African hair? Will this work?

Question

OK so normally I use a relaxer every 6 weeks......for the past years maybe like 5 years. But I was wondering if I would get the same results if I just put some anti breakage shampoo(Tresseme), a Deep conditioner(Aussie), a Leave in conditioner, some heat protectant, then blow dry and flat iron my hair. I never used a flat iron on my hair before so I was just wondering if I would get the same results because it would be easier to grow my hair longer this way I assume. And every week I would put in some John Frieda Relaxing Creme. And lastly If I decide to flat iron my hair how often would I have to straighten it to get results like I do with my relaxer.(every day ? every 2 days? every week?)Thanks in advance.=] and my hair isnt really coarse at all.

Answer 1

You would have to use the flat iron each time you washed it in order to get it straight.  Have you thought about thermal reconditioning?  I had it done, it was $150 and I love it.  I don't have to do anything.. just wash and go.

I dont know where you live but i live in Nj and I had it done in queens, NY    Here's a link to their website

http://www.hairjj.com/

Answer 2

well your not going to get the same results but using a relaxer has done tons of damage to your hair so you should try a hot oil treatment or just let some olive oil sit on your hair for about 30 minutes then wash it out and use a leave in conditioner after you wash your hair everyday

Answer 3

When you get a relaxer, it's permanent.  You can, however, flatiron your hair in the way you described.  But most importantly you need to know that most flat irioning will last about a week.  But when you flat iron, and you get your hair wet at all it will return back to its original curly state.  

Answer 4

DO NOT flat iron your everyday as I am telling you girl, you literally be left with stringy and lifeless hair. I been there. Better yet, hardly straighten your hair. When I dont relax my hair, I DONT shampoo my hair, just CONDITION it. Use an organic conditioner (amazonia, leaves you hair shiny and healthy), wrap it with a plastic cap or a heating cap or better yet, if you have what I have, a bulit in wall hairdryer, leave it on for 30 mins, wash out and blow dry straight with a thermal heating brush and voila my hair looks better than when relaxed. If you do plan to starighten your hair frequently, use a leave in conditioner (Redken) to protect from heat or Mostuirizing heat lotion (Olive oil)

Answer 5

i think you would.