For all of those who press your hair
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Topic: For all of those who press your hair
Posted By: SouthernFried
Subject: For all of those who press your hair
Date Posted: August 20 2005 at 4:28am
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Hi Ladies. I was wondering a few things about pressing hair. One is how do you tie your head up when taking a shower? I wrap mine up in a scarf and then put on a shower cap, but still moisture can get up in there and revert my hair right after I get it done. Is there something else I can use that will keep the moisture out? Also, what can you do when pressing your hair to get it as straight as possible? I was using an electric comb, but then thought that maybe natural heat would straighten better than heat generated by electricity. I can only speculate on this because I am no professional. Do you ladies have any tips on how I can get my hair as straight-looking as maybe a relaxer. I've seen women who have, but I figured they just had a better grade of hair than me. I am a 4a/4b. Please help! |
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Posted By: kally
Date Posted: August 20 2005 at 1:48pm
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that is the same mystery I myself have been trying to figure out. I hve decided to go to a pro and see how it is done then try it on my own. ------------- "God makes no mistakes" he created you the way you are suppose to be. |
Posted By: cookiesnkream
Date Posted: August 20 2005 at 5:32pm
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hey girl,,, what i do to keep the humidity from the shower out is to cover my hair with a large tight headband then put on a shower cap ,, this works for me becuz not only does it cover the hair but the tight headband pulls the hair straight,, as for the straightening ,, i have 3b hair and i still cant get it perfectly straight unless i use a relaxer,, i use just for me childrens relaxer and it realy doesnt break my hair,, its almost like virgin hair but easier to manage,, and then flat iron with a hair serum like NTM or john frieda relax.....  ------------- Hair type: 3b some c?, fine strands, last relaxer sept 05, never again!!! current :ap length on sides,,nearly bsl in back, damn those old frazzled ends! I am hair OBSESSED |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: August 22 2005 at 7:55am
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When I shower I usually have my hair wrapped with 2 scarves on...yeah two, don't laugh The other way I do it is to put my hair in a bun, then put one of those big satin scarves on so it covers my whole head...bun and all, then shower cap. I've had no luck with the electic pressing combs. I found that flat ironing works better for me and gets my hair the straightest. HTH ------------- |
. One is put on like you tie a scarf regular and the other is flipped around tied backwards like aunt jemimaPosted By: SimplyAlex
Date Posted: August 22 2005 at 3:02pm
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I take tub baths. You know like how yor madre used to bathe you. (Yeah I'm tiny enough for them) ------------- Hair Type: 4a/3c Natural Hair Length: Mid Back (growing out Layers) Hair Goal: Long Layered Waist length/ Super Healthy! |