Straightening help!

[badkitty3804]

So I joined the banged lot of the world, only to be reminded of my hair's love to curl when met with humidity such as what we were dealt today. 99% of the time I prefer to go straight with my hair anyway, as it's completely random if it wants to be cute when curly or some horrid mess - I prefer the solid consistency of my hair straight.

Any good recommendations for straightening? Preferably not chemical/process based.

I know that I need to invest in another good round brush, another one that's a bit smaller to give my new bangs some shape, but product wise I have had NO luck. I tried the straightening product line out of Bed Head, and it left my hair feeling coated and icky. Pretty much everything else had the same result.


:help:

[JuliaP]

Loved the Picture of your bangs... Sorry I have no good advice..

[cherri sassis]

buy a chi iron....costly but well worth it

[badkitty3804]

Chi Iron?

[Funshine]

I wish I could help out. My hair is straight, straight, straight on it's own though. I think I've had humidity frizz like... twice.

[badkitty3804]

HATE.

[Funshine]

Cha. Whatever. I would kill for curls. We've had this discussion a few times now, though.

[badkitty3804]

I don't care.

My hair is a curly mess right now, and I hate it.

My hairdresser went a bit crazy with trimming the rest of my hair, and neglected to keep in line with my request for LONG layers, which happen to work for my curls, and just have me choppy layers. Bitch.

[LizE]

Do you want to get a flat iron or something?

I've heard wonderful things about the Maxi Glide. I will probably get one soon. My hair is pretty straight when I dry it (fairly wavy, but not curly, if I let it air dry), but sometimes I just want it 100% bone straight, you know?

I've also heard good things about the Chi iron. My hairdresser recommended it to me. The Chi is about $130 I think, and I've seen the Maxi Glide sell for about $80.

Hope that helps a *little*...

[Funshine]

My hairdresser went a bit crazy with trimming the rest of my hair, and neglected to keep in line with my request for LONG layers, which happen to work for my curls, and just have me choppy layers. Bitch.
Oh, now that sucks. Does it look cute at least?

[Funshine]

Maxi Glide
Is this a hair tampon?

[badkitty3804]

Do you want to get a flat iron or something?

I've heard wonderful things about the Maxi Glide. I will probably get one soon. My hair is pretty straight when I dry it (fairly wavy, but not curly, if I let it air dry), but sometimes I just want it 100% bone straight, you know?

I've also heard good things about the Chi iron. My hairdresser recommended it to me. The Chi is about $130 I think, and I've seen the Maxi Glide sell for about $80.

Hope that helps a *little*...

Already have a flat iron and a large barrel curling irons to work with my layers. I'm sure they're not the best on the market, but when I'm styling, it looks awesome with the finished product.

What I need is a magic cure to make it so that I don't spend 20 minutes straightening and perfecting my hair, just to step outside into humidity and have it curl on me. Like today.

[LizE]

What I need is a magic cure to make it so that I don't spend 20 minutes straightening and perfecting my hair, just to step outside into humidity and have it curl on me. Like today.
I'm sorry, I left my magic wand at home today. :puppydog:

:wink:

[badkitty3804]

Oh, now that sucks. Does it look cute at least?

The bangs = awesome
The layers = Passable, but needs to grow out more.

I guess it's fine in the end, because it cuts off a lot of damaged stuff. It's just much shorter than what I wanted. And I really hate when you specifically point out exactly what you want, short of drawing a picture of it, and still have it turn out wrong.

[LizE]

Is this a hair tampon?

Hahahahaha.

Naw, it's a hair straightening dealy. I want one.

[badkitty3804]

I'm sorry, I left my magic wand at home today. :puppydog:

:wink:

FAIL.

[LizE]

I'll bring it with me on Monday, promise! :crying:

[Funshine]

The bangs = awesome
The layers = Passable, but needs to grow out more.

