Since we are in a recession and I refuse to pay anything over $50 for a "hair tool", I went on ebay to find the Maxiglide flat iron at a reasonable price. I got lucky to find one that was gently used and had been well cleaned for $30 (not including $10 s&h). I also own a Jilbere ceramic iron that I use along with a Conair brush. However, it does not use steam and that's just what I need to save my ends from ultimate death (snip snip). Since the ends of my hair need moisture to survive, I'm using techniques to implement moisture on a regular basis. I washed my hair today and was ready to see what all the hype is about. Here's what I did:
-Pre-poo with EVOO, Tea Tree Oil & Raw Shea Butter
-Wash with Suave 2 In 1 shampoo and condition
-Deep condition with Fructis Sleek & Shine Conditioner overnight. I put on an inexpensive shower cap (the really thin $1 kind) and tied my hair up with a scarf. This was to lock in the heat from my scalp to help better moisturize).
-Rinsed conditioner and applied Fructis Sleek & Shine leave in conditioner.
-Parted my hair and braided it into two "plats".
-Used T-shirt method to smooth out edges.
-I then used the scarf method. This comes in handy for me since I don't want to apply heat to my sides. I suffered hair loss and breakage partially due to stress and not taking care of myself. That traumatic phase has passed thank goodness!
-After air drying, I sectioned my hair and applied VO5 heat protectant.
-And finally, I flat ironed with the Maxiglide.
At first I had to read the instructions twice to get it right. The Maxiglide is
larger than the one I normally use. Maneuvering it seemed weird at first since I use a Conair Tourmaline brush when I flat iron. I got use to it after the 3rd try so it wasn't too bad. I love the fact that it uses steam to straighten. That helps keep the moisture in which I need desperately. I pressed the steam button only when I was half way down the hair shafts. It should not be used near the scalp. My hair was pretty straight so I am pleased.
Since I'm now entering the world of co-washing, I picked up Suave Orchid Petal
conditioner. I LOVE the smell!!! I don't know if I can stress that enough. It reminds me of the body lotion I use to use in my hair to get that great scent. That's right, I used body lotion. I'm sure I'm not the first to do so. I've heard of people using baby lotion to get the same affect. Well no more. I'm going to keep using Orchid Petal. It's easy on my pockets too. I bought it for $2.29 in Walgreens but found it online for $1.79 with free shipping online. Can't beat that! My fhb (if you want to know what that means, leave a comment), likes to smell my hair when we hug or cuddle so I have to keep it fresh =) I apply a little on a daily basis to my ends along with my mixture of Tea Tree, Shea Butter and EVOO. I may add Moroccan oil to the mixture for the next go 'round.
I like wearing my hair straight but love my curly mane more. I can't wait until it warms up again so I can find the right regimen for my natural curls. In about a week and a half I will co-wash again. I'll keep you posted. Ciao <3
-Pre-poo with EVOO, Tea Tree Oil & Raw Shea Butter-Wash with Suave 2 In 1 shampoo and condition
-Deep condition with Fructis Sleek & Shine Conditioner overnight. I put on an inexpensive shower cap (the really thin $1 kind) and tied my hair up with a scarf. This was to lock in the heat from my scalp to help better moisturize).
-Rinsed conditioner and applied Fructis Sleek & Shine leave in conditioner.
-Parted my hair and braided it into two "plats".
-Used T-shirt method to smooth out edges.
-I then used the scarf method. This comes in handy for me since I don't want to apply heat to my sides. I suffered hair loss and breakage partially due to stress and not taking care of myself. That traumatic phase has passed thank goodness!
-After air drying, I sectioned my hair and applied VO5 heat protectant.
-And finally, I flat ironed with the Maxiglide.
At first I had to read the instructions twice to get it right. The Maxiglide is
larger than the one I normally use. Maneuvering it seemed weird at first since I use a Conair Tourmaline brush when I flat iron. I got use to it after the 3rd try so it wasn't too bad. I love the fact that it uses steam to straighten. That helps keep the moisture in which I need desperately. I pressed the steam button only when I was half way down the hair shafts. It should not be used near the scalp. My hair was pretty straight so I am pleased. Since I'm now entering the world of co-washing, I picked up Suave Orchid Petal
conditioner. I LOVE the smell!!! I don't know if I can stress that enough. It reminds me of the body lotion I use to use in my hair to get that great scent. That's right, I used body lotion. I'm sure I'm not the first to do so. I've heard of people using baby lotion to get the same affect. Well no more. I'm going to keep using Orchid Petal. It's easy on my pockets too. I bought it for $2.29 in Walgreens but found it online for $1.79 with free shipping online. Can't beat that! My fhb (if you want to know what that means, leave a comment), likes to smell my hair when we hug or cuddle so I have to keep it fresh =) I apply a little on a daily basis to my ends along with my mixture of Tea Tree, Shea Butter and EVOO. I may add Moroccan oil to the mixture for the next go 'round.I like wearing my hair straight but love my curly mane more. I can't wait until it warms up again so I can find the right regimen for my natural curls. In about a week and a half I will co-wash again. I'll keep you posted. Ciao <3
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