how do you press hair properly?

Question

alright people..i only want serious answers. my hair is naturally curly, not kinky. the only thing i need to do to get it straight is blowdry and maybe flat iron, so i never had to 'press' it. but now my younger sister is living with me,and i can not afford to take her to the salon all the time. so i will be responsible in taking care of her hair. she wears a press and curl, and she doesn't wear any other styles. my question is how do you press hair? help please!

Answer 1

first, wash her hair very well. then apply a conditioner and leave on for at least 20 minutes. (it is vital that you keep pressed hair conditioned because the heat is damaging the hair. plus the hair looks more bouncy in my opinion). rinse the conditioner off, and comb hair through with a leave in conditioner. comb hair very well. let air dry for about 10 minutes. part hair in 4 sections, and blow dry with a comb attachment. after hair is dry and semi straight, prepare pressing comb. if you have a 'hair' stove, warm it up while you are washing and preparing the hair. if you will be using a kitchen stovetop, turn on heat and place the comb on the heat ( metal part only:)) test the heat by placing the comb on a white paper towel...if it turns brown, too hot. it it is white or a very faint yellow, it's fine. part the hair in 4 sections, and clip them up. take one section from the back out, and part another 1 inch section. spray with oil sheen or pressing oil. take the back of hot comb and apply to hair to test it. then hit the ends first. then from scalp, run comb all the way down to the ends. do this throughout the head. make sure the edges are done really straight. if you are afraid to get that close, apply a light get around the edges to smooth down. hope i helped

Answer 2

first start by sectioning off the hair in fours. Apply a little hair dressing to the hair, but not too much where you can hear it sizzle while pressing it. Place the comb on the stove and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Get a cloth and place the comb on it. It smokes too much or leave a burn mark on the cloth it's too hot to run through the hair. Start at the back, closest to the neck part hair and start at the roots and run the comb through slowly, also use the smooth side of the comb. Each time wipe the comb off before placing back on the stove and when removing it from the stove. Work up to the top, then do the other side the same way. Then doing the sides, start near the ear, have her hold a wooden spoon over her ears so it won't accidentally get burn( and then she will never want her pressed again), then start up going towards the top, then do the hairline last.

Answer 3

Hi-

This can be a tricky one my dear- the last thing you want to do is burn her hair, but it is not a loss case..*smiles* I would invest in Golden Hot products for useage when curling or pressing hair...Easiest way method - after washing her hair plait it in sections and let it *air dry*.......When you have your heating equipment heated go ahead and run the straightening comb through the hair..Be careful and dont get to close to the scalp.......It is bascially trial and error...meaning, I am sure you will nick her a few times before you get the hang of it...*smiles

good luck

Answer 4

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how do you press hair properly?
alright people..i only want serious answers. my hair is naturally curly, not kinky. the only thing i need to do to get it straight is blowdry and maybe flat iron, so i never had to 'press' it. but now my younger sister is living with me,and i can not afford to take her to the salon all the...

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