Products I use on my straight hair.

   

So this is what my hair looks like now. Well last night lol.

I decided why not make a post about my hair products that I use when I wear my hair straight since they are different from the products I use when I'm rocking au natural.  

So the process of straightening my hair is tedious and annoying and more so the results are always lack luster. However I have learned more and more about my hair and how it works.

I don't flat iron on freshly washed hair because when I flat iron it comes out super soft, smells amazing but is like a big fluff. I have to wait a day or two to get those natural hair oils flowing and to let the hair products I used soak in. I don't apply to much products because of build up and dirty hair. I like to be able to wear my hair straight a week or two before I wash again instead of having it straight for two seconds and then running to grab the shampoo. Plus having too much product equals burnt flat iron smell. At least in my hair and I don't even have the Iron up that high.

After I flat iron a few days later on in the week I have to re flat iron my hair to get it to it's desired straightness. My roots are very stubborn so I try my best the first time around but they stay kinda puffy until I redo them. When I re flat iron the second time I curl my hair with he flat iron. I've noticed it makes my ends look better. After I finish the re straighten my hair is super Black, Shiny and looks like a 1940s curly do.

Anyway. I've been using Chi products for about three years but one small bottle of Chi is 24.00 and that is quite pricey but it does last a long time. I have been using Chi Keratin Spray, Chit Straightening cream and then Chi Silk in fusion. I recently ran out and decided to switch up my products and that is when Redken Comes along.

So these are three products by Redken. Two are from the Real Control line and the other from the smooth down line.

Redken Heat Down Smooth Glide, Real Control Slim Supreme and Real Control Mineral Exilir Smoothing Oil.

All three of these products range from 13.00-16.00 and the prices do vary on where you purchase them. So they are cheaper than Chi but overall they are of equal if not better quality. I used Smooth Glide back in 07 for prom. Had amazing results, hair was dark and shiny,not greasy just flawless but keep in mind I was relaxed so when purchasing this time around I was a little skeptical on how it would work with my newly formed curls. The Slim Supreme is suppose to work against humidity. Wish I had these products this summer! lol. As for the Smoothing oil it's suppose to smooth frizz and it also contains Shea Butter.

All in all The Slim Supreme and Smooth down have worked amazing. The Smoothing oil is alright, I wouldn't purchase again since I already use a spray product I'm good to go. I use the Slim supreme first concentrating on my roots mainly and then I use the Smooth down. I rub that in from root to tip and then proceed with the straightening  Chase Method of course. Neither products leave hair greasy or gross. Honestly it depends on your hair type and if you are heavy handed lol. The Slim Supreme has a slight fruity smell to it. Super super light and the smooth down most people think it smells like Vanilla? but to me there is a slight hint of vanilla but it's a very spicy, pepper smell. That sounds bad when I describe it but it isn't bad lol.

Last but not least

  

Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Sheen Spray.

I'ts basically a light oil sheen with olive oil. Great light smell, great shine great size and great price. I don't use this often on my hair when it's curly mostly when it's straight and it does wonders. Would def buy again.

So that is all for now.