I guess it's fine in the end, because it cuts off a lot of damaged stuff. It's just much shorter than what I wanted. And I really hate when you specifically point out exactly what you want, short of drawing a picture of it, and still have it turn out wrong.
That's my biggest fear whenever I cut my hair (which is not often..).

[The Matador]

I don't care.

My hair is a curly mess right now, and I hate it.

My hairdresser went a bit crazy with trimming the rest of my hair, and neglected to keep in line with my request for LONG layers, which happen to work for my curls, and just have me choppy layers. Bitch.

she better not have messed it up that bad...

[badkitty3804]

Eh.

I'm still a sexybitchspectacularo...

[The Matador]

i'm not doubting that

but you know my feelings on hair

[Skandalus]

I get the thermal relaxer done about once a year, so my hair is mostly permanently straight except for my regrowth.

I have the maxi glide that I use on the regrowth and I LOVE it. it is my favorite hair tool ever. It doesn't completely defend against humidity though, but it does better than other normal straighteners (I have tried them all).


The chi straightener is actually the tool they use the thermal relaxing process. I have never used it outside of the salon, but I imagine its pretty good because it is supposed to get a ton hotter than any other straightener (although that could be sort of damaging).


So yea, I say get the maxi glide. the steam makes your hair healthier too, so you can't really beat that.

[cherri sassis]

Chi Iron?

it's a straightening iron....chi is the brand name....there's all kinds of brands out there but they dont work very well...i've always had pretty wavy hair and with the CHI brand of iron, it's straight in one swipe of hair

[Alexis]

I love my maxi glide but the ends of my hair look like crap after I use it.

Nothing really beats a good hair dryer and a good quality round brush. I've had to learn this the hard way. I am finally breaking down and spending money on a bespoke labs T3 hair dryer.

Also, after you are done with your hair try using the frederic fekkai glossing cream. You can buy a mini tube at sephora if you want to try it first. I love it! It smooths frizzies and makes your hair nice and shiney.

http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/f0/0c/Frederic_Fekkai_Glossing_Cream-resized200.jpg

Another line of products that is amazing for taming the frizz are the Biolage smoothing products. I use the shampoo and conditioner and I love them.


If you don't want to spend a bunch of money on products (I know you said no chemicals) but you should really go to a salon and get it "relaxed"

You can still curl it if you want and it will be more manageable.

[badkitty3804]

I've been dying my hair licorice black for about 3 months now.

Is that going to be an issue with getting a relaxer?

[badkitty3804]

i'm not doubting that

but you know my feelings on hair
FYI.

http://i24.tinypic.com/6709qb.jpghttp://i23.tinypic.com/vr7jbn.jpg

[The Matador]

your hairdresser is safe.

for now....

:wink:

[Alexis]

Uh, It's possible. I'm sure you can get a free consultation before you do it.

I had my bleach blonde hair covered with my natural shade not very long ago.

I was told it was a not an issue. My hair was pretty chemically treated when she suggested getting it relaxed. But if you are using boxed dye it is different since that stuff is a lot more harsh than what a lot of salons use.

[badkitty3804]

:ponder:

[juicyjay]

I get the thermal relaxer done about once a year, so my hair is mostly permanently straight except for my regrowth.

how much is the thermal relaxer?

[cleophite]

Sounds like maybe you're not getting your hair all the way dry? I've always been told that's the best way to get it to stay straight. It's not really healthy for your hair, but you really have to steam all of the moisture out of it.

[badkitty3804]

Well, it *should* be completely dry after I use the blow dryer since there would be steam when I straighten with an iron...right?

It will be absolutely perfect when I'm inside, but when I step foot outside...*poof*

[Alexis]

do you use a comb with your iron?

[The Matador]

you'll just have to wear some sort of bubble when you're outdoors

[badkitty3804]

Not sure how I really would.

Usually just pull apart sections with my fingers, then flip it to the other side so that I can get the hair underneath.

[cleophite]

Maybe you should get an iron with a built-in comb. I use a sapphire iron that has a comb in it and I think it makes a huuuuge difference.

