Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?

I work in a residence for adults with intellectual disabilities. Newest is our one and only black resident, a young woman capable of doing her own hair with some support. She's kind of an orphan and we don't even have any black staff right now. Overdue for some hair care ASAP, limited resources, need to keep the routine simple and result in a young modern look. She has previous experience with hot comb, but aren't they kind of old fashion compared to a flat iron? Harder on hair and requires oil that weighs hair down risking that '60's Shirelles kind of look? What do you recommend? Thanks (for not saying hire some black people, cracker.)

Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?

well honestly if you don't have years and years of experience w/ a hot comb i say stick with a flat iron. it straightens just as well. if you don't really and i mean really know what your doing with a hot comb you could burn her hair off. stick w/ the flat iron, just take smaller sections of hair (this is assuming her hair is very thick and/or course) don't use grease, use oil like hot sixx oil, or carrott oil, these can be found at wal-mart or target in the ethnic hair care section. also use creme of nature shampoo and conditioner low cost and very good on african american hair and can be found at the same stores.

Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?

My hair is natural, and I use the hot comb-the electric plug in one. It isn't old fashioned at all (i'm 22) it just depends on who is doing it as to what the outcome is! You don't need to perm her hair - that can be just as damaging as heat if you don't know what you are doing! Report It

Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?

I have been in the beauty industry for over 8 years. I hope this helps someone!

After going through hundreds of dollars and 2 Farouk Chi irons, I had given up!

Let me start by telling you that Sally's owns the large group of beauty stores that sells the high end products that upscale salons purchase their retail from. This is a FACT!

Tired of putting out so much money for the CHI, I called Sally's and asked them for advice on something that is similar to the Chi, but not as expensive.

They reccommended the Generic Chi. I went in and purchase it, and they told me that I was not COMPLETELY satisfied I could return it for a FULL refund.

I took it home and couldn't believe how well it worked! It's just as good, if not better and it was HALF THE PRICE!

This is coming from a person who has owned 2 Chi's (both of which broke after the 1 year warranty) and whom also has extreamly curly hair (spirals)! I would definatly say that it was a GREAT purchase!

Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?

well you can use that hot comb the lastest one that pulgs into the wall but its better if you give her a relaxer first to make it extra straight? A flat iron is cool too but make sure its not an cheap one and has the gold plats but the work just the same.

Need education on African-American hair: hot comb or flat iron?

She needs a perm !!! Fabulaxer works well. Many professionals use it. You can get it @ Sallys Beauty Supply or any local beauty supply in your area.