Flat iron and relaxers

My hair won't grow cause it is SO damaged. I never knew how to take care of relaxed hair, cause my mom doesn't know alot about it (not that I am blaming her). Anyway my hair is dry and I have a lot of split ends, I am in DIRE need of a treatment and a hair cut, but my mother won't pay, she those type of women who think they know EVERYTHING about hair,lol . Anyway that is why my hair will never grow, everytime I relax it I end up screwing it up, which is why I don't care what I do with it anymore.

Hey Pokahontas, today I used Softee Bergamot Hair Dressing & Pressing Oil (Dry Hair Formula), I like the stuff, it promised what is wrote. It is Water Repellant, I was dancing, and it was hot and the sweat didn't revert my hair back to its natural state (this is good for those who exercise). My hair is also soft and flexible (not stiff and hard), the only problem is that it contains Petrolatum. I don't care myself if I use it, cause my hair will never grow and it is already damaged so, I don't care if I clog it, but for others I know it is a major no no. Other than that I like it, and it smells good too, I have to have a cremy/waxy substance for my hair, oils(liquidy) or serums, just don't cut it for me when I flat iron.

Edited by CrazyHairGurl

i'll second that comment about being able to damage your hair with an iron whether relaxed or natural.

i had my sister do a blow out for me over this past winter...wasnt straight enough after the blow dry so she followed with the flat iron..but we both forgot to put some heat protectant on my hair...HUGE MISTAKE. its a testament to how strong my hair was, now that its natural, taht it didnt all burn to a crisp.

i'm still dealing with split ends as a result..in some areas my hair hasnt split, but the middle of the shaft is a little warped...i'm scared of heat now as a result.

i think you can use heat, the key is moderation and protecting your hair as most people have already mentioned.

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.

Make every day you have count, before the time comes for you to count every day you have.

Sistaslick wrote:

I am relaxed and I flat iron w/ my ceramic iron once a month

This is the only time each month that I use any form of direct heat on my hair.

Sistaslick- What is your hair type. and also what kind of flat iron do you use.

I don't know. I'm guessing celcius. yes, it's celcius. Adjustable temperature(240 �F~410�F, 120�C - 200�C) for all hair types.

Type: 3c/4a Natural
Current Length: 6"
Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair.
BC: 02/08/06

Fahrenheit or Celsius, Layla?

Make every day you have count, before the time comes for you to count every day you have.

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.)

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I am relaxed and I flat iron w/ my ceramic iron once a month

This is the only time each month that I use any form of direct heat on my hair.

The Science of Black Hair

I used Phytorelaxer.

Type: 3c/4a Natural
Current Length: 6"
Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair.
BC: 02/08/06