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    Posted: August 25 2006 at 11:11pm
i've seen alot of people have amazing reslults by straightening their natural hair. But whenever i try to by hair looks really big and isn't very straight at all. What steps do you all do to get your hair super straight.
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When I was natural, I used a ceramic (plated) 1" flat iron.  Basically I used shampoos and conditioner used to make the hair flat (i.e. smoothing).  Then I use a heat protectant like Redken Heat Glide and use the lowest temperature, I flat iron small sections of my hair.  It takes me a while but my hair gets straight.  I hope this helps.
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Maxiglide is my savior for straightening natural hair.  My hair gets straighter than a relaxer with just one swipe of the iron.  I air-dry in braids and then flat iron in small sections using a heat protectant.
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I'm having that same problem but I think it's the humidity. Because each section that I straighten is really shiny and straight but about 15 minutes later it's really poufy.
Type: 3c/4a Natural
Current Length: 6"
Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair.
BC: 02/08/06
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I usually press my hair 1st and then go over it using a ceramic flat iron.  And I dont use any heat protectants on my hair and my hair comes out shiny and straight
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I always clarify first. That seems to make a BIG difference. And I also you Fantasia Frizz Buster Straightening Gel. A ceramic iron works best for me too.
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