put hair mousse and then use a hair iron to straighten ... they'll be super straight till u wash them...
:)
2006-07-26 06:42:00
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answered by Honey 3
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Hey that is relatively easy!!
Start by drying your hair with a blow-dryer using a thermal-vent brush to smooth & style the hair straight. If you don't already have one, consider upgrading your blow-dryer to a 'ceramic' one that helps keep your hair healthy, shiny and smooth as well as reduces drying time.
Next, get heat protectant spray (e.g.; Rusk Thermal Str8 Flat Iron spray or similar) and spray it on the section you are working on. I suggest you have a ceramic flat iron with temperature setting set for you hair type and condition. Ceramics are designed to help seal and shine the hair and seem less hard on hair from my experience with my g/f.
Now, smooth the iron through your hair slowly & continously from the root to the end until you achieve the straight hair you desire.
Procede to the next section. Remember to be gentle doing this.
You'll likely find various 'heat protectant' sprays at good drug stores, Wal-Mart, etc or if you can afford it go to your hairdresser to purchase the STR8.
Have fun doing it; be patient and you should succeed. Whether it lasts the entire day has many variables that may or may not come into play but you know how your hair behaves in damp conditions!! The result should be nice a smooth too.
2006-07-26 07:19:55
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answered by Tom W 3
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honestly you can try with a straightner, a blow dryer, and even a flat brush and water. It all depends on the type of hair you have. If you really want your hair straight get it professionlt straightened. It can last up to a year, and as little as a week. I know my hair is straight, but it tends to be messy so I straighten it by braiding it, and then straightning it with a steam straightner fo ryour hair, which is only 9 dollars at walmart!! and it works amazingly, I hope you know no matter what your hair is still beautiful. You don't have to change the style of it, even if you think it looks nicer, what God gave you is the nicest way to wear sumthing, but its alwasys nice to take a chance and change your hairr:P:P
2006-07-26 07:20:13
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answered by hally m 1
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Get a Helen of Troy Professional Gold Series hair straightener. I got it for like, $20 at Sally Beauty Supply. Also use something in your hair before you straighten it, like Frizz-Ease (by John Frieda) on your hair before straightening it. It will protect your hair from heat damage and also protect it from getting frizzy if your outside in the heat and humidity. Also, never straighten your hair when it's wet. Always wait until it's completely dry. Put the Frizz Ease on right after you get out of the shower and towel dry your hair. When it's dry, pull your hair up in an alligator clip leaving some down, and straighten it little by little, using locks only about an inch and a half to two inches wide (depending how thick your hair is). When your done each layer, put it in a hair band and pull it off to the side before doing the next layer. It will take like, 20-30 minutes, but will last for days (as long as it doesn't get wet).
If you don't want to spend the $20-$25 on a straightener and want to resort to a cheaper brand, like Conair, get one with METAL plates. Avoid the ones with the ceramic coated plates, they don't work nearly as well even though the packaging makes it sound like it's better. Believe me. I've tried like, 10 different types and brands of straighteners and spent over $100 before coming across the Helen of Troy one and I'll never switch to another brand again, it's fantastic. It's a great investment for the money you spend on it.
Good luck!!
2006-07-26 06:42:02
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answered by chica_zarca 6
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my girlfriend does this...she uses a smoothing cream to cheap from getting the frizzies on your ends and stuff...you can get a tube for a couple bucks just about anywhere. And then she uses a straightening iron. (You can get those cheap too-she has a conair brand and it works just as good as the expensive ones) And then spritzes lightly with a very light hold hairspray. Stays straight and not frizzy all day. If you see smoke when you are straightening your hair with the iron, don't worry...it's only the product, not your hair!
2006-07-26 06:43:33
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answered by Anonymous
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everything I've used to straighten my hair and my daughters hair was a mistake. My daughter is biracial and has extremely tight curls. Everything I've used on her hair has fried it... I on the other hand have loose wavy curls. I guess it's like J-Lo's curls. I used lower strength products and that also damaged my hair.
So If you plan to grow your hair out you probably shouldn't try chemical straightener. If you cut your hair every month as recommended, You should be able to tolerate the damage and somewhat control it with conditioner.
2006-07-26 06:48:23
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answered by crazygreeniis 3
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the CHI Turbo Flat Iron is great, comb your hair in pieces along with the ironing. It last me through the high humidity in Houston.
the CHI is about @200 in TX
2006-07-26 06:44:07
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answered by Marillita 3
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flat iron but they can be expensive well the good ones, if need get those serums that are to straight your hair the just do it w/ the blow dryer & a round brush
2006-07-26 06:43:07
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answered by roxy10 4
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I would probably suggest using a relaxer, then it would be straight for 6 weeks before you need to visit the salon again.
2006-07-26 06:42:35
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answered by RACQUEL 7
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if ur hair is completely curly then u have to go for ironing or perming. but if ur hair is just normally wavy or light curly better u blow dry. perming , ironing are bad for hair more than blow dry. Always comb ur hiar straight after u wet ur hair. it helps to get straight.
2006-07-26 06:48:40
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answered by cherry_blossom 1
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