My hair is “almost” straight… Because is so rich and thick it must be controlled, especially the ends. I never wear equal hair length (because I get bored) and that makes it even more difficult to straighten.Because humidity makes it look frizzy, I have to use a prevent it using a product that makes it soft and silky and keeps it away from humidity, but still allow it to breathe.
So, I use hair repair serum and it’s easy for me to straighten it and keep it straight for a long time! I use L’oreal-Kerastase Nutritive Aqua-Oleum . Basically I just apply the a small quantity of serum to my hair, especially the ends after I’ve washed and dried a little with a towel(it is very thick a little goes a long way).
There’s no need to straighten your hair daily or in the morning. I straighten my hair only after I wash it (every four days) and next day looks even better (the secret is to do it right).
Drying down the length of hair it’s a must, because if you don’t, the cuticle of your hair will be roughed up and your hair will look fr
izzy.
If you are looking for volume, dry for 5 minutes from the roots to ends with your had down, then fix it by pressing with your head down using the same repair serum (after you’ve straighten it).
If you have wavy or curly hair I will give you another trick that might work on your hair: I split my hair in thin different layers and then I dry it and brush bottom - top but keeping the wet one aside and the hairdryer pointed towards the end of my hair. Being so thin layers are easy to dry, but it will take a while if you have wear it long.
After you’ve finished all layers, leave it for about 15 minutes to adjust to room temperature and fix it by pressing from the top. Don’t forget the hair treatment serum and avoid humidity until you will wash it again!
What is your worse hair experience? What products do you use to straighten your hair?
October 19th, 2007 at 1:25 am
I use my ceramic flat iron and straight sexy hair straightening gel and tresemme heat protectant when I want smooth style.
October 20th, 2007 at 11:32 am
I use a ceramic flat iron by i think Revlon. I use KMS straightening spray. i have mixed hair because i’m mixed with Filipino and black. My hair is halfway down my back when it’s straight, but the ends look damaged. any suggestions on what to use on my hair?
November 1st, 2007 at 10:56 am
@shamara
there a product that can make the end looking healthy again, but you can´t repair that. just try to cut the split ends and use a care product for it to prevent the ends from spliting again!
December 4th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
that helps me a lot too! because i have super thick hair…so flat ironing takes a toll on my hair
December 5th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
I barely straighten my hair anymore because I hate split ends.
December 11th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
my hair is naturally straight
December 14th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I get a lot of split ends though, I have to cut them a lot!
January 1st, 2009 at 10:56 am
I don’t get it!! I can’t section the back of my own hair for toffee!! For Reasons I don’t understand, I always haveto see what I’m doing, OR I CAN’T DO IT!! that’s why my stepmum Karen does it for me most of the time.
March 31st, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Some are saying the InStyler is great, and some are saying they hate it. So, who do I believe?