I never straighten my hair, but....

Mar 10, 2013 20:18

Ladies, can you recommend a flat iron that is good quality, but doesn't cost hundreds? (I can't afford a really nice one, and also I'd probably only use it once a month or so anyway. So let's say something you can get at Target or Walmart,etc ( Read more... )

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derbysinner March 11 2013, 04:07:18 UTC
Look for a ceramic one, they are less damaging to your hair - you should be able to find a reasonably priced one at Target.

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newlj March 11 2013, 16:41:47 UTC
http://www.amazon.com/BaByliss-BAB2590-Porcelain-Str up toaightening-Removable/dp/B000ASDX3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363019745&sr=8-1&keywords=BaByliss+Pro+BAB2590

I had one that was rather expensive, about $100 that I got for a gift. I broke it and there was no way I could afford another good one. I just recently got this one...I was amazed when I found it for this price, the last one I got for $20 was a hunk of junk. You can adjust the heat setting up to 420F. Sometimes I use it to get it super straight, and others I use a lower heat setting just to make my curls wavy and manageable instead. It comes with a little comb attachment that is useful but gets stuck sometimes. It's removable though.

If you want curls you'd need a curling iron, I don't know anything about those however. I think they make ones that you can use to straighten as well...

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moonpalace101 March 12 2013, 05:44:05 UTC
I use a 1.5" (or maybe it's 2"...I can't be bothered to get out of bed to check) ceramic curling iron (that I got at target, connair I think) to straighten my hair! I hate the stick straight look, so this gives me a bit of bounce at the ends.

After I wash and condition my hair, I put it in a tight bun to keep it from curling. I let it dry like this for as long as I can. Then I blow dry while brushing with a regular brush to get my hair completely dry. At this point my hair looks like hermione's from the first HP movie. Then I'll use the curling iron same way I'd use the straightening iron to smooth it all out. I often use a bit of straightening serum to protect my hair from all the heat. I'll also occasionally go back in and put some large curls in my hair if I desire.

Hope that helps! I haven't used my straightening iron in ages!

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