My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

I've had it for awhile now and I really can't remember how bad my hair smelled before, but I cannot straighten my hair without it having a nasty smell. It's not like a burning smell, it's that combined with.. I can't even describe it. My hair will smell great out of the shower but I have to blow dry it straight then use the iron. After the nasty smell goes on my hair, the shampoo fragrance is lost forever! I am biracial (black and white) so it's big and curly.. it's quite a process. I am considering getting the Chi iron but I'm not sure what type of hair works well with it. Any suggestions for my type of hair? Or your experiences with the Chi?

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

Could just be the quality of the iron going sour. If you've had it for a while, it definitely sounds like it just needs to be replaced.

If you don't use a product on your hair to protect it yet, definitely get one before starting to use the Chi. Otherwise, repetitive use will fry your hair.

It's better than smelly though. I've never had a problem with my Chi and I've had it for two years.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

Chi is amazing!!! and it is better for your hair because it will cause less damage. it also heats up faster than any iron i have ever used and will straighten any hair. its kinda expensive, but i think they are worth it.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

i have a chi. it works very well on all hair types. you can also adjust the temp. on some.

to get the smell out use chi shine infusion. its what i use. it smells really good. and it works [but dont put too much in one spot itll make your hair greasy.]

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

The straightening iron I use has ceramic clay on the straightening part. You could try getting one of those, but they're kind of expensive!

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

I did that to my hair once with a new iron and it took about a week to go away. I think it is from being too hot.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

Hi There

With all the blowdrying and straightening, you are actually burning your hair by applying too much heat. Hair is protein and that is the smell you get!

You may want to avoid one heat process step by airdrying your hair first and then using the flat iron. You may also want to adjust the heat to medium instead of high.

If you need to use the blowdryer, make sure you hold the drier at least 6 inches away from your hair and scalp.

There are professional products which can be applied to the hair to protect it from the extreme heat, so if you want a personal answer or a product recommendation, pl email me.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

I've never used the chi however I've had the same problem with my straightener. it happened to me when i had used it for a while and it was a wet2straight. hair straightener so sometimes i'd use it on damp hair when i was in a rush. i'm thinking that might have added to the smell + it burning my hair. i bought a new one and it's been fine now however. and from everyone elses comments the chi sounds good!

it's frustrating having the burnt hair smell. i understand that one! =/

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

This is because most of the really good ceramic flat irons use infa-red light for the thermal heat. This is why your hair may smell burned. Try spraying a light thermal spray to each section before using your flat iron. This will protect it from the heat as well as add a pleasant fragrance.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

I have the Chi Iron and im Part Cuban so I understand..

Whenever you apply heat to your hair it has that smell, its not a burning smell but somewhat similiar..

I have wavy hair and I can get my hair bone straight with the Chi..

This is what you do..

First buy the Chi Oil. Its a serum that softens/soothes the hair that makes it excellent for flatironing. It gives you silky bouncy hair.

Steps:

Wash and condition your hair.

Towel Dry hair.

Take a quarter sized amount of Chi Oil and comb through your hair.

Let it air dry if you have time or blowdry your hair without the comb.

While you dry, brush your hair with a paddlebrush from the root to the end. This prestraightens the hair.

Once your done, part your hair into sections. I suggest two at the bottom, two in the middle, and multiple ones at the crown to the forehead.

Take one section and add HALF A DIME sized chi oil to each section.Blow dry carefully until smooth and then Flat Iron from root to tip. Make sure you get as close as you can to the root so you get rid of the curl as much as possible.

Do this all over your head.

Its easier to this in layers because you get close to the root then blowdrying your whole head at the same time. It makes the hair less thicker and smoother.

As you blowdry, put a slight bump in the end, kinda like how Aaliyah wears her hair. Too straight hair looks limp.

If you want to maintain the straightness, wrap your hair with bobbypins at night, like a beehive. Wear a scarf over it. The heat from your scalp and tightness of the wrap gives your hair extra straightness and keeps it smooth as you sleep..

In the morning take it out and style.

Biracial hair or any hair highly benefits from the Chi because the chi is a superhot ceramic flat iron. Its what the professional use.

I suggest getting the red one. The Black one is okay but the red one is the newest one.

I love the Chi, it makes my hair salon like when Im inbetween salon appointments or if I go to the beach and have to redo my hair when I get home.

If you get the Chi you shouldnt use it everday because its really hot and the heat can do damage if used incorrectly, If you have to, use it only on parts of your hair that really need attention.

Make sure you invest in a good conditioner as well like Biolage or Keracare.

For best results get the Chi Oil, its a little expensive but it is worth it!!!!! Your local black salon should have it.

Ebay has Chi Irons always on sale. I would buy it from there. They minimum price is like $120 unless you find a good deal.

Hope this helps!!!!!!

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

This can come from your iron itself or buildup deep in your hair. Either way, using a protective serum when you flat iron may help with the aroma and will definately yield the best results.

As a salon pro, I hear a lot about Chi products. They are truly top of the line and exceptionally good styling tools. However, they are very expensive. At the least, a flat iron with solid ceramic plates will provide great results. I use a Cricket brand professional flat iron that has tourmaline infused ceramic plates. This cost me 1/4 what the Chi iron would have and provides excellent results. It also advisable to find an iron with multiple heat settings. The less heat required to get your desired results means less damage to your hair.

Always use a thermal protective product to reduce damage, tame frizz, and add shine. The same company that makes the Chi iron also makes Biosilk hair serum... a great product for what you are trying to do. Biosilk is also quite expensive, but a generic version is available at Sally Beauty Supply (www.sallybeauty.com). I use this generic version on my salon clients and they can't tell a difference! Another great serum is Paul Mitchell's Sper Skinny Serum. This one is a bit thicker, but a little goes a long way and it smells like green apples.

Best of luck!

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

it's not all about the iron. use a ceramic iron they work the best. and a straightening cream that will help keep your hair from getting damage which will help to eliminate the burning smell. use the cream after you wash your hair and blow dry with a diffuser or let air dry COMPLETELY and then flat iron it. not only will it help with the smell and damage but will also make your hair much smoother and silky. i used to have the same problem (i also have biracial -half asian half black- hair). luck.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

Ive heard good things about CHI IRON! Its gets the job done and gets hot like fire. Sometimes a slight coating of Kemi Oil gets rid of the smell. Beauty is pain.....yes indeed.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

I've heard a lot of good things about it, although I hear it's expensive too. You should try some hair perfume - they have it at drug/grocery stores.

My flattening iron leaves my hair smelly?

try Braun new range, got the Ion shine in it, it wouldn't leave yr hair stink, dry or damage, its work for me and I've use it every days