Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

i just started to straighten my hair. i don't do it completely every day, but when i do, i put it up on the highest heat and move the iron (ceramic) pretty slowly (so it smokes a little).I really like how it looks because it is so straight, but all of a sudden i have like insanely bad split ends....

i have long, thick hair. i do use some heat protecting spray but i don't think it's doing enough

so my question is...if i keep continuing what I'm doing, am I going to completely damage my hair? or is it fine?

thanks!

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

yes, you will ruin your hair. I suggest instead you try a natural relaxer which will make your hair straight without the damage or a normal relaxer:

http://www.freshlookhair.com/bodiphier.h...

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

just straiting and hair spray

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

Buy a heat protection spray and use it before you straighten your hair.

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

sounds like you need a serum, which is thicker, as opposed to a spray. i like paul mitchell super skinny products, which actually constrict the hair shaft, making the whole straightening process much easier.

you've got to get a trim if you have split ends. otherwise, they can continue to split up the hairshaft, and you could find yourself having to chop off inches!

i can't tell if you're a white girl or not, but if you are, you don't need to use the highest heat.

also - make sure your hair is completely dry before you start ironing it.

you could end up frying your hair if you're not careful. i think you should start with getting a trim, turning down the heat, and getting a little thicker product.

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Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

It is the same for me but here is wat i now do -Make sure u use heat protection spray every time. Turn the heat down abit and dont do so slow it smokes.. as for split ends u r guna get em if u straighten your hair so get regular haircuts to chop em off, use a good shampoo and conditioner there are ones that are for heat protection and they are cheap about the cost of regular shampoo and conditoner, That is what i have done for the past year an my hairdresser says my hair is very healthy and by the condition of it u wouldnt be able 2 tel i straighten it!! Goodluck!! :-)

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

Yes you are gunna ruin it,it will looks strawy. If you MUST use a heat protection spray. My friend has been doing it EVERY single day since lasy=t year,and now it looks really bad,no shine,no health,feels dry and split,it's just completely ruined and damaged. Using every 3 days is okay.

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Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

Try FHI Heat Hot Sauce before you flat iron!

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

it will damage your hair. you should try not to put the heat level that high and use those preventing hair spray. try using a shampoo that helps split ends.

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

yes it will damage your hair but if u do it once in a while and not too high

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

Straightening every day will ruin your hair.

Try to use a lower heat setting, and use plenty of heat protecting spray. Also, if this works for you, straighten your hair while it is still wet from the shower, not after using a blow dryer to dry it.

Wash your hair every 2 - 3 days so it you don't wash all the natural oils out of it. Use shampoo and conditioner every time and use one that is strengthening, damage fixing, or moisturizing.

Try using deep conditioning treatments. You can buy them from the store or use a natural oil.

Choose a hair oil: coconut, jojoba, almond, or baby oil.

Rub a small amount through your hair and particularily at your scalp. Do this at night, just before you sleep. Braid or tie your hair up for best effect. In the morning wash your hair. Use 1 - 2 rinses of shampoo, and no conditioner or very little conditioner. Too much conditioner after the oil will make your hair oily and stringy.

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

go to a sally beauty supply its called ion heat protection. you spray it on your hair before flat ironing it. Also once a month do a deep conditioner treatment ion also makes it you can get a little package for like 2 dollars. It will help alot with the damage. But no matter what you do if you are putting heat on your hair it will still get a little damaged. Good luck!

Please help!! straightening my hair looks so good...but i'm getting major damage....?

You're like killing your hair!! Always use a heat protection spray before you use any heat styling product. Not just a flat iron, but use it with blow drying. Go to a good salon like Toni %26amp; Guy or Aveda and have ur hair done there.