topic Re: READY TO GO STRAIGHT in Beauty

READY TO GO STRAIGHT

Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:00:58 GMT

I can blow my out curls with my large Revlom Volumizer Brush/Blowdry tool, but my hair is still a bit wavy and turns under at the ends. I have looked into Brazilian blowouts (decided damaging and couldn't turn back to curly).

This leads me to the best flat iron. I'd like the least damaging, auto cutoff, the edges that are curved to add volume at the crown and very necessary for silver hair, temp control settings since I don't use heat over 300 degrees.

This is new territory for me since my pixie is now almost shoulder length and the last time my hair was this long, I'm not sure safe straight irons were an option. They've come a long way. I've looked online at several sites...hundreds to choose from...baffling.

Can someome suggest an iron they have now or have owned that they think is the best ever and why?

Re: READY TO GO STRAIGHT

GinaV24 — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:14:07 GMT

well I read your post with a lot of interest but unfortunately I don't have an answer. My hair is already straight. I thought you might be asking about stopping perming your hair.

Hopefully someone else can give you a good option.

Re: READY TO GO STRAIGHT

haddon9 — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:14:27 GMT

@Shanus If you really want straight hair there are other brands of keratin treatments that are not as strong as a Brazilian blowout today.

As for a flat iron it won't really make it straight particularly when the weather gets humid but can help...sorry I can't help with recommending one.

I have gotten a few keratin treatments even though my hair is very straight....because it helps to keep the frizzies away on those hot & humid days. Plus it does give the hair shine and didn't damage mine at all.

Re: READY TO GO STRAIGHT

Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:24:26 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
@Shanus If you really want straight hair there are other brands of keratin treatments that are not as strong as a Brazilian blowout today.

As for a flat iron it won't really make it straight particularly when the weather gets humid but can help...sorry I can't help with recommending one.

I have gotten a few keratin treatments even though my hair is very straight....because it helps to keep the frizzies away on those hot & humid days. Plus it does give the hair shine and didn't damage mine at all.

@haddon9 Thanks for your suggestions. I was hoping not to go the route that would mean I'd have to wear it straighter every day. I like my waves/curls, but wanted to be able to have a little variety from day to day.

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jackthebear — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:11:52 GMT

Hot tools

priced right good products

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wagirl — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:06:27 GMT

I use Caj--that one has teeth along the sides and Chi smart gem--that one has kind of a curved surface. Like them both. they each have several temps to use.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 16:41:30 GMT

I am cursed w/both wavy & curly hair. I have never mastered using a straight or flat iron. My daughter tried & tried to teach me. Can't do it NOPE! NOPE! NOPE!

Then I found Conair Smooth & Straighten BRUSH! Found it at BBB. Works like a charm when I want to wear my hair straight. I part my hair in 4 parts, brush straighten each part then brush the whole head from root to ends.

The highest setting is 375. The lowest setting which I use is between 175-200.

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Toots711 — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:11:10 GMT

@Shanus I could talk to you for hours on this topic. ;-)

Re: Revlon Volumizer Brush

I use this too. Here is what I have learned from my hairdresser and my own trial and error. At first focus at the hair near the root as that is where the curl starts forming. If the hair is slightly dry ahead of time, it will fight the straightening process.
I start drying from underneath the hair and gradually work from on top of the hair to fight the hair from curling under. My hairdresser suggested that I complete the process by using the cool setting to set the hair.

Re: Dafni Brush

This is used on dry hair. I use this if I need to add more smoothness.

Re: ghd Flat Iron

I have had success using this brand.

Re: Olaplex Hair Smoother No. 6

Recommended by my hairdresser who said this is a good brand. I apply to my wet hair prior to drying.

Well that's all for now. :-)

Re: READY TO GO STRAIGHT

Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:22:21 GMT

@Toots711 Thanks for taking the time to provide the info + photos. I haven't had an issue with my Revlon Brush/Dryer...my hair is not the tight curly type, but rather looser curls and waves, so the root curling isn't the issue, but good advice anyway.

I do use the OLAPLEX 5 conditioner, but have not tried the 6...intersting.

Thanks again for your recommendations. Enjoy the holidays.

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ninjawife — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:45:43 GMT

I had a Brazilan Blowout in September and I can still wear my hair curly. I just don't have frizz.

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Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:49:48 GMT

@ninjawife Are there degrees to ask for? Like a lighter straight, medium straight, etc.

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Witchy Woman — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:32:55 GMT

@Shanus

I know you and I have discussed our curly hair before.

I've been having mine smoothed for year, then stopped for about a year. And, last summer, I was just going crazy with it. It was always a tangled, frizzy mess. Went in late summer and had it smoothed.....What a relief.

However, my hair is aging, colored and fine. I'm not sure I want to keep doing this, but...it at least gives me managable hair in the summer.

