Apalus Straightening Brush

[curlytwirly06]

The end results was a poofy- ish sleek blowout. I am going to put some finishing shaping pomade on my hair and wrap it. It should be pretty fluffy - straight come morning. Also I was just learning technique with this brush so next time should be better. Like another poster said long slow strokes are key. Also I would suggest a good heat protectant / anti moisture / reverted with this. It in my opinion does not get as hot as a flat iron and your hair may revert faster because of that. I know this blowout won't last as long as a flat iron would. But that's okay with me.

 

[toaster]

Okay so I used it today. Pics attached.I washed and conditioned my hair then lightly stretched with the blow dryer before using the brush. This will probably replace my flat iron because number 1, I hate flat ironing, number 2 it took 45min to do my whole head. An hour and a half total for blow drying and straightening. In my opinion I would not be afraid to crank up the heat setting on this brush. I feel like it does not get hot the way a flat iron does. My hair can get straight on 360 using a flat iron but using this it was a sleek blowout look. I also had just recently done a hardcore protein treatment so that could attribute to my hair not getting as straight. I like it and will keep using it. I get my hair sleek enough to trim and it takes less time. My hair is also has a lot of body and swing. Because it is not bone straight I know it is not damaged as well. It fits my needs so a+ from me.

Crap. Definitely getting one.

 

[Supervixen]

Mine came. I got a different brand. My hair looks like it was blown out really well. I could probably use my caruso rollers and have a decent style. Otherwise it yielded a quick easy blow out look, which I'm fine with.

 

[Colocha]

Well, I am sold. I'll wait for the FHI Successor to become more widely available though. I like the idea of the heated back plate.

 

[tiffers]

I have this brush and tried it out today. My hair is naptastic and I live in a humid place, so I set it on 450 degrees because anything less and my hair will instantly revert. I was hoping my hair would come out close to flatiron straight but it didn't, and that was disappointing because it's 450 degrees!!! Nevertheless, it gave me better results than blowdrying ever has. I suck at blowing out my hair and it always looks dry and feels rough and crispy when I'm done. Not to mention it takes me forever and 3 days. With this brush, my hair was soft and fluffy and it only took about 45 minutes or so. It didn't get all the way down to the roots, though. There was a little "new growth" puffiness after using the brush.

I took pictures but they suck super hard because my dumb phone takes the worst pictures in the history of picture taking. In the first one, I tried to show the texture of the front of my head before using the brush. I airdried in twists, then combed it out. It was still really shrunken and poofy before the brush. The next picture is that same section after using the brush. And lastly, a sucky picture that attempts to show the final result.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@tiffers

What products did you use?

 

[tiffers]

@tiffers

What products did you use?

Yesterday, I washed and steamed. Used SSI Coconut something or other Leave-In and Jakaela Silky Oil and let it airdry overnight. Today, before brushing, I used some ORS Olive Oil Heat Protectant and Ultra Sheen Creme Satin Press that I've been having for about 29 years now. This jar will last forever.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Yesterday, I washed and steamed. Used SSI Coconut something or other Leave-In and Jakaela Silky Oil and let it airdry overnight. Today, before brushing, I used some ORS Olive Oil Heat Protectant and Ultra Sheen Creme Satin Press that I've been having for about 29 years now. This jar will last forever.

@tiffers
I've had mine about that long too.

I think your results came out decent. I will keep playing around with it, until I find the right products and improve my technique.

I used:
CJ Smoothing Conditioner & CJ Smoothing Lotion
Aphogee Green Tea Restructurizer & a couple drops of Pure Argan Oil

I'll use something totally different next time.

 

[SuchaLady]

Ms. Toasty, it looks like they have a new version of the FHI Stylus called the Successor.
@toaster

I want this. FHI's heat appliances are the bomb.com

 

[MileHighDiva]

@toaster @Colocha @ShredsofDignity @SuchaLady
It looks like stylists have been testing it on "our" textured hair.
http://blendboard.net/beauty/feed/3384/371791

 

[Colocha]

@toaster @Colocha @ShredsofDignity @SuchaLady
It looks like stylists have been testing it on "our" textured hair.
http://blendboard.net/beauty/feed/3384/371791

This is where my coins will go. If only it was more widely available... I wish they had posted before and afters.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Beamodel @flyygirlll2

Picked up x1 5.1oz PM Super Skinny Serum

 

[flyygirlll2]

@IDareT'sHair Let us know if you like it.

 

[Colocha]

@Beamodel @flyygirlll2

Picked up x1 5.1oz PM Super Skinny Serum

I actually really like this for straight hair maintenance. I put it on my straight hair and wrap it/braid it/whatever at night and I find it helps with humidity.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Colocha

Thank you so much for the tip.

It seems to get a lot of Rave Reviews for Straight Hair styles.

Glad I got it.

 

[Colocha]

@IDareT'sHair, no problem! I hope you like it.

 

[divachyk]

I may or may not have a brush coming. Just saying.

 

[Beamodel]

Here is a another picture of my hair

@Beamodel @flyygirlll2

Picked up x1 5.1oz PM Super Skinny Serum

I'm sure you will love it.

 

[Beamodel]

I actually really like this for straight hair maintenance. I put it on my straight hair and wrap it/braid it/whatever at night and I find it helps with humidity.

It sure does

 

[rileypak]

I may or may not have a brush coming. Just saying.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I may or may not have a brush coming. Just saying.

@divachyk

Okay...So when "may it" OR "may it not" Arrive?

 

[divachyk]

Um see what had happened was.....@IDareT'sHair. It was delivered to the post office. I need to swing by and get it. Been working late.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Um see what had happened was..... It was delivered to the post office. I need to swing by and get it. Been working late.

@divachyk

Good Gurl. Welcome to the Club!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@divachyk
Did you get Pink or Black?

 

[divachyk]

Pink @IDareT'sHair -- I think. Is that the default color?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I wanted Pank when I bought mine, but received an email stating it was OOS, so I had to settle for Black.

@divachyk

 

[divachyk]

I wanted Pank when I bought mine, but received an email stating it was OOS, so I had to settle for Black.

@divachyk

I don't recall selecting a color though so it might be black. I'm swinging by tonight so I'll confirm. @IDareT'sHair

 

[divachyk]

I don't recall selecting a color though so it might be black. I'm swinging by tonight so I'll confirm. @IDareT'sHair

It's pink, @IDareT'sHair.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@divachyk

I wanted Pink.

 

[divachyk]

I knowwwwww, I hated having to come in here and tell you that. @IDareT'sHair