[Hitoi]

i'm not doubting that

but you know my feelings on hair

LOL.

"Don't ever cut your hair again, girl."

Evey takes hair very seriously.

[badkitty3804]

Maybe you should get an iron with a built-in comb. I use a sapphire iron that has a comb in it and I think it makes a huuuuge difference.

I need an "easy button" for my hair.

:crying2:

[The Matador]

http://img.timeinc.net/time/2003/flight/images/pucci.jpg

1965: Emilio Pucci creates the "Gemini 4" line for Braniff Air. The uniforms feature astronaut-like bubble helmets, which, according to flight attendants, were "very difficult to hear in." They did, however, provide complete hair protection on windy days

[Alexis]

Not sure how I really would.

Usually just pull apart sections with my fingers, then flip it to the other side so that I can get the hair underneath.

If you take a section and start with a fine tooth comb, run the comb down the section with the iron right after it. It' can be hard but it works pretty well.

That's why the maxi-glide works, it has little teeth/combs on the ceramic plates.

[The Matador]

LOL.

"Don't ever cut your hair again, girl."

Evey takes hair very seriously.

damn right!

:D

[Skandalus]

how much is the thermal relaxer?

It depends on your hair type and how much hair you have.


My hair is pretty thick, but on the whole I think I have an average amount of hair and mine costs $800. The range they give you is about $600 to $800.

[Alexis]

Does that include the tip?

[jbee]

buy a chi iron....costly but well worth it

definitely buy a chi!

[Skandalus]

Does that include the tip?

unfortunately no.


My extremely curly hair was such source of stress when I was growing up that it is worth it to me though.

[The Matador]

tell me you get a complimentary body massage for that price....

[LuckyShamrock]

I didn't feel like reading the rest of the thread so forgive me if all this has been said.

~>Redkin products work pretty well, especially for long hair.

~>A good straightening iron is key. Probably cost you like $200.

Right now I'm using Herbal Essences straightening line. Not too bad for cheap.

[Alexis]

unfortunately no.


My extremely curly hair was such source of stress when I was growing up that it is worth it to me though.

Oh, I totally understand. You can't really put a price on the hours a week that you save by getting that thermal treatment done.

[badkitty3804]

Oh, I totally understand. You can't really put a price on the hours a week that you save by getting that thermal treatment done.

I dropped $600 on perma-liner, so I can't really talk.

I'm not *that* bad off about my curls though. They're loose ringlets, not tiny unmanageable curls.

[The Matador]

is that the stuff they use to line truck beds?

:shrug:

[Skandalus]

mine curls were really unmanageable and uneven and horrible.

my hair does not look good curly unless I spend at least an hour and a half styling it. and even then, it didn't really look "good". it was just passable.


the thermal relaxer is that miracle thing that I always prayed and prayed would be invented when I was growing up.

now they just need to invent a way to make my hair grow out straight as well.

[badkitty3804]

is that the stuff they use to line truck beds?

:shrug:


lol.

[badkitty3804]

mine curls were really unmanageable and uneven and horrible.

my hair does not look good curly unless I spend at least an hour and a half styling it. and even then, it didn't really look "good". it was just passable.


the thermal relaxer is that miracle thing that I always prayed and prayed would be invented when I was growing up.

now they just need to invent a way to make my hair grow out straight as well.

Got ya.

My neighbor growing up had VERY curly and thick hair, and I saw the hell she went through trying to do something with it.

[sassypance]

Product-wise:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/31P0GP2JZ9L._AA280_.jpg

Apply a small amount in your hands and apply first towards your ends, never on the top of your hair and you should be able to keep your hair from frying from straightening. I can't recommend this product enough when you're using a flat iron.

Also applying it right out of the shower always seems to work best for me.

[badkitty3804]

And it's anti-holycraptheweatherhatesmyface?

