Straightening Question

janaq2003

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2017

• #1

I ironed out my hair to trim and now it's super puffy. My hair hasn't been exposed to any humidity. I used as follows..


Wash - CON sulfate free shampoo
D/C - ORS replenishing conditioner
Chi silk infusion heat protectant..

What did I do wrong?

 

Prettymetty

Natural/4b/medium-coarse

• Dec 11, 2017

• #2

janaq2003 said:

I ironed out my hair to trim and now it's super puffy. My hair hasn't been exposed to any humidity. I used as follows..


Wash - CON sulfate free shampoo
D/C - ORS replenishing conditioner
Chi silk infusion heat protectant..

What did I do wrong?

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Did you blowdry first?

 

janaq2003

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2017

• #3

Prettymetty said:

Did you blowdry first?

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Oh yeah, I forgot to add. I didn't think my hair would have any issues reverting since the weather has cooled. I straightened on saturday.

 

Prettymetty

Natural/4b/medium-coarse

• Dec 11, 2017

• #4

That's odd then. Idk. Maybe there was some moisture in the air. It's pretty dry this time of year, but you never know. We got snow last week in Houston, so...

 

keranikki

Natural, 3abc/4a, Fine, medium density

• Dec 11, 2017

• #5

Are you sure your hair was moisturized enough and sealed prior to adding direct heat? Maybe your hair is seeking moisture if it was a little too dried out.

 

janaq2003

Well-Known Member

• Dec 11, 2017

• #6

keranikki said:

Are you sure your hair was moisturized enough and sealed prior to adding direct heat? Maybe your hair is seeking moisture if it was a little too dried out.

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I thought it was... any suggestions? I have weird acting hair... it's moody.

 

nurseN98

Ayiti cherie

• Dec 11, 2017

• #7

When I used to straighten, I found that I had better results when I used a clarifying/chelating shampoo first (I used Elucence or ORS Aloe). The d/c seemed to penetrate better and really moisturize my hair. I applied this with a quick steam treatment. I dont have a steamer, just a bonnet dryer.

The other thing was using a high enough temp. I used Sabino so I would flat iron on 400-425 because if I didn't, it would start poofing before I was done.

 

beauti

Well-Known Member

• Dec 12, 2017

• #8

nurseN98 said:

When I used to straighten, I found that I had better results when I used a clarifying/chelating shampoo first (I used Elucence or ORS Aloe). The d/c seemed to penetrate better and really moisturize my hair.

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Was gonna add this...

 

keranikki

Natural, 3abc/4a, Fine, medium density

• Dec 12, 2017

• #9

I agree with @nurseN98 in reference to clarifying before DC and steaming. I don't use high heat for I have fine hair. I don't go over 325°F and I still get my hair pin straight. You have to find the technique that works for you. I will also suggest using a cream press like Dudley's. You don't need a lot, just a pea size to coat your hair.

 

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PJaye

Well-Known Member

• Dec 12, 2017

• #10

Before straightening, your hair must be deliciously moisturized and juicy or things won't go well. The key is moisture.