Help! The miniglide didn't work!

[DDTexlaxed]

Ok, OK, I know I asked u guys before for help, but I am begging you guys now. PLEASE help me to find a ceramic iron that can straiten my short hair. Miniglide sucks, my jilbere won't even move it. I don't get it. My hair is supposed to be texturized- I'm suppposed to be able to get my hair strait and wear it curly. Nothing is going right with this. I will be going back to relaxing next month.

 

[ren214]

i recommend the chi flat iron. i have natural hair and it really gets my hair straight!

 

[simplycee]

I have a maxiglide not a miniglide so I'm not familiar with it. Does it have those little teeth on the plates?

 

[Tru_Mind]

I'm a natural too. I have a CHI Turbo 1 inch...and if anything ever happens to it I will be buying another!

 

[Shatani]

I have a maxiglide not a miniglide so I'm not familiar with it. Does it have those little teeth on the plates?

it does have the teeth....but apparently it sucks but she needs something smaller than the maxi because she has short hair....

 

[naptrl]

Ok, OK, I know I asked u guys before for help, but I am begging you guys now. PLEASE help me to find a ceramic iron that can straiten my short hair. Miniglide sucks, my jilbere won't even move it. I don't get it. My hair is supposed to be texturized- I'm suppposed to be able to get my hair strait and wear it curly. Nothing is going right with this. I will be going back to relaxing next month.

Dont relax just yet Natrlchallenge!! You've got to give it time. You've only been completely natural since january right! It takes a while to find the right techniques sometimes, but you can do it! Did you blow your hair out and then use some kind of oil like WGO to press?

 

[Stormy]

Wow! I have the miniglide. It's actually too hot for my hair and got it a little too straight. Then again, my hair is relaxed. I'll try it again when I have about 6-8 weeks of new growth. I first used it after about 3 weeks post relaxer.

 

[onepraying]

Wow! I have the miniglide. It's actually too hot for my hair and got it a little too straight. Then again, my hair is relaxed. I'll try it again when I have about 6-8 weeks of new growth. I first used it after about 3 weeks post relaxer.

Is there not a dial on it? Also, I was aiming to use it sometimes during my stretches with plenty newgrowth. Overall, Stormy, do you like it?

~op~

 

[ChosenbyGod]

Is there not a dial on it? Also, I was aiming to use it sometimes during my stretches with plenty newgrowth. Overall, Stormy, do you like it?

~op~

OP, I read somewhere that the miniglide doesn't have a dial and it stopped one lady from keeping it because it gets HOT and you can't control the temp. Maybe Stormy can clarify...

 

[ChosenbyGod]

Bumping....

 

[Stormy]

Oh! Sorry it took so long I forgot about this post.

No! It doesn't have a dial. Nor does it have a regular on/off switch. You have to press the test button to turn it on, and the reset button to turn it off. It also doesn't have a temp control. I guess it's just too small or something for those controls. At first I didn't think I would like it, then when it got my hair so straight I was so surprised and thought I'd like it, then couldn't do anything with my hair because it was too straight. The next day my scalp was itching terribly and I noticed it broke out in little tiny blisters because it was so hot! No, I think I'll be giving mine away or sending it back. I'm going to order the Solia next. At: http://www.folica.com/Solia_Professio_d1690.html

If any of you are looking for a mini iron that gets super hot this would be good. But, my hair and scalp can't seem to take it right now. I may try it again though at 6-8 weeks post relaxer.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I'm sorry I didn't clarify myself. My hair is supposed to be mildly texturized. apparently not enough because I can't get it strait, no matter how hard I try! It's close to my natural texture and gets wavy when it's wet, but it doesn't get strait, no matter what I do! I can't take it anymore. I thought that texturizing would be easier than this! I don't know what I'm going to get. Solia, sedu, or chi.

 

[Shatani]

Oh! Sorry it took so long I forgot about this post.

No! It doesn't have a dial. Nor does it have a regular on/off switch. You have to press the test button to turn it on, and the reset button to turn it off. It also doesn't have a temp control. I guess it's just too small or something for those controls. At first I didn't think I would like it, then when it got my hair so straight I was so surprised and thought I'd like it, then couldn't do anything with my hair because it was too straight. The next day my scalp was itching terribly and I noticed it broke out in little tiny blisters because it was so hot! No, I think I'll be giving mine away or sending it back. I'm going to order the Solia next. At: http://www.folica.com/Solia_Professio_d1690.html

If any of you are looking for a mini iron that gets super hot this would be good. But, my hair and scalp can't seem to take it right now. I may try it again though at 6-8 weeks post relaxer.

holy crap!!!! are you natural?? if so, did your hair go back to normal or is it really damaged??? i cant believe it burned up your scalp like that!

 

[GoingBack]

I'm sorry I didn't clarify myself. My hair is supposed to be mildly texturized. apparently not enough because I can't get it strait, no matter how hard I try! It's close to my natural texture and gets wavy when it's wet, but it doesn't get strait, no matter what I do! I can't take it anymore. I thought that texturizing would be easier than this! I don't know what I'm going to get. Solia, sedu, or chi.

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I'm sorry that happened to you. I have a Chi for sale if you are interested. Just pm me.

 

[Stormy]

holy crap!!!! are you natural?? if so, did your hair go back to normal or is it really damaged??? i cant believe it burned up your scalp like that!

No, I'm relaxed. I'm seriously thinking of going natural though. My scalp is just really sensative I guess . It happened before with an electric pressing comb too, but I just lowered the temperature the next time and I didn't have that problem. But, you can't do that with the Miniglide. Years ago when I would get my hair pressed with the stove pressing comb it NEVER irritated my scalp, and I know it was super hot, so I don't know if it's just the electric appliances when they get too hot or what. I don't have problems with curling irons.

But, yesterday I used the miniglide again because I was in a hurry and had to get the frizzies out. I went to bed with my hair slightly damp after spraying it with Surge and I didn't put it in a bun, tie it up or anything, so it wasn't smooth in the morning. I was so sleepy, I just passed out without doing my normal routine. Anyway, this time I made sure not to get the Miniglide too close to my scalp and it didn't burn. I didn't have any problems. I just smoothed the ends though. So, I don't know what would have happened had I tried to flat iron all of my hair again.

No, my hair isn't damaged. The little blisters went away after I put some Sea Breeze on them. My scalp is still fine too thank God. :notworthy

I'm gonna go ahead and sell it though because I'm still kinda scared to do my whole head again.

 

[Shatani]

girl i would be scared too!!!! you couldnt pay me to put that thing near my head again!!! you are much braver than i....

 

[onepraying]

Thanks, Stormy, for the review....

I am majorly disappointed in the miniglide.......