which is better straightening Iron or relaxers
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Topic: which is better straightening Iron or relaxers
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: which is better straightening Iron or relaxers
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 9:31am
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I have a question about my hair. I have long black hair. I use a straightening iron once a week. I was thinking of getting my hair relaxed. I wanted to ask which of the below is less damage to hair. 1. Using a straightening Iron once a week. 2. Get my hair relaxed from a salon. I want to know which is better among the 2. Also what shampoo, conditioner and leave in conditioner do you suggest for straightening Iron or Relaxers. What is a good straightening Iron brand and which is a good relaxer. Also I have never treated my hair chemically before. Thanks a lot for your time and help Viny |
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Posted By: Bryan
Date Posted: March 01 2005 at 4:58pm
im speaking from personal experience here, but your best bet would be to flat iron it once a week. this will be less damaging than having those harsh chemicals put on your hair. (when i relaxed mine, my hair burned off to the roots )my reccomendations for flatirons would be to go to a beauty supply store (like Sally beauty) and tell them the price range you are willing to spend. then ask for the best flatiron in that price range. i personally use Ceramic Series by Helen of Troy. it works well, and i flatiron every other day, without damage as far as products, i recommend 1 Matrix Sleek Look shampoo 2 Matrix Sleek Look conditioner 3 Matrix Sleek Look deep moisture mask 4 Matrix Sleek Look Smoothing Cream 5 Matrix Sleek Look iron smoother spray (to protect from thermal damage) just follow the directions on the back of the packages, and voila straight hair that is damage free!!! hope that helps 
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Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 3:47pm
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I agree with Bryan. the same thing is happening to my hair right now. If i were u, i would invest in a CHI ceramic straightener! As for the hair care, i like Dove and my favorite is I-Bella. i got it from a nice salon, but its amazing! they have shampoo conditioner, and special leave in's! good luck <3 Tiff |
Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 6:28pm
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Sedu is a really good flat iron (I want one, I've only read reviews and talked to people that have one) and Phytospecific is a great relaxer. I use phytospecific. ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: March 02 2005 at 6:55pm
| *sniff, sniff* I wish it didn't damage the hair so much so that i could get my color treated hair relaxed...*sob* |
Posted By: Cool Guy
Date Posted: March 04 2005 at 4:10pm
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WOw. You guys have had some bad luck with the chemical straighteners. I used to have wavy hair and i decided to get it straightened. I only did it once and my hair has been straight for about 4 months. I'm thinking of doing it again cuz i'm starting to see it a little wavy and i hate ironing it. ------------- |
Posted By: SumoSamurai
Date Posted: March 09 2005 at 6:06pm
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What do you guys think about www.trueceramicpro.com? I saw it on tv. ------------- 
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Posted By: Supersugar
Date Posted: March 09 2005 at 7:02pm
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There's an enormous thread on this page about the True Ceramic Pro. Just like everything else out there, some people love it and some people hate it. ------------- Make every day you have count, before the time comes for you to count every day you have. |