What setting do you put your maxi glide on when straightening?

[pureebony]

I just wanted to know, i have medium thick hair and im a bit baffed what setting to use, is it in degrees?

thanks.

 

[FroFab]

I used to only use 4-6 because I was afraid of heat damage but that was only leaving me with the blown-out look. After doing a little research I realized that one setting wasn't going to cut it for my hair. Now I do my halo first (nape, above ears, and front) first because the hair there is finer, silkier, and easier to straighten but more prone to heat damage and breakage. I do those sections on a 5 and then I do my crown on a 7-8. I have dense but fine type 4 natural hair.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

pureebony
There's a thread from 2006 entitled: Maxiglide Temperature Conversion. It gives the temp for settings 1-10. I would post a link, but I'm on my iPhone

 

[pureebony]

thanks so much!!

 

[Newtogrow]

I started out using 7 but now I use 10. I don't straighten often, maybe 2-3 months.

 

[Kurlee]

bumping!!!!!!!!

 

[Newbie2Beauty]

I'm relaxed and only use 4 or 5 but my daughter is a natural 4a,4b. On her I use 7-8 on her nape, above ears, and front. For all the rest I stay on 9-10 moreso 9 though. I use to be terrified of flight ironing but with the Maxiglide it's a whole different story. Doesn't feel like I'm damaging my hair with the steam and my hair and hers seems to looooove it! I LOVE MY MAXI!! It's amazing!

 

[Stella B.]

I would say to experiment on a small section first. Start off with a low temperature, and watch for smoking, sizzling, or product evaporation. At this point, your iron is too hot for your hair. Adjust the heat so that it is within your hair's comfort range. You'll discover what temp is good for your hair thru trial and error. My maxi is set between 3 and 4, because that's the point at which my hair straightens without being damaged.