Are flat irons safe for African-American hair?

Question

Hi, I'm African-American and I have long hair...I wanted to know if I could use flat irons or will my hair be damaged? One beautician said it's fine for my hair, the other said it wasn't. Ughh lol does anyone know from experience or can help me in some way? When I used it once at a beauty salon it worked wonders lol

Thanks!

Answer 1

You need a PROFESSIONAL ceremic flat iron, it will be easier on your hair, and also straighten it better. Mix a "cocktail" of mousse and straightening serum and put it in your hair while your hair is still damp from the shower (put it in the ends first, and work your way up toward the scalp). Blow dry your hair straight, and sleek it with a little more staightening serum. The serum also helps to protect your hair from heat. The straighten it with the flat iron. Add a little more serum if necessary.

I think curly African-American hair is pretty too!

Answer 2

I use the Conair ceramic Technology almost everyday on my hair, on low settings though b/c it's very powerful, of course flat irons r OK on black ppl hair.......(just like the perm, it wasn't only made for your more smooth straight hair)

Answer 3

Yes as long as you don't flat iron your hair more than twice a week and keep your hair moisturized

Answer 4

let a professional do it and it will help but remember everything us women do to our hair damages it in some way so be mindful of how often you straighten it.

Answer 5

like anything, too much heat is not good for our hair,yet we have been putting a hot comb to it since madame c j walker,and before. i always use black and gold, and use it just as a touch up , not everyday.

Answer 6

yea they are ok to use as long as you don't use it everyday....i have a conair slim flat iron and it works very good

Answer 7

It depends which one it is.