Wishestofly

I have really thick 3b hair, so when i straighten it it takes forever. I dont want to just spend so much time straightening it and only have it for a day or two. Also how often should i straighten it? i prefer my hair straight because its easier for me to manage, i just dont want to ruin my hair at the same time.

skylermcpherson

Shampoo and condition your hair with a deep-conditioning treatment or a moisturizing conditioner. A medium to heavy conditioner will help smooth fly-aways and prepare the hair for styling.

Towel dry your hair and gently blot it. Avoid rubbing the towel all over the hair because this can restore frizziness.

Spray on a heat-protectant or work a styling serum through your hair from root to tip while still damp. If using a serum, apply just a dime to a quarter-size amount. Rub the palms together and then apply the serum by scrunching the hair together in sections.

Take the flat brush, also known as a paddle brush, to begin blow drying your hair when damp. Start blow drying in sections by putting the brush under the hair at the tip of the scalp and then slowly move the brush downward in a single motion. Repeat until the hair is nearly dry.

Spray on more shine spray when your hair is almost dry. Just a spritz of this stuff will give your hair an airy lightness.

Repeat blow drying the hair straight with the flat brush until the hair is dry.

Use a hair straightener to smooth out any problematic curls. Begin by taking a small, no more than 1-1/2 inch, section of hair through the hair straightener. Begin at the tip of the hair root and then slowly make the same motion as you did with the flat brush.

Use the finishing wax to create definition at the hair ends or anywhere the hair looks frizzy or has fly-aways. Dip your finger in the tub of finishing wax and pull out just a dollop. Rub the wax through your fingers and then lightly scrunch through the wild areas of your hair.


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Dsotomayor

I can normally go up to three days without washing but if you want to go longer you can use a dry shampoo or just put it in a ponytail. You'll want to wash again when the roots look greasy or you just know it doesn't look or feel right. It all depends on how oily your hair gets.

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Napp

depending on how you take care of it a good straigtening can last from a week - several weeks. i usualy straighten my hair weekly and it looks nice and presentable until the day i wash it. of course the older it gets the less body it will have. it really depends on how you maintain the hair and how oily your scalp gets.

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Ericachristina

If you wrap your hair at night to protect it and don't use too many products that may cause build up while it is straight it may last longer. Also I usually avoid working out while my hair is straight and sweating so that my hair doesnt curl. I also use cooler water when I shower which I hate but the steam from the hot water would wreck my staright hair.
I flat iron my hair 2-3 times per year and when I do I can keep it straight for about a week to a week and a half. All I do is wrap my hair at night and in the morning comb or finger comb. I don't apply any more products unless it is a light serum for the ends.

Wishestofly

After a few days my hair gets a little oily, but not terrible. It also starts to smell like i straightened it, but i suppose that is expected? Thank you everyone for the responses! And the great tips, i am excited to try them out