My hair won't stay straight!!! Any suggestions?

Question

I use a ceramic straightner and Garnier Frutis Sleek and shine serum but it works, too but not as much as I'd like.

I want it to be really straight!

Answer 1

I have really curly hair and never thought I could get mine to go straight. You are off to the right start with the ceramic straightener. Make sure that it will do wet hair though and make sure it has a curved face plate (reason for curve explained below). Doing it on dry hair just doesn't work for curly hair. I also use my own mixture of olive oil and vanilla. I rub this into my hair on the ends where I get the most frizzes or waves. Section off your hair and go through doing one area at a time. Comb through the areas you have already done and you can see where waves might still be persistent. Go over those areas again with the straightener turned the opposite way, (if you had the curve towards your head the first time, turn it so the curve of the faceplate is out the next time), switching back and forth until the waves are gone - usually just a few swipes.

It takes me about 45 minutes to straighten my hair but it stays for two days until I wash it again.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Question... When do you put on your serum? If you put in on dry hair it may not work as well. My hair is naturally wavy. Here's what I do... hope it helps. When I first get out of the shower and my hair is completely soaked I towel dry it. Then I put on a leave in conditioner, comb through it to make it straight then I use John Frieda Shine Shock leave-on perfecting glosser. I then comb that trough my hair. Then I dry it on medium heat with a blow dryer and then use my ceramic straightener.

Answer 3

Use a flat iron with a really high heat level. If all else fails use a little spritz with the straightner. Just spray some then use the straightener on top of it to make it hold.

Answer 4

Okay what I do is:
1.) Take a shower at night. Right after you step out of the shower pu t in Sunsilk Straight Collection Leave in conditioner. Then turn your head upside down and brush hair straight as possible. Then apply some sort of gel to hair(head still upside down) And brush hair again. Then Wrap your head in a towel intill completly dry. *If your hair isn't dry before bed sleep with towel still on.
2.)Wake up! Then clip hair of into 2 inch sections. Then apply Herbal Essence Dangerously straight flat out finishing spray. (This helps protect your hair and make it straighten better.)
3.)Run your straightener over a section twice. The Take the section and spray hair spray on the section.DO NOT BRUSH HAIR AFTER HAIRSPRAY!Then straighten your hair with the hairspray on before the spray dries up.
4.Repete step 4 till done.
5.Hairpray after finished.Brush hair before spray dries.
HOPE THIS HELPS!

Answer 5

Well depending where you live, weather plays a big part. But, i have found that CHI, makes a great hair serum. It is called silk. Works great in Florida. Good luck!

Answer 6

I am assuming you are of Caucasian heritage from your Yahoo image, so I will recommend a trend that should work on your hair texture. A co-worker of mine is Hispanic, and got a treatment called Japanese Hair Straightening, AKA, Thermal Reconditioning. Here is how it works:

Japanese Hair Straightening, also known as Thermal Reconditioning (in the USA), or Magic Straight (in Korea), is a method of permanently straightening human hair. This process is different than that of using relaxers to smooth out the hair. The procedure lasts four to eight hours, depending on the length and volume of one's hair. Beauty salons in Los Angeles, California charge upwards of $500 USD to perform this procedure. Some salons in Chinatown, New York charge under $200 for the same procedure. In Korea, the procedure costs 30,000-150,000 won (30-150 USD).

The process for Japanese hair straightening goes as follows:

The stylist assesses the hair type and condition.

The hair is washed.

If necessary, protein is applied to the hair. There is a small extra charge for this procedure, but it is possible for the customer to end up with less than satisfactory results if the protein is not applied.

Solution #1, which cuts the hair's "cystine bonds" (the bonds that hold curl or wave patterns), is applied.

The stylist rinses the first solution out of the hair when he or she deems it necessary.

The hair is partially blow dried.

The hair is ironed in small sections with a hair iron that reaches temperatures of 180° Celsius (over 350° Fahrenheit).

Solution #2 is applied.

Hair is rinsed and conditioned.

Hair is blow dried once more.

Hair that has been dyed blonde may not be strong enough for the procedure; an experienced technician is essential. The procedure is also not particularly effective for tightly curled hair (i.e. African hair) or hair that has already undergone serious chemical treatments.

The straightening effects are permanent. It is possible to have a "touch-up" done after several months. This will straighten any hair that has grown since the procedure was last completed.

Good Luck!!

Oh, and if this is too expensive for you, you can always try a relaxer, either from your local drugstore or you can get it done professionally (I highly recommend this!). It should be under $100 if you go to a ethnic neighborhood, as it is commonly done there..plus I live in one, and am familar with the procedures.

Desi

Answer 7

i would suggest you go to a salon and get your hair relaxed, it is a cream you can purchase it at Walgreen's or anywhere... if your hair isn't too curly you can purchase the mild one and comb it through and leave it on for whatever time the instructions say. Wash it out and condition it really good, then straighten it.
That should do the trick, but i suggest you go to a professional to get it done.

Answer 8

You need to go to a Salon and buy their brand of straightener, also, I highly recommend a HotTools by Helen of Troy, or CHI (from salons or salon retailers), the heat is serious and the quality is beyond words.

Answer 9

Conair Infinity styler

Answer 10

a small amount of Biosilk silk therapy from farouk, it is not cheap but it is awesome...