flat iron on already straight hair - HELP!
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Topic: flat iron on already straight hair - HELP!
Posted By: astrogoddess
Subject: flat iron on already straight hair - HELP!
Date Posted: July 08 2003 at 2:24am
Ok. Here's my situation.
I've got the type of hair that is naturally silky and glossy in texture, and because my genes are nice to me, it's also thick rather than fine, which is often the case for people with my hair texture. So anyway, my hair is cut to about 2 inches below my shoulders with long layers falling from neck-length and below. Well I've figured out the hard way that the natural shape of the skull makes my hair do the weird thing of the layers flipping in and the underlayers (the longest length) kind of curl inwards. Lucky for me, I have a friend with naturally course hair so the other night we decided to try using her straightening iron on my hair. Well it looked FANTASTIC. I did the method of lightly blow-drying my wet hair then straightening all of it out using a low setting on her flat iron. The end result was what i had wanted when i first got my hair cut, the layers being defined while still being casual and light.
So now I've got the issue of which products to use before using the iron. I never use hair products, even remotely strong shampoos and conditioners. I'm getting the same flat iron as her (its a professional one made by Hot Tools) but before I try doing it myself, I should probably get some sort of product.
Someone with experience in straightening already straight hair, PLEASE TELL ME WHAT TO USE!!!
-nicole
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Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: July 17 2003 at 9:16pm
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There is a new product out by Catwalk (TIGI) that is called Fashionista Smooth and Shine. It's a heat and iron safe protector that helps with straightening your hair. Plus, it adds shine. Check it out!
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Posted By: sirenity81717
Date Posted: September 02 2003 at 11:50pm
Try using Strait Line Thermal Defense by L'ANZA.....it provides protection from heat and sun damage. It also leaves your hair shiny and has a holding power. You should spray this product on each section of hair b4 you straighten it. Oh yeah, make sure your hair is dry b4 you use a straightener on it. I prefer using a ceramic straightener. They have really worked for me unlike the cheap straighteners out there. Ceramic ones are more expensive but a great investment. With this combo you will have the look and style ur looking for. Good luck!
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MwAh
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