[sassypance]

Yep because it's like a serum/oil. It could potentially weigh hair down if too much is used and since it's oily in nature your don't want to apply it to your roots. The scent is delectable and the results are :thumbsup:

[The Matador]

"ooh, is that hair gel?"

http://www.moviecitygeek.com/DVD/images/something_about_mary.jpg

[badkitty3804]

Who carries it?

[badkitty3804]

"ooh, is that hair gel?"

http://www.moviecitygeek.com/DVD/images/something_about_mary.jpg

:chilly:

While her hair is straight...I'll pass.

Although, "Money Shot" would be a great product name for a hair gel.

[sassypance]

Ulta now carries it so it's no longer a 'salon quality' product but I got it directly from my hair stylist.
There's an Ulta on Georgia Ave by Discovery.

[The Matador]

:ponder:

i'll make millions.....

[badkitty3804]

Ulta now carries it so it's no longer a 'salon quality' product but I got it directly from my hair stylist.
There's an Ulta on Georgia Ave by Discovery.

Score.

$?

[sassypance]

Not very expensive at all. I paid salon prices and it was like $14 there, it's gotta be way less at Ulta. Get the tiny bottle, you'll never get through the big one with the little amount of the product you have to use.

I have to get going but will I be seeing you tonight?

[The Matador]

Score.

$?

jesus woman, does everyone have to do everything for you?

http://www.ulta.com

why don't YOU try looking for it

:D

[badkitty3804]

jesus woman, does everyone have to do everything for you?

Yes.

[LilLemur416]

Like Lauren, I can't really help because my hair is mostly straight on it's own (I've noticed that now that it's shorter (relatively) it crinks funny if I don't blow it dry, but it's not really curly) - but to combat frizz, I <3 Tresemme's no-frizz spray (http://www.tresemme.com/sleek/products/no-frizz-shine-spray.aspx).
http://www.tresemme.com/sleek/images/products/no-frizz-shine-spray.jpg

[badkitty3804]

Not very expensive at all. I paid salon prices and it was like $14 there, it's gotta be way less at Ulta. Get the tiny bottle, you'll never get through the big one with the little amount of the product you have to use.

I have to get going but will I be seeing you tonight?

Sweet. Super cheap.

I'll be at Buzz.

[badkitty3804]

Like Lauren, I can't really help because my hair is mostly straight on it's own (I've noticed that now that it's shorter (relatively) it crinks funny if I don't blow it dry, but it's not really curly) - but to combat frizz, I <3 Tresemme's no-frizz spray (http://www.tresemme.com/sleek/products/no-frizz-shine-spray.aspx).
http://www.tresemme.com/sleek/images/products/no-frizz-shine-spray.jpg

I did use that before, and it seemed like it weight down my hair a lot. I went light, but maybe something about my hair type?

[LilLemur416]

I did use that before, and it seemed like it weight down my hair a lot. I went light, but maybe something about my hair type?

:shrug: Maybe - when I get out of the shower, I immediately spray on leave-in conditioner/detangler, do most of the rest of my getting ready stuff, spray that really lightly on my hair & then blow dry it. I've noticed that if I ever try to use it on dry hair, my hair gets REALLY greasy looking & plastered to my head - but if I wait till my hair has air dryed a bit & is just barely damp, it works wonders for the frizzies

[Killary]

I didn't read all of the replies, but my last job was in a salon, so I can make you some recommendations. If you research these things online, you can find out more about them, although the instructions might differ. I'm just telling you how we used the products in the salon.

After Washing

http://images.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/normal/142/product-6346142.jpg
1. Paul Mitchell "Super Skinny Serum" 5oz for 15.95
(Apply to towel-dried hair and brush dry before flat ironing straight. Flattens the hair shaft to make plump hair thinner and easier to straighten.)

http://www.beautysleuth.co.uk/content/ebiz/beautysleuth/invt/pml2811/PML2811_250.jpg
2. Paul Mitchell "Gloss Drops" 3.4oz for 14.95
(Also a part of the 'super skinny' line, apply to towel-dried hair before blow drying or to dried hair before flat ironing. Seals the hair with an oil-based goop that adds shine and prevents frizz or fly-away curls.)

