hippiebutnot (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Look for box relaxers (no lye).They are cheap and easy to use at home, just MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! If used improperly you could chemically burn your scalp, and your hair will fall out. Relaxers chemically straighten the roots of the hair so that it stays straight, even wet. A few names I've used are Olive Oil, TCB Naturals, and Soft & Beautiful. If you've got soft fragile hair, get a mild relaxer. You probably should ask a hair stylist before you use it so you don't mess up. =0)

WaitingForMyPrins (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have a question (:i live in belgium , & we don't have many shops who hace products for african hairbut i know in america , that you have products that make you're hair straight & then you can flat iron it, but when you're hair get wet , you're hair is still flat can you give me some names of these products please ? thankyouu !xx

SCHWEET23 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

No way!! I used to do that all up until now, because 1, the lotion is kind of still wet in your hair and has potential to burn your hair rather than protect it. Not good. And 2 serum is WAY better because it does the job, doesnt burn your hair, and gives you just the right amount of shine, not too greasy or dry :) Heat protectant spray is great too, because it really does protect, but serum, like biosilk or CHI infusion, is way better. I own the serum, the spray and lotions, so i know!!

hickss89 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Shebababy1 I know for sure you have to use a protective type of lotion or grease before flat ironing permed hair to avoid breakage and splitting from the heat.That's why I avoid heat after touch ups.

shannonloving14 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

what iron are you using ....i am black cAN I GET high lights ,,,what can i do to stop the breaking off if i do get high lights

18kesha18 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

the models hair looks over processed..

Divaliciousbabe101 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

where are you located?

aqua2291 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

u can but i wudnt use it cuz its much more easier to put too much product on. instead try a heat protectant spray, flat ironing cream or serum. i love serum - a little goes a long way and it just equals SHINE. too much serum makes hair greasy though so beware.

stealthis (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

you should ALWAYS use some kind of heat protectant before you heat style... right now I'm using Redken Extreme Iron Repair.

shebababy1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I HAVE A QUESTION...Do you think putting moisturizing lotion (no particular kind) on hair before flatironing is good??