Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

coze i ve got curly hair and i love it

but the problem that it takes me alot of time preparing it before going school

so i begin to straighten it

but my mom told me that i am damaging my hair

so any tips?

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

Yes, it does damage it.

The natural way is the best way for curly hair.

You are so lucky.

The secret is to get a really good cut whenever it starts to get hard to control, and wash often.

For everyday, brush it out backwards with your head down and then spritz with a little water and gel before you leave for school. Two minutes, tops!

There are some conditioners (the only one I know of for sure is Infusium - but there are lots of others) that you leave on and that take away the dried out look.

Good luck.

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

You ARE damaging your hair. Don't make the same mistake I made; use a heat protectant! Try the CHI heat protectant creme.

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

yes you are damaging your hair but as long as you using a conditioner that put moisture back into your hair there shouldn't be much of a problem you might get a few fly aways just make sure your keeping your hair moisurized

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

Go Josie,

I love CHI and yes get the CHI flat iron and you will see no damage at all. try ebay for the iron U be suprised.

have fun!

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

Make sure to use a "heat protectant" So it doesn't damage or fry your hair. I suggest using "biosilk" that's what i use.. and it leaves my hair soft and silky and not damaged. It is a little bit expensive but it lasts for a LOOOONG time. And you only use about a nickel size drop each time.

http://biosilk.com/silk

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

No, not if you are regularly conditioning your hair (with a good conditioner). Since you didn't tell us "how" you are straightening your hair I assume you are using a flat iron and with proper technique when straightening.

I hope you are applying the heat evenly throughout and not over 'cooking' certain areas!! A nice, even stroke as you slide through your hair (not stopping once you start a section of strands) should not damage your locks. Just make certain you don't stop in mid stroke with the iron in your hair as the intense heat will definitely (over time) cause scorching -- think of it in same manner when pressing a blouse or slacks I don't think you would leave the iron sitting on the clothes while you answer the phone.

Just make sure you give your hair regular conditioning with a quality product to keep the hair in great shape. Go to your hairdresser for tips on straightening to help minimize your chances of damaging the hair. The same can be said from 'blow drying' your hair also.

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

A hair straighten is one of the worst things you can do to your hair. But let's be real - every girl uses one!

No matter what you'll be damaging your hair. You can slow down the process with using it less often and using protective creams. Try conditioning your hair once a week for 15 mins if you start noticing split ends or frizzes.

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

it's definetly damaging your hair. believe me, i'm saying from experience. i strongly suggest if you are going to straighten your hair regularly, you should invest in a chi hair straightener. it's expensive, but the ceramic plates are much better for your hair.

and, before you straighten you should use a damaging prevention hairspray. tresseme has a good one. it helps with the damage.

and you should use dove shampoo for damaged hair. it's amazing. no more split ends.

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

oh i sooo wish i had curls!!! lucky.

yea..all that heat is SOO not good for your hair.

LEAVE IN! i useit all the time because i get split ends alot(swimmer) they are so great. the spreeys are easy to work with(and detangel too)

Do u think that straightening my hair twice a week damages it?

What I do is flat iron my hair once or maybe twice every 2 weeks using CHI flat irons! And then wrap my hair and put a scarf on it when I go to bed and it seems to hold for awhile without having to flat iron it! Wrapping hair it's very easy depending on the type! It's easier for women with shorter hair and also for african american people like myself, but if your a not of that decent you will still be able to wrap your hair it would just be alot harder because of your hair type and you might even have to use some kind of holding spray,or wrapping lotion will work too but then you'll have to wait for your hair to dry unless you have a dryer. This is how you wrap it: 1st brush all ur hair from the center forward into your face. Brush the sides down to ur ears and the back down to ur neck. Put ur palm flat down on the center of you head and hold the top in place. depending on which side you part ur hair start brush ur hair in a circular motion with a good brush. I recommend a mason pearson or any boar bristle brush because it holds the hair tighter for the wrap and also stimulates the scalp. Dont give up it gets easier every day I promise. Use pins to hold down ends that fall. Last when your wraps together put a satin or silk scarf on it. This way you won't be damaging your hair and you can just comb your hair out for school instead of taking a long time flat ironing it.