HAIR HELP!!

**shakara** · 07-24-2007, 09:37 PM

ok, I have pretty long natural hair.... and I am frustrated right now as to what to do with it. I am tired of wearing braids.... and i have gone to all tose other websites and gotten some styling advice etc. so, I have twisted it atimes, worn it out in fro, etc. but I am soooo bored with the texture its not even funny.

my lil sis whose natural hair is even longer than mine is finally succumbing to the pressure and is gonna get it relaxed

in about 2 weeks. I am tempted but not yet ready for such permanence.

one of my friends has advised me to get it pressed and see how I like it.... so, I might do that. only issue is, I have o idea what pressing entails.

what is pressing?
how long does it last?
what does my hair look like afterwards?
how long can I wear it before it reverts back to the "poof"
are there any chemicals involved?

oya.. someborry, help a sista out...

Isi eri · 07-24-2007, 09:44 PM

pressing is using a hot comb to straighten your hair.. if done properly it can last for ~2-3 weeks...you will need to "train" your hair so it stays pressed longer...

you hair will look like it is relaxed, it is a bit high maintainence (but then again that is subjective)

there are no chemicals involved..you just have to be careful who does your hair or they'll burn your hair off..

it costs b/t $45-$60 to get it done (depending on who/where etc).

Starting out, you might need to go every week till your hair is trained, after that, bi-weekly should be fine..

i don't have any relaxer in my hair ( i wear it pressed ) and it looks just fine..

you just have to be careful not to "sweat it out" or it'll poof up fast

(there are things you can do to prevent that)

happy pressing

**Nene** · 07-24-2007, 09:55 PM

wetin do weave ? u no fit do weave na to rotate btw weave , braids and ur own hair

bree · 07-24-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isi eri

pressing is using a hot comb to straighten your hair.. if done properly it can last for ~2-3 weeks...you will need to "train" your hair so it stays pressed longer...

you hair will look like it is relaxed, it is a bit high maintainence (but then again that is subjective)

there are no chemicals involved..you just have to be careful who does your hair or they'll burn your hair off..

it costs b/t $45-$60 to get it done (depending on who/where etc).

Starting out, you might need to go every week till your hair is trained, after that, bi-weekly should be fine..

i don't have any relaxer in my hair ( i wear it pressed ) and it looks just fine..

you just have to be careful not to "sweat it out" or it'll poof up fast

(there are things you can do to prevent that)

happy pressing

wow, you're good

2biglips · 07-25-2007, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakara

ok, I have pretty long natural hair.... and I am frustrated right now as to what to do with it. I am tired of wearing braids.... and i have gone to all tose other websites and gotten some styling advice etc. so, I have twisted it atimes, worn it out in fro, etc. but I am soooo bored with the texture its not even funny.

my lil sis whose natural hair is even longer than mine is finally succumbing to the pressure and is gonna get it relaxed

in about 2 weeks. I am tempted but not yet ready for such permanence.

one of my friends has advised me to get it pressed and see how I like it.... so, I might do that. only issue is, I have o idea what pressing entails.

what is pressing?
how long does it last?
what does my hair look like afterwards?
how long can I wear it before it reverts back to the "poof"
are there any chemicals involved?

oya.. someborry, help a sista out...

Be careful cuz pressing (or using any form of heat) on hair can be just as damaging as perms. Ask any of your friends if they know someone who does a good 'press' job. If you live in the DC area you should go to the Dominican hair salons they do an EXCELLENT job and get your hair as straight as can be (plus they are cheaper than the rest)

And if you want to try a different style..well depending on your hair texture, try B Curly by Aveda. When my hair is wet or has any moisture the curls are much bigger and looser but once it dries up..it goes POOF. B Curly keeps your hair curly all day without the frizz.

Ive been natural for 4 years and will never go back to perms.

pebbles · 07-25-2007, 05:43 AM

Natural hair seems like a lot of work. For someone that sweat a lot like me, it would suck if I have to worry about sweating on my scalp. It's something that I can't control.

My curly hair style is very easy going. It's gets wet if I sweat on my neck but not so obvious once dry, I can sweat on my scalp as I want too without worries.

U have to find a style that doesn't stress u, it helps a lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isi eri

pressing is using a hot comb to straighten your hair.. if done properly it can last for ~2-3 weeks...you will need to "train" your hair so it stays pressed longer...

you hair will look like it is relaxed, it is a bit high maintainence (but then again that is subjective)

there are no chemicals involved..you just have to be careful who does your hair or they'll burn your hair off..

it costs b/t $45-$60 to get it done (depending on who/where etc).

Starting out, you might need to go every week till your hair is trained, after that, bi-weekly should be fine..

i don't have any relaxer in my hair ( i wear it pressed ) and it looks just fine..

you just have to be careful not to "sweat it out" or it'll poof up fast

(there are things you can do to prevent that)

happy pressing

pynkspyce · 07-25-2007, 06:29 AM

Go to the dominicans, they do fabulous blow drys. But in the summer heat blow dries dont last. I get perms 2x a year, 3x max and i alternate with braids, my curly messy fro, wearing my hair like my avvie ( which was supposed to be straight, but the summer humidity and heat will not allow no matter how much perm i put in), and straight in the winter.

