Hair straightening

[poke]

Does anyone straighten their hair? My frizzies are getting out of control with the weather becoming hot and humid, and I'm hoping straightening would help. If from a box, what brand do you recommend?

Thanks,
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[3sweeties]

I highly suggest having a professional do it. Hair straightening can be very damaging if not done right.

[tenacious]

I straighten my hair every morning with a flat iron. It takes about 10 minutes now and a lot better than having chemical straightener added to your hair. Also, not sure if you colour your hair, but I don't think that it is recommened if you do.

[Lisa937]

I second having a professional do it if you decide to go the chemical route. Flat ironing can produce really good results too if you have good products to go with it. I go to a ton of beauty shows and I've seen really frizzy hair come out looking as smooth as glass.

[kat2002]

The two times that I tried chemical straightening, my hair went back to normal the first time that I washed it. I was so disappointed. You'd probably be better off going the flat-iron route, though that's not for me and I just go curly now.

[Mandy]

I had mine professionally straightened a long time ago. This was after I had perms in the 80s and early 90s. I used to have stick straight hair, but not so much now. I think the chemicals messed with it because I can get it to be curly without any sort of drying, heat or special products and can get it bone straight without much effort.

I wouldn't attempt to do it yourself. I don't think something like that seems like something to do at home.

[Blondell]

I've always thought tha perms have the opposite effect on "white" hair than "black." Could someone please explain to me what perms do to "white" hair. And, I'm not talking about the color of the hair here. :)

[musclema]

Originally posted by poke@May 9 2006, 07:34 AM
Does anyone straighten their hair? My frizzies are getting out of control with the weather becoming hot and humid, and I'm hoping straightening would help. If from a box, what brand do you recommend?

Thanks,
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I am a hairdresser and I wouldn't do anything with chemicals yourself. My hair is VERY curly. I blow it out with a round brush 2inches in diameter every time I wash it. You can use salon products or I like Garnier smoothing milk, you don't need much. Sometimes if I am feeling lazy, I let it air dry and spiral it all with a curling iron, which looks very nice and doesn't take any longer than blow drying.

[poke]

Hmmm, unfortunately blowing it out or using a straightening iron are not possible on a daily basis. If I wash it in the morning, I usually pull it back wet and it stays OK, especially with a little gel. If I wash it the night before, though, especially if I fly that day it gets totally distroyed. I look like I survived a bombing (or so I have been told!) Hmmm, maybe an appointment at the salon is in order... :cool:

Thanks for your suggestions!

[poke]

Originally posted by bdd814@May 10 2006, 11:11 AM
I've always thought tha perms have the opposite effect on "white" hair than "black." Could someone please explain to me what perms do to "white" hair. And, I'm not talking about the color of the hair here. :)
I'm not positive on this, but I think when black women get perms, it "unkinks" the hair a bit into bigger, rounder curls. When white women get perms, it curls the straight hair into the same curls.

[Blondell]

Originally posted by poke@May 10 2006, 05:10 AM
I'm not positive on this, but I think when black women get perms, it "unkinks" the hair a bit into bigger, rounder curls. When white women get perms, it curls the straight hair into the same curls.
Most of the time when black girls/women get perms it straightens the hair out--completely, no kinks (or curls for that matter). So what your saying is that it curls white hair? That is the opposite. That's why I think it's so weird.

[LisaBunny]

I am thinking of permanently straightening my hair. Anyone done this? Good or bad results?

[musclema]

Originally posted by LisaBunny@May 10 2006, 11:53 AM
I am thinking of permanently straightening my hair. Anyone done this? Good or bad results?
It probable depends how curly your hair is.

See, with mine, if I did that my hair would be flatbecause even though it's curly, it's fine, and probably fall out because of all the color.

Chances are that if you did it you would still have to do straightening of some kind.
JMO or something to give it more body.

poke, I only wash mine every other day unless I really feel grimy. I think alot of people do that.

I had a relaxer once and before the relaxer I was unable to blow my hair out, afterwards, I could but it was still really curly when left to air dry.

Good luck! :p

[Mandy]

Originally posted by LisaBunny@May 10 2006, 12:53 PM
I am thinking of permanently straightening my hair. Anyone done this? Good or bad results?
I did this when I was hmmmm 15 I'm thinking (and I'm not too far off from 24). My mom had my hair permed from the time I was in um 3rd grade, maybe?

