I use a flatiron and I relax my hair. Im careful not to use the flatiron too much, I know too much heat isnt good for my hair, thats why im looking for a good heat protectant. My hair is very healthy, you can use the flatiron , but in moderation, dont over do it. I flatiron once every two weeks after i wash my hair, but every ones hair is different. (when i need a touch up i use the flatiron alot more to "tame" my roots)
I use a flat iron and I relax my hair. I just got my Sedu and used it today and my hair looks really nice. Also the relaxer my mom put in a few days ago doesn't look like it worked all the way. We left it on for the same amount of time we usually do but my roots are puffy still. Before with my hot tools flat iron, I only straightened my hair like once a month. But the Sedu works so much better so I don't know how often I'll be using it.
Type: 3c/4a Natural
Current Length: 6"
Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair.
BC: 02/08/06
If you flat iron too much and dont use some type of heat protectant than yes it can be damaging to the hair, it doesnt matter if the hair is relaxed, natural or texturized.
My hair is relaxed & healthy, I flat iron once or twice a month to see how much progess Im making, and each time I do I use a heat protectant.
I'm actually looking for a good flat iron for my hair and a heat protectant to go with. But, I think when I relax my hair next, I'm going to roller set and wrap.
Once a month is great. I think I use direct heat about twice a month. Still good I think. As it grows longer I think I'll be able to get away with no heat at all except for in dire emergencies.
Also, sista is the Ion Anti Frizz a watery spray? Does it make the hair sticky or stick to the ceramic iron at all? What kind of iron do you guys use and what setting? (I'm sorry, I have lots of questions.)
I went to the hairdresser today for my first touch-up since the end of December and she mentioned that the hair in the back of my head is definitely heat-damaged. That'd be the flatiron - but it's my own fault for using it too often. There's actually a part that's broken off altogether, and I had a lot of split ends (before she trimmed).
However, she said that overall, my hair was in great condition - so I guess that I'll have a friend snip individual broken/split strands until July, when she can check me out again.
She recommended Biosilk Heat Protectant unreservedly, which is nice. I love that stuff.
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Waaaay too much. Usually I flat iron once a week, but around 12 weeks post-relaxer, sometimes as often as three times in one week. It comes from insecurity.
I used the flatiron once on hair that wasn't entirely dry. That was a big mistake. Probably where the burned patch came from. Oh, well. Live and learn.
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Honeydoo wrote:
This is the only time each month that I use any form of direct heat on my hair.
