http://growblackhair.net/blog/black-hair-and-heated-appliances How to Grow African American Hair Long Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:44:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://growblackhair.net/blog/black-hair-and-heated-appliances/comment-page-1#comment-2157 msqueenz Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:14:54 +0000 http://growblackhair.net/blog/black-hair-and-heated-appliances#comment-2157 I've been natural for over 6 years. In my transition, I was fortunate enough to find a beautician who had many natural clients. What she did was press (with a flat iron) my newgrowth and cut off my permed hair. I went to her every two weeks and every time I went, I got a deep conditioner and a trim (of the relaxed hair). This way, my hair never was drastically short. Once all of the relaxed hair was cut, she began pressing my entire hair. Personally, I know many women who have their hair pressed with an iron, and I do admit that if not controlled, it can be very damaging. However, under the supervision of a professional, I was able to maintain very healthy hair. As far as the heat altering my natural curl, as soon as it gets wet, it goes back to its natural state. More recently, I visited a Dominican Style shop where you are roller set and put under a dryer after a wash. Instead of a flat iron, my hair roots are blown straight. Again, I want to note that my hair is very healthy and I often get comments on its state. If any, I would recommend Ojon hair products. Also, I want to emphasize that if you're interested in transitioning in this fashion, that it is a process and it's probably best to start when it's not too humid outside. I’ve been natural for over 6 years. In my transition, I was fortunate enough to find a beautician who had many natural clients. What she did was press (with a flat iron) my newgrowth and cut off my permed hair. I went to her every two weeks and every time I went, I got a deep conditioner and a trim (of the relaxed hair). This way, my hair never was drastically short. Once all of the relaxed hair was cut, she began pressing my entire hair. Personally, I know many women who have their hair pressed with an iron, and I do admit that if not controlled, it can be very damaging. However, under the supervision of a professional, I was able to maintain very healthy hair. As far as the heat altering my natural curl, as soon as it gets wet, it goes back to its natural state. More recently, I visited a Dominican Style shop where you are roller set and put under a dryer after a wash. Instead of a flat iron, my hair roots are blown straight. Again, I want to note that my hair is very healthy and I often get comments on its state. If any, I would recommend Ojon hair products. Also, I want to emphasize that if you’re interested in transitioning in this fashion, that it is a process and it’s probably best to start when it’s not too humid outside.

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