ATTEMPTING TO STRAIGHTEN MY NATURAL HAIR …again 😰‼️‼️
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Hey I’m a licensed cosmetologist and primarily work on natural clients ! I just wanted to applaud you for trying to do your hair again and taking notes from your subscribers. I just wanted to pass some tips down to you, and I mean everything in a respectful manner.
First things first, I know your afraid of things like high heat and combing/brushing, but improper use that makes those things damaging. As it pertains to the blow out, I’d recommend blowing out right after the wash, the bonds in your hair are more pliable and will straighten from the blow dryer more readily; this will also prevent heat damage, as your hair strands won’t require a lot of tension or time to straighten. Also you don’t have to apply heat protectant to every single strand. These products are designed to spread very easily and will spread throughout the entire head with a tiny amount (trust me on this haha). Also, some people saying heat training doesn’t exist, it does. It is not damage. When your hair isn’t used to being stretched those bonds in the hair don’t easily uncurl, with proper blowdrying and straightening, this will heat train your hair without damaging it. Next, your straightening was actually pretty good, 1/2 inch sections with one long pass will do. I think the error was when you used low heat. Again, your hair is thicker, and not heat trained so it will require more heat to get a sleek look. I would have opted for 400-410 on you. And remember, doing more than 1 pass with lower heat is still more damaging than one long good pass with higher heat. Also using the chasing the method with a fine tooth comb will help smooth the hair. And lastly, your hair didn’t look that different after straightening because truthfully, the key is in the blow dry. The blow dry pretty much sets the bonds, and if they’re not smooth, the straightener won’t help much. Again, I don’t mean to be rude or spiteful, it was a good attempt and I hope you try again with these tips :)
Also I just want to say, if you’re straightening your hair only 1-2 times a year, you’re unlikely to receive heat damage unless your doing something completely out of left field. In my experience, the most common form of damage is from manipulation and lack of trims. That includes, braiding, twisting, etc. it’s just how natural hair is. It’s important to get a professional trim every 3-4 months to maintain healthy ends and to prevent damage from styling.
These tips are perfect . I also realized using a paddle brush with copper lining made my hair extremely silky and smooth from BLOW DRY ALONE. My hair has never been this silky with a blow dry . Furthermore a silky look also starts AT THE SHAMPOO bowl!
Excellent feedback 👍🏾
thank you for these tips !!!
Great tips, I planned on straightening my short hair soon and these tips will help me a lot. Thank you!
I think it’s beautiful. It doesn’t need to be straighter. I wouldn’t risk getting heat damage in my hair either. Just a no. I would just do a twist out and go.
lol
I ended up doing mini braids a couple days after lol
@@NaturalAcademia thts my girl 😘
Your hair looks like kinky straight wig! It’s absolutely gorgeous 🥰😮
Thank you 😭
You def did better than the last time but If anything you did is going to give you heat damage, it's putting that blow dryer directly onto your hair strands like that. You should be using a concentrator nozzle. No nozzle means your hair is directly against the metal prongs inside the dryer - which get extremely hot. It is recommended to have at least 6 inches between the dryer and your hair - a nozzle (be it a concentrator or comb attachment) will give you that cushion. It will also direct the airflow properly and if you correctly point the dryer downwards, you prevent unnecessary cuticle fraying.
You used way to much product - but uou know that. And 360-410 is a safe temp range for your hair type with only one to two passes. 340 is too low and requires more passes which, obviously, subjects the hair to more heat. And just go ahead use a comb or brush while flat ironing...you'll get smoother results as the teeth will separate the steands for more even heat distribution- and a comb/brush won't hurt your stretched hair that is already in small sections.
The process start to finish gets way faster with a little practice and a plan of action.. your hours long experience is not the norm. All in all, your hair is quite beautiful and healthy - a more texured press looked lovely on you 💕 I hope you try again in the future.
I learned that the key to getting the perfect silk press look is by how straight you get your hair when blow drying. Next time I’d recommend using a brush with the blow dryer or one that has the comb attachment that way your hair is bone straight from root to tip!
even with the comb attachment my roots still stay curly, i can’t seem to reach the blow dryer brush all the way to the roots.
