Can you use ceramic straighteners for Afro hair if yes which straighteners do you recommend?

i hate relaxing my hair..so i was wondering if you can straighten it with ceramic





does it hurt when you straighten your hairCan you use ceramic straighteners for Afro hair if yes which straighteners do you recommend?
Yes, you can straighten natural hair with ceramic irons, but you may wanna get the hang of using a flat iron before spending hundreds of $$ on a ceramic. You can get great results just using a cheap ceramic-coated flat-iron that by Conair(paid about $20 for it at Wal-mart). My stylist uses the CHI brand flat-iron and its accompanying styling products. Here is my weekly hair wash/straighten routine:


1. Comb hair to remove tangles and separate into several ponytails (about 6 works for me).


2. Shampoo/rinse each ponytail individually, while finger-combing to prevent tangles.


3. Condition with a moisturizing conditioner and rinse.


4. Comb and apply a water-based moisturizer. I also like to use John Frieda's Frizz Ease Serum to seal the moisture and prevent frizziness.


5. Dry...I don't like blow drying b/c I get puffy hair and split ends, so I allow mine to dry in the small ponytails. If you choose this method, the roots of your hair will dry straighter from the tightness of the elastic bands/ponytail holder.


6. Apply a thermal protectant(Frizz Ease works for this!) and flat-iron each ponytail indivually. Part and comb out small sections less than 1 inch wide...Be sure to pull the hair taut-it allows you to get close to the roots without burning the scalp. IF YOU BURN YOUR SCALP, IT WILL HURT!! Otherwise, no, straightening your hair does not hurt...it's just a little time consuming. I developed my routine based on things I found at this website: www.blackhairmedia.com Just click on the forum link at the left and you'll find a wealth of info on both relaxed and natural hair care. By the way, my hair is relaxed, about mid-back length, but I have 2 inches of unrelaxed roots so I get better results with the wide plates, if your hair is shorter/thinner, you may like the 1/2 inch plates..Walmart sells a ceramic-coated one in this size for under $20 also...good luck! I would love to know how it worked for you :)Can you use ceramic straighteners for Afro hair if yes which straighteners do you recommend?
Yes you can and no it doesn't hurt. I use one. I have a HotTools flat iron and I love it. Since your hair is relaxed you need to keep it on low heat...no higher than 4. Chi flat irons are really good too but they are expensive.
Try the T3 Tourmaline ionic, it's great. You can get it at Sephora or drugstore.com. Be ready to plunk down $200...............
It all depends on the texture of your hair if it is course you might have a use a hot comb to get it straight and then wrap it to keep it straight. If is is soft than try Gold-n- Hot they make great flat irons.
I have no idea how the ceramic straighteners would work on afro hair, but I would think it would be ok..





If you want to minimize any damage to your hair perhaps you want to use just a regular blow dryer?
yes you can its better to use the flat iron with the gold. Its made specialy for american_americans hair i think you shpuld use the avon.
Yes you can straighten hair w/a ceramic straightener for Afro hair... And No, it doesnt hurt... It will hurt if you pull in it to hard, but not really...





but first try to blow dry you hair then use the straightener
of course you can use a ceramic straightener for black hair.


I can't recommend one, but basically anyone.


oh...wait a minute try chi flat iron





And why whould it hurt to straighten your hair. Hair is dead. just make sure you don't burn your hair by leaving the flat iron on your hair to long.





I would think you can only burn yourself if you have the flat iron to close to you head if you want to straighten out your edges





But if I was you since you have never did you own hair you should go to a salon (an african american one) they will help you
I don't know about ceramic, but I have used a hot comb (remember). It does not hurt. I had my hair straightened by my beautician. You can try that too.
I have a ceramic iron that I got from Wal-Mart. My hair isn't afro but if you condition and blow dry it, you should be able to straighten it.
Ceramic is a good start for choosing the right straightener. I would definitely recommend the Chi. You can find it at almost any retail store now...one being Bed Bath %26amp; Beyond.





As for the health of your hair, all heat/styling products will damage your hair to some extent-but nothing that you will really notice. It's much safer on your hair than a relaxer. The Chi works so well and it will make your hair perfectly straight. It heats up so fast, probably in about 30 seconds, and it's ready to use. It's a little pricey-about $100-$130. But you will never have to buy another straightener again. And say good-bye to relaxers. It doesn't hurt at all! If you are nervous about using it or don't think you are doing it right...bring it with you next time you get a haircut or styling from your hairdresser and ask them to show you how to use it.
I HAVE NATURALLY CURLY HAIR. I DON'T LIKE TO USE CHEMICAL STRAIGHTENERS, AS SOMETIMES I LIKE TO GO NATURAL. I USE THE GOLD N HOT FLAT IRON, WHICH WORKS ON DRY OR WET HAIR. IT STRAIGHTENS MY HAIR JUST LIKE A FRESH PERM.
yes i would recommend a ceramic straightener because it does a better job compared to plain metal ones and is less harmful to the hair. i would recommend a thin one (like vidal sasson) so that it can get the roots straight and the ends straight. if you get a thicker one it doesn't really reach the root part well.
My roommate straightens her hair with a straightener.


She uses a 15 dollar straightner from revlon, it's red. it gets really really hot. (and i have scars to prove it, but i'm just not careful enough.)
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