Flat irons/Curlers: Do you use them?

Flat Iron and Iron Curler - Flat iron and Iron curler
@reichiru (748)
Canada
February 12, 2009 12:57am CST
My hairdresser recently suggested to me to buy a flat iron, because I have natural curls in my hair and to make it not so puffy it would be better for me to straighten my hair every morning. A friend of mine offered me her old one (still in good condition). They're supposed to be bad for your hair though, after a while, right? What you do think of them? Happy myLotting!
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6 responses
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
12 Feb 09
Any time you use a heated appliance on your hair it can damage it but like anything else it's fine in moderation. The new ceramic irons are incredibly hot but because of the high heat they don't have to have contact with your hair for as long. IMO they cause less damage than blow dryers. I would advise not straightening your hair more than 3 times a week and using a really moisturizing conditioner or even one that is specifically formulated for use with heat styling.
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@reichiru (748)
• Canada
14 Feb 09
That's good advice, I will definitely keep that in mind. My friend did mention putting something in your hair when straightening it, but I never exactly knew what. Thanks for your response!
@schulzie (4061)
• United States
12 Jul 09
No, I have never personally used one myself but my hair stylist has used one on me a few times. It always makes my hair nice and silky smooth. I think I am going to save up a little bit of money to buy a nice high quality one that is ceramic. I am also going to get some of that protection spray. I need all the help I can get as my hair is very curly/frizzy and I live in Florida. Have a great day and happy myLotting!!!
• United States
10 Jul 09
i use them but i'm sorry to diss your hairdresser but i don't think she knows what she is talking about cus doiing it every day is not good for no one thats going to dangage your hair bad even if you do us some stuff to protect it, the damage will still be there not as much as with no heat protection but still damage.
@Jlyn22 (204)
• United States
13 Feb 09
They can be bad for your hair if you use them a lot and dont put anything on your hair before using. I use a flat iron almost every day and I have special spray thats made to use with flat irons or curling irons to help protect your hair from the heat. Its not going to protect it all the way but it will help a lot better then just straightening your hair with no products in it. And also they make flat irons for different types of hair as well like one for fine hair, normal hair, corse hair, so if you buy your own try to find one made for your type of hair and it will work a lot better then if you just get any kind. Or if you have the money try and buy a professional one like the ones they use in the salons.
@reichiru (748)
• Canada
14 Feb 09
Yeah I don't have the money for one, so I'm sticking with the cheapest ones on the market. But I will keep in mind the conditioner part, perhaps I'll spend the money on the hair spray instead of a good straightener. Thanks for your response!
• Philippines
12 Feb 09
You can straighten your hair but not everyday because from what I know flat irons could damage your hair and will make your hair dry and brittle. If you want it straight, why dont you go for hair rebonding, it will cost you but it will take you months before it will return to its original shape and it wont give damage to your hair, depending on who will straighten your hair.
@reichiru (748)
• Canada
14 Feb 09
Well I don't really want it completely straightened, since my hair isn't that curly anyways. I just want to get rid of the puffiness, since it's really thick so it tends to look like I have a big glob on my head. My mom always said that I have enough hair for two people. But I'm considering getting it permanently straightened, although perhaps in the future, and not now. Thanks for your response!
• United States
12 Feb 09
I use one from time to time. I bought one though that actually steams the hair putting moisture in rather then a traditional flat iron. It's pretty fair.
@reichiru (748)
• Canada
14 Feb 09
I assume that's better for your hair, since it doesn't dry it up as much? Thanks for your response!