![]() ![]() Ensure your curlers are tight and your roots are held taught enough that they straighten as well.Once the hair has been set, it is imperative that it dries 100 percent or else it will frizz out.I like to use my denman, but a comb can also be used. The hair needs to be smoothed out before setting it.Also, the ends need extra moisture as they are the oldest Moisturized hair equals shiny bouncy curls, and not enough moisture will yield an afro.Getting a good roller set regimen took a lot of trial and error, and this is what I discovered: Once dry, my individual strands are smooth and straight and really only need to be flat ironed to remove the curl. However, should you decide to blow dry then try YouTubing (yes, it’s a word”> the “tension blow dry method” which basically involves pulling your hair taught as you run the blowdryer over it to dry straight instead of curly.įor me, instead of blow drying, I roller set my hair. Also, by adding one more step of heat to your regimen you could run the risk of getting heat damage. Roller SettingĪt this point you could blow dry your hair straight, but I find that this step not only dries out the hair, but could cause damage to your ends from using the comb attachment of the blowfryer. Use your flat iron on the lowest heat setting possible, ALWAYS. Thus, it will not protect your hair from the wrath of a flat iron cranked up to the degree of Hades. ![]() But remember, it is a product that you picked up from the store, it wasn’t heaven sent. A good heat protectant will help to protect the hair from the heat of your flat iron and prevent damage. Heat ProtectantsĪfter you moisturize is usually the best time to apply your heat protectant. You want your hair to feel coated and moisturized, but not be so weighed down that you can squeeze the excess out of your hair or that it takes a long time to absorb into your coils. Skip the heavy butter-based moisturizers and reach for your water-based light leave-in or moisturizer that does double duty as a good detangler and moisturizer post-wash.Īlso remember not to use too much as it could weigh your hair down. Your choice of moisturizer is key for having hair that is shiny and healthy, yet weightless. Moisturize and HydrateĪnother major key step to flat ironing is moisturizing. However, if you are like many women who use a few products that have the ability to build up on the hair over time, then you will need to clarify with a shampoo beforehand. So if your follow the CG method, then do a good co-wash beforehand. Not only will it make your hair appear heavy and greasy, but the dirt on your hair will heat up as the flat iron comes into contact with it helping to fry your hair. Flat ironing on dirty hair is a major no-no. The key to a good flat iron job is having clean hair free from products that could weigh it down. ![]() Just enough oil will be left over for moisture and dream-like detangling days. All you need to do is apply a light oil to your hair after shampooing, or rinsing for the CG women, allow it to sit then apply your conditioner and rinse it out. Many women also swear that the key to a good flat iron session is an oil rinse beforehand. Hair and skin are not the same, but a flat iron can get pretty darn hot, so make sure your hair is ready for it by doing a good protein treatment followed by a moisturizing deep conditioning. I mean, think about the damage that could be done if you ran an iron over your skin. Heat can be a traumatic experience for your hair. To avoid these common coily issues, follow these simple tips to get your hair looking smooth and sleek one day and back to bouncy and coily the next. Whatever the reason, you might still have some fears about the dreaded heat damage or you may not know how to go about it. It can be just for a different look, to appease the whiners who want to see it straight, to trim or to check on length. No, not the one in that weird spot you can’t reach. ![]()
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