**shakara** · 07-25-2007, 11:12 PM

@ ISI ERI- thanks ma.. for the explanation. it makes me feel more at ease.. I am trying to convince my sister to try it also instead of a perm....

@NENE- God forbid bad thing. I have tried weave 4 times in my life glued in twice and sewn in twice and I HATE them!!! cannot stand weaves. makes my hair itch like mad ! I wanted to kill myself.... so no weaves.... I would rather do braids...

1bIG &Pynk-- yup yup!! a fried of mine has a dominican hairdresser she recommended and that where i'm going.. imma take my sis there too for whatever she decided to do....

@2biglips- abeg... where can I find the B curly thingy.. sounds interesting and sumn i might wanna try..... how curly does it get ur hair? how long does it last? and WHERE CAN I GET IT?

2biglips · 07-26-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakara

@ ISI ERI- thanks ma.. for the explanation. it makes me feel more at ease.. I am trying to convince my sister to try it also instead of a perm....

@NENE- God forbid bad thing. I have tried weave 4 times in my life glued in twice and sewn in twice and I HATE them!!! cannot stand weaves. makes my hair itch like mad ! I wanted to kill myself.... so no weaves.... I would rather do braids...

1bIG &Pynk-- yup yup!! a fried of mine has a dominican hairdresser she recommended and that where i'm going.. imma take my sis there too for whatever she decided to do....

@2biglips- abeg... where can I find the B curly thingy.. sounds interesting and sumn i might wanna try..... how curly does it get ur hair? how long does it last? and WHERE CAN I GET IT?

It depends on your hair texture..the softer it is the longer it last. and you can find be curly at any aveda store or online at aveda.com

lizadora · 08-08-2007, 03:59 AM

i hope you know that "training your hair to make it last longer" is actually burning the layers and breaking down the shafts of your hair. presses do not usually lasts 2 or three weeks in the heat unless you stay in cold weather,

i love my natural hair, but you might like the burned look and havings your hair not go back to its natural state...

just saying

faseda · 08-08-2007, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizadora

i hope you know that "training your hair to make it last longer" is actually burning the layers and breaking down the shafts of your hair. presses do not usually lasts 2 or three weeks in the heat unless you stay in cold weather,

i love my natural hair, but you might like the burned look and havings your hair not go back to its natural state...

just saying

Lizadora Can i have access to your facebook hair album biko i need inspiration and if i could come to houston to have u do my hair i would.

Ebony-T · 08-14-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakara

ok, I have pretty long natural hair.... and I am frustrated right now as to what to do with it. I am tired of wearing braids.... and i have gone to all tose other websites and gotten some styling advice etc. so, I have twisted it atimes, worn it out in fro, etc. but I am soooo bored with the texture its not even funny.

my lil sis whose natural hair is even longer than mine is finally succumbing to the pressure and is gonna get it relaxed

in about 2 weeks. I am tempted but not yet ready for such permanence.

one of my friends has advised me to get it pressed and see how I like it.... so, I might do that. only issue is, I have o idea what pressing entails.

what is pressing?
how long does it last?
what does my hair look like afterwards?
how long can I wear it before it reverts back to the "poof"
are there any chemicals involved?

oya.. someborry, help a sista out...

i dont recommend you relax your hair...ever!

Pressing doesnt entail any chemicals, jus straightening out the hair @ v. high temperature

Nappy Chick · 08-15-2007, 01:11 AM

Shakara, I feel your pain. It's like I woke up one day and my hair was whoaaaa!!

Anyhow, I usually braid, or I twist, or I do a twist out, or I carry my hair in a puff, or I carry it out like that. Then the whole cycle again. I don't recommend using hot iron. The harsh heat might 'straighten' your naps and it won't be the same again... that's if you care sha. Me, I don't see myself going back to chemicals. A big combination of cheapness and the fact that I can wash my hair whenever I want

Lizadora, me too, I want pictures

07-24-2007, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
shakara Elder NR Court Judge ROTY Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: round da way Posts: 7,691 Points: 50,256,550.44 Bank: 4,956,132,786.33 Total Points: 5,006,389,336.77 Donate Rep Power: 21474871	HAIR HELP!! ok, I have pretty long natural hair.... and I am frustrated right now as to what to do with it. I am tired of wearing braids.... and i have gone to all tose other websites and gotten some styling advice etc. so, I have twisted it atimes, worn it out in fro, etc. but I am soooo bored with the texture its not even funny. my lil sis whose natural hair is even longer than mine is finally succumbing to the pressure and is gonna get it relaxed in about 2 weeks. I am tempted but not yet ready for such permanence. one of my friends has advised me to get it pressed and see how I like it.... so, I might do that. only issue is, I have o idea what pressing entails. what is pressing? how long does it last? what does my hair look like afterwards? how long can I wear it before it reverts back to the "poof" are there any chemicals involved? oya.. someborry, help a sista out...

07-24-2007, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Isi eri Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: picking udara Posts: 8,838 Points: 36,070.00 Bank: 79,715,525,776.81 Total Points: 79,715,561,846.81 Donate Rep Power: 21474866	pressing is using a hot comb to straighten your hair.. if done properly it can last for ~2-3 weeks...you will need to "train" your hair so it stays pressed longer... you hair will look like it is relaxed, it is a bit high maintainence (but then again that is subjective) there are no chemicals involved..you just have to be careful who does your hair or they'll burn your hair off.. it costs b/t $45-$60 to get it done (depending on who/where etc). Starting out, you might need to go every week till your hair is trained, after that, bi-weekly should be fine.. i don't have any relaxer in my hair ( i wear it pressed ) and it looks just fine.. you just have to be careful not to "sweat it out" or it'll poof up fast (there are things you can do to prevent that) happy pressing __________________ EX-LURKER tweets, sigh! " you can not do dirt without getting dirty" Temp Sig: ...Que sera, sera. Last edited by Isi eri; 07-24-2007 at 09:48 PM..

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Nene Elder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: where u least expect Posts: 12,139 Points: 20,018.20 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 20,018.20 Donate Rep Power: 1567154	wetin do weave ? u no fit do weave na to rotate btw weave , braids and ur own hair __________________ uncool list : cool list: Dele,Tayo I JUST BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO TAKE LIFE BY THE REINS, AND ACT LIKE YOU MEAN BUSINESS

07-25-2007, 06:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
pynkspyce NRPD Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: labe Igi Orombo Posts: 15,490 Points: 412,521.00 Bank: 5,903,977.08 Total Points: 6,316,498.08 Donate Rep Power: 21474884	Go to the dominicans, they do fabulous blow drys. But in the summer heat blow dries dont last. I get perms 2x a year, 3x max and i alternate with braids, my curly messy fro, wearing my hair like my avvie ( which was supposed to be straight, but the summer humidity and heat will not allow no matter how much perm i put in), and straight in the winter. __________________ مستقبلي لذلك ساطعة يعمي هو

08-08-2007, 03:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
lizadora Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: miss congeniality Posts: 427 Points: 1,300.80 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,300.80 Donate Rep Power: 20	i hope you know that "training your hair to make it last longer" is actually burning the layers and breaking down the shafts of your hair. presses do not usually lasts 2 or three weeks in the heat unless you stay in cold weather, i love my natural hair, but you might like the burned look and havings your hair not go back to its natural state... just saying __________________ Good Hair Bad Hair Now what does it mean, to have some good hair Is it hair that is better, never needs no repair And what does it mean, to have some bad hair Is it always the hair, that needs some repairs Good hair and bad hair, what does all this mean Is this all just some myths, or something we dream Please tell us my sistahs, why is Afrikan hair bad It started from childhood, oh how dreadfully sad The torture, the heat , the burns, and the jerks Everythang was tried, to see what would work Now hair comes in textures, not good bad like grades Has none?n to do with grades, how we have been played We want ?good? hair, that?s what Black women say But Black women have ?good? hair, don?t wish it away So what my sistahs, does "good" hair really mean Its hair that is healthy, at its best and its clean Get ?bad? hair out, of your vocabulary and mind Cuz its time for a new attitude, that you should define Black women should define, their ?own? beauty that?s good And change their ideals, from adults back to their childhood Caucasian beauty, is not beauty to enshrine Our lips, hips and skin, are much more defined Why crave the Caucasian?s standards, that are vastly well known When our own natural beauty, has vitality and life of its own

07-25-2007, 11:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
shakara Elder NR Court Judge ROTY Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: round da way Posts: 7,691 Points: 50,256,550.44 Bank: 4,956,132,786.33 Total Points: 5,006,389,336.77 Donate Rep Power: 21474871	@ ISI ERI- thanks ma.. for the explanation. it makes me feel more at ease.. I am trying to convince my sister to try it also instead of a perm.... @NENE- God forbid bad thing. I have tried weave 4 times in my life glued in twice and sewn in twice and I HATE them!!! cannot stand weaves. makes my hair itch like mad ! I wanted to kill myself.... so no weaves.... I would rather do braids... 1bIG &Pynk-- yup yup!! a fried of mine has a dominican hairdresser she recommended and that where i'm going.. imma take my sis there too for whatever she decided to do.... @2biglips- abeg... where can I find the B curly thingy.. sounds interesting and sumn i might wanna try..... how curly does it get ur hair? how long does it last? and WHERE CAN I GET IT?

08-15-2007, 01:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nappy Chick Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: N/A Posts: 8,443 Points: 13,159.70 Bank: 42,026.37 Total Points: 55,186.07 Donate Rep Power: 21474867	Shakara, I feel your pain. It's like I woke up one day and my hair was whoaaaa!! Anyhow, I usually braid, or I twist, or I do a twist out, or I carry my hair in a puff, or I carry it out like that. Then the whole cycle again. I don't recommend using hot iron. The harsh heat might 'straighten' your naps and it won't be the same again... that's if you care sha. Me, I don't see myself going back to chemicals. A big combination of cheapness and the fact that I can wash my hair whenever I want Lizadora, me too, I want pictures

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