Top 5 Flat Irons For African-American Hair
We all know that flat irons should be used infrequently because when they are abused, they can scorch our hair. But for those times when we want a sleek, straight style we need our irons to work. Here are five flat irons that promise the best results, which means hair protection, adjustable temperatures and long-lasting results.
Andis Professional 1-inch Titanium Flat Iron – With it’s vibrating technology, this iron retains moisture and shine and it good for all hair textures. There’s a quick 30-second heat up time for this iron with adjustable heat settings. $72, andis.com
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what!? no remington?! i have my flat iron RIGHT HERE next to me and uhh it’s the bomb! i got it for $35 at target and it’s the best flat iron i’ve ever had!
everything doesn’t have to cost $90 to be good!
I have a chi flat iron now and I miss my remington. That was a damn good flat iron.
What model Remington do u suggest?
True comment about……Hair is dead protein ! The challenge is to maintain a good vibrant texture. All through my 20s I used this home texturizer called “Curl Free”. I would comb it through my hair for 40 minutes, it would last 6 months. The down side was apply mad frizzies with the slightest bit of humidity.
I allowed my friend to talk me into a relaxer in my early 30s. I used to get touch ups every 3 months. Well in my 50s my hair started feeling like straw after the 2 day of roller set(blowed dried perhaps 5 times a years). My last perm was 3 and a half years ago. While I am blessed to have very little gray hair, I know the time will come when I will color my hair and we know that relaxed hair and hair color simply won’t work. So that is the second reason opting for going natural.
I did not do the BC and it was a 3 year process of getting my hair trimmed every few months until all of the permed hair grew out. Last June I went to a special event and had my hair blow dried and flat ironed. I went to a place I had not carefully selected and while my hair looked great, it smelled burnt until I washed it.
Also, finding the best styling cream and oils are quite a challenge. It took me 3 years to get my style, I used to wash and do about 13 twist and undo them in the morning. Shooooooot !
Three weeks ago, I figured that I can do 7 twists and get the same look. I also recently figured out that when I steam my hair in the shower, it is easy to detangle, then I twist it and wash my hair in sections. Three longs years to figuring it out.
Today, I had my hair blow dried and trimmed. I am going to research good quality flat iron and flat iron my own hair on the lowest. But for tonight, I will for the first time since going all natural wet set my hair.
Truth be told, I am interviewing and plan to flat iron my hair when I land my next job interview. Reality is that still our corporate companies are not ready for natural hair. Although my hair as twist out natural does not look like an Afro. This weekend, my young cousin told me that when she landed her job, then went to work with her hair as wash and go…..a none african american attorney at the firm “show nuf” questioned her on the hair change. I’ll pop up with my natural hair a few weeks into landing the job. It is what it is. I discussed this with my family and they agree as do corporate friends. Viv
Umm I see only ONE flat iron recommendation in this article. Where are the others???
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