Flat ironing hair in the summer?

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Hi, I'm in a bit of style trouble right now after removing my individual braids the other day, as my transitioning hair is now so shrunken that it's hard to get it into a decent ponytail or bun now . I would wear my half wig, but it's way too hot to be having that extra hair on me, so no can do . I was thinking of flat ironing my hair to help stretch it out and make it smoother and long enough to be able to put it into a good protective style. I am just worried about the heat making me sweat it out and revert (it's about 25ºC /77ºF right now where I am), not to mention the humidity as well .

I just want to ask, do you think I would be OK flat ironing in the summer? Or would it simply a waste of time and energy? Bearing in mind that I only want to flat iron to tie it back into ponytails and buns, not wear it down, so if it doesn't at least revert completely, should I be OK with the styles I'm choosing? And if anyone has done it, what are your experiences of it? Thanks in advance

 

[Neith]

I think that even if it gets a little puffy, you could do a nice protective style. It wouldn't matter to me if I wasn't wearing my hair down.

Unless you think that your hair would revert too much. I've never had that happen to me personally unless I basically dunked my head in water.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

theres no POINT to flatiron hair in summer time. its just going to get ef'd up the next couple of days.

 

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

Or how about blowdrying? Would that be any better?

 

[curlyninjagirl]

For reals. Don't bother. Not even worth it.

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

My natural hair has never had a chance in the summer because I sweat like crazy in my scalp. Are you one of those people who can workout without their hair reverting? If so, you should be fine!

 

[GeauXavi]

OP...Just wanted to say that i'm jealous of that 77 degree weather that you're experiencing...it's 99 plus humidity out here in Houston.

I think if you blow your hair out with a round brush...it should be ok. the tension from the pony should keep your edges from reverting too bad...i think... lol

edited to add: you can also wear cute headbands or scarves, and slick the edges down with a scarf before bedtime...

 

[Beverly Ann Properties]

If you are transitioning to natural hair, I would after wash/cowash and deep conditioning, moisturize, apply some gel and then you should be able to get your hair into a bun. This is what I am doing for the summer and it works just fine. I am 100% natural with sl hair stretched, nl unstreched.

 

[GeauXavi]

OP, this tutorial might help also...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36cOb_Tsj-0

 

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

OP, this tutorial might help also...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36cOb_Tsj-0

OMG, this is perfect! Thank you! Her hair looks a lot like mine, and is about the same length too, so it's give me more confidence that I tie mine back well. Thanks again