Comments on: Flat Iron or Relaxing – Which Damages Your Hair More

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:08:20 +0000

I have flat ironed my hair every 2 weeks for 4 years. I stopped permining 1 1/2 years ago and stopped flat ironing too. I only flat iron if I have a special occassion or event to go to (which is not that often). Now I’ve noticed thinning on the top and one side of my hair. My hair texture is curly around the sides and back, more wavy on top. I guess it’s 3a or b. I am of European, Indian, and Black descent. What can I do to help re-grow my hair in the thinning sections of my head and how can I care for my hair without using heat? It’s getting too cold to wear it wash n go. My hair is almost shoulder length but draws up when it’s dry so I’m self consious when I try to wear it out (I mostly wear it back in a ponytail which I’m sure is also damaging my hair). Also which products are good to use that won’t dry or damage it? HELP!!!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:33:32 +0000

I had the japanese straigthening couple of times now and i have been noticing that my hair is falling like crazy!. I went to the dermatologist but they dont give me any solution. I also noticed that my hair is not growing as it used to be. Can you please let me know what i am supposed to do to help my hair grow like before (apart from not doing the japanese straigthening?. Also what other method do you recommend to keep my hair straight?. Thank you so much for your help!.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:14:14 +0000

Just to comment on both ends of the spectrum. I’m mixed and have both asian and african american hair …making my hair quite a difficult case. It’s naturally curly and super coarse and super SUPER thick. I’ve had everything. Relaxers. Blow dry and flat irons. Japanese bonding. Of it all, chemically unbonding my curls works the best. But I can definitely say it’s not for everyone.

I personally just can’t deal with the 1 hour of blowdrying time and 1 and a half hours of flat ironing. And relaxers only last for a few months with still those necessary styling times. Salonists have had their arms sore by the time their done with me! SO! To save the world (and myself)time and trouble, I get my hair permanently straightened once a year. It’s costly, but it’s the only solution. There is some damage, but I definitely make sure to condition, condition, and condition! Hair loss I cannot tell if its from the chemicals or if its natural because I still have plenty more where that came from. It’s a solution for me because it cuts down the density, thickness, and styling time, and I always keep on top of it to make sure its healthy. But to those with naturally fine, thin, and sensitive hair…DON’T DO IT.

By: Quiana

Quiana — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:59:14 +0000

Just wanted to get a second opinion. For the past year and a half I have rocked a fabulous afro. Recently, I flat ironed (only no chemical) my hair for 2 occasions. Excited about going back to my afro, I washed my hair but it is taking a long time transitioning back to its nature state. Why is this and how long will it take to go back to its original state?

By: Candace

Candace — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:28:45 +0000

I bought a ceramic flat iron for $100.The company made claims that it would not damage my hair. At first, I thought it was the best thing in the world because it kept my hair straight but after a couple of months of using it, the elasticity has totally left my hair and now instead of my hair being very course and drawed up, it is now curly as though I have a mild relaxer and it has shed quite a bit however I keep it trimmed and I still have some length to it. I contributed part of the damage to the hair color I had on the ends of my hair but I believe the ceramic flat iron caused most of the damage. I was also using a product called Hair Culture solution on my hair. Can anyone give me more details about this product because I am not sure if the flat iron damaged my hair or the Hair Culture Solution did. Please advise. I must say for the record that my hair is completely free of chemicals and not when I press it it is thinner now as though I have a relaxer. Relaxers are out of the question for me because they totally damage my hair. I have tried too many times and I always end up with the same result–cutting it off and starting over.