@@tsuyuasui7297 I had this issue until I bought the revlon one step hair brush blow dryer! My roots are extremely thick but no blowdryer gets my hair straight like this one! And it’s affordable.
I noticed that for a silky blowout it’s the type of brush you are using . Make sure you use a paddle brush . And I recommend not using the comb attachment but instead using a heat concentrator nozzle. The blow drying comb attachment creates split ends
@@Heyitskadayy Hmmm lemme look into that one cause i also have very thick hair, Thanks for the recommendation 💞
@@taylorlee3013 Oh wow just as i was about to look into that other blow dryer😭 but get what you’re saying, by doing that you’ll get a salon esque type of blowout. But ion get it tho, you’re saying that blow dryers with comb attachments can cause split ends but so can paddle brushes right?
To get SLEEK straight hair (that looks like you've had a professional silk press or relaxer)
1) Deep condition your hair with a quality conditioner (Like Dove Intensive Repair) + sit under a
a) steamer
b) under a hooded dryer, or
c) blow dry your hair with conditioner in it for 10 minutes and then put a plastic bag on your head another 10-30 minutes to OPEN your hair's cuticles and then
2) Rinse your hair with hot (as you can stand it) water and then cold water to seal the cuticle.
3) Blow dry your hair with a paddle brush or blow dryer attachment or wide toothed comb to pull it as straight as possible during the blow drying process
4) Take super SMALL sections and
5) Do the chase method (with a boar bristle brush) while flat ironing the section
Where were you when I tried a silk press a week ago😭😭
@@dongsicheng170 I don't know! I am SORRY!!! You could try again at a later time...
Oooo thank you! Why wash hair with hot water though?
@@annikaa881 Hot water (because of the steam effect it creates) makes the hair's cuticles open--->which allows for the deep conditioner (put on the hair) to penetrate it from the inside out .
This inside-out deep conditioning also results in the softening (silkening) effect on the hair strand from the inside out--->which is what we want for a silky blow dry and then finally for a silky flat ironing during the silk press.
Hot water is not required but water hot enough to create steam is required to ensure open cuticles and the penetration of the applied deep conditioner. Get what I mean?
Basically you are creating steamer conditions without a steamer, using hot(er) water. And then closing the cuticle by rinsing the hair with warm to hot water and then cool water at the end of the wash.
Heat training doesn’t exist, it’s just heat damaged…learned that the hard way in middle school😮💨
***As someone who used to straighten their hair often…I can’t see myself ever wanting to deal with straight hair again😂 you got me into twists and braids and now I’m just good…I’m satisfied with doing the least
I agree. I blow dry my hair every wash day on max heat and it always reverts back to its 4Z texture. If one day my texture gets loose I’ll know it’s from heat damage.
😭 okay, I didn’t know that. Hopefully I didn’t mess up my hair
@@NaturalAcademia you did good, you shouldn’t have any kind of damage😂
thank you I'm so glad someone finally said it...Heat training doesn't exist.
Girl me too!!! My heat damage was so bad my hair start falling out and I almost had a bald spot on top of that my hair straight ain't even all that!! But I remember someone who did me and my sisters hair telling my mom about "heat training" now that I'm older and know about natural hair I realize how dumb that concept is
Your hair is BEAUTIFUL don't overthink it.
Thank you!!!
With anything, mastering a press takes time and practice. I think you did a much better job this time around.
Thank you, that means so much!
I love the determination to get this done in the middle of the night. I would've given up lmao. Also maybe blowdrying with a comb attachment would've made the flat ironing a much shorter process. Regardless, it looks great!!! The VOLUME looks great! No need for bone straight and you can absolutely rock it. It's your hair and it's fantastic, no need for more confidence.
I would go get it professionally done so that the stylist can give specific tips for your hair for a silk press in particular.
Cuz honey u don't need tips in any other area . 👌👏
Noted!