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/misikko_1969_56750473
3. Alterna "Caviar Styling Spray" 8.5oz for 22.50
(You're guessing right, it's expensive because it's made with actual caviar. Unecessary? Yes. Luxurious? Yes! Apply to towel-dried hair and style however you like, the spray has a medium hold so straightening requires no addtional hairspray.)

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/2192T4X8PRL._AA280_.jpg
4. Aveda "Hang Straight" Lotion 6.7oz for 19.99
(Like all Aveda's products, this one is all natural. Apply to towel-dried hair and blow out, then flat iron is needed. I won't lie, all Aveda's products smell like bark to me. But this stuff works. Adversely, there is "Be Curly" Lotion that makes fabulous, soft curls when you want to wear them.)

To wash, I recommend Wella Straightening Shampoo & Conditioner, or Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny. If you like natural stuff, Alterna makes a hemp-based line called HEMP. There are products for straightening, shining, repairing, etc. The straightening line includes a balm and starch made specifically for flat ironing.

As for flat irons...

I own a Chi, and aside from the Paul Mitchell iron, it is my favorite so far. It's a basic 1" with ceramic plates. I cannot stress how important the plates are to your hair's health. It'll run you upwards of 100$. The only downside is no adjustable heat settings. BUT- They make it in PINK! (To help fight boob cancer)

http://www.originalchi.com/images/products/original_chi100_51844.gif or http://www.originalchi.com/images/products/s_pink_chi_ribbon_84815.jpg

I know everything seems very expensive, but a little bit of good product goes a long, long way. And in the end, it's worth it. Salon-quality stuff isn't made with additives like sulfates that throw off your hair's pH, causing damage and eventually crappy results.

Any questions, just ask.

[lupitanahsee]

greese and heat= awesome straight.

[The Matador]

i wish i knew about all this when i had long hair.

[badkitty3804]

It's a shame that Aveda products smell like a dead tree, they really work awesome. Think I may try one of the Paul Mitchell products.

Thanks!

The straight iron isn't a concern with price because I'd only to use it once. My concern is that I tend to rely mostly on my barrel iron for straightening because I get more bounce and a rounded shape - like this picture (http://a204.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_10162befce494c89e6598fa6f20f1663.jpg), so I'm kind of in the air about buying something that usually results in pin straight hair.

[The Matador]

LOL

that pic

you look like a leprechaun's wife

:D

[badkitty3804]

Don't hate on my sassy green dress. :shady:

[The Matador]

wasn't hating

ok, so you look like a leprechaun's sassy wife

[lupitanahsee]

It's a shame that Aveda products smell like a dead tree, they really work awesome. Think I may try one of the Paul Mitchell products.

Thanks!

The straight iron isn't a concern with price because I'd only to use it once. My concern is that I tend to rely mostly on my barrel iron for straightening because I get more bounce and a rounded shape - like this picture (http://a204.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_10162befce494c89e6598fa6f20f1663.jpg), so I'm kind of in the air about buying something that usually results in pin straight hair.
stick with the big barrell curling iron....just get a really good one that has heat settings on it, not just "low and high" that way if the humidity starts to make you look disheveled, the curling iron has still left a little curl to it so its not like you have c few spots sticking up curly and frizzy and the rest pin straight.


i bought this stuff at cvs when i was at dions and forgot my normal greese i use

http://healthek.com/trimmer-and-clipper-accessories/eboneen-eg.jpg


i actually like it BETTER than the more expensive shit i use...and it smells fantastic

[The Matador]

anything that smells like coconut is awesome

[badkitty3804]

My current one has like 28 different heat settings.

