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Products & Tools I use as a licensed cosmetologist for flat ironing natural hair, also known as a silk press.
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items Blow drying & flat ironing to smooth natural strands is one of my specialties. I make sure to give the hair much needed TLC for overall health of the natural hair for a longer lasting flat iron style. I have always treated other's hair how I care...
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for blow drying, flat ironing natural hair. A.K.A. silk press
This Chi Carbon Comb is heat resistant & long lasting. It does not bend or melt. Perfect for flat ironing. I highly suggest investing in one to keep from damaging combs and/or burning your fingers and hands.
Turbo Ionic Carbon Dual Taper Comb - Cb300
Chi Paddle Brushes can withstand heat. I prefer using these when smoothing down the hair before flat ironing. The combs that attach to the blow dryer tire my shoulder, arm, & wrist.
Turbo Large Paddle Brush
#1 flat iron in my professional book. Temperature setting, sleek style and lightweight(in my opinion),.total package in one hot tool.
Professional-Quality Flat Irons | Paul Mitchell Tools
Paul Mitchell is a favorite of mine(as if you couldn't tell, lol). This blow dryer is also lightweight and has 3 different settings, as well as a cool blast button. I used this brand a majority of my 14 years behind the chair.
Salon Hair Dryers | Professional Blow Dryer
These hair clips keeps sectioned hair out of place when blow drying, flat ironing, and styling hair. They come in different colors. I prefer these when doing hair.
Havawish 12 Pcs Brown Matte Hair Clips
Products
Hair care products for healthy hair & a smooth, silk press/flat iron style
I swear by this system when it comes to protecting hair while smoothing the strands down. You'll notice each bottle has a number in the order it is to be used. A little goes the long way with the serum & the humidity resistant spray helps give a ...
Mizani Thermasmooth Review: Everything You Need To Know
Help give your strands some TLC before using hot tools on it. Follow manufacture's directions.
Moisture Fusion Intense Moisturizing Mask
Ideal treatment for hair after hair color process and/or before flat ironing hair. Can be mixed with a hair reconstructor to make a customized mask for your strands.
Deep Repair Masque
Processing caps keep product on hair and prevents hair from drying out whether it be with or without a hair dryer.
Professional Processing Caps 3 Count
I have used this product on my client's hair as well as my own hair for most of my time behind the chair & currently. I suggest this product on towel dried hair before blow drying &/or using any hot tool. It gives the hair a shine & has a...
Infra Silk Infusion - 0.5 Ounce
Sanitation
Things to have on hand to clean & sanitize combs, brushes, countertops
This barbicide is what we use in salons and barbershops to sanitize implements(comb, brushes, color brushes, clipper guards,etc. Please follow manufacturer's directions.
Barbicide | Brands