I didn't have a bad experience, but I don't remember much about it since I was 15, just a little one. :baby:

[Lyn]

Originally posted by bdd814@May 9 2006, 10:11 PM
I've always thought tha perms have the opposite effect on "white" hair than "black." Could someone please explain to me what perms do to "white" hair. And, I'm not talking about the color of the hair here. :)
Perms have the same effect on both black and white hair ...curling

Relaxers (Gentle Treatment, TCB, Ultra Sheen, etc.) is the product that straightens black hair. It "relaxes" the curl/wave pattern chemically and gives curly hair a smooth texture.

Relaxers and perms are often used interchangeably, but they are two separate products with two separate functions.

[Leah]

Originally posted by LynS.@May 11 2006, 11:34 PM
Relaxers (Gentle Treatment, TCB, Ultra Sheen, etc.) is the product that straightens black hair. It "relaxes" the curl/wave pattern chemically and gives curly hair a smooth texture.


Can white chicks use that or is there special white chick straighteners? :unsure:

[Lyn]

Originally posted by Leah+May 12 2006, 12:15 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Leah @ May 12 2006, 12:15 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-LynS.@May 11 2006, 11:34 PM
Relaxers (Gentle Treatment, TCB, Ultra Sheen, etc.) is the product that straightens black hair. It "relaxes" the curl/wave pattern chemically and gives curly hair a smooth texture.


Can white chicks use that or is there special white chick straighteners? :unsure: [/b][/quote]
I&#39;m pretty sure that the products I mentioned are specifically for black hair. I know that there are products on the market specifically for the straightening of white hair. The two hair textures are so different, I&#39;d say that the products probably couldn&#39;t be used on both types of hair interchangeably. I&#39;m reading the info packet in my box now and it only references to black hair.

[Blondell]

Originally posted by LynS.@May 11 2006, 11:34 PM
Perms have the same effect on both black and white hair ...curling

Relaxers (Gentle Treatment, TCB, Ultra Sheen, etc.) is the product that straightens black hair. It "relaxes" the curl/wave pattern chemically and gives curly hair a smooth texture.

Relaxers and perms are often used interchangeably, but they are two separate products with two separate functions.
Thank you, Lyn. I&#39;ve wondered that for a long time.

[Leah]

Originally posted by LynS.+May 12 2006, 12:21 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (LynS. @ May 12 2006, 12:21 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Leah@May 12 2006, 12:15 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-LynS.@May 11 2006, 11:34 PM
Relaxers (Gentle Treatment, TCB, Ultra Sheen, etc.) is the product that straightens black hair. It "relaxes" the curl/wave pattern chemically and gives curly hair a smooth texture.


Can white chicks use that or is there special white chick straighteners? :unsure:
I&#39;m pretty sure that the products I mentioned are specifically for black hair. I know that there are products on the market specifically for the straightening of white hair. The two hair textures are so different, I&#39;d say that the products probably couldn&#39;t be used on both types of hair interchangeably. I&#39;m reading the info packet in my box now and it only references to black hair. [/b][/quote]
K ...thanks

[kris]

Originally posted by Leah+May 12 2006, 12:15 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Leah &#064; May 12 2006, 12:15 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-LynS.@May 11 2006, 11:34 PM
Relaxers (Gentle Treatment, TCB, Ultra Sheen, etc.) is the product that straightens black hair. It "relaxes" the curl/wave pattern chemically and gives curly hair a smooth texture.


Can white chicks use that or is there special white chick straighteners? :unsure:[/b][/quote]
About 2 years ago I chemically straightened my hair using this stuff called Easy Straight (http://www.easystraight.com). My hair&#39;s pretty curly naturally and it made it super straight. For the first 2 weeks my hair was a little dry but I just kept putting conditioner in it. Eventually it grew out but I didn&#39;t have any breakage or any irritation from the chemicals. Supposedly it&#39;s good for all hair types.

[lckychrms]

A friend of mine with super kinky-curly hair did the japanese straightening and it turned out amazing. For the price I guess one would expect that kind of result. :rolleyes: They suggest that you only do this type of straightening if you haven&#39;t had any chemical treatments done to your hair, otherwise you may have breakage.

