hair straightening question?

Question

i have thick, curly hair. i can't flat iron it too often anymore because it's breaking off. are there any ways to straighten my hair without all the damage?

i flat iron my hair 3 times a week.

Answer 1

My hair is VERY frizzy and wavy, not necessarily curly, but I straighten it all the time and here's what I use:

Bumble & Bumble styling lotion spritzed on right after the shower which protects my hair from breakage. Then I spritz on Frizz-Ease hair straightener (several sprays - if you feel like your hair is too stiff after drying then use a little less). I straighten it with a blow dryer and natural bristle brush when it's pretty wet - then I'm not pulling on partially dry hair and breaking it. After I think it's dry, I start over and run my brush through it with the dryer again! Because if it's left a little damp, it will frizz up again. Then I use Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon. Use just a little, working it throughout your dry hair for at least a minute. Believe it or not, Velcro rollers, will also help smooth dry hair and give it nice bounce. It's a process! But if you do it well, you shouldn't have to wash your hair again for another 3 days.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Maybe you are getting all that damage because you are not using a good enough iron. Try entering at folica.com there you can read reviews and see pictures of their customers before and after using their tool. Try ceramic and tourmaline, they work magnificently on my hair (still it is not thick or too curly...) Also use a product that protects your hair before using any hot tool on your hair, like Tresemme Heat Tamer.

You can also try Bio Ionic, it is a very expensive treatment, still your hair doesn't get damaged and the results last for six months when you have to get a retouch. Your hair will stay straight EVERYDAY when you wash it, at the beach, at the pool, in humidity... simply always.

HOPE THIS HELPS!♥

Answer 3

Not really babe sorry, i have the same hair type as you and i went and got it chemically straightened, but the chemicals burnt my scalp and my hair fell out in clumps so think carefully before you go that far.
Also apart from using a protecting spray before u straighten it, try and do it only once or twice max a week to cut down on damage.
And experiment on what you can do with the hair you have. Speak to a hairdresser about the most low maintenance style for you.
hope this helps

Answer 4

I actual have very curly hair, and for awhile, I straightened it daily. I not often used warmth protectant, which dried it out thoroughly. it might wreck off SO actual, and at last went from being 0.5 way down my lower back, to my shoulders. i assume i did not get the hint. besides, I fixed this a number of techniques. Get shampoo and conditioner that's designed for dry, brittle, breaking hair. i decide to propose Nexxus professional-Mend. That for Shampoo, Conditioner, and warmth Protectant. It mends the chop up ends, and facilitates fix moisture on your hair, that are the huge variety a million motives for hair breakage. do not straighten your hair. It sucks, notwithstanding if it additionally dries it out, and sucks it of moisture. paintings with your curls. Use hair serums, that fix moisture, and could additionally restoration chop up ends and stuff. attempt stuff from Paul Mitchell. he's a genius. (':

Answer 5

use a really nice breakage defense shampoo and conditioner combo, and put a small amount of heat protectant serum in your hair before you begin flat ironing it. divide your hair into small sections, and iron it slowly, but keep the iron moving at all times. then use a finishing spray to protect your hair from the damages of the flat iron.

Answer 6

i have a flat iron spray with mine (have really think curly hair too!!). i got it at a hair salon that i go to.... was pretty expensive but is well worth it. i would invest in a good ceramic straightener too. mine was about 200 dollars but it keeps my hair really straight with no damage!!!!

Answer 7

I have similar hair, It took a while to get it done but I had a friend blow dry my hair and brush it continously and it came out straight in the end. She put the brush in my hair and pulled it down towards her with the hairdryer pointed and that strip of hair. It took a while but it looked good.

Answer 8

I use to fight my curls with chemicals irons etc. However once you find a good cut - layers work for me, accept the fact that the more you fight your nature the harder your life will be. Breathe through your nose slowly and love your curls. Your hair will become healthier and you'll be so happy.

Answer 9

I bought the $98 solia flat iron, thinking it would be so much better, its worse with frying my ends than a walmart cheapy was.

Answer 10

When I was a teenager, we used to either use a coffee can as a roller. (Put your hair in a high ponytail, slather it with gel and wrap it around a coffee can, pinning the hair as you go. Cut off the rubberband.) Or you can use you head as a roller. (Just wrap you hair neatly around your head and pin as you go. Don't forget the gel)