I do need to replace it with one that's not metal and the ceramic heating surface again, maybe something like this - [link] (http://www.purespadirect.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VB-444411&click=10549)

[dj nysus]

yeah the ceramic is def the way to go.

srsly my hair is just like yours. its a painstaking process to fix...oooo one thing that helped me a lot was getting one of those conair infinity hairdryers....my kid actually got it for my birthday....it has that comb thingy on the end of it so when you dry you are straightening, but it still leaves it frizzy....but the curling iron and greese takes care of that...that hairdryer shaved off like a good 15 min to my hair readying process :)

[Killary]

It's a shame that Aveda products smell like a dead tree, they really work awesome. Think I may try one of the Paul Mitchell products.

Thanks!

The straight iron isn't a concern with price because I'd only to use it once. My concern is that I tend to rely mostly on my barrel iron for straightening because I get more bounce and a rounded shape - like this picture (http://a204.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_10162befce494c89e6598fa6f20f1663.jpg), so I'm kind of in the air about buying something that usually results in pin straight hair.

Pin straight? Bad kitty! Flat irons can be used to do whatever-the-fuck-you-wanna-do. For example...This is how I used to curl my hair before I cut it, and I used a flat iron every time (excuse the picture, I blame google images):

http://www.stanleybeautycare.com/beauty-magazine/images/fsh5.jpg

You can get the same effect as your barrel iron gives, and even use some new nifty tricks to get better results. I don't even use my round brush collection anymore, and I put all of my curling irons into the closet. Flat irons are pretty versatile, and if you invest in a quality one, it'll carry you for a few years.

Here's another example of flat iron styling that you might prefer:

http://www.sedu-hair-magic.com/200-longSedu.jpg

PS about the Paul Mitchell stuff: Don't buy it in a salon, buy it from a wholesaler like Sally's or Davidson's. Mucho cheaper! Also, in the salon we kept gallons of it on hand for our ethnic clients, and I watched it tame some of the baddest fro's evar. I think it'll work well for you.

[dj nysus]

shit how did this get on dions sn

doh. im a retard. he uses explorer i use firefox.

[badkitty3804]

yeah the ceramic is def the way to go.

srsly my hair is just like yours. its a painstaking process to fix...oooo one thing that helped me a lot was getting one of those conair infinity hairdryers....my kid actually got it for my birthday....it has that comb thingy on the end of it so when you dry you are straightening, but it still leaves it frizzy....but the curling iron and greese takes care of that...that hairdryer shaved off like a good 15 min to my hair readying process :)

Talk about being fucking confused for a moment. LOL.


Pin straight? Bad kitty! Flat irons can be used to do whatever-the-fuck-you-wanna-do. For example...This is how I used to curl my hair before I cut it, and I used a flat iron every time (excuse the picture, I blame google images):

http://www.stanleybeautycare.com/beauty-magazine/images/fsh5.jpg

You can get the same effect as your barrel iron gives, and even use some new nifty tricks to get better results. I don't even use my round brush collection anymore, and I put all of my curling irons into the closet. Flat irons are pretty versatile, and if you invest in a quality one, it'll carry you for a few years.

Here's another example of flat iron styling that you might prefer:

http://www.sedu-hair-magic.com/200-longSedu.jpg

PS about the Paul Mitchell stuff: Don't buy it in a salon, buy it from a wholesaler like Sally's or Davidson's. Mucho cheaper! Also, in the salon we kept gallons of it on hand for our ethnic clients, and I watched it tame some of the baddest fro's evar. I think it'll work well for you.


I apparently need help. :sadpanda:

I KNOW what looks good on me. But I grew up without anyone really being hair-savvy in my house, so I never really learned how to do much with my hair as far as heat styling goes. My mom always liked my hair au naturale (curly) and my sister was a jock that didn't really mess with anything but long and straight (her natural) or a pony tail.

Someone needs to teach me the ways.

[lupitanahsee]

Talk about being fucking confused for a moment. LOL.



i was looking for a pic and a pop up window came up in explorer and i started using that window instead of the one i was on :specialed:

[The Matador]

whereas my mom and aunt are both certified beauticians, and the aunt has the beauty academy. too bad my mom and dad didn't make me a sister.

