Does your NG/natural hair need oil to get straight?

[ajoyfuljoy]

I think I may have discovered something yesterday. I sprayed a light oil spray on my bangs NG before I flat ironed them. Today, my hair seems straighter than it just gets with serum.

I'm wondering, is there something about oil that helps hair get straighter?

 

[Tylove101]

I discovered that too... I got the idea from one of the members here... I used KeraCare Oil Sheen before I flat iron and my hair turns out perfect. I use the entire Redken Smooth Down line (Shampoo, Butter Treat, Detangler & Serum) and let my hair air dry overnight in 6 twist. Before flat ironing each section I lightly sprayed each with the oil sheen and combed then flat ironed... results = silky straight soft hair!

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

mine doesn't. my hair is straight with just a leave-in and a dime size amount of serum.

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

I know Boston Maria (and other ladies) uses coconut oil when she straightens her hair. I haven't tried it yet though.

 

[blksndrlla]

I use this method to flat iron my hair. I think all of the oil in the dc (before i wash) really helps...

flat iron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXFgoTT1mU8
dc: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NegFfvnthBg

So, to answer the question...yes, oil helps, but just at a different point in the process.

 

[BeautifulNameX]

I thought oil and heat would boil?

 

[chiprecious]

I thought oil and heat would boil?

I thought the same....