I'm not 100% at how
@Beamodel does her presses, but
@IDareT'sHair @flyygirlll2 i will tell you, it takes a while to learn.
The things that have helped me get good presses is:
-Clarifying or using a sulfate shampoo x2
-Moisturizing DC (no cones)
-Blowdry in medium sized sections using a protein heat protectant (aphogee green tea) and a little silicone heat protectant. Start at the ends and work up. Get the hair straight enough to be workable, don't let it smoke. Your blowout should be doing most of the work getting your hair straight.
-Flat iron between 320-370. I don't recommend going over 400. I use a little Chi Silk Infusion (added shine) but you don't have to use a protectant if you don't want (you've already used to blow dry) or just use a little of the one you used to blow dry. One pass. If you cannot do the comb chase method, hold the hair as straight as possible while passing.
-Makes the sections to flat iron a decent size. They don't need to be super small to get it bone straight. Also, it doesn't need to be bone straight.
-You do not need to pass the iron fast.
-Take a break if you need to.
-If you need another pass, wait until your are done with the entire head lower the temp to less than 300 and go on with a second pass.
When I was relaxed/texlaxed, my iron temps ever exceeded 270. I tried that temp on my natural hair and it laughed. I hate the high temps, but done right, they won't hurt your hair. I've had minimal curl damage, but only to the front which my my main straightening focus.
Other than that, I haven't purchased many hair products lately. Will try to hold out a little longer because I have plenty to keep me busy. I'm loving Camille Rose right now and can get that from CVS.
*scary*
Sounds de-lish-ious
