What do you do with straight hair?

callipygia

This is probably a really silly question, but I'm thinking of temporarily straightening my hair, and I'm not sure what to do. I've worn my hair curly for about 8 years or so, and I don't remember how to take care of straight hair. Can anyone recommend some products and techniques for me? I currently use Qhemet Biologics Amla and Olive Heavy Cream as a daily leave-in/styler. The last time I had straight hair, I was using Luster's Pink Oil, but I don't want to use petrochemicals in my hair anymore. I currently have a myriad of products (mostly natural oils), but am open to suggestions.

Thanks a bunch!

eccentric_kurlz

When I straighten, I use avocado oil before lightly blowdrying(into a fluffy 'fro), and then use Curls Euphoria Elixar pomade as a heat protectant. It's oil based(no petrochemicals), and worked really well. I have pics in my fall/winter '07 album.

callipygia

Thanks so much! And might I say, you and your hair are absolutely beautiful! I hope my hair turns out even half that nice. Thanks so much for the recommendations!

Do you think jojoba oil would also work well for blow drying?

foxycus02

That should work good as well. I think everyone adds just a type of moisture before drying. I like the Proclaim glossing polish from Sally's. Dont know if you know how to rollerset but if you do, it'll help alot with preventing some damage. Rollerset then flat iron once dry.

eccentric_kurlz

Awww...thanks! :oops:

Your hair looks smoother than mine, so yours should come out really good. You also should be able to use jojoba oil. I haven't tried it, but I don't see why it would be a problem using. Maybe you could take a small section and try using the jojoba on it before blowdrying to see if you like the results, w/o having to completely commit and not like it.

blackhoney112

The way I maintain my hair when straight is to alt between just using qhemet heavy cream on my ends, edges, and nape and moisturizing the hair with NTM silk touch -seal with WGO- and apply heavy cream to ends only. I can't use the moisture everyday otherwise I notice reversion on the natural parts. HTH