A few tips to an excellent Flat Ironing Journey for SJ

Hey Ladies!

Well, as you know - I have done just about anything to keep the health of my hair paramount to heat, chems, etc....

NATURAL LADIES!!!!!!! This is for you!!!!

This weekend I decided - on a whim - to flat iron my hair..........

But! I did not want to go through - setting, rolling, etc..

What I did...........

Pre pooed with Aloe Vera Inner fillet ( food grade)
teaspoon of wheat germ oil
tablespoon coconut oil

This helped me to detangle into 6 sections, and I left it on for an hour..

Shampooed

Post pooed - with the same mix.. I attempted to Steam - But - well, that is another story....

Rinsed well - I mean - really well! Used Yes to Carrots condish as a rinsing assistant

I felt that my hair was cool calm and collected. Many conditioners do NOT calm my hair - but make it more volumous....Anyway - My hair was completely detangled.

Proof that ALOE VERA is the BEST NATURAL DETANGLER....

After vinegar final rinse.....Allowed my hair to dry a bit.

I sprayed Aveda Damage Control ( Thanks PinksSkates for the rediscovery) On each section.

Used a TEENY dime sized amount of Sabino Moisture Block on each Section

Then proceeded to Blow dry with my Trusty Ceramic Bablyss Dryer. Warm, high, then Hot/High.
I was allowing the DRYER to do most of the straightening.

The VICTORY????? Virturally NO HAIR lost!!!! NO hair on the Floor!!!! I was Stunned... ( hence the point of my sharing this story) My blown dry hair was pretty silky.



I next proceeded to Flat iron with my FHI Runway. ( yep - finally using this....too)

The second VICTORY???? I only used the iron between 370 and 390 degrees. NO Shedding. NONE.

I am a very happy lady ........NO - I have no Pics. - Only because - I have not taken any yet. I will tomorrow morning.


So - I will NEVER EVER used heat beyond 390 ever again.

I will ONLY Blow dry before I flat iron, as all othe methods have resulted on Hair loss, and tangles!!! NO more air drying for me, etc!!!!

Smooches kids! You will see tomorrow! I hope this helps someone!

I can't wait for the pics!

me too.....I love your hair, SJ!!


PICS!!! PICS!!!

YAY!!!!
I try and tell the youngins that blow drying is not the devil when done properly and you protect your hair strands. That's how I keep all my hair on my head.

PinkSkates said:

YAY!!!!
I try and tell the youngins that blow drying is not the devil when done properly and you protect your hair strands. That's how I keep all my hair on my head.

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Thank you ooooh Thank you Great PS!!!!

I have done alot of reading and thinking.... and especially - I have read much of what you have written.

I also called Etae salon, and asked lots of questions.... Took notes

Lucky's Mom said:

Thank you ooooh Thank you Great PS!!!!

I have done alot of reading and thinking.... and especially - I have read much of what you have written.

I also called Etae salon, and asked lots of questions.... Took notes

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You're welcome! And I like your braids...great summer hairdo!

PinkSkates said:

YAY!!!!
I try and tell the youngins that blow drying is not the devil when done properly and you protect your hair strands. That's how I keep all my hair on my head.

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ITA! I don't know why blow drying gets such a bad rap, but it works well for me.

Looking forward to the pics! I needed to see this thread!

Hi SJ - how are you!
Looking forward to the pics.
What happened with the steaming? I still remember you taught me how to steam treat my strands. Thank you x

Can't wait to see pics. I'm still afraid of the blowdryer but glad it worked out for you

Could you give me some more info. on the Aveda Damage Control?

bumping for a couple of people that PM'd me....

Thanks for bumping. Since ya did...... Are you still using the same methods to flat iron? I've never used Aloe Vera in a pre-poo but since I have some, and I LOVE it in my twist outs, I will try it. Thanks.

Also, did you have pics of your finished hair? I'm sure it looked great.

You are one of my fav's on here. I love reading your posts

brownbean96 said:

Thanks for bumping. Since ya did...... Are you still using the same methods to flat iron? I've never used Aloe Vera in a pre-poo but since I have some, and I LOVE it in my twist outs, I will try it. Thanks.

Also, did you have pics of your finished hair? I'm sure it looked great.

You are one of my fav's on here. I love reading your posts

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Yes - I still do this for flat ironing.
and I think those pics are on my old laptop. I will have to search for them.

In the mean time... here are some other flat iron pics....Same theory really....
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=372675&highlight=

Thanks...once I do my length check-i might have to use this process...Sounds like you've got it down to a science!