You and your hair are beautiful! It's so thick, no need for bone straight, it looks healthy and has a lovely texture like this. You have done an amazing job growing and maintaining your hair. Peace, love and blessings to you!
💜
Definitely looks a lot better this time around!💗 I think if you used at least 400°-415° and the chasing method with a comb you could've got it a bit straighter. It looks super cute and fluffy 🤍
the moment we all been waiting for💞💞💞
😅 I tried my best lol
Well…not me, I don’t care for straight hair reveals😂
@@NaturalAcademia you did your best lol it ended up how mines did when I tried for the first time💞💞💞 😆😂
Ahhh I love your hair. You’ve inspired my hair journey so much, we have the same texture and doing your routine has made it a lot easier for me to manage my hair and not feel overwhelmed. My hair is the longest it’s ever been because of you❤️❤️❤️❤️
This turned out cute 😍
Thank youuuuuu
Girl, your hair is simply gorgeous 🥰 don't mess it up by cutting it off👌🏾✌🏾
can't believe you did this until 6 in the morning! I'm crying for you. im glad you dropped this because im gonna be straightening my hair for the first time in a year and i needed the motivation 😅 i think it turned out lovely! the thing about type 4 hair is you can have so many variations of it from afro, to twist out, to braid out, to blown out, semi straight, or bone straight if you rlly wanted. and so i think its cute to try out different avenues. our type of hair can do it all and thats the beauty!
Been a silent viewer for a while now but I honestly love your vibe so much and you are so gorgeous! Your hair is beyond beautiful😍 and you’ve inspired me so much to really take care of my hair. Please don’t be afraid to go out with your hair like this, you look amazing! I hope you are doing well, love from the UK💕💕
Your hair is beautiful 😍...it looks great..it doesn't need to be bone straight...
I straightened my hair and it looked just like this 😂 it made me realize that I was just not meant to have sleek hair 🤷🏾
Same 😂
That's not TRUE! Any hair type can enjoy bone straight hair. You just have to use a quality shampoo and conditioner, and blow dry your hair while the conditioner is in it or sit under a hooded dryer for like 10 minutes to deep condition. Then rinse. Then blow dry with a paddle brush or brush attachment on the blow dryer. Then flatiron the hair in small sections. Watch THIS---> th-cam.com/video/Mokjxcz9lNs/w-d-xo.html and this---> th-cam.com/video/dkPE6qeolHw/w-d-xo.html Best wishes!
I realized that in high school and accepted it in college lol. Now I don’t even want that look I love the blowout look. The look I’ve always tried to run from growing up 😂
Getting a silk press without damage starts at the shampoo bowl . Make sure you are using a protein based shampoo first , then go in with a clarifying shampoo and follow back with a moisturizing shampoo. Condition then DEEP condition with protein with heat penetration ( plastic cap underneath a dryer ) or just use a plastic cap and let the heat from your scalp stimulate. Then go in with the blow drying process . I personally use aphogee green tea / keratin reconstructed & a silk heat protectant spray by wow that’s humidity resistant . Then I silk press with another heat protectant spray. I use 410-440 degree heat ( croc flatiron) and my hair be SILKYYY.
Your blow-dried hair is beautiful. I would stay right there when my hair gets to your length. I'm two years in.
if you ever wanted your hair straightener you would need a comb or brush😔but it looks wonderful regardless
Ahhh, that makes so much more sense
Shrinkage is so powerful! Your hair in twists in the beginning compared to the end result when straightened... just wow, beautiful 🤯💖💖
After managing to do my first proper silk press on my own I can say you DO want it to be as straight as possible when you blow dry, that's the key to being able to do 1 or 2 passes. Using a comb or a brush would probably help with that, but thats your personal choice not to use one, and i respect it. Use heat protectant with a serumy/oily consistency, and use just enough(side note, use heat protectant before blow drying and before hitting it with the iron, heat will kind of burn through the protectant, so double dipping is helpful). Your hair will be stiff and clumpy if you use too much. For thick hair or hair that doesn't take heat well, you can use higher heat(i usually stick to 380-90 bc im also scared of heat damage, but 400 or 410 is the reccomendation for thicker hair) and smaller sections. Small sections also help with less passes bc there's less hair to...heat up? Idk how to explain it lol.
