Comments on: How to Straighten Hair with a Blow-dryer

on 11/22/2005 I am 19 and have had to deal with my yucky POOFY frizzy hair and nothing works. Serums make is greasy and hair dryers make it frizzier. I just started using a clothes iron and it REALLY WORKS! It lasts forever until you wash your hair again and the best thing is, it makes hair soft too. The only downside is that you have to have someone help you.

on 11/22/2005 I heat up my big curling iron for at least 45 mins. before using it -- the higher the heat, the straighter and shinier my hair is. I always notice how bad it looks if I only let it heat for twenty or so minutes.

on 11/22/2005 Pantene came out with some colorful shampoos and conditioners, the green one, "smooth and sleek" works the best. Make sure you condition your hair twice and blow dry it straight. You'll notice the difference even when your hair is wet. Key word here is Soft. Oh and it really really helps with all those fly aways.

on 11/22/2005 Using Pantene-ProV's Smooth and Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner really works! After shampooing and conditioning, pat hair with a towel and then use a hair-drier. then put some straightening balm.

on 11/22/2005 If you use Thermasilk's Shine & Control gel, not only will your hair behave but the bits of mica reflect the light and your hair is made shiny. Also the silk proteins make your hair incredibly soft. Yay for Thermasilk products! :-)

on 11/22/2005 The best way for me to straighten my thick hair is to use a combination hair drier (the round kind with the bristles) revlon sells an excellent one. I always use dep straightening balm, it really stops the frizz after drying hair!

on 11/22/2005 It is best if your hair isn't dripping wet when you start to dry it. However, if your hair is like mine, the second it starts to dry, it curls up! So, after I apply a nickel size amount of straightening gel (Brocato X-curl & Lanza Straight Line work really well), I pull my hair back w/a covered ponytail band. After an hour or so, depending on the length, thickness & texture of your hair, it will be dry enough to straighten easily & also the front & sides will already have air-dried pretty straight. The longer I let it air dry, the easier it is. I have never ended up with a crimp as a result of the band because the cover holds in the moisture in that area.

on 11/22/2005 Use a paddle brush and distribute a quater-dollar size straightening balm into your hair after letting it towel dry. Then septerate hair into 3 sections. Dry slowly, concentrating the heat on the ends mostly. Then use cool shot. Then use a flat iron.

on 11/22/2005 Use specific shampoos and conditioners, like Frizz Ease by John Frieda or Zero Frizz (the best for me). Don't forget the serum, and mix it with a leave-in conditioner! Hair will be so natural!

on 11/22/2005 I do the layers framing my face first because those tend to curl up the most. After I do those, I section my hair and do the rest starting at the nape of my neck. I try not to put product in my hair because it will get greasy & I want my style to last.

on 11/22/2005 Use conditionner instead of gel. I do this and my hair is not only straight but also soooooo soft.

on 11/22/2005 After towel drying well-conditioned hair, I put some product in, comb it through, and use an ionic dryer to get my hair to the slightly damp stage and then only use a hot air brush. The secret is to buy a dryer that is at least 800 watts. Anything lower than that will not work if you have thick, wavy, curly hair. I don't know why the salons waste so much of our time using a brush (especially when it's still frizzy and then they bring out the really hot irons).

on 11/22/2005 I've tried using a clothes iron and it really works. It straightens and gets rid of heavy volume. And it doesn't burn your hair - just don't leave it on for long!

on 11/22/2005 I've found that if you divide your hair into three sections and put a half-dollar size of gel in your hair and blow dry with a big bristled comb, you will get your hair very straight!

on 11/22/2005 Only use straightening irons on clean hair. Dirt or grease left in the hair will be cooked by the heat of the irons and the damage made is inevitable.