I'm an asian woman with thick coarse curly/wavey hair. I've chemically straightened it before(ionic straightening) but it always left my hair really dry and still look rough. I used to always straighten it with my own straightener and that would take me about an hour to get it nice and tame even at medium length. Does anybody have new suggestions for straightening ? What do native africans do for their hair maybe they have great tricks for straightening ?
Thanks -- Em
2006-12-12 19:04:06 · 15 answers · asked by Em 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Rule of thumb, the "stronger" straightening you want, the harsher the chemicals. The damage will make your hair thin and dry. If you want to use a weaker straightener, you'll preserve your hair more.
I recommend starting off with your shampoo/conditioner. You can't use a cheap brand. Trust me. You'll want to go with Biosilk, Paul Mitchell Smoothing (Super Skinny), etc. My clients have had lots of success with Biosilk and Paul Mitchell as shampoos and conditioners to help smooth out hair. I also recommend a leave-in conditioner such as Matrix - Biolage Smoothing Balm. This will get your hair naturally smoother without flat ironing it. Wash/condition once every 3 days. I know these products are expensive compared to the non-salon quality brands but it's worth it!
After that, use a ceramic iron. If you've been using cheap shampoos/conditioners, you'll see a huge difference once you switch!
2006-12-12 21:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Junbei 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you try blow drying it when its about 85% naturally dry, making sure to pop in a straightening serum then after that using a straightening iron to go over it and make is smooth and extra straight. You should also invest in a fantastic shampoo and conditioning products that are designed to smooth hair that will also help with the straightening process & help narish and proctect your hair. good luck.
2006-12-12 19:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a pair of GHD Straighteners, you can get them on the internet for cheaper than a shop or hairdressers and make sure you always use a heat protecting spray before you start. I always try to avoid blow drying my hair if im straightening it as it goes very frizzy.
2006-12-12 22:03:30 · answer #3 · answered by sue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conair Infiniti 100% solid ceramic 5 year warranty works great. Use Dove intense moisture shampoo/conditioner and Dove smooth and soft anti frizz cream.
2006-12-13 01:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Wendy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she or ghd straighteners are very good.
Hair serum makes your hair shine.
I feel sorry for anyone who has curly hair as I have struggled with it all my life.
You could get some straightners that can straighten your hair wet cos its lots easier then!!!!
Good luck
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2006-12-13 03:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by rozzywozzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this'll work for you but there is a product called Fruictus(sp?) and you can get shine products and curl enhancers and straightening products as well as shampoo and conditioners. Check it out!
2006-12-12 19:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey i have curly hair too. Probably not as coarse as yours tho. U should use G.H.D'S and there product range too. take your time and blow dry your hair in sections then straighen it in sections. Try the link below! Good luck!!!
2006-12-12 22:03:57 · answer #7 · answered by LEE F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-12 23:04:51 · answer #9 · answered by Naturale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHI straighteners are the best!
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