What product can I use on my hair to keep it soft and protected from heat damage?

Question

I've tried Matrix Sleek Look Iron Smoother, Biosilk, Frizz-Ease, and Redken Smooth Down. None of these have worked for me! I need something that I can apply to my hair before I straighten it. My biggest concern is split ends, but I also want my hair to look smooth and not greasy. Please don't tell me to stop straightening my hair because it's the only way that I can style my hair.

Answer 1

One thing you should not bother with is any "straightening" shampoos and conditioners. What a waste of money! I have tried several and none have made a significant enough difference for what it costs to try.

I need to straighten my hair on a near daily basis as well. For a long time I thought the answer to keeping the locks soft was in use of product before or after straightening. It's actually more complicated than than for my hair, (it sounds like we have the same hair).

First I use a simple leave in conditioner after towel drying. I prefer Neutrogena's Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In Cream. Its not aimed for straightening hair, but it gives a great moisture boost that is none greasy. I've used the straightening creams before ironing, and most of them end up looking greasy or feeling greasy rather than soft. The Neutrogena goes a long way, has UV protection and has never made my hair feel anything but naturally soft.

Then the key to the damage... Your straightener. I just invested the $40 and bought the Revlon Wet to Set straightener. It is a miracle of difference. I was using a decent ceramic straightener, but this one actually evaporates the water from your hair using ceramic plates, locking the needed moisture in and evaporating the rest. Its fast, eliminates blow drying (which is most damaging), and reduces the flyaways and frizz.

On humid days, I still use a little of the frizz-ease secret weapon finishing cream. It can make your hair look greasy if used near the roots. Also, try Dove's Intense Frizz control cream. its cheap and works quite well too. I hope this helped!

Answer 2

You said you tried Redken Smooth down, but did you try Redken Heat glide? you put it on before using the flat iron. It works wonderfully. Also try Bed Head leave in conditioner/split end mender. I think its called 'pump it up' . Its in a pink pyramid shaped bottle. A little goes a long way with hair products. A better quality or new flat iron will work wonders as well. Good luck!

Answer 3

You should go to a professional and they will do this special conditioning treatment for like $20-$30 and the smoothness and shine lasts for a few months! My friend did it because her hair was so damaged and it looked so awesome after she got it done!

Answer 4

I use herbal essences dry/damaged hair in the shower, it's so thick and it really helps to condition your hair. Then after blow drying I use Bumble and Bumble styling spray which helps with styling and it has a fantastic protection factor. It's quite expensive but so worth it and it lasts for a long time.

Answer 5

Pantin Pro V

Answer 6

My hairstylist suggested Cholesterol. It's really thick and greasy but you put it on the ends and wash it out with shampoo.....DO NOT PUT ON ROOTS! (yuck!) and it will leave your hair feeling nice and smooth. Get it at sally's and it's pretty cheap too.

Answer 7

Try Herbal Essences pin straight spray

Answer 8

attempt to stay away frow alcohol based hair products. Use a depart-in hair conditioner and use spritz syling sprays.under no circumstances use curling irons or ceramic straighteners on moist hair (thats specific to "fry" it. The "spritz" will nevertheless artwork after it dries too, unlike gels or mousses or hair sprays that "set" your hair.

Answer 9

I use Biosilk. They sell it at hair salons. Its kinda pricey but it works good.

Answer 10

if you straighten your hair the best thing to do is use this stuff called bio silk it works good... even if you dont straighten your hair..