Flat Ironing Resistant Hair

[jeamaria]

Which flat iron would work best for hair that's both hard to straighten and prone to reversion? I've heard good things about the Chi and Sedu irons- which of these is the better brand? Also are there any tips for straightening resistant hair with minimal damage? TIA

[jazzi]

Resistant hair needs alot of heat, so an iron that has a maximum temperature of 430-450 degrees would be the best bet.  I have an Andis Nano Diamond (430 max) that I haven't used on myself yet, but have used on very resistant relaxed hair w tons of new growth and it got it bone straight.  I don't know if there's a ceramic iron that fights reversion.  My hair reverts even while I'm ironing    When I was natural earlier in my life, the only thing that kept my hair straight was the heat of a marcel flat iron.  Of course those aren't the healthiest option, but if I ever wanted my hair forreal straight, I'd use one.

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[jeamaria]

Resistant hair needs alot of heat, so an iron that has a maximum temperature of 430-450 degrees would be the best bet.  I have an Andis Nano Diamond (430 max) that I haven't used on myself yet, but have used on very resistant relaxed hair w tons of new growth and it got it bone straight.  I don't know if there's a ceramic iron that fights reversion.  My hair reverts even while I'm ironing    When I was natural earlier in my life, the only thing that kept my hair straight was the heat of a marcel flat iron.  Of course those aren't the healthiest option, but if I ever wanted my hair forreal straight, I'd use one.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCZpM0S7jEw#noexternalembed

I looked on Folica, they had other Andis ones but not the Diamond. Where did you get yours?  I noticed the Sedu revolution goes up to 450. I was going to go for the classic one but that's like 35 degrees cooler. So if I get one from that site which has free shipping, I guess I could pay a little extra for that model.

 I never got the amount of straightness from the flat iron, ceramic or otherwise that I got from the stove top pressing comb. I'm not sure what the max heat was on the ones I used, though. But my hair tangles too much these days for dragging an ultra fine, ultra hot comb through it so that's no longer an option.


ETA: I just looked at the video. I have NEVER seen an iron that thin! It's cheaper than the electric ones I was looking at but I'd have to buy a new oven on top of that. i am like 95% sold, though. If he had shown a girl with thicker and/or tighter hair I would probably be placing my order right now, lol.

[jazzi]

I got it brand new from Ebay and was able to talk the seller down to $25 including shipping.  It has really long plates too.

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http://www.andis.com/USA/ProductsPopUp.asp?SP=Y&Div=Consumer&ID=67230

*it goes up to 425, not 430.

[Vegan@Genesis]

I had bought a chi (on ebay for $89 including shipping), but it was ok. I recently bought a Royale...Yes, the one that they sell in the mall and I"m telling you it is the best!!! It even smoothes my split ends-incredible!

The chi is good now, but it would not stay hot for long periods of time-long enough to tame the mane.

The royale I got for $39.99 including free shipping for But It Now.

I will get the curling iron next.

[sweetkeesha]

I know you are asking about flat irons but have you considered an electric hot comb? My sister has resistant hair and it works like a charm for her She uses the Andis brand....HTH 

[jeamaria]

Hey, ever-so-late but thanks everybody for the recs. I got the Sedu and I'm getting the Andis iron finally- Target has it, BTW. I might try the Andis comb also, if the teeth are not ultra-fine. I like the closeness to the scalp, it's just that my hair snarls so easily these days I can't take a hot comb to it like I would when I was younger- but I still need that level of heat. What about the Royale; how hot does it get?

[JustKre]

     dang!  if I knew how to use one of those (Milstan Iron) I'd definitely get one ... LOL

[shndlyn]

I have had really good results with the BabyBliss PRO.
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http://www.flatironexperts.com/BaByliss-Pro-TT-Flat-Iron-1-1-2-p/btm3558c.htm