What temperature is your flat iron on?
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MyAngelEyez~C~U
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350-375 gives me relaxer-straight results in one pass. ETA I have an H2Pro 204 LE (FHI Runway twin).
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Guitarhero
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I do BKT and crank to 450 as recommended with the Rusk. Just today, I saw irons that go up to 465. What's next? 500? If I trusted I'd get the same results on BKT with less heat, I'd do 350-375 easily. I think it's better for your hair at low temps when you don't have that hard keratin fusion in it.
AwesomelyNappy
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i wish i knew what temperature it correlated with, but on my Maxiglide, lately I've been turning the dial to 5-6 for the back of my head, and 4 in the crown and front (to avoid heat damage).
It gets the job done for me.
It gets the job done for me.
westNDNbeauty
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@Honey-Dip
Becareful and be very critical of the way you use the information you get in this thread. That answer is totally based on texture and thickness of strands. For example, I use my flat iron at 375 at the crown of my head and 300 in the back. I am 4a, some 4b and some 3c. Different textures warrant different temperatures. It may be a good idea to also ask the texture/hair type when asking this question.
For this reason, I will not flat iron another person's hair (unless they waive their rights not to be mad if their hair is heat damaged) or let someone flat iron my hair. When you learn your hair, you learn what temperatures are most appropriate.
If you haven't figured out what temp works best for you, it will take a little trial and error.
...and don't forget the moisture! It actually helps you to use a lower temperature for great results.
Becareful and be very critical of the way you use the information you get in this thread. That answer is totally based on texture and thickness of strands. For example, I use my flat iron at 375 at the crown of my head and 300 in the back. I am 4a, some 4b and some 3c. Different textures warrant different temperatures. It may be a good idea to also ask the texture/hair type when asking this question.
For this reason, I will not flat iron another person's hair (unless they waive their rights not to be mad if their hair is heat damaged) or let someone flat iron my hair. When you learn your hair, you learn what temperatures are most appropriate.
If you haven't figured out what temp works best for you, it will take a little trial and error.
...and don't forget the moisture! It actually helps you to use a lower temperature for great results.
I've heard in Japan they have irons that go to 600 F - but they don't sell them to just anyone. I have a babyliss titanium that goes to 465 and my electric pressing comb goes to 500.
OP why not test a small piece of your hair carefully, turn the dial up gradually until you hit the right temp for your hair. And keep in mind you probably have different textures on different parts of your head so you might need to adjust the dial a bit as needed.
Polyesterdiva
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Relax straight, 280 degrees on my Sedu <3 one pass and it still has volume
SimJam
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what brand do u have?
Nonie
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SimJam, Babyliss Pro Ceramic Flat Iron. I don't have it handy and my memory is like a sieve but I think it is this one:
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Babyliss PRO BAB2563 Professional 1½ Inch Wide Vented Ceramic Flat Iron
Product Description
Babyliss Pro Ceramic Hair Straightener 1.5 “Flat Hair Iron. In reviewing the temperature reached 230 degrees. Iron is ideal for all hair types. Thin is light and easy to make a lead plate meneuver Mobile offers full contact the whole surface. 200 power.
Product Features
* Ceramic creates a shiny, smooth finish
* Ceramic emits reflectives which smooth and relax hair
* Ceramic revitalizes and renews hair”s shine
* 200 Watts of power Up to 446ºF (230ºC) Salon temperature
* Generates far infrared heat to protect hair luster
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LaFemmeNaturelle
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As high as it can go! 410-450 depending on what iron I'm using
ETA: Recently straightened my hair with a new iron. IT's a Conair Nano Silver something idk but it only goes up to 395 so that's what I use and it gets my hair really straight in one pass. I guess those high temps arent as necessary as I thought but I'm still gonna use 395. Don't have time for trial and error.
ETA: Recently straightened my hair with a new iron. IT's a Conair Nano Silver something idk but it only goes up to 395 so that's what I use and it gets my hair really straight in one pass. I guess those high temps arent as necessary as I thought but I'm still gonna use 395. Don't have time for trial and error.
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SmilingElephant
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I have a GVP flat iron and i put it on 410 degrees....relaxer straight..and stays straight for days until around day 6 then my hair may start to shrink back up.
TruMe
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Does anyone know what temperature the Chi iron goes to? I got this last year when all the hype happened with them but am disappointed that there is just an on/off switch, no temperature gauge. I don't straighten my hair because I am going moving towards the curly look but my daughter still wants the straight look and so I use it on her hair. I straighten her hair once a week with one pass using Design Essentials Silk Elements and it stays straight all week. She just rolls her hair at night and goes in the morning. I am loving it but I just wanted to know what the temp is at. Sorry for the long, unnecessary information. 
Nonie
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MaryJane3000
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I'm relaxed and I do 250 one pass..when i get a lot of new growth i may push it up to 275/285.
Keshieshimmer
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400F 1 to 2 passes, Ion Conditioning from Sallys. 4b most likely.
Stella B.
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As high as it can go while straightening with 1-2 passes without burning, or smoking. For me, this is somewhere around 325 degrees. The condition, length, thickness and texture of your hair will determine which temp is right for you. Heat control is really an individual thing. I'm just now learning how to use it sensibly so I won't be afraid of heat damage, like I had in the past...All my irons now have a temperature control dial. This makes life so much easier. It's worth the added dollars to know how hot my irons are.
Chaosbutterfly
Transition Over
I'm a relaxed 4a/b, and I use a Sedu 1.5 Inch on 250-280 degrees F.
One - two passes on my roots gets them bone straight.
One - two passes on my roots gets them bone straight.
WaistLengthDreams
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I'm relaxed. But on my NG I use my GVP Chi at 370F. I get silky straight results (especially when I use my protein leave-ins/heat protectants, like Aphogee green tea or chi silk infusion).
Curlybeauty
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I wonder what the FHI 1 inch technique flat iron is set to. It's a fixed one.
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