You did a great job for someone who doesn't know a whole lot about it and had only does this a few times. As a kid I fried my hair up from not using protectant and not blow drying and a whole bunch of things. I'm glad you came out of this with hair that's still healthy 🙏🏾
I realize this is an old video and a lot of people have already said this, im sure but oh well
You are tempting me darling 😘,I feel like trying straighting my hair right now 😅
Be strong girl 😭 it ain’t worth the pain, unless someone does it for you
@@NaturalAcademia really?😅
28:02 thank you for talking FOREVER🥰 and thank you for uploading
Beautiful hair...but "Pick a Struggle" had me dying🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your hair is beautiful!
The final result looks amazing, I’m also terrified of heat so I understand. But 7hrs…..girl, makes me glad my hair is shorter.
I was recently thinking about you. Glad to see u. ☺️
If I want a bone straight look, I wear a wig 😅. My hair can’t handle too much heat
Tried blowdrying my whole head a couple months ago. I have mid-back hair length. It was exhausting and my back, neck and arms hurt soooo muuuuchhhh. AND by the time I was done it already started reverting/shrinking back up. After all that time, pain and frustration. Never again!!! Would rather go to a salon(if I find one I trust) or just stick to african threading since it gets my hair straight enough with no pain.
It looks pretty and better than the last time. Maybe try smaller sections and the chase method.
10:18 your hair is so much and this temporary hairstyle is funny, it made me smile
As a person who used to be a "straight hair natural", I think you got it as "sleek" as you could get it without breaking down the hair and damaging the layers of your hair. People always think that they are straightening safely until it's too late. You never know which straightening session is going to damage the layers beyond repair. Be careful - I had to big chop my heat "trained" hair.
Can you try styling your hair with flexi rods or do a bantu knot take out ☺️??
That would look really cute!
I could, 🤔 I might
oh my god, i started bridgerton yesterday! its so funny you mention that, its SO good lol
They be pissing me off 😭😭
@Ameerah McSweeney I'm watching season 1 just because I saw some clips from season 2 and really wanted to watch that, but I heard you should watch them in order so I said, okay fine I'l watch season 1 first... Babyyyyy, it is good. I was sold after one episode. TRUST me
17:27 I had a random thought, but when you wrapped it, I think BANTU KNOTS🤩🙏
Looks fine. Just make 3 braids on both sides and leave it in for several hours and then loosen it and wear it out. As previously said Olaplex is not to be used for a weekly wash. Every six weeks or so. Olaplex is a treatment.
Ouch! I’m so sorry your experience was so arduous!! It’s all about the tools you use. If you don’t have the right tools it makes your life a million times harder. Especially for someone with as much beautiful hair as you have. I used to burn my fingers too before I got my dyson. Best investment I’ve ever made. Your hair is beautiful! I was feeling even just the blown out look ✨✨✨
And thought you have ridiculous timings when you press record, you’re still so beautiful 🥰 for the entirety of it
It came out successful, beautiful outcome. 😍
I couldn’t stop laughing when you stopped the video when showing us the back of your hair 😭😭 all I could think was “baby you need some sleeppp” 😭
It's the humidity in the room. You did the press at night so you probably kept the door and or the windows closed. So the heat was trapped in the room. Maybe next of you ever decide to do it again, try during the day when you can do it outside. You hear is gorgeous 🥰.
I Just love your hair Miss Lady 🤩
Thank you ❤️
@@NaturalAcademia You’re welcome!
You're hair goals 😍 I love your hair so much all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤ 😍.
Girl, it looks great! It’s beautiful! I think you are hard on yourself. You’re “hair goals” actually. Good job!
It turned out good. I love it.
Lmao I love how every time you say “excuse how crazy I look”, you look amazing
Hi ya Ms Acadamia 🤩
You shouldn’t drag the hairdryer over your hair that close without a concentrator nozzle.
