When I started on my hair journey I followed the traditional Cathy Howse method of washing/dc-ing 2x a week then airdry/flatiron. Worked very well for me, my hair was really healthy, and retained length.
Along the way I've tried many things because I fell under the thought pattern that heat is an evil evil thing...
I've done rollersetting...
I get broken hairs when the rollers come down no matter what.... Even when I comb/fingercomb curls out.
I tried the good ole wash and go....
Splits
So I realize for me the only way to tame my hair is by a very good long DC, airdry/flat iron. I'm going to go back to this method and see what happens. I'm 5 weeks post. Rollersetting leaves my roots nap-packed....
So I have to use direct heat on them anyways. I just washed/DC - heavy protein followed by Megasilk w/ heat/air dried/flat ironed on the SECOND LOWEST SETTING, and my hair is swanging, shiny, super soft, and happy. I've decided to go back to what works FOR ME.