For myself, I had the regular comb-relaxer-solution-through-your-hair-for-30-minutes method done many years ago. The stylist told me I couldn&#39;t wash my hair for three days so that it would set properly. Come day three, I washed my hair, and low and behold, my hair was curly again. What a waste of money. :wth:

[Tearose]

Originally posted by musclema+May 9 2006, 09:13 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (musclema @ May 9 2006, 09:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-poke@May 9 2006, 07:34 AM
Does anyone straighten their hair? My frizzies are getting out of control with the weather becoming hot and humid, and I&#39;m hoping straightening would help. If from a box, what brand do you recommend?

Thanks,
http://www.nvbrothels.net/forum/images/smilies/extra/Medusa%20smile.gif
I am a hairdresser and I wouldn&#39;t do anything with chemicals yourself. My hair is VERY curly. I blow it out with a round brush 2inches in diameter every time I wash it. You can use salon products or I like Garnier smoothing milk, you don&#39;t need much. Sometimes if I am feeling lazy, I let it air dry and spiral it all with a curling iron, which looks very nice and doesn&#39;t take any longer than blow drying. [/b][/quote]
The other day I spent a good hour blow drying my hair with a round brush and all I ended up with was super thick hay-looking hair, it never got that smooth shiny look I used to get when i blow dryed my hair. So for now i just let it dry naturally and wash every 2-3 days, its really thick, curly and dry AND dyed :sad:

[jackie]

I use a flat iron

[Erin]

Originally posted by Leah+May 12 2006, 07:18 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Leah @ May 12 2006, 07:18 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by LynS.@May 12 2006, 12:21 AM

Originally posted by Leah@May 12 2006, 12:15 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-LynS.@May 11 2006, 11:34 PM
Relaxers (Gentle Treatment, TCB, Ultra Sheen, etc.) is the product that straightens black hair. It "relaxes" the curl/wave pattern chemically and gives curly hair a smooth texture.


Can white chicks use that or is there special white chick straighteners? :unsure:
I&#39;m pretty sure that the products I mentioned are specifically for black hair. I know that there are products on the market specifically for the straightening of white hair. The two hair textures are so different, I&#39;d say that the products probably couldn&#39;t be used on both types of hair interchangeably. I&#39;m reading the info packet in my box now and it only references to black hair.
K ...thanks [/b][/quote]
I&#39;ve used "Dark & Lovely" many times in the past. I usually just get the children&#39;s version since it&#39;s milder. Of course I only straighten the very front hairline b/c for some reason I seem to have massive frizzies right there. I wouldn&#39;t straighten my whole head w/it. I&#39;d go to a professional. In fact, I may have to get some of that this week and do the front again.

But I don&#39;t do my whole head. Like Ariel, I have very fine, curly hair. It just comes out straight and flat and won&#39;t hold any curl but it&#39;s own.

One big thing I&#39;ve always heard though is not to mix the relaxers. It can make the hair break off. Whenever I&#39;ve done it on my own and then wanted it done in a salon a few months later, they cringe and want to wait till it&#39;s been at least 6 months. I&#39;ve had stylists at 4 different salons tell me this. :scratch:

[christie]

I&#39;d love to have my hair professionally straightened but wouldn&#39;t it look like hell when it starts to grow out? My hair is REALLY curly. Kinky at the roots and then bone straight probably wouldn&#39;t look too hot? :sad:

[Courtney]

Originally posted by LisaBunny@May 10 2006, 11:53 AM
I am thinking of permanently straightening my hair. Anyone done this? Good or bad results?
My roommate (who&#39;s white) gets a thermal relaxer once a year. Her hair is naturally wavy and it makes it bone straight. She loves it because she can let it air dry and doesn&#39;t have to worry about frizz. While the relaxer is a major chemical, her hair actually looks healthier because she isn&#39;t blowing it dry/flat ironing daily. She pays &#036;450 for it...and I believe the session is 3 hours.

Here&#39;s a before/after of the process...this is NOT my roommate. :funny:

http://www.riccardomaggiore.com/ThermalRel...raightening.htm (http://www.riccardomaggiore.com/ThermalRelaxerJapaneseStraightening.htm)

[Blondell]

wow&#33; that&#39;s great. I wish there was something for black hair that made it so we wouldn&#39;t have to blow our hair dry :mad: :lol:

[Tearose]

I got a quote to straighten my hair, its past my bra strap... they said 1,000 :blink: :wth: nooo thanky