Naturals that NEVER straighten...why not?

[fyb87]

I use to straighten my hair all the time and at the time I loved it. Now, I like it better curly. It not only makes me look younger, but I don't look like everyone else! I love being different. Especially from all of my friends! I get noticed more and guys love to stick their hands in it. Even complete strangers! Makes me feel sexy!!

 

[Nelli04]

I still straighten, but not nearly as much. I plan to only straighten 3x a year now. In the last 7 years of being natural I went from getting my hair pressed/ flat ironed at the shop every 2-3 weeks to now only 3x a year and I am the one who is flat ironing my hair.

I also suffered major heat damage...I'll say half my length is bone straight from heat damage...so toning down the heat is a must if I want to keep my hair. Plus I love doing natural styles and experimenting with new ones.

 

[nubiennze]

My hair has told me on numerous occasions that it prefers not to be straightened. Even when I ignore it, it protests by reverting before I even finish.

I'm starting to learn to listen to it.

 

[winona]

The 2 times I decided to get straighten I got heat damage and I had to cut about 3in off the right side and 1-2in off the left last year So I figure I dont do it myself it aint getting done. I AM SUPER LAZY so I guess it wont get done

 

[SherylsTresses]

I'm actually a long term transitioner. However, I don't feel the urge to flat iron for length checks anymore. I will only use heat when DH asks to see my hair. I am really interested in the the two-strand buns and two-strand rodsets for now.

 

[LilMissRed]

Not interested because Im afraid of what the heat may do erplexed plus right now.. I'm REALLY (and I mean REALLY) enjoying my hair as is

 

[zzirvingj]

I'm actually a long term transitioner. However, I don't feel the urge to flat iron for length checks anymore. I will only use heat when DH asks to see my hair. I am really interested in the the two-strand buns and two-strand rodsets for now.

OT: Two-strand buns? What is that and where can I see pics

 

[Diva_Esq]

I chose "I like my hair curly" & "I'm afraid of heat damage." Another reason is that it is summer and humid in Nebraska and that would be HUSTLIN' BACKWARDS to fight to keep straight hair. In the fall & winter, I will straighten more. Also, I am waiting until my length comes back.

 

[MizzBrit]

i used to..got heat damaged..and im never looking in heat's way again.my hair is thriving now that i stopped using it..its been over a year and some months. plus i dnt like the straight look on me, if i wanted straight..i would opt for a sew in or wig.

 

[Nasdaq_Diva]

Having straight hair doesn't appeal to me.

 

[MsLizziA]

Re: Natural that NEVER straighten...why not?

I straighten maybe once a year - at the most.
I don't have the energy...

If it was harmless, I would go to a salon and have it done more often, but I'm afraid of the heat damage.

This!!! I have to hype myself up for days to straighten my hair

 

[Sapphire_chic]

The process is too long and I like to wash my hair too often for it to be worthwhile most weeks

sorry misread the post I thought you meant hardly ever lol I do straighten my hair 3-4 times a year

 

[detroitdiva]

For me, its a waste of time and money. My hair does not stay straight for long. I only plan to straighten my hair every 6 months or less, just for a length check. Other than that, its a very hard style to maintain.

 

[Sasha299]

I rarely do it. It takes too long, too much work and that means I can't wash my hair everyday.

 

[lovenharmony]

I recently became natural, but I don't plan on straightening because I'm scared of the heat damage. Moreover, i think curly hair looks better on me either way

 

[naturalgyrl5199]

Everytime I tell myself I'll do it... I end up not doing it. Mostly for lack of time....The longer it gets it just takes FOREVER!

Secondly, heat damage. Once you experience heat damage, you're never the same.....So I have learned to live curly!

 

[SherylsTresses]

OT: Two-strand buns? What is that and where can I see pics

Hey ZZ...!!! I was referring to the two strand twists style that is positioned into a bun. Sorry I misword my response.

 

[BostonMaria]

LOL

I'm afraid of the hot tools of torture...lol

I didn't pick anything, but that one sure is funny!

 

[PrincesscurlyQ<3]

i straighten now only once a month if even that to check my length, but i love my curls now&playing in them. once my hair gets longer i plan to do a bkt. its easier than flat ironing, and only lasts 3 months so i won't stay straight forever, and it would make my strands stronger.

 

[kaykaybobay]

I really do not for various reasons 1. I do not do a good job at it 2) time consuming!
3) I get bored and give up in the process and 4) it just looks terrible afterwards I have a flat head I rather have some puff. My hair is thick in the natural state but thin when flat ironed.

 

[TaraDyan]

Wow ... when I first replied in this thread, I was still transitioning. I've been natural for going on two years now. Funny how time flies.

To finally answer the question, I don't like to straighten my hair because I'm prone to getting heat damage easily. I try to only straighten 2-3 times a year max.

 

[Loves Harmony]

Im a little scared to straighten my hair. The last time i let someone straighten my hair it never revert back. Plus the last time i did my husband told me it didnt look right and go ahead in rewash my hair. So its no point because it wouldnt last long. I would not mind getting a rollerset though. Im so happy with my hair right now.

 

[lovegymnasts]

Right now, it doesn't seem worth the effort. That's a lot of work to just wear my hair straight for a week.
I also have a deep fear and probably irrational worry that I will be disappointed by the length.
I will probably straighten when I pull my hair and it reaches my butt. The soonest I would even entertain the thought would be mid-back.

 

[Naturallista]

It's been a progression for me...

I cut my hair from bsl to shoulder (straighten) back in October when I found copius amounts of heat damage. So, then after that I was like, "oh haellllll to the naw, ain't no heat getting anywhere near my hair evah again!".....I was real paranoid for a while

Anyway, after I got over that and decided to straighten again, I came to the conclusion that if I did straighten my hair, it would not last more than one day because I work out 5 days a week and cowash at least as much. Decision- not enough return on my investment.

After awhile, I got the itch again. But, when I sat down and really thought about it, I realized something.....I LIKE MY HAIR CURLY BETTER! My hair straight is well, how can I say this....very Rashida Jones like....and that is NOT a dig at her. Her hair looks very cute on her, but me....not so much.

So, basically it's easier, looks better, and less chance of damage.

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