Hair straightener/products question!!?

ok so i usually straighten my hair and i just used my friends straightenter before homecoming and it was GREAT!! like my hair stayed straight all night - which it usually doesnt stay straight for more than a couple hours...



anyways she had a Chi original 1'; flat iron... but i've read bad reviews on it.. but it was great for me! so i think i'm gonna get it



anyways i need to know about a spray or something that i can use to protect my hair from getting damaged... but i dont want it to make my hair look greasy or anything cause i have a spray that i got from a salon and it makes my hair look gross...

suggestions?Hair straightener/products question!!?
As a stylist, I have used a lot of flat irons/hair straighteners, including Sedu, Hai, Infrashine, Chi, Paul Mitchell, Solia, Big Sexy, Andis, Babyliss Ghd, T3, Kenta etc. You should get a Professional hair straightener, they style much better and faster, and most importantly, they protect your hair.



In terms of performance:



The best ones are: Sedu, Kenta, Solia, Infrashine, Ghd and Chameleon. These are top of the line professional brands



Above average: Chi, Hai, Paul Mitchell,



Average: T3, Big Sexy, Andis, Babyliss



Below Average: Conair, Vidal Sassoon, Revlon, Bed Head etc. These are cheap consumer brands that you will find in drugstore. If you care about your hair, do NOT buy them.



=== Flat Iron Hair Straighteners FAQ ======



Q: What size should I choose?



A: For most people, 1';, 1-1/4'; or 1.5'; are all good choices. If you have very thick, coarse, long or ethic hair, bigger size (1.5'; or 2';) will save you some time. If you have thin, fine hair, get a smaller one (1'; or 3/4';).



Q: What temperature should I should on my hair?



A: Based on my expereince, 380F is the average temperature to use. If you hair is thick and coarse, bump it up a bit, if you hair is fine or overprocessed, start it at somewhere 300F, and try it. If the setting does not work well for you, increase a bit until you get a setting that works well for you but does not burn your hair. Trial and error.



=== Helpful Flat Iron Instruction Video ====



How to Curl Hair With Straightener



http://youtube.com/watch?v=GfoihBOzP1I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWscTQm6L/a>



http://youtube.com/watch?v=EQzOYXq14a8



http://www.folica.com/info/curl-hair-fla/a>



http://videojug.com/film/how-to-curl-hai/a>



How to Use a Flat Iron



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ov7NWAWPbzk



How to Add Volume to Your Hair:



http://youtube.com/watch?v=aCyLM_kuuJ0



How to Create Sexy Waves with a Flat Iron



http://youtube.com/watch?v=K7_Olhlb2js



How to Flip your Hair:



http://youtube.com/watch?v=PWgsd1qMCU4Hair straightener/products question!!?
alright, i have a chi too, and i use this Super Skinny Serum before i straighten my hair. it makes sure the straightener doesn't fry your hair, smells amazing, makes your hair soft, and it will stay straight the whole night!! i got it in some salon, it is a clear, thin bottle with a green nozzle and black lettering. good luck!!
Try Biolage Smoothing Shine Milk. Spray on before you dry.

I have been doing hair for 12 years and used Chi's. They are ok but the one thing that bothers me is that the original Chi does not have a temperature setting. Some people need hotter and some need cooler. All hair is not the same so it makes no since to make an iron with no temp control. Look into the Babyliss irons. I think they are better.
Yeah CHI has a really good spray that helps to stop your hair from getting fried. Its called CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray.