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@ 2007-06-29 10:24:00
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HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



I need a flat iron/straightener. I need advice on which one to buy. I was thinking of

Farouk CHI 1 Inch Ceramic Flat Hairstyling Iron

or


Farouk CHI GF1538 Turbo Regular 1 Inch Ceramic Flat Iron Hair Straightener

and someone suggested this one:

Solia Professional Ceramic Ion Flat Iron (1-1/4")

Or tell me a better one.





Help me or I shall hypnotize you with the future leaders of England






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[info]bella_anitragrl
2007-06-29 04:31 pm UTC (link)
I use Jilbere de Paris Definition Series. It's around $50-60 at Sally's. I've gone through 2 or 3 straighteners before and this has to be the best one I've ever had. It heats up to 400+ degrees and it will flatten under 5 minutes.. and I have thick hair. I would recommend this straightener.

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 04:42 pm UTC (link)
Okay, another question. Which is better, one that heats up to just one temperature or one that adjusts temp??

Do you spray on any heat protector before you straighten your hair? If so, what do you use?

Thank you so much for your help, hon!

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[info]bella_anitragrl
2007-06-29 05:00 pm UTC (link)
This one adjusts. I goes from 1 to 25, 25 going up to like.. 480 something. It tells you which setting you should use for you hair type. My hair is naturally wavy/slightly curly, so I usually keep it at 20. But I'm always in a hurry so I use 25.

I never any spray in my hair, but my mom does. Her hair damages must easier though. I use shampoo that moisturizes my hair and I also use this conditioning serum like, once a week that keeps moisture in my hair.

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 05:59 pm UTC (link)
Thank you!! I had no idea when I got into this all the things I should know, lol.

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[info]melopene
2007-06-29 05:12 pm UTC (link)
I have a Conair Ceramic 2" that I picked up from Sally for about $25 a couple of years ago... that thing rocks, especially since you can adjust the heat setting. If it can straighten my thick-ass, nasty curly hair and make it look good, it can do anything.

And I lurve you and miss you!

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 06:00 pm UTC (link)
I can't even imagine how long it must take you to straighten your thick hair!! It is by no means nasty, though. Unless you have just taken to avoiding showers...

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[info]melopene
2007-06-29 06:39 pm UTC (link)
Hun, in the summer heat it's nasty after an hour or so. But it only takes me about 15 or 20 minutes at most to get my hair straight... less if I've slept on it already.

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 10:02 pm UTC (link)
with the humidity down here, does it stay straight??

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[info]melopene
2007-06-30 12:29 am UTC (link)
It depends on the day... in the wintertime, it's almost always fine. In the summer, it's usually okay unless it's a -really- humid day or it's obviously going to rain.

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[info]imafall3nstar
2007-06-29 05:26 pm UTC (link)
I've heard from [info]madradhair that all of the CHI straighteners end up being not worth it after about a year/year and a half of use.
I hate my Conair. It's a curling iron/straightener so there could be the faulty-ness. The one I had before I left on and it got so hot the plates melted INTO the actual plastic.
I love Sharayah's straightener. I've been on her for like years on where she got it. Haha.

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[info]imafall3nstar
2007-06-29 05:28 pm UTC (link)
You know what? Until lately I've never realized how hot Prince William is to me.....

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 06:01 pm UTC (link)
i love him, but now that his hair is starting to fade, so is my love. now, harry? wowsers. i adore that ol bad boy. i would love to get drunk and hang out with him.

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 06:03 pm UTC (link)
See, I started reading that, too and that is what has stopped me so far on that. Well, her secret is out now!! I maybe looking into that now, lol.

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[info]x_tinerella
2007-06-29 07:22 pm UTC (link)
I use to have thick curly hair, but since straighting it too much it actually has thinned out... but anyhooo moral of the story is REMINGTON S8202
wet 2 straight wide Teflon gold straightener is realllly good!!!!

p.s.- "Are you seeing planes? Is your name Tatu? Because I swear to God, you're living on Fantasy Island." hahaha... ahh i <3 that movie!!

