What hair straightener/hair products are best for permed, African American hair?

Question

I was thinking of using the motions hair products, but if you know of better ones please tell me. I'm also a poor college student who is not used to dealing with their own hair >.> I'm a total newbie so plz dumb down anything you tell me.

I don't need to worry about perms-I'll let my beautician handle that. I just can't continue going to her place every two weeks.

Also, how often should I wash my hair? I've heard some say something about a deep conditioner once a week?? Plz help-experts or experienced people only, please.

Answer 1

Motions? lol Oh big no no thats cheap and crapy I know it's used in some salon but no

I have A FHI Iron no not Chi FHI,I use Redken smooth down heat glide serum to protect it  

shampoo redken,bedhead and Pantnene tresemme

same as for conditioners

any questions ask me  

Answer 2

For your money you can't do much better than Motions After Shampoo Moisture Plus Conditioner after a wash and Wonder 8 Miracle Oil every other day.  And believe it or not Frizzease Daily Leave-In Conditioner is great too.  Use it just before you blowdry and it will make your hair healthy and bouncy.  After that you can flat-iron your hair and the style should last.  Just remember to wrap your hair each night and keep it conditioned.  It makes a big difference.