Tips for pressing or flat ironing????

[kristina]

Does anyone know how to get a really swingy straight flat iron or press? I recently used my maxiglide (shame shame) and while my hair is straight, it doesn't move like it does when I get a hard press. And I didn't put a lot of product in it at all- only a bit of Aveda anti-humectant pomade. I'm sure it has something to do with the technique and/or product.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. but I don't want to go back to getting a professional press. Any advice would be appreciated.

BTW- I did a search first but the most responsive thread posted a link that no longer works.

 

[hopeful]

Hi Kristina,
You might try the Lustrasilk Hair Culture. It's 4.99 at EbonyLine.com. I haven't tried it but when I did a press search once several ladies tried it and said they loved it. I think you apply after washing. Let dry and then are able to press without added products. Hope you get more responses. Good luck.

 

[LiLi]

What about rollersetting and then flatironing for a straighter, lighter look? However, the amount of heat that professionals use(the marcel irons and stove) is really what gives that hair that incredible swing. I really don't think you can get it that swingy from an electric flat iron. I have a maxiglide as well and my hair doesn't get swingy but it is nice and soft. Also, I do think a pomade is too heavy for a lighter feel. I would just condition and but something very light on like L'oreal Smooth Intense Serum or Pantene Light Detangling Spray.

 

[Ms Red]

Hi,

The best pressing results I got was from rollersetting first (making sure that it is dry before removing rollers) under a hood dryer and then flat ironing the roots. It gave me bouncy swinging hair. The only product I used was Neutrogena Triple Moisture Serum. I still can't get the exact same results as I go when my stylist uses the marcel iron but it's close.

HTH!

 

[Crysdon]

The smaller the flat iron the better, ex: 1" flat iron will get closer to your roots as opposed to a 1 1/2".

Part into small sections, about the width of a pencil.

Swipe through your hair slowly, but not too slow where you'll burn your hair.

Apply the smallest amount of product possible.

Always go with ceramic.

A good rollerset helps too.

 

[kristina]

Thanks so much for the tips ladies! From the sounds of it, I need to buy that NTM Serum to replace my pomade, try rollersetting, and break out my 1 inch iron for my roots. With all that work I think I have plenty of incentives to stay away from heat for awhile.

 

[BabyCurls]

Hi, kristina. I have to agree with everyone about doing rollersets. They do a lot better on your hair because you get smoother hair with a lot of body. And the idea of using a serum is an excellent choice. When I did my rollerset last night, I applied a glossing polish (I use Proclaim Glossing Polish) throughout my hair and ends as a preventive tool for frizz. My rollerset came out so smooth and shiny without the frizz, once I took the rollers out this morning. Before I comb my hair tomorrow, I'm going to touch up the roots with my ceramic curling iron for that smooth appearance, just like using a marcel iron with the stove.

Also, when you touch up the roots, make use of lowering the temperature of the flat iron, and always, always apply a heat protectant so you won't be damaging your hair with the heat. Let us know how your style turn out and, if you have a digital camera, we would love to see some pics of your rollerset. TIA

BC

 

[lovechic]

The smaller the flat iron the better, ex: 1" flat iron will get closer to your roots as opposed to a 1 1/2".

Part into small sections, about the width of a pencil.

Swipe through your hair slowly, but not too slow where you'll burn your hair.

Apply the smallest amount of product possible.

Always go with ceramic.

A good rollerset helps too.

She nailed it!