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 10:08 pm UTC (link)
I heart it, too!!

I will check that one out, too!! Thank you. I added you, btw!

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[info]gossamer_wingsx
2007-06-29 08:42 pm UTC (link)
Ha ha! OMG the boys, thats funny. :P

Personally here is my opinion. I take good care of my hair and my little sister is my hair sytlist. She went through cosmotology school so she can get me all that kind of expensive shampoo and conditioner for half price for me. Im not able to buy it because I do have a lisence to. Yea I hate spending alot of money on beauty products I really do but what Im using now for my hair has made it amazing and looks so healthy after my hair was ruined from a young gal in a salon.

Anyways. When it comes to curling irons and flat irons I wont spend over $40 Yea I may sound like a cheap ass but I look at it this way. All the curling irons and hair straightners that I have had in my life all take a shit at one time or another. I fix it and then it only lasts maybe about a month or not even after that. So if I dont spend that much then I dont feel like Im out all that money, and I wont straighten or curl my hair every day either. So thats just me and my opinion

So I guess when you are trying to find one, pick one that will help lock in moisture to your hair and not fry it and leaving it looked damaged. ;)

Best of luck finding the right one for you!!! :)

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 10:05 pm UTC (link)
I loved that little animation, lol. It makes me giggle seeing such straight aces so silly.

I am a bit worried putting out too much money on a iron, too. It seems everyone is warning me about them breaking before I truly get my cash worth out of it. What shampoo/conditioner do you use?

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[info]tiffanyrj
2007-06-29 09:02 pm UTC (link)
I use to have a conair ceramic straightner but thanks to my so called ex-roomate she somehow messed it up with leaving it on maxium heat way after she was finished using it. I had to get a new one.So recently my sister gave me a professional one. I am scared to use it since it is metal but considering my hair is dry it goes alright for me.Other wise I have a Ceramic one for general purpose and it is Conair. Any way I think the Jilbere de Paris sounds like a nice choice but you should always make sure your hair is moist when using an iron on hair. You would probably need to use a shampoo and conditioner strengthner.I've seen people torture their hair if they don't put something on before applying that heat. Best of luck and it is all up to you to what best fits!

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[info]fmdjgirl
2007-06-29 10:03 pm UTC (link)
So, do I blow dry it all and just leave it somewhat damp or do I do it wet?? This really helps knowing all this, so a huge thank you!!

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[info]tiffanyrj
2007-06-30 12:46 am UTC (link)
You just have to have it a little moist. Not dripping wet.It also depends on your hair type. For me since I have dry wholly hair I only apply hair lotion that helps from any heat damage.

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[info]rocktheroll
2007-07-10 04:34 pm UTC (link)
I like the solia but what do I know right?

I miss all of you guys!

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[info]southernflower
2007-09-22 03:37 pm UTC (link)
Sorry to bother your journal but i did a search and found you have an interest in SayClubs. I've made a new graphic community just for SayClub Requestables.

If you find it interesting please feel free to join! Remember to read and follow the rules. Thanks!

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[info]ilovemkandtheoc
2007-10-21 05:14 pm UTC (link)
hello,
i would like to join [info]divine_designs,but it says they are closed for new members. is it possible i would be able to join? please let me know. thank you,and sorry for any inconvenience.

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[info]eri_versailles
2007-11-02 12:02 am UTC (link)
XD I think I accidentally submitted the same post on himegyaru a billion times>< it said 'error' at first and then all the sudden it said i reached my post queue limit>< sorry!

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[info]jeune_fleur
2008-01-10 09:55 pm UTC (link)
I think that the best straighteners are the ones with temperature regulator. Remember that hair is very sensitive to heat and any kind of artefact that uses it will attact its healthy. Most people say that ceramic irons are better but, who knows... anyway, every one of them make changes in your hair (regarding its healthy, again). As I was telling you, a straightener with regulator will let you manage the perfect temperature for your hair (it depends on how sensitive it is).

By the way, I am adding you ^_^. I think I did not remember who you were a months ago and deleted you from my f-list in my first cut *embarrassed*.

Kisses and good luck!

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