#straightnatural

#Repost @ilovethedoux (with @report.for.insta) ... If you've been following The Doux for a while, you know that I make no apologies for being a #straightnatural. I wear my hair straight and curly, and answer to no one 💯. When I decided to stop performing relaxers in 2009, I transitioned my entire salon of clients from relaxed to natural hair - WITHOUT A SINGLE BIG CHOP. When done skillfully, you can gradually transition by wearing your hair straight until your virgin hair grows to a length you're comfortable with. My clients wore blowouts for about a year (12 months = 6"), then cut the relaxed ends when they were ready. Once they did, they were still able to flex between straight and curly styles. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ WE WANT EASY + THE LIGHT can be found at thedoux.com. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Apply a quarter-size of WE WANT EASY Texture Tamer to freshly-washed, wet hair to condition and detangle before blowing dry. If you’re not confident using a brush to blow your hair out, I recommend the Conair Silver-bird at medium heat, which comes with a pick attachment (Sally.com). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ THE LIGHT Weightless Shine Mist was used as a heat barrier and shine agent while flat ironing. Spray and distribute throughout hair before and during the use of your flat iron. Ceramic irons (as opposed to titanium) are a much better option for home use, because they require less tension and are less likely to flatten the cuticle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tip: Most of us Straight Gangsters love those 450-degree irons because they stay hot between sections, however, most heat protectants reach their boiling point at about 415 degrees. To avoid overheating, purchase 2 flat irons, and set them on a lower heat setting (400 or below). Use iron 1 for one section and iron 2 for the next. Give one iron time to recover its temperature while you're using the other. Alternating 2 irons this way will allow you to silk beautifully without over-exposing the hair. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #silkpress #naturalhair #heatstyling #flatiron #blowout #blowdry #wewanteasy #heatprotectant #thedoux #ilovethedoux #ouidoux (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_EQ_FTHxQU/?igshid=1ljq2gz9esxzz