Protecting ends of hair
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Topic: Protecting ends of hair
Posted By: anne6000
Subject: Protecting ends of hair
Date Posted: May 21 2006 at 9:03am
| Are there any products that will help protect the ends of the hair if I use a curling iron? Also, those of you with really long (and so beautiful!) hair, do you ever use a hair dryer on your hair? |
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Posted By: rhpetunia
Date Posted: May 21 2006 at 10:10am
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There are products that claim to protect the hair, but I personally
would not risk it. Heat is heat, and my hair has suffered enough. I use Caruso steam curlers, and they are very gentle. Good luck! |
Posted By: anne6000
Date Posted: May 21 2006 at 1:20pm
| I've never heard of steam curlers, but I think I'll look for them, thanks! |
Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: May 21 2006 at 11:37pm
Hi Anne and welcome to the forum
Alot of long haired people, and those wanting to grow their hair long, avoid using heat on their hair. The reason for this is that heat does cause some damage and if your goal is to grow your hair long then you want to keep it in optimum condition for it's long life.
Personally, I have noticed a huge improvement in my hair since removing all heat tools from my regime.
rhpetunia, welcome also I am curious about the Caruso steam rollers. Do they actually use steam to set your hair? Are they hot?------------- 
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06 |
Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: May 22 2006 at 9:21am
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When I want curled ends, I use those foam rollers where you roll it wet
and let it dry. The advantage of doing it to long hair is you
don't looks as silly wearing them as with short hair, because you
aren't wearing them all over your head. You can just put your
hair in a ponytail and roll the ends up a few inches, so your family
members only laugh from the back! ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: rhpetunia
Date Posted: May 22 2006 at 7:50pm
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For the Caruso rollers, there is a water reservoir that creates steam,
and you put the foam roller on a stand where the steam comes out.
You let it steam for 10 seconds, and then roll it in the hair. It
is damp and just a little warm. They claim the trick is in the
design of the foam roller. |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: May 24 2006 at 1:41am
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I don't use heat. ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com">  my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: anne6000
Date Posted: May 24 2006 at 9:42am
| Anais Satin, is that picture of your hair? It is so incredibly beautiful! My problem is that although I do have wave in my hair, it isn't even, so the completely natural look actually looks like I've curled part of it only, and part of it is straight, it's so weird. I think I will try the steam rollers. |
Posted By: Longhairdreams
Date Posted: May 25 2006 at 1:01pm
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You could try sock curls.Anais has pictures and explanations on her site.
Just click the medusa link below her avatar.
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Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: May 26 2006 at 2:17am
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Whoa, sorry my previous reply was so short and hurried. Sock curling works just the same way as an iron, except it takes 6-8 hours overnight. It gives almost the same results as using a flat iron followed by a curling iron.
Hope this helps
 Anais ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com"> my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: SpecialKitty
Date Posted: May 27 2006 at 11:33pm
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Hi Anais - good to see you on the Board! Hey, how long does hair have to be to start doing sock curls? Mine is almost 21" now, but doesn't quite seem long enough for your instructions......Thanks in advance. ------------- 
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 28 2006 at 12:04pm
| SK -- FWIW and IMO, your hair is plenty long enough to put in sock curls. |
Posted By: SpecialKitty
Date Posted: May 28 2006 at 1:34pm
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Ahhh, I will try it then, maybe with some tiny socks - hehe. -------------
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Posted By: missrini
Date Posted: May 28 2006 at 7:36pm
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Baby socks!! hehe Post pics if you try it. -------------
25 inches as at 1st Nov 06 |
Posted By: Katja
Date Posted: May 31 2006 at 3:32pm
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I do straighten my hair VERY rarely (we're talking like once every four to five months), and I always use plenty of heat protector spray beforehand. The spray doesn't necessarily prevent all damage, but it definitely minimizes it. However, if you're planning to grow your hair long, using heat tools on a regular basis isn't a good idea. Also, to answer your question about the hair-dryer... I do use it sometimes, but only on the cold setting. It takes longer than with heat, but IMO your hair ends up looking and feeling better. And in my case, it cuts down on frizz.
If you absolutely must have curly hair, those steam rollers sound like a solid investment. Or, like the others mentioned, sock curling is always an option. ------------- "If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative." -Woody Allen |
Posted By: anne6000
Date Posted: June 01 2006 at 9:25pm
| Hi Katja, what kind of a heat protector spray do you use? Thx. |
Posted By: Isis833
Date Posted: June 18 2006 at 8:10pm
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I have not used heat in 3 years. I do use the Caruso steam rollers on occasion and I love them. They are not hot at all and they add moisture into the hair. ------------- Thick, kinky, coarse, slightly relaxed (texlaxed) 4b No heat since 07/03 Length - below BSL http://public.fotki.com/Isis33/ pw in profile Wash & deep condition 2x each week. Vegetarian diet. |