Burnt Smell after Straightening
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Topic: Burnt Smell after Straightening
Posted By: *~earthangel*~
Subject: Burnt Smell after Straightening
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 8:09am
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Hey guys, Im new at this but i have been reading up on all of the post for the past few months and have found it to be really informative. I have been natural for the past three years and was clueless as to how to maintain my natural afro but thanks to this site and your posts I now love my hair as i know have wealth of information on how to care for it. Thanks again you guys Anyway here is my question: I recently got my hair straightened for the first time since i went natural so that i cud get my ends. Like most of you i too am afraid of stylists so i avoided a trim because of a bad experience years ago. I was surprised at how long my hair was and i was so excited but after the straightening i was left with a burnt smell in my hair that would not go away. I didnt use an antifrizz serum or heat protectant ( I know my badd). Can some one tell me how to prevent this in the future or recommend a nice heat protectant that will leave my hair smelling nice? ------------- http://www.public.fotki.com/EarthAngel1886/ - My Fotki [url=http://www.pikistrips.com/clicked/24680082]  [/ur
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Posted By: BrownEyez2
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 10:28am
I'd recommend to definitely use a heat protectant next time. Also make sure the heating tool you're using is not too hot as this may burn/scorch the hair and give off that "burnt" smell. Another thing, which I'm sure you know not to do, is to not press/flat iron dirty hair. Be sure it has been freshly washed, apply your heat protectant and you shouldn't get that smell at all. ~hth~------------- ~~  LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE!~~
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Posted By: Yolligirl
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 11:12am
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I agree with Browneyez, you should never flat iron your hair without a heat protectant. If ther is a smell it is because you have probably scorched your hair, your iron was probably too hot. I have used fantasia in the past. ------------- Life is a journey, Enjoy the ride. |
Posted By: *~earthangel*~
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 1:42pm
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Thanks so much for the tips as a matter of fact i did not know that ur hair should be freshly washed, I know now. Do you think that the type of straightner I used may have played a role? I used one of those hot combs that come with the little stove. ------------- http://www.public.fotki.com/EarthAngel1886/ - My Fotki [url=http://www.pikistrips.com/clicked/24680082] [/ur
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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 1:52pm
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Hi Earthangel, First welcome. Since you have been reading the post you may know that I'm natural as well. I just wanted to give you some tips on trimming your own hair. If you twists or braid your hair you can trim it that way. Usually what I do is trim off the real thin end of the twist or braid. Maybe you smell burnt hair because you are not used to smelling it ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
. I had my hair burnt when I was younger and they had to cut a big chunk out. Anyways, I suggest for you not to use a hotcomb in the stove...it gets way to hot. Use a hot comb or flat iron, made of ceramic material where you can control the temperature.Posted By: Monet001
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 3:26pm
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I use a stove hot comb and it does get hot but I one use a press lotion/creme and I wipe it in a towel to cool off some. I agree though I have a ceramic flat iron and I love it |
Posted By: *~earthangel*~
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 5:04pm
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Thanks guys, After reading a lot of the posts on this forum I have decided to invest in a good quality flat iron but I'm still undecided on which one . I have narrowed it down to either a Sedu or a Solia. Cmesweet, which kind of flat iron do you have? ------------- http://www.public.fotki.com/EarthAngel1886/ - My Fotki [url=http://www.pikistrips.com/clicked/24680082] [/ur
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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 6:13pm
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Umm I don't know I haven't used it in about 2 years lol...I know u plug it up. I think its a golden hot from Sally's. It's in a box right now since I moved back home from school ,I will go search for it while unpacking. I was thinking about using it actually. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: cookiesnkream
Date Posted: November 02 2005 at 7:43pm
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Girl,, be careful,, I went to my moms hairdresser a few months ago and she left me with a burnt smell and I was soooo sooo mad, i cant even tell you becuz it stayed all week till i washed and I noticed a charred area where the hair was cut off and blonde ( just 3 or 4 hairs,, i was having fantasies of cutting off her weave and her hair  ,, seriously tho ,
i have read that when u burn ur hair u can reap the consequences months later becuz the hair is weakened and will gradually break off so NEVER use a temp where u smell burning and u gotta use heat protectant too but u can still charr it even with the protectant if the temp is too high, try moistening a piece of tissue and placing it between the plates,, if the tissued charrs in any way its too hot,,(the water should evaporate and dissapear, no browning) i dont know if thats a truly accurate test but i've read it more than once,, and i also think that those stove irong and things are BAD becuz that was what charred my hair off that time...... sorry im being so preachy  ------------- 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: *~earthangel*~
Date Posted: November 03 2005 at 7:43am
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Now that you mention it i did notice that a small section of my hair has turned a dark blonde color while the rest of my hair is jet black. But Im gonna chalk this on e up to experience. Im not gonna take anymore chances with my hair. ------------- http://www.public.fotki.com/EarthAngel1886/ - My Fotki [url=http://www.pikistrips.com/clicked/24680082] [/ur
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