd choose the tool that doesn't have teeth coz it would be easier on the teeny coils that make up cottony hair. I never bought anything from misikko - the only time i tried to order they didn't have the item in stock. They did let me know pretty soon so no complaints, and they have informative news letters.

 

[NappyNelle]

Welcome to 'cottony' AmyRose92!! I have cottony-silky hair (if that makes any sense) and I learned through trial and error that my hair strands are very fine and prone to 'webbing'.

I don't have tips on flat irons, but I just want to remind you to use heat protectant! Cottony hair is not as 'strong' as a fine-tooth comb would lead you to believe.

 

[Embyra]

I still dont know the difference between cottony and spongy

 

[bunnie82]

bumping!!!

 

[yodie]

I have cottony hair. We need a thread to share techniques for cottony hair.

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

I have cottony, fine hair. All flat irons give me a soft blowout look. Grrrr....

 

[intellectualuva]

I think I have cottony hair, but how do you tell? Is there a test? LOL. I own a Maxiglide, doesn't do anything fantastic to my hair....

All I know is I have bunch a little flyaways and no matter how much gel I use, if my hair hasn't been flatironed or blow out, I can never achieve that perfect smooth finish. If I do, it doesn't last longer than 5 minutes:

This...my natural hair can't do that and stay flat and sleek. :-(

if I am not wearing it in a twistout its just looks like I didn't even try to tie my hair down at night..lol....or use a lb of gels, glazes, flaxseed custards and even jam when I'm desparate. I love my hair, but I gotta figure out how to make it sleek even in a bun.

 

[Harina]

I still dont know the difference between cottony and spongy

For me, I find cottony and spongy to actually be the same thing just in different states. When my hair is wet or when it is in the process of drying, it is very spongy. However, when my hair is dry and properly moisturized or stretched out, it is very cottony.

I have cottony, fine hair. All flat irons give me a soft blowout look. Grrrr....

What do you mean by this? Do you have a pic?

if I am not wearing it in a twistout its just looks like I didn't even try to tie my hair down at night..lol....or use a lb of gels, glazes, flaxseed custards and even jam when I'm desparate. I love my hair, but I gotta figure out how to make it sleek even in a bun.

You might want to look into BKT. I know there's a lot of drama around it, but I did it myself maybe two years ago and it worked well for me. My hair was still my hair, only it felt stronger and was easier to smooth. When I actually straightened my hair with a flat iron, there was more weight to it.

I would only continue bkt when I have more money to get it done professionally though, every 3-4 months or so. It took a while for me to do it myself because I some thick arse hair but the process itself is not that complicated. It's almost like a texlaxer but not. It's hard to explain.

 

[intellectualuva]

Harina

Good advice. I'll look into it.

 

[CuteMeeka]

Harina

Good advice. I'll look into it.

I just cut my ends and it made a huge difference. Webbing was real bad until I trimmed. Trimming took about 80% of the webbing away.

Thanks for posting OP.