Flat Ironing Woes

TwoSnapsUp

Well-Known Member
No matter what method I try (d/c before, no product at all, heat protection before blow drying, etc, etc, etc) my natural hair strands "stick" together after I flat iron that particular section. I don't know why it does this. I have FI in smaller sections, larger section to no avail. Why is my hair doing this? I never had this problem when a hair dresser does it...

Has anyone had this problem, and what stopped it?
 

mzhotniz86

Well-Known Member
No matter what method I try (d/c before, no product at all, heat protection before blow drying, etc, etc, etc) my natural hair strands "stick" together after I flat iron that particular section. I don't know why it does this. I have FI in smaller sections, larger section to no avail. Why is my hair doing this? I never had this problem when a hair dresser does it...

Has anyone had this problem, and what stopped it?

What kind of flat iron are you using & how high is the temp? A good process for a silky flat ironing is to clarify the hair, then wash with a moisturizing shampoo , then dc (steam is good), rinse ,then towel/shirt dry hair until damp , then apply heat protectant ( i discovered silk elements glossing polish works well or chi44 iron guard), blowdry with paddle brush or comb attachment (tension method), put a few more drops of glossing polish or serum of your choice, then flat iron . i have fhi & i use it on 380-390. my h2pro is on 400, both work really good at straighting with 1 pass (comb chase method). I hope this helps.
 

mzhotniz86

Well-Known Member
No matter what method I try (d/c before, no product at all, heat protection before blow drying, etc, etc, etc) my natural hair strands "stick" together after I flat iron that particular section. I don't know why it does this. I have FI in smaller sections, larger section to no avail. Why is my hair doing this? I never had this problem when a hair dresser does it...

Has anyone had this problem, and what stopped it?
Also if it is 1 section only its probably heat damaged. You'll have to let the damage grow out or trim it off
 

Guinan

Re-Branding
What do you mean your hair sticks together? I don't think I have had this problem. When I flat iron I do the following:
*Clarify: Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo or a Clay rinse

*Protein: Mill Creek Jojoba Conditioner. I leave this on for about 5-10mins

*DC: I DC either for an hour or overnight. I used Tressume Curls Undone

*Leave-in: Kinky Curly Knot Today. I use a nickel amount per section (four sections)

*Heat Protectant Before Blow Dry: This is optional. If I do use a heat protectant before I blow dry, I use Chi Iron Guard. I don't particularily like Chi Iron Guard b/c it leave my hair sticky.

*Blow Dry: I use a low heat setting first w/ a paddle brush. Once it's semi-dry I switch to a comb attachment and increase the heat to high. The blow dry step is the most important step in order to get your hair really straight.

*2nd Heat Protectant: Once my hair is blow-dried. I use a 2nd heat protectant. It's Sleek heat protectant and it is AMAZING!! I can sweat, shower etc... w/o my hair reverting too much

*Flatiron: I use Chi Flat iron on it's highest setting (410). I also use multiple passes on my ROOTS and about 1-2 passes on the length of my hair. I do the chase method; using my paddle brush.

I got this flat ironing technique from the glamtwins: See Below
 

TwoSnapsUp

Well-Known Member
I do everything suggested except blowdrying with a paddle brush. I have fine strands and don't really need to do much to get my hair straighten during the blow drying process. My strands literally stick together within the sections that I iron. When I comb through it, I have to be extra gentle to not rip my hair out of my scalp because if it. I may have to just let a professional do it going forward.


Thanks fir the suggestions ladies.
 

Evolving78

Well-Known Member
What do you mean your hair sticks together? I don't think I have had this problem. When I flat iron I do the following:
*Clarify: Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo or a Clay rinse

*Protein: Mill Creek Jojoba Conditioner. I leave this on for about 5-10mins

*DC: I DC either for an hour or overnight. I used Tressume Curls Undone

*Leave-in: Kinky Curly Knot Today. I use a nickel amount per section (four sections)

*Heat Protectant Before Blow Dry: This is optional. If I do use a heat protectant before I blow dry, I use Chi Iron Guard. I don't particularily like Chi Iron Guard b/c it leave my hair sticky.