[Miss.Soul]

I have a cheap flat iron from ebay, it's tourmaline and all that but it was like 60$. I blow dry my hair as straight as I can then use that and it seems to work. I have wicked unruly hair too.

[Killary]

Talk about being fucking confused for a moment. LOL.





I apparently need help. :sadpanda:

I KNOW what looks good on me. But I grew up without anyone really being hair-savvy in my house, so I never really learned how to do much with my hair as far as heat styling goes. My mom always liked my hair au naturale (curly) and my sister was a jock that didn't really mess with anything but long and straight (her natural) or a pony tail.

Someone needs to teach me the ways.

Aww, don't be sad panda kitty. If we are ever in a situation that allows, I will show you the tricks of the trade. It's not difficult by any means. It's actually all in the wrist (that's what she said, heyo!). In the meantime, though.. try youtube'ing methods for flat iron styling. I've found loads of beauty tips through video.

Let me know if you find anything useful!

[badkitty3804]

Score.

[Neptune]

you girls have some pretty high maintenance hair


:chilly:

[Killary]

you girls have some pretty high maintenance hair


:chilly:

Nothin' this pretty could be real.

:yummy:

[badkitty3804]

My hair would be perfectly easy to do - shower/air dry - if I didn't dislike my curls. And it's not that I don't like curls, I just don't feel like I look pretty when my hair is let to go natural.

So now I'm fighting nature, and it's a bastard.

[xgirl]

ok first off the DC area DESTROYS hair like mine and yours. i have only recently found the best solution ever for fixing it - move somewhere that is not DC.

since that is not an option - this is the routine that works best for me.
(my hair is naturally wavy if it's not humid, curly if it is humid. my hair is also fine but not thin.)

1. wash hair.

2. towel dry.

3. apply this:
bedhead small talk (this weighs it down and thickens it up a bit.)
http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/7d/98/TIGI_Bed_Head_Small_Talk_3_in_1-resized200.jpg

4. apply this:
KMS California Flat Out Straightening Creme
(this helps with straightening and applies a layer of protection for the hair from the flat iron.)
http://images.shopping.msn.co.uk/uk/img/2/1/32/4662121.jpg

5. dry on medium heat.

6. use this to straighten:
http://www.originalchi.com/chi-turbo-flat-iron1.html

it last me for at least 2 days without needing to wash / dry / straighten again.

all of these products are obtainable at ulta. i am a person who HATES to feel as if i have product in my hair so i have come to the conclusions these are the best to do what i need but not weigh down or make my hair feel like it's the 80s.

[Neptune]

yea, i always let nature win....

[badkitty3804]

ok first off the DC area DESTROYS hair like mine and yours. i have only recently found the best solution ever for fixing it - move somewhere that is not DC.

since that is not an option - this is the routine that works best for me.
(my hair is naturally wavy if it's not humid, curly if it is humid. my hair is also fine but not thin.)

1. wash hair.

2. towel dry.

3. apply this:
bedhead small talk (this weighs it down and thickens it up a bit.)
http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/7d/98/TIGI_Bed_Head_Small_Talk_3_in_1-resized200.jpg

4. apply this:
something by a company i'm going to have to look up when i get home - will edit when i find. it's by AMS but it's so ambiguous the interwebs is having a hard time helping me out.
(this helps with straightening and applies a layer of protection for the hair from the flat iron.)

5. dry on medium heat.

6. use this to straighten:
http://www.originalchi.com/chi-turbo-flat-iron1.html

it last me for at least 2 days without needing to wash / dry / straighten again.

all of these products are obtainable at ulta. i am a person who HATES to feel as if i have product in my hair so i have come to the conclusions these are the best to do what i need but not weigh down or make my hair feel like it's the 80s.

<3^nth

[xgirl]

yay!! FOUND IT! edited post above.