Black woman needs advice before investing in a flat iron?
I am a black woman with short and fine (not thick) hair. I have used otc and professional relaxers for years. I am tired of chemicals in my hair and I want to give my hair an indefinite break from harsh chemicals. I have been looking at investing a flat iron. I went to Sally’s beauty supply and seen some generic Chi for around .00 along with some other brands of flat irons that claim to use ceramic plates. Should I buy a generic Chi or other off brand ceramic flat iron or invest in a name brand flat iron. The sales lady at Salley’s says that the generic ceramic flat irons will do the same thing as the name brand and not to get caught up with paying for a "name." I am looking at the purchase of a flat iron as an investment. I need something that will not burn my hair out over dry my air, will hold a press, and not break easily. I know I am asking a lot for a product but I see this as a way to stay away from relaxers. If you have some good sound advice and preferably a license stylist please provide guidance. Also, please recommend a thermal protectant that will mosturize and give my hair a shine without being greasy. Thanks for the help.
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I’m already natural, however I straightened quite a bit during my transition. Personally, I think that the best thing to do is invest in the moisturizing heat protectant moreso than the flat iron. Keep in mind that technique and product is what makes the hair hold the press..not necessarily the flat iron. Choose the flat iron that best suits the amount you wish to pay, and then invest in the product. If you plan on staying away from chemicals, you can try Mineral Indulgence’s Dress To Impress pomade or the Shea Pressing Oil. They are made for black women and are natural (chemical free) and are really good during the time where you may be transitioning. You can use both sparingly (I MEAN just a smidge should do the trick…don’t over use) to flat iron your hair and it should be shiny and soft and well moisturized. I would recommend the Dress To Impress since you are going to be transitioning to natural hair soon and natural hair may require something a little bit more robust than just a pressing oil. Both act as heat protectants and hold a great press. I would recommend that you take a bit of the pomade in your hands and apply it to damp hair so it can deeply soak into your hair and not just sit on the top, comb through and blow dry…then flat iron on medium heat (not high). This will reduce the amount of heat you have to apply to your hair, while also giving you a finished, healthy, and shiny look. This is also a method very similar to that in which many Dominicans use to get the hair silky straight. You can also look into roller setting your hair to boot.
Good luck.
"her styler" at the mall in the little cart thingys. it wont go wrong and you can test it right there too ;] (u could try chi also at macy’s.
First of all. cheap straighteners suck. i have one because i only straighten my hair every once and a while.
second. generic chi’s don’t work as good. they work pretty well but not as well as actual chi’s i know because my cousin had a fake and my sister has a chi
you might also like an "ion" straightener. it conditions your hair like the chi but also had the option of straightening your hair when it’s wet so you won’t damage your hair with a blow dryer