https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:42:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921461 Tue, 22 May 2018 16:26:23 +0000 Thistle 1921461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use a flatiron the day after I wash my hair. I try to only wash it every other day, so it does reduce the heat on my hair.</p> <p>On the days I do flatiron it, I give it a quick spritz of Kendi oil dry mist I buy from the salon. Yeah, it's expensive, but a bottle of it lasts me 6-9 months, it smells good, and it doesn't bother my allergies.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.sephora.com/product/bamboo-smooth-kendi-oil-dry-oil-mist-P278004">https://www.sephora.com/produc.....st-P278004</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921446 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:38:28 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1921446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with 3style, if you are going straight (ha) from the shower a brush and dryer works better. I used to hate straightening my thick hair with a dryer, but I picked up the "Wet Brush flex dry," and it does work remarkably well.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSDM1YH/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....#038;psc=1</a></p> <p>Another option if you don't need stick-straight hair is a heated brush. I have one and almost never use my flatiron anymore. I use it for second/third day hair or after airdrying overnight. It doesn't give mega-straightness on me, just smooths out any cowlicks and helps calm down frizziness. I feel like it doesn't use as much heat as a flatiron and is faster to use.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZMDF16/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....#038;psc=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921305 Tue, 22 May 2018 01:47:25 +0000 Aquamarine 1921305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!, for your thoughts, recommendations, and tips.<br /> Seems like a heat protectant of some sort is a good idea despite how healthy I think my hair is. </p> <p>Sara L. and Lisa p.....sounds like an oil is a good protectant, but just a little on the ends. I shudder at the thought of greasy hair..gah, puberty memories! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921238 Mon, 21 May 2018 21:36:50 +0000 lisaflex 1921238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>try sprayiing on its a 10 before blow drying </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921151 Mon, 21 May 2018 15:40:53 +0000 Anonymous 1921151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Sara L said. &nbsp;I use a tiny drop of Moroccan oil on the ends of my hair only - before blow-drying. Be careful with it - too much can make your hair look greasy and gross....and impossible to style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921146 Mon, 21 May 2018 14:58:14 +0000 Sara L. 1921146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When my hair was shorter, I used one almost every day.&nbsp; I used a styling oil for protection and my hair stayed healthy.&nbsp; My stylist says to never re-flat iron a section you've already done.&nbsp; If it's absolutely necessary, make sure the hair has cooled completely before using the flat iron on it again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921135 Mon, 21 May 2018 13:52:09 +0000 Anonymous 1921135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have thick curly/ frizzy hair. I use a flat iron all the time ( heck I use to use a regular clothes iron in 60s and 70s- lol) I have a bablyss that I absolutely love.</p> <p>My suggestions are:<br /> 1- I wash and AIR dry hair (in evening- then flat iron in am) every 2 - 3 days. ( not every day) I am allergic to products so I can’t use any . I don’t blow dry and flat iron at same time frame.<br /> 2- I use shampoo and conditioner that is meant for stressed or mistreated hair to keep it from getting dried or damaged. I use to color now I am letting it go gray but my coarse hair always needed enriching.<br /> 3- Don’t turn heat setting on super high- keep it at medium high ( I set mine on mid 30s. )<br /> Always keep it moving - never holding it in one place<br /> 4-Straighten in sections- I find I have better luck starting horizontal with floor then if needing more I do second pass on the vertical- gives a smoother finish for frizzies maybe a hair expert knows why ;-)<br /> Even when your layers grow out I think you will like it for its smoothing effect.</p> <p>May you be as happy with your new toy as I am with mine. It has done more for my self esteem that anything else EVER- lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921131 Mon, 21 May 2018 13:29:10 +0000 3style 1921131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I want straight hair immediately after my shower, I use a combination hair dryer and flat paddle brush in one tool. Faster and much less damaging on the hair. I’m not home right now, but glancing at the internet photos, I think I have the Revlon one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921117 Mon, 21 May 2018 13:02:09 +0000 Ginger 1921117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Cindy. The reason flatirons work so well is that they're extremely hot. Heat protectant is always a good idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921106 Mon, 21 May 2018 12:25:02 +0000 cindysmith 1921106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely recommend a heat protection product before using the flat iron. Even though it's not every day, and it's just a quick swipe, it's heat and heat damages.</p> <p>My hair has a lot of grey, which is naturally course and dry. If I don't use the right products before styling, my hair gets all dry and frizzy looking at the ends </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/flatiron-tips#post-1921101 Mon, 21 May 2018 12:08:02 +0000 Aquamarine 1921101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am growing my hair out (too many layers) and purchased a cheap flatiron with great reviews from Amazon. So far I love it. I have a lot of really thick hair that tends to get poofy. I’ve found a quick swipe with the flat iron seems to quell the puffiness. My hair is now below chin level, with long layers.</p> <p>Any tips from flatiron users? Do I really need a heat protectant if I use the flatiron only a few times a week? Is Morrocon oil a good thing to use on my hair to protect it? Before or after flatironing? I’ve ordered a bottle from Amazon to try and am waiting for it to arrive. My hair is color-treated but very, very healthy. </p>