Straightening African-American Hair?

I have very thick, coarse hair. I have a relaxer, but it doesn't get my hair as straight as I would like. Usually when I flat-iron my hair, it takes three hours to get it as straight as possible. Is there any kind of product that I can put on it prior to flat-ironing it to help it straighten faster? Preferably something non-greasy. I've used several different products, but nothing has worked.

Straightening African-American Hair?

while hair is still wet apply lotta body setting lotion blow dry then flat iron dry apply a light mist of olive oil , oil sheen be sure to wrap every night

Straightening African-American Hair?

hmm...well what works really well on me is the after party bed head. It is a creamy formula (non-greasy) and works awesome! I love it! :p

Also, you might want to try using HAI or CHI straighteners, im not sure if you have one of them already. lol Well, I hope I helped and good luck with the hair!!! :D byeee!

Straightening African-American Hair?

Using Pantene Pro- V products (shampoo, conditioner) and a wet hair- friendly straightener will do the trick! I hope I helped!

Straightening African-American Hair?

If you've tried a relaxer,and you still did'nt get the look you desired,then do not put in another relaxer for another 6-8 weeks. You may find relaxers on the market that are for "Coarse Hair",but they don't specify "Thick or Thin Coarse". It is best to go to a Hairdresser. Store bought relaxers for coarse hair must remain on the hair longer in order to work. Hair breakage may result,if left on too long. Go to a hairdresser in about 6-8 weeks,and they will strip the old relaxer with a special treatment,and reapply a new one.

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Straightening African-American Hair?

U probably need to get a relaxer that is for your hair type. Check to see if your stylist is using a regular or super relaxer. Regular relaxers or for fine/thin hair easily processed hair and a super is for thick coarse hair like yours. If your hair is long 2 boxes of store brand relaxers are needed so that the chemical could take from root - tip. Also ask your stylist for a doobie wrap/ roller set that the easiest way for your hair to be its straightest. cost about $15 depending where u live and what salon u go 2.

As far as straighting products they will always b oil/ water based cause you hair needs moisture to stay health. If you constantly flat ironing with out product your hair is gonna b dry and ultimately damaged. Good luck Hope this helped.

Straightening African-American Hair?

You need a blow dryer and Redken serum No. 4 or Paul Mitchel super skinny. After your wash apply either serum to wet hair. You're now going to blow out your hair in sections using a boar's hair round brush. Piece by, piece. Then take a flat iron (yes a plug in one-and a good one, but you can go with hot tools if you must. STAY AWAY FROM OVENS). Press your hair piece by, piece. you'll love the reasults, and it's much better on your hair. No scorching and not a lot of products that are going to weight down your hair