i have sort of straight hair. its still wavy at times. my problem is i want to be able to take a shower in the morning and without STRAIGHTENING IT BY USING A STRAIGHTENER how can i get the effect of silky smooth straight hair? i've tried with just using a blow dryer but my hair still comes out poofy after that. any advice or techniques?
Hair problems..? there really isn't any other way to make your hair straight besides straightening it with a flat iron OR getting it permenently straightened (which can be costly, ineffective, and damaging).
a flat iron can be a great tool if its used correctly. the problem is, you can buy a flat iron anywhere, but nobody tells you HOW to use it to keep your hair healthy. well, thats what i'm going to do.
first of all, you need a ceramic iron. most of them are these days, but you can't cheap it out. the cheap ones are usually just ceramic coated, which means its not REALLY ceramic. you need one thats fully 100% ceramic or else it'll fry your hair. a good flat iron will cost you at LEAST $50, but it should last your forever. I love the Paul Mitchell smoothing iron. It's about $120, but it works really well, adds a ton of shine, and will last you years...literally. i'm a professional hairstylist, and i've had my Paul Mitchell iron for 1 year and a half now, and I use it WAY more than you ever could. Chi is another good one, but expensive.
another very important step is PRODUCT. people fail to use good products, or any for that matter, because they feel they don't work, or for some other reason, but even if the product doesn't work, it WILL protect your hair. a leave-in conditioner like Paul Mitchell The Cream works great, and if you're trying to get a shiny, sleek finish, Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum works wonders! Use it when its wet AND dry, and it will protect your hair. the iron will burn off product before it burns your hair.
lastly, you shouldn't be heat styling your hair on a daily basis. washing your hair too much will dry it out, so try to go at least every other day. a flat-iron finish should last at least 2 days, if not more than that. obviously, if your hair starts to look greasy, or starts to smell bad, you should wash it. but on average, you can go 2 days before this starts happening.
you should also use a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. make sure you don't put the conditioner directly on your scalp or it'll weigh it down or look greasy. always start on the ends, and work your way up. the ends are what need the moisture most.
good luck! i hope this helps.
Hair problems..? that was good advice Report It
Hair problems..? put a relaxer on it
Hair problems..? use a hair serum. it wil calm ur hair down
Hair problems..? why dont you want to use a straightener? same thing happens to me when i blow dry it so i just let it air dry over night then in the morning straighten it.
Hair problems..? well, u can go to a salon, and then have your hair straightened. then, after u do that, use straightening shampoo to keep you hair straight. good luck!!!!!
Hair problems..? Find a salon that offers the Brazilian straightening method. My best friend had Shirley Temple curls and now its stick straight, has no frizz and we live in Miami!! (humid)
The brazilian straightening is cheaper then the japanese version plus after the first time you only have to touch up your roots. So you could wait up to 6 months if you didnt have the time or money. Its also super healthy.
Good luck!!
Hair problems..? have a stylist apply a relaxer.....CHI is the best
