Banishing Bad Hair Days since 1997!™
Articles
Blogs
Celebs
Hair Loss
HairTalk®
Ask Karen™
Gallery
Glossary
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Flat Irons/Curlers
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Flat Irons/Curlers
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Renata22 View Drop Down
Junior Member
Junior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 17 2006
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 317 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Renata22 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Flat Irons/Curlers
    Posted: March 07 2006 at 2:08pm

I'm considering buying a flat iron. What do you recommend? What's the price? What size is best for long hair? Should I get a wide one, or a narrow one to use to "bump" the ends?

For those with natural/texturized hair, does your flat iron get your hair as straight as your stylist gets it?

I want to buy a ceramic flat iron. But I'm also considering one of those jumbo curling irons.
Hair type: who knows?
Length: 23 inches as of 3/10/06
MY HAIR IS OFFICIALLY BRA STRAP LENGTH!!
Goal: Waist Length, which is only 30 inches so
ADVISE ME ON HOW TO GET JUST 7 MORE INCHES OF GROWTH!
Back to Top
deexox View Drop Down
Junior Member
Junior Member


Joined: February 03 2006
Status: Offline
Points: 215 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote deexox Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 07 2006 at 2:51pm
I suggest the Maxi-Glide, I don't have one, but I've seen beautiful results like Pokahontas's hair. I'm not sure how much it is or which one you should get though.
Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head*
Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =)
Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =)
Back to Top
Renee View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: September 22 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 800 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Renee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 07 2006 at 4:52pm
i just received my maxiglide today and used it on my mom's hair. she's a 4a/4b and 6 weeks post relaxer. i took some pics and put them up in my fotki. i cant wait to try it out on my own hair
Back to Top
Pokahontas View Drop Down
Member
Member


Joined: June 16 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 908 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Pokahontas Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 08 2006 at 9:15am
Yea, I suggest the Maxiglide!  It's $80 in Bath and Body works.  It can be a little bulky for some because the plates are wide but I have no problem at all handling it.  They sell a Miniglide also which is a smaller version.  I have two albums in my fotki of my hair straightened with it if you haven't seen them already.  It's such an awsome iron.  I get my hair way straighter than any stylist has ever done, even when I was relaxed.  It straightens like magic, lol.
Back to Top
Passionsb View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: March 31 2005
Status: Offline
Points: 9 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Passionsb Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 08 2006 at 3:08pm
My hairstylist used a "CHI" flatiron on my hair, and it did an awesome job. I am probably going to get one of those.
Back to Top
Renee View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: September 22 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 800 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Renee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 09 2006 at 2:17am
poky, how high did you set the dial? i used a 3 on my mom's hair but her hair is coarser than mine and she's a natural. dont want to burn my hair.
Back to Top
PickledGeuse View Drop Down
Junior Member
Junior Member


Joined: January 31 2006
Status: Offline
Points: 284 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote PickledGeuse Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 09 2006 at 9:17am
Well I haven't heard too many folks talk about Tigi Hardcore, but I LOVE IT.  The only thing I dislike is the fact that I bought the Lil Hottie, instead of the Turn Me On(neither of them have temperature controls).  The Lil Hottie is about half an inch while the Turn Me On is an inch.  Although I dont have long hair.. the lil hottie doesn't give me that full effect.  So I think you should try Tigi Hardcore Turn Me On, hard to find, and is 120, from the behindthechair website!
Back to Top
Pokahontas View Drop Down
Member
Member


Joined: June 16 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 908 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Pokahontas Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 10 2006 at 5:22am

Originally posted by Renee Renee wrote:

poky, how high did you set the dial? i used a 3 on my mom's hair but her hair is coarser than mine and she's a natural. dont want to burn my hair.

I always use mine on the first setting.  It gets as straight as I want on that setting.  During the straightening process I cut it off and on as I go so it dosen't get too hot.  Your mom's hair turned out nice.  Did you use the steam burst on it?  I don't always use the steam.
Back to Top
Renee View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: September 22 2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 800 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Renee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 10 2006 at 11:08am
i didnt use the steam burst. i also used the maxiglide on my hair yesterday. ill post pics soon.
Back to Top
blackhoney112 View Drop Down
Member
Member
Avatar

Joined: October 03 2005
Status: Offline
Points: 530 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote blackhoney112 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 10 2006 at 2:24pm
I love maxiglide It is the #1 thing that has helped me stretched my relaxer. I use the steam burst and it leaves my hair looking shiny, soft, and pin straight(use distilled water only!)You can sign up in the store to get coupons for 20% off and they honor that coupon even if you have already purchased the product. I have pics in my hair album too

Edited by blackhoney112
Hair album
pw:Romeo
Back to Top
Renata22 View Drop Down
Junior Member
Junior Member
Avatar

Joined: January 17 2006
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 317 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Renata22 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 10 2006 at 4:45pm

Thanks, everyone!

My stylist used the Maxiglide on my hair and it made my texturized hair straighter than when I used to relax it straight.

I've found a place that sells it, and I'm going to buy one.
Hair type: who knows?
Length: 23 inches as of 3/10/06
MY HAIR IS OFFICIALLY BRA STRAP LENGTH!!
Goal: Waist Length, which is only 30 inches so
ADVISE ME ON HOW TO GET JUST 7 MORE INCHES OF GROWTH!
Back to Top
Pokahontas View Drop Down
Member
Member


Joined: June 16 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 908 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Pokahontas Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 11 2006 at 7:47am

Originally posted by Renee Renee wrote:

i didnt use the steam burst. i also used the maxiglide on my hair yesterday. ill post pics soon.

Can't wait to see.

@blackhoney.....your hair looks great!  It's so sleek and shiny.
Back to Top
Vanity3 View Drop Down
Junior Member
Junior Member
Avatar

Joined: March 12 2006
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 278 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Vanity3 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 12 2006 at 8:59pm
Which temperature setting do you guys use?  I have a "Low, medium, hot" setting.  I have 4b hair, what do you suggest?
Natural since March 2006

No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09

public.fotki.com/Vanity3

keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down