Afraid to straighten hair?

Question

After what I've read, I'm scared to straighten my hair. I don't want to ruin my hair. How can I straighten my hair naturally. I have this serum stuff, but how do I blowdry it to make it straight. Make sure to include pictures because I'm not good at styling hair, or the different names of things.

P.S. I have very thick hair.

I'm afraid to use a flat iron because of the damage.

Tulane,

What type of conditioner do you use?

Answer 1

Hey, I do hair, it is ok to flat iron your hair, Especially if it is thick. To get straight smooth hair in a les harsh way:

1: Use a very good moisture shampoo an conditioner, Biolage hydrating is what I use and tell my clients to use. (everything I recommend I use or would/have used)

2: Spray hair with any kind of moisturizing mist and whatever products you like to use in hair while damp (75% dry) to style. It is best to have hair with as little moisture as possible without it being dry when applying style agents, this way it is still wet and able to be dried to hold a strong style. However it is not so pumped up with water therefore can absorb product better.

3: Blow dry hair as straight as possible with the aid of a big flat brush, an aluminum one if you can find one. I try to dry hair with medium heat as often as I can. I do not allow myself to use high heat for more than 25% of the time drying hair. Once hair is completely dry, blow dry with cold air to close the cuticle and help lock in style.

4: Section by section apply Smooth Down Heat Glide by Redken and flat iron with the heat set to the lightest temp you can acheive results with. If you do what I say in the previous steps you should be able to decrese your heat setting at least a little bit.

5: Set blow dryer to cold again and point at top of head on low aiming hair down so it does not fly all over.



That's it, sounds like a lot but trust me, you will get used to it if you like it and stick to it. It gets faster too!

Get 1/2 inch cut every 6 weeks and always buy professional product in a salon, trust me the stuff in stores is BAD. Do not use too much shampoo, like seriously the size of a quarter, I do not care how thick your hair is, get it very very wet, rub shampoo real well in your hands and get a good lather then apply to hair, work into your scalp, you are cleaning your scalp when you wash your hair, not really your hair as much. Your hair will get clean enough as you rinse it a little and lather more. Too much shampoo just weighs hair down and builds up. Also rotate shampoo, even professional can build up and cause hair to go limp after a while. If your hair is like, wrist think and longer, then obviously you need about a silver half dollar amount but no more.


The Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide is a serum that protects the hair, it seriously works, a little goes a long way, avoid the roots. In some ways the more product the better, but be careful not to weigh the hair down. The hot tools your hair will burn the product before your hair.

Answer 2

It's not that hard, but it will take some practice to get it looking really good! So after you get out of the shower, towel dry your hair then comb that serum stuff in that you have. Make sure your hair isn't sopping wet, then section it off. I have really thick, curly hair and I section it into four sections like this: part it down the middle, then right across at the ears. Use hair ties or clips to keep everything seperate. Start at the bottom left or right, and use a flat paddle brush. Point your hair dryer angled down at your hair (try and use 2" sections at a time), and as you pull the hair slowly with the brush while you brush it out straight, your hair will dry. Do this as many times as you need to, then move on the to the top section on the same side. Repeat on the other side. Finish with a flat iron and voila! A beautiful blowout.

Answer 3

You can straighten your hair a variety of ways. You can blow dry it straight by dividing it into sections and using a round brush or a paddle brush to pull the sections straight as you blow dry. You can also use a straightening iron on a low setting to get it really straight. Your hair should be okay so long as you use a straightening balm to protect the hair from the breakage that a straightening iron or a blow dryer can cause. Curly hair tends to be more delicate and prone to breakage--which can make it look frizzy-- so be careful not to break your hair follicles. Don't allow the iron to have contract with you hair for long periods of time and use even downward motions.

Answer 4

I'm sorry to tell you, but unless you are really good at blow drying hair- you will be hard presses to get it straight. And the serum- it only works to an extent and it works best with a flat iron. I use a flat iron nearly everyday and have had my hair dyed many times trying to get it blonde...my point is that my stylist at Aveda is always amazed because my hair is in really good condition. so if you take good care of your hair with deep conditioning treatments- you should be fine. Plus, after the blow drying...your hair is already going to be damaged... you may as well go the extra step and flat-iron it so it actually looks good.

Answer 5

if you want to have beautiful, shiny straight hair, without spending a long time using a blow-dryer and flat iron? What if you could style your natural hair for more body, curls, and flips in just a few minutes? Imagine being able to air-dry your hair without it becoming frizzy and "poofy", even on humid days.
This is precisely what you can experience with the Japanese Straight Perm, aka Thermal Reconditioning, from a professional, experienced hair stylist.

Answer 6

I have thick hair and I use a flat iron. Get some GOOD products from a salon and a professional flat iron (cermic) and you will not damage your hair. I use a smoothing creme and then spray while I am styling. My hair looks great. I recommend the Chi product line.

Answer 7

It sounds like you might want to try a professional. It is best when you want to change your natural hair texture the first time. After one visit at the salon, you will know better what to do on your own as long as you pay attention to whoever does your hair. Make sure you express your concern and tell them what you want. Ask what products or technics they use. Once again, for a first time a professional is recommended.

Answer 8

Using a flat iron is very helpful. It is going to be time consuming no matter what option you choose.

Answer 9

you know well straightning your hair isnt that bad i mean it wont get damage just straighten it once and see how you like it just because you try it once it wont kill your hair sheesh and if you like it that way buy tresseme heat tamer it will help prevent damage try straigting it though its not that bad

Answer 10

ugh try looking online for a special hair straighter that comes in a spray so it works on thick hair..
http://www.ulta.com/control/product/~product_id=2127101