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Noel
22-05-2009, 03:34 PM
No, not tips on how to turn straight, silly moo! :tongue:

I've been straightening my hair the same way for 2 years now, and I'm sick of it, it takes TOO LONG. lol. Normally what I do is just attack my hair with the straighteners until it looks okay :L Does anyone have any tips or guidelines, cuz I'm at tether's end here? :mad:
Lewis.
22-05-2009, 03:35 PM
Afterwards, with a thin comb, brush through it all. Then kind of push it up a little bit so it does not look flat.
LemonJam
22-05-2009, 03:36 PM
I fail at it, I constantly burn by scalp haha. I find it annoying how easily women can do it while I end up with halfstraight hair and scald marks on me head. =\

So basically, I can't help you, meaning there was no point in me replying to this thread LOL
Noel
22-05-2009, 03:38 PM
LOL.
Don't worry, anything will help me now.
I used to burn myself too, but now I just straighten outwards to avoid my ears, which I suppose doesn't make my hair look too good :L
Sam!
22-05-2009, 03:41 PM
I dunno how I do it lol. Perhaps use products after? Wax/Spray so it adds volume?
Noel
22-05-2009, 03:43 PM
Originally posted by Sam!
I dunno how I do it lol. Perhaps use products after? Wax/Spray so it adds volume?

LOL I assure you, I use LOTS of hairspray.
Hmm...maybe it's just my hair.
It needs cut like. All the straightening has gave it split ends..bless..
Shaun
22-05-2009, 03:46 PM
Guys using straighteners. Tsk.
GhettoSuperstar
22-05-2009, 04:37 PM
My hair is naturally poker straight. If i use straighteners it just kinks it really weirdly.
Noel
22-05-2009, 04:38 PM
Originally posted by Shaun
Guys using straighteners. Tsk.

****, homophobe. :tongue:
Noel
22-05-2009, 04:39 PM
Originally posted by GhettoSuperstar
My hair is naturally poker straight. If i use straighteners it just kinks it really weirdly.

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MAMAMAMA
Nicky.
22-05-2009, 04:43 PM
Umm... I gave up making mine poker straight... I just run the straighteners through my fringe and then through the top layer...

How long do you leave them switched on for before you use them? I leave mine on for like 10 mins +.. and then it does it straight away!
Sam!
22-05-2009, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by Nicky.
Umm... I gave up making mine poker straight... I just run the straighteners through my fringe and then through the top layer...

How long do you leave them switched on for before you use them? I leave mine on for like 10 mins +.. and then it does it straight away!

10mins? Haha GHDs take like 30 secs, and they beep when they're hot enough.
30stone
22-05-2009, 05:12 PM
Originally posted by Shaun
Guys using straighteners. Tsk.


TskTsk indeed.
hannah.
23-05-2009, 10:24 AM
do it in sections, itll be quicker
Z
23-05-2009, 10:36 AM
Originally posted by GhettoSuperstar
My hair is naturally poker straight. If i use straighteners it just kinks it really weirdly.


This; except I've never straightened my hair.
Hugo
23-05-2009, 10:55 AM
You need this:

http://www.skinstep.com/product_images/bed-head-control-freak-serum-frizz-control-straightener-05017193104.jpg
Nicky.
23-05-2009, 10:56 AM
Originally posted by Sam!
Originally posted by Nicky.
Umm... I gave up making mine poker straight... I just run the straighteners through my fringe and then through the top layer...

How long do you leave them switched on for before you use them? I leave mine on for like 10 mins +.. and then it does it straight away!

10mins? Haha GHDs take like 30 secs, and they beep when they're hot enough.

Haha - I don't have GHD's, but they are really good.. they take about 30 seconds for the light to change but I don't believe it!

In the morning I get up, then put my straighteners on.. then I go in the bathroom, come back, get dressed etc, then do my hair haha!
hannah.
23-05-2009, 10:56 AM
Originally posted by Hugo
You need this:

http://www.skinstep.com/product_images/bed-head-control-freak-serum-frizz-control-straightener-05017193104.jpg

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bronaaaa
23-05-2009, 12:45 PM
Originally posted by hannah?
do it in sections, itll be quicker

And backcomb for volume
Lauren
23-05-2009, 01:18 PM
It depends what type of hair you have. If it's naturally thin-ish, then don't listen to me. If it's quite thick, frizzy, and sometimes uncontrollable, look into getting this:

https://www.eleven.se/files/p/pokerstraight_flatiron_spray_200x200.jpg

When I first dry my hair, it's like an afro, but when I put this on before I straighten it - it goes glossy and shiny, but it doesn't feel like there's any product in your hair at all.
Annie
23-05-2009, 01:34 PM
Defo backcomb at back for volume and then straighten so its still all messy yet straight looking and then just keep trying with it.