My mother like Pink Skates is the queen of the pressing comb and has been pressing for decades. I do not have the fears about heat but I agree that if one cannot do the proper prep and techniques do not bother. I myself do not use heat not because of fear of heat damage but mostly because I do not have the time to do the prep work and also because I have that fine hair that swells in any humidity and heat.
Best,
Almond Eyes
Exactly, you said it all right there! If you are hair lazy and not going to bother doing all the prep work...then you should fear and stay away from the heat!
When you say 'preparing your hair' what do you do to prepare?
I made sure I got a protein treatment before and for a few weeks prior to my visit I made sure to DC often (one time, twice in one week- or 7 days).
Is there more I could do? Mind you, this was for a light blow dry...
Preparing your natural hair for heat straightening involves:
1. Really knowing your hair and how much heat it takes to straighten it.
2. knowing that your hair has a good balance of moisture/protein.
3. knowing that your hair ends are very healthy. If they are dry, brittle and breaking, then you have not prepped your hair/and or you are using too much heat.
4. knowing exactly what temperature your heated appliances should be before putting that heated tool in your hair.
5. being sure you are using quality heat-protecting products...and not some tube of grease garbage product.
5. making sure you have your
technique and your
timing down to a science so to be sure your hair is getting an even distribution of heat all over your head.