Hair Straightening Help
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Category: Curly Hair Talk
Forum Name: Straight Talk
Forum Description: Get the straight talk on hair straightening products & techniques
URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=32247
Printed Date: July 19 2025 at 6:41pm
Topic: Hair Straightening Help
Posted By: Mike M
Subject: Hair Straightening Help
Date Posted: June 26 2005 at 2:28pm
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I'm looking for a cheap hair straightener that heats up quickly. Any suggestions? I have really curly hair (not wavy, I have rings =D) and I want to straighten it out. And when my hair's straight, should I still use curly-shampoo-formula stuff?
Here's me with straightened hair (my friend did it for me) (the picture isn't flattering at all >.>, sorry, I look better when I'm not smileing and talking at the same time :P):
And the God-awful curly hair:
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Replies:
Posted By: Brad123
Date Posted: June 26 2005 at 3:43pm
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Hey I know how you feel lol. My hair is as curly, maybe even a little curlier. I used a hair straightener for almost a year but I really got sick of having to straighten it all the time and how I hated getting it wet coz it would curl instantly. 2 weeks ago I got a reverse perm...cost me about $125-$150, but it is like magic. My hair still curls but now it doesnt curl into rings or a fro...its pretty straight when its wet with a little curl and its great. But now I dont have to worry about rain, humidity, or even the pool lol....so yea anyways thats my story. I wish I hadnt waited so long to get this done. |
Posted By: Veronica F
Date Posted: June 26 2005 at 5:19pm
| How cheap do u want ur iron to be? Usually the good 100% ceramic ones heat up quick but it comes w/ a higher price...check out http://www.folica.com - www.folica.com for reviews on various irons, plus they have discounted prices a lot of the times...hope this helps! |
Posted By: Mike M
Date Posted: June 26 2005 at 6:43pm
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:P Thanks. I'll take a look into that reverse perm thing and I'll take a look at Folica. |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: July 02 2005 at 11:54am
I have the Remington wet to straight. You can use it on wet or dry hair but I use it dry. My hair is very curly and this works well cuz it gets real hot. I think I paid like twenty something for it at Wal-Mart. ------------- |
Posted By: lil_ashie
Date Posted: July 25 2005 at 7:53am
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Hey, I bought a ceramic plated Conair from Wal-Mart last year for 32$ canadian which heats up in 60 seconds which I have found really great. However, you might want to save up a bit of money and go for a 100% ceramic due to your beautiful set of curls! Ever see the singer from hot hot heat? :) Embrace the curls ;)
Good luck! |