*Blow Dry: I use a low heat setting first w/ a paddle brush. Once it's semi-dry I switch to a comb attachment and increase the heat to high. The blow dry step is the most important step in order to get your hair really straight.

*2nd Heat Protectant: Once my hair is blow-dried. I use a 2nd heat protectant. It's Sleek heat protectant and it is AMAZING!! I can sweat, shower etc... w/o my hair reverting too much

*Flatiron: I use Chi Flat iron on it's highest setting (410). I also use multiple passes on my ROOTS and about 1-2 passes on the length of my hair. I do the chase method; using my paddle brush.

I got this flat ironing technique from the glamtwins: See Below
She might be using a product that leaves the hair sticky, the hair has not been properly cleansed and conditioned, or her heat is too high.
I think the hair is lacking moisture And has residue.
 

Evolving78

Well-Known Member
I do everything suggested except blowdrying with a paddle brush. I have fine strands and don't really need to do much to get my hair straighten during the blow drying process. My strands literally stick together within the sections that I iron. When I comb through it, I have to be extra gentle to not rip my hair out of my scalp because if it. I may have to just let a professional do it going forward.


Thanks fir the suggestions ladies.
I use a blow out spray, that is my detangler, and heat protectant. I also use ORS grapeseed spray (I spray a little bit). I use the blow dryer on heat medium high flow. After I flat iron, I spray Design Essentials reflective shine(?) before I comb my hair out. This allows the comb to glide through with no snags.
I don't think you have heat damage.
 

KiWiStyle

Realtor & Foodie
What kind of flat iron are you using & how high is the temp? A good process for a silky flat ironing is to clarify the hair, then wash with a moisturizing shampoo , then dc (steam is good), rinse ,then towel/shirt dry hair until damp , then apply heat protectant ( i discovered silk elements glossing polish works well or chi44 iron guard), blowdry with paddle brush or comb attachment (tension method), put a few more drops of glossing polish or serum of your choice, then flat iron . i have fhi & i use it on 380-390. my h2pro is on 400, both work really good at straighting with 1 pass (comb chase method). I hope this helps.

I do exactly this, word for word! I use the Sedu Revolution between 350-375 depending on how straight I want my daughter's hair. I recently started using a paddle brush (Denman) and I love it! I don't know how to make curls with a flat iron so I use flexi rods instead. A great flat iron job starts with clean, conditioned hair with quality products and end with a good heat protectant and proper technique.

If your strands are sticking together you are using too much product or your products are too heavy for your hair. You have fine hair so use lighter products, a spray leave in and heat protectant is a better choice.
 
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TwoSnapsUp

Well-Known Member
The only thing that causes hair to sick together is oil imo. But you've tried without no product so I'm not sure what's going on.
I meant no product as in nothing right before flat ironing. Hoever, I do air dry my hair the day before with oil in it. I'll see what happens if I eliminate the oil all together. Thanks.
 

Evolving78

Well-Known Member
I do exactly this, word for word! I use the Sedu Revolution between 350-375 depending on how straight I want my daughter's hair. I recently started using a paddle brush (Denman) and I love it! I don't know how to make curls with a flat iron so I use flexi rods instead. A great flat iron job starts with clean, conditioned hair with quality products and end with a good heat ptot6ectant proper technique.

If your strands are sticking together you are using too much product or your products are too heavy for your hair. You have fine hair so use lighter products, a spray leave in and heat protectant is a better choice.
Do you have a flat iron with curved ends/plates? They have flat irons that give the ability to style. If the plates are straight, you won't be able to bend, or bump the hair at the ends. I'll find a video to show you the flick of the wrist technique. This way you can straighten and curl st the same time. All in one step! You gave good advice!
 

KiWiStyle

Realtor & Foodie
Do you have a flat iron with curved ends/plates? They have flat irons that give the ability to style. If the plates are straight, you won't be able to bend, or bump the hair at the ends. I'll find a video to show you the flick of the wrist technique. This way you can straighten and curl st the same time. All in one step! You gave good advice!

Thanks, here is a pic...what do you think?
 

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