Try holding the blowdryer a good few inches away from the hair, I hold mine at least 12 inches away from my hair in order to minimise heat damage.
I also use a wide tooth comb with my hair dryer to smooth the strands and for further detangling.
If you need to do multiple passes using the straightener then I promise you, you need a higher quality flat iron, like CHI, Cloud Nine,
Or T3.
These brands use a solid pure metal on their plates and not coated plates... either solid ceramic or tourmaline.
Cheaper flat irons usually use alloy metals (ceramic mixed with a cheap metal like steel or tin) and call the plates ceramic but they are mixed metal which affects the effectiveness.
These higher quality irons also do not burn your scalp.
Best of luck for the next straightening session. Xx
Your hairline is so perfect.
I'm not going to lie I'm jealous of your head of hair. It's so 😍 beautiful.
lovely❤️.....next time you should try a flat ponytail ( hair style ideas)
Gorgeous!! Love it sis
❤️❤️
Your hair is so beautiful! And your yellow shirt is bringing out your beauty 😍😍😍
Yayyyy I'm so happy to see you post!
There’s a straightening comb called tymo. It’s pretty easy to use. There are videos of it all over TH-cam
Your hair is beautiful, GOALS 💯💯
I use the Tymo Ring Hair Straightening Comb after blow drying and I love it. It takes 15 minutes to straighten my hair. I think you could like it
Your hair can get truly flat if silk pressed which is a different method from just regularly straightening. My hair texture is way more coarser than yours and got flattened at a salon. Though it started reverting not long after I left 😅. It was my first silk press and probably my last; the stylist struggled with my hair tangling and kept bringing it up making annoyed. I don’t think she’s handled 4Z before.
Can I ask what makes the difference between regular straightening and a silk press?
@@sarahdanforth703 when I asked my stylist she said it was due to the products used. Clarifying shampoo (they wash your hair multiple times to strip everything) then a moisturizer is applied and other silk products used. Blow drying then straightening. The routine may not look as different actually from your regular wash blow drying and straightening but the products/amount of times you’re shampood make the difference cause when they flat iron after it gets really bone straight. My hair felt so fluffy it was the first time I felt it bouncing when I walked and it felt so good feeling the air hitting my scalp 😅. Just sad it didn’t last long started reverting same day and by end of week it looked like a regular blowout but for others it can last 2-4 weeks. Maybe I should’ve done it in winter time and not start of spring (which was hot in texas)
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4z?
I can’t stand it when stylists say that. It’s annoying my thing is get into another profession obviously thick beautiful hair is not their specialty.
You look so good with this hair👏👏😍
Thank you ❤️
You mentioned your hair was heat resistant and you had to do several passes to get it straight. What that imdicates is that you could have turned the heat up from 340 degrees to a slightly higher temp and would only need to do one pass. In the end it's better for hair your versus applying heat several times. It's all about tweaking and customization for your specific hair. For instance titanium flat irons are notorious for their high heat and is recommended for professional use only, wheras ceramic( 💯 percent and not just coated) is better suited for at home styling.
Listen all I can do is blow dry my hair, I think if you want to use grease and then a heat protectant on top you can
Yes, I’ve heard of that
14:55 if anything, to be on the safer side, probably get it a little straighter with the blow dryer, which may have helped the future results I haven’t yet seen. Also get the gloves that are used for straightening, so you don’t burn yourself if you ever straighten your hair again🥹
you have beautiful healthy hair . Want it straighter wrapping is the key. Treat yourself and let them wrap it and sit u under a dryer and bake it.
It looks great I love the volume 😍. Also if you want to get the roots/edges you can set the outside of the flat iron to it
A comb could’ve helped it lay flatter as you pass use the comb or after flat ironing it comb the section or blow dry and brush the section out the “straighter” the hair the more it will lay
I feel like electric heat straighteners are the Devil incarnate 😂 but your hair is beautiful 💕💕
😭 thanks!
