How do i straighten my hair safely without spending a ton on a high tech straightener?

Answer 1

tHE Cheap Ones SIMPLY do NOT Work as well as tHE Good ONEs !

Answer 2

Products you will need:
1. Permanent Straightener
2. Straightening Gel
3. Thermal Spray
4. Flat Iron
5. Blow Dryer (at least 1875 Watts)
6. A good shampoo and conditioner

1. If you have a Sally Beauty Supply nearby, purchase "Curl Remover", the brand is One n Only. It's a permanent straightener. It's not harsh and they will sell that particular one to anybody, you don't have to be licensed. I use it and it don't fry my hair. They have 3 different formulas, one is normal, one is for if you have color in it and one is for if you have highlights. Make sure you get the right one. It's about $8.00.
2. Also, in their generic line, pick up some "Straightening Gel: Compare to Paul Mitchell Straight Works". It's in a black and white tube. It's about $6.00 and lasts a long time.
3. Pick up some Thermal Spray, it's a must have if you're going to use a flat iron. You will need it to protect your ends.
I don't recommend getting Ion: Heat Protection from Sally Beauty, it's too greasy. They may have something else there. I use the Matrix Sleek Look and I think it's the best. You can get it at Wal-Mart's Smart Style the cheapest, it's about $12.00. They have an off brand version of it at Sally Beauty called Slickline Thermal Iron Smoother, about $7.00. I've never tried it but for a cheaper product, I would say it would be the best you can get.
4. The best flat iron to get is the Paul Mitchell one. It's black and green and will run you about $130.00. It goes to 400 degrees and won't fry your hair as long as you're using thermal spray. If you can't afford it, Sally Beauty has a ceramic one in their generic line that compares to CHI. It's about $50.00 and heats up to 410 degrees. If you have to go with a Wal-Mart one, get a ceramic one. I don't care for Conair products, so I would recommend a Revlon or a Remington.

6. With shampoo and conditioner, you get what you pay for. Stay away from anything that is not sold in a salon and be careful what you buy at Sally Beauty. The only thing I will use at Sally Beauty is Park Avenue SOFT by Naturelle, which is generic for Redken All Soft. I like Matrix Sleek Look and Redken All Soft the best. They can be purchased at a hair salon or the Smart Style at Wal Mart. Matrix is on sale frequently 2 liters for $24.

When you can find a sale like that, you really come out cheaper in the long run when you can get it that way than buying $3 - $5 products because you don't have to use near as much of it and you're getting a larger quantity at a better price.

What to do with these products:
Follow the instructions precisely on the permanent straightener. Repeat every 6 weeks.

Use your shampoo and conditioner, try not to wash your hair everyday. If you smoke like I do, you really have no choice. It's better not to.

When you do wash, put a nickel size amount of the straightening gel in your hair and dry it. Don't brush it while you dry it, only use your finger tips. Brushing it will break it.

After it's dry, it should only need the least bit of straightening with the iron. Spray in the thermal spray, ensuring that you get the roots good, that's the most important part and run the iron through it. You will have to keep adjusting the temp. at first to find what suits you the most.

Answer 3

Straighten your Hair With a Flat Iron using styling products(+ video demo)
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-straighten-wavy-hair-with-flat.html

Conair CS19JCS Instant Heat Ceramic Hair Straightener
From Conair
Price: $24.92

Product Description

CS19CS Professional Instant Heat Hair Straightener - Make your hair go from curly to straight in just a few minutes. Ceramic coated heating elements provide even heat distribution plus an easy-glide surface for smooth operation that won't scorch your hair. On/Off button Power-on indicator light Dual Volt Capable - Though it comes with a USA plug, it can also work with 220-Volts when used with optional plug adapters 6 Foot long swivel AC power cord for flexible control
http://astore.amazon.com/beautyproduct07-20/detail/B0000A1WGK/102-6734240-3453768

Answer 4

dont ever use an iron like the first person said, that it so bad for your hairs its not even funny, but get a heat protectant spray and a cheap straightenr, the cheap straighteners are a lot easier to replace after a while, and they work pretty good

Answer 5

tresemme has great hair products for protecting your hair when using anything with heat, and they're not that expensive... I get the spray and just lightly spray all over my hair before I straighten it.. it also helps take away the frizz... they also have a straightening gel that you can use before straightening... haven't tried that yet but so far the spray is working great for me

Answer 6

okay so youve heard the Chi is the best straightener at 100 dollars well you can get the ceramic knock off at 30 dollars and it great and no chemichals needed - maybe a protective shampoo for heat.

Answer 7

The cheap ones do not work as well as the Chi. Spend the money and get a good product.

Answer 8

i'm able to inform you a manner too make your hair rapidly yet you opt for 2 people iron it with a iron you need to save your hair moist.Now the only undesirable element is after 2 or 3 days your hair could have the frizzy enormous time. good success

Answer 9

Just buy a straightener from Wal-Mart. They work just as well and they cost $15-$30.

Answer 10

ok well your going to have problems if you dont want an expnsive one. THATS WHYY THERE ARE EXPENSIVE DUHh!! well i hve to say is buy a really nice protecting spray to go with your cheapo straightnerr.