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    Posted: April 26 2006 at 11:39pm
.. Well Solia is the company, I believe, and also the name of the Flat Iron.  You can buy it online at http://www.folica.com  It costs about $88.00  A good one can run 200 bucks, but right now the most expensive thing on my list is a blow dryer..I would really like a nice ionic one that doesnt damage.  I enjoy blow drying, but I don't like the effects with the old aged ones(which is what I have, Andis)  Prior to flat ironing, I use Redken Heat Glide, Kera Care Essential Oils, Mango Butter, or KeraCare Creme Press(for the "greasy" pressed look).  I don't use all of those when prepping..but I use at least one or two.  One day it may be Essential Oils and Mango Butter for the ends, and another it'll be Heat Glide with Essential Oils.  I usually always incorporate essential oils, though. and don't worry about the questions and long posts.  I usually post a book's worth of questions!  And I'm not ashamed, I just want to be informed.
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Oh Thank you. So what prep do you use prior to flat iorning?

Solia, who is that by? Can I buy it online? Also how much does it run you? I have heard that a good one can be up to $200 (which is just too much for me).

Sorry for all of the questions, but I am really going to buy these products. I have to learn how to style my own hair before I go off to school in the fall.

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Dusting is when you lighty, very ligh,t snip your ends .. instead of cutting excessive amounts, which is what a trim is.  When you dust the cut off hair resembles dust particles.  So lighty that you hardly notice a difference..

Originally posted by regal regal wrote:

 

That is awesome that you can trim your own hair. Why pay 10-25 (in LA) for a trim when you can do it yourself.

I am curious what flat iron you use. I am in search of a good one that works for natural hair.

 

I currently use a Tigi Hardcore Lil Hottie Flat Iron... it straights SO WELL.  The only thing is.. I flat iron and blow dry my hair..and so I started noticing splits because of the overload in heat..so i've now cut out blow drying, so that should help some.  But as far as a flat iron I think I'll recommend Tigi...the bad part about it is ..it does not have a temp control...If youd like to control it, maybe try a Solia.  I've heard good things..and if you try it..I may just cop out and by me one also

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Can someone tell me what 'dusting' is?
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That is awesome that you can trim your own hair. Why pay 10-25 (in LA) for a trim when you can do it yourself.

I am curious what flat iron you use. I am in search of a good one that works for natural hair.
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Oh. I see.  But I cannot use that method because my hair is way too short. I wish I  could get some last minute precautions from you all who  self dust/trim...!!!
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It varies from person to person, but I trim after I've washed, airdried and lightly flat ironed my hair.

I use one of Feye's trimming methods, its a great guide for self trimming.

http://feyeselftrim.livejournal.com/
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When is the best time to trim?  I plan to dust right after I take out my cornrows from air drying.  I will part into four sections, then section out section by section, and clip just a tad off.  Then I plan on, flat ironing.(I've finally decided to cut blow drying for awhile!)  Any suggestions or tips?

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