While my curls used to be beautiful, I think it was years of bad cuts, aging hair, changing curl pattern that gave me the hair from Hell.

I never flat-ironed after the salon Pravana smoothing, but would use my spin brush on almost dry hair. It gave me dreaming, silky hair that I still love.

I'm going in to a new salon tomorrow in the hopes of getting a layered cut which will allow me to try my curls one more time.

If I could go back to the curly, beautiful hair of my 30s, I'd gladly stay curly....I just don't know if it's in there anymore.

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Witchy Woman — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:35:33 GMT

@Shanus

Not to horn in, but wanted to mention I've used Olaplex products off and on and...it never helped me one iota.

My hair still turned into a fuzz ball.

I'm always happy to read when a product works for anyone, but most of them I've tried did NOTHING to keep my hair from reverting to unruly frizz.

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GenXmuse — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 18:35:38 GMT

I've had a Brazilian blowout and a keratin treatment and I could wear it wavy but without the frizzfest. Posh salon in Durham does a great job but I really like my revlon blowout brush a lot since I'm not doing major salon visits. I would recommend Matrix miracle creator. I just started using this for a month and it has done wonders for a smoother look

You can get a trial size on Amazon and check it out without buying the whole bottle.

Re: READY TO GO STRAIGHT

Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:01:18 GMT

@Witchy Woman Although I no longer follow it to the letter, according tothe CGM, anyone can get their curls back in good shape. I do, after striaghtening it one way or the other too many times, have to deep condition more often to get my curls back in shape. My hair has thinned out a bit as well, but when I went silver, the curls seemed to amp up...free of dye and damage, I guess.

Because I'm a 2C/3A type curl, if that really matters, I don't have the tangles, tighter curls and frizz is managed with a bit of argan or other lightweight oil.

I hope your layered cut goes well. Let me know.

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Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:03:59 GMT

@Witchy Woman I've read that some curls need protein while others need hydration. It's a delicate balance ans you can overdo either one. So when the limp, frizzies start, I know I've over conditioned...I don't do protein since my hair gets enough in the styling products.

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Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:05:34 GMT

@GenXmuse Not doing salons either. Trial size, good idea.

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Mellyg — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:19:29 GMT

@Shanus @Witchy Woman

I can relate to both of you regarding your hair. In the past 10-15 years, my hair has gone through many phases (everything from extensions, keratin treatment, and an unfortunate bleach incident). After my bleach (resulting in serious breakage), I started getting blowouts. I was terrified of drying or straightening my hair myself; and I have thick 2c/3a hair that is too difficult for me to attempt. That being said, I have had a T3 and GHD flat iron. They were both terrific and would recommend. But PLEASE make sure you use a heat protectant.

I have had to embrace my curls this year; as I'm certainly not getting blowouts at the salon; and am (kinda) following CGM (it's a lot of trial and error)! I asked a stylist about Olaplex, her professional opinion was that she's heard as many negative as positive things about it; but told me she wouldn't suggest it. I know that's just 1 opinion, but she's never been one to push products.

Re: READY TO GO STRAIGHT

Shanus — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:22:28 GMT

@Mellyg wrote:
@Shanus @Witchy Woman
I can relate to both of you regarding your hair. In the past 10-15 years, my hair has gone through many phases (everything from extensions, keratin treatment, and an unfortunate bleach incident). After my bleach (resulting in serious breakage), I started getting blowouts. I was terrified of drying or straightening my hair myself; and I have thick 2c/3a hair that is too difficult for me to attempt. That being said, I have had a T3 and GHD flat iron. They were both terrific and would recommend. But PLEASE make sure you use a heat protectant.
I have had to embrace my curls this year; as I'm certainly not getting blowouts at the salon; and am (kinda) following CGM (it's a lot of trial and error)! I asked a stylist about Olaplex, her professional opinion was that she's heard as many negative as positive things about it; but told me she wouldn't suggest it. I know that's just 1 opinion, but she's never been one to push products.

@Mellyg Thanks for another view on Olaplex. Always do use a heat protectant...silver hair can "burn" and turn yellow.

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beach-mom — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:35:59 GMT

@Shanus - Your hair sounds similar to mine. I like variety too. For many years it was short. I never used anything on it - didn't even own a blow dryer. My teenage DD would get up at 5 every morning to get rid of her curls. I thought she was crazy! About 10 years ago I started thinking I wanted to look more polished. My hair grew and I blew it straight- still no straightener though. One day I let my curls "go." People who hadn't known me long asked if I had had a perm - LOL!

Now I also use the Revlon volumizer when I want to look really good- right now that's twice a week for me, sometimes more with Zoom. But still most of the time I let it go. I'm a WEN girl and I like the way my hair feels when it's natural!