QuoteReplyTopic: Protecting ends of hair Posted: May 21 2006 at 9:03am
Are there any products that will help protect the ends of the hair if I use a curling iron? Also, those of you with really long (and so beautiful!) hair, do you ever use a hair dryer on your hair?
Alot of long haired people, and those wanting to grow their hair long, avoid using heat on their hair. The reason for this is that heat does cause some damage and if your goal is to grow your hair long then you want to keep it in optimum condition for it's long life.
Personally, I have noticed a huge improvement in my hair since removing all heat tools from my regime.
rhpetunia, welcome also I am curious about the Caruso steam rollers. Do they actually use steam to set your hair? Are they hot?
When I want curled ends, I use those foam rollers where you roll it wet
and let it dry. The advantage of doing it to long hair is you
don't looks as silly wearing them as with short hair, because you
aren't wearing them all over your head. You can just put your
hair in a ponytail and roll the ends up a few inches, so your family
members only laugh from the back!
Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com
For the Caruso rollers, there is a water reservoir that creates steam,
and you put the foam roller on a stand where the steam comes out.
You let it steam for 10 seconds, and then roll it in the hair. It
is damp and just a little warm. They claim the trick is in the
design of the foam roller.
Anais Satin, is that picture of your hair? It is so incredibly beautiful! My problem is that although I do have wave in my hair, it isn't even, so the completely natural look actually looks like I've curled part of it only, and part of it is straight, it's so weird. I think I will try the steam rollers.
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Whoa, sorry my previous reply was so short and hurried. Sock curling works just the same way as an iron, except it takes 6-8 hours overnight. It gives almost the same results as using a flat iron followed by a curling iron.
Hi Anais - good to see you on the Board! Hey, how long does hair have to be to start doing sock curls? Mine is almost 21" now, but doesn't quite seem long enough for your instructions......Thanks in advance.
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I do straighten my hair VERY rarely (we're talking like once every four to five months), and I always use plenty of heat protector spray beforehand. The spray doesn't necessarily prevent all damage, but it definitely minimizes it. However, if you're planning to grow your hair long, using heat tools on a regular basis isn't a good idea. Also, to answer your question about the hair-dryer... I do use it sometimes, but only on the cold setting. It takes longer than with heat, but IMO your hair ends up looking and feeling better. And in my case, it cuts down on frizz.
If you absolutely must have curly hair, those steam rollers sound like a solid investment. Or, like the others mentioned, sock curling is always an option.
"If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative."
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I have not used heat in 3 years. I do use the Caruso steam rollers on occasion and I love them. They are not hot at all and they add moisture into the hair.
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