Hey jun i do no how to put a curl in synth hair what u can do is take some really big curlers. set them take some boiling water and dip it the hair wont change it will only be curly make sure that u test the curlers for the right curl.. but the hot water will work just hold it in for about 1 min.. try it let me no if u tried..
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I don't even know if it's an infomercial (might be just a very long and annoying ad), but you know the one for the "Natural Bra"--the jelled silicone cups with the clasp in the middle? It's on every time I turn the channel...uugggghhhh....
I think I've seen the velvity irons too... some where... long time ago... back in the day.... maybe walmart... HEHE Jenny, I'd be one of those girls watching that station! I always catch myself watching the workout ones... the whole 30 damn minutes!!
It is what it is...
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Apparently, there is a velvet-covered flatiron by Conair; the rationale being that it's not as damaging as the standard metal or ceramic versions. I was actually reading customer reviews of it the other day, but unfortunately, the reviews weren't good.... I imagine it just doesn't straighten with the same force that the traditional kinds do.
Incidentally, there is a company--I think its Rusk--that just debuted (or will soon debut) a glass-bladed flatiron (the idea is that the glass moves more smoothly over the strands, which, in turn, would lead to less damage). I haven't tried it out, though.
Alyssa that would be wonderful. If you see one let us know! I have seen a ton of straightening irons with switchable plates that include a flocked plate....so where the heck are the flocked curling irons! LOL. I remember years ago they were everywhere and I didnt like them because I didnt think they got hot enough (long before extensions!) now when I want one they're nowhere to be found! Just my luck!
Perhaps...the silver quilted stuff? I imagine that could work, but the kind used for oven mitts is awfully thick...maybe there's a thinner version?
I'm sure there are probably a few times of material that would conduct heat without becoming damaged, but I'm no textiles expert. Will need to ask around a little more... :)
I'm *almost positive* that I have seen a velvet-covered curling iron at wal-mart. I remember it being blue.. but I may be thinking of a straightener?? Not sure. Anyway, I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow, I'll stop in and check as long as I'm out.
HEHEHE I stay up extra late just to watch that infomercial! Seriuosly though and this may be a very gay idea...but what about using material like on oven mitts (the siver kind) It might sound ghetto...but hey You started this whole idea.
Rose: I've heard that (unlike Dome, Prostyles, and PlastikHaar), Trimco only comes in straight (that's why I eliminated it from mt list; someone on Quinn's said it somewhere...).
A million-dollar idea? Perhaps...I can just see the late-night infomercial now....All these sad-looking girls with their fried synth hair...And then--the velvet sleeve to the rescue!!! I digress...but those infomercials always crack me up.
Anyway, I've ordered Dome and Plastikhaar; I may order some ProStyles too, but I've been dragging my feet on that (also, I think you may have to be licensed to get that hair). Anyway, those three brands--along with Trimco--are generally considered high-quality synth (in other words, suitable for loose extensions); they're also called monofibre or monofilament. They're a step up from the typical silky straight sold at Doc's or Afrocare, and many steps up from jumbo braid.
Generally, the only thing synth really responds to is heat, which is why they were applied for many years with the heat-sealed (or Dome) method, wherein the synthetic hair is actually melted in on itself around your real hair, which is box-braided.
Anyway, a lot of us are seriously thinking about switching to synth; a lot of people really prefer it. For examples of how good it can look, you've got to check out Boogiemama's synth gallery (if you haven't before): http://www.boogiemama.com/album/thumbnails.php?album=1
I believe she uses ProStyles, but most people seem to feel ProStyles, Dome, Trimco, and PlastikHaar are comparable.
Hmmm. Rose thats Trimco hair and yes its the high quality stuff! From what everyone using other curling methods say, the curl will last for a LONG time. Like even weeks! So I wonder if your hair just wasnt steamed long enough, or it didnt get hot enough to get a good holding curl?
I have had pinch braided synthetic extensions put in and I really wanted some curl. The woman who put them wrapped the synth in a roller and steamed it with a steamer. It held for almost an hour then fell.
This is high quality stuff too, the kind you get from hairpolice.com
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