8:43 your energy is slightly more than mine, thank you for blessing my eyes before I decide to sleep around 5 in the morning, currently 4:14 right now.
I think the Chi Silk Infusion serum would of been a better comparison. Your blow out came out good either way.
Girl your hair is beautiful!!
16:19 but you are or were doing a good job. Lessons learnt last time and you are so much better and it’s improved😊
Im late but i completely love your content and have learned how to love my hair. i think your hair is beautiful girl!
I thought I was the only person who was disappointed with season 2 of bridgerton. Hated how the season ended.
Your hair is beautiful and its straight enough for me
I like your method of straightening your hair. As a suggestion you can try to use a rat tail comb when using the straightener then you will most likely need only one pass.
Your hair looks so cute as alwaysss! Love ittt!!
You’re heir is beautiful, I think it came out great. You did a good job. One luv💕
Your hair’s beautiful, as someone who also has type 4b hair I noticed when I want a good press, I take my time on blow drying with a paddle brush which makes me able to pass the flat iron only 1 time ❤️❤️
The blowout look is ✨ it ✨
It’s so good to see your face.
Your hair looks bomb 🔥 and girl I wish I could express my frustration about Bridgerton season 2 without spoiling it 😂 but I just wanted to say I understand your frustration girl
FYI No grease on flat iron hair, it burns the hair. If you turn the flat iron up higher: at least 400 or slightly higher, you can do 1 pass, and have a smoother press. Try flat iron products as well.
You are way more likely to get heat damage from doing so many passes at a lower temperature. I used to think that I could not get my hair straight but there are a few things I learn. For my dense hair I go to a higher temperature, use smaller sections and do the chase method with either a brush or comb. It is better to try to get your hair as straight as possible in the hair drying process. Therefore, you would have to do less during the straightening process. I use a temperature of 430 ( I could go lower but rather that temperature), one pass with the flat iron and the chase method. Also, lighten up on the heat protectants, I use the chi all the time and I realized using a little less is better. Looking good!
you have beautiful hair long thick I don't fool with my natural hair too much I don't have edges I ha e long hair yours longer than mine. I don't know how to take care of it last time mine was straighter not this time. I use to get Perms every month can't afford to go to beauty shop. Everybody said it was Pretty. I'm just now starting to flat iron it. I don't know what I did wrong but it's not real straight. love your hair you have a lot of hair don't know how to trim mine. you doing an awesome job thanks for sharing.
So I’m not crazy, PHEW! I used to get sick every time I washed my hair at home and could NOT figure out why. Had a water treatment specialist come out and test my water for mold and all, chile-nothing. I never left the door open though, so it’s still a mystery. I’m just happy to know I wasn’t alone.
I must stretch it out A LOT and use the tiniest sections in my hair. Now I just don't straighten it myself but thankfully it can withstand the heat
So beautiful 🥰
Thank you ❤️❤️
Your hair came out beautiful
You can try blow drying your hair right after the shower when it’s still damp. And try spraying in the product „WOW dream coat“ before blowdrying, it makes the hair silky and waterproof so it doesn’t get frizzy. I made the test already so I can testify that it Really is a gamechanger, my hair used to frizz up like crazy and now it doesn’t anymore. There are some videos on this product aswell (I watched CurlieCrys). And then straighten with only one slow pass on each strand. That’s how I get the best results and no heat damage 💗
It looks great :)))!
Happy late birthday hope you enjoyed your day
23:51 and Steranda is back🤩🤩🤣🤣
Try the revelon blow straightening brush. It's amazing and super quick and non damaging. Definitely my new go to.
try using the instyler . it would go great with your hair. it has great results . its the only straightening tool I use .
Try the revair reverse air dryer on high heat (II), suction level 7.
When I straighten my hair for 1st time this how it looks then I learned 😌 took me a minute to figure it out. Now I did it!
use at least 419 on the flat iron if you don't straighten it often. For a sleek look with volume use 365. You will need to use moisturizing products to keep the hair from reverting if you want to preserve it over one week.
The puffy roots cause the volume as well.