I use Joico shampoo & conditioner in the shower. It is professional, but it is worth it.
I wrap my hair up in a towel after my shower, and then take it down and comb my hair. I use "Beyond the Zone: Turn up the Heat, Flat Iron Protection" spray (you can only get it from Sally Beauty Supply) and spray it in sections. It smells really good, by the way.
I comb that through and then use my hair dryer and blow it downwards.
After it is dry I part my hair into sections (I used to do just one side at time; not a good idea) and I use my Sedu straightener and only run through a part of hair ONCE.
Continue with all the rest of the sections, combing it both before and after you use the iron.

My hair always looks super healthy whenever I do this, and it stays straight. =)
It only takes about 20-30 minutes for all of it.

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For the best looking hair that will last in all humidity and water: do this- I can promise it will work. Now before you go and research the products, I must warn they are VERY pricey. Okay here goes: start of washing hair with Sabino Shampoo. Then use the Sabino Conditioner. Afterwards put in LUSTRASILK Tea Tree Cholesterol and leave in with a shower cap on for 5 minutes. Rinse and repeat if necessary. (I only do once every 2 weeks). Then I do a rinse with cold water to help seal my hair cuticle. I pat hair with a towel to absorb the extra moisture then spray VO5 extreme style heat defense and wait a little. I part my hair down the middle then split the two sides up so I have 4 sections. I put some Organix Vanilla Silk Blow Dry Crème on the section and blow-dry with a comb/brush. I repeat until all the sections are done. I then apply moisture block to my hair (look on their website for application directions). Then I part my hair the same way again and straighten. Take extremely small sections and start at the root, hold it there for a couple of seconds, make sure you squeeze tightly and slide it down really slow. Do your whole head like that and when your done spray some Sabino Volumizer on the roots of your hair. Flip your hair upside down and blow-dry downward with a paddle brush. Flip back and let hair cool for a couple of minutes. (I am African so after this I part and grease my scalp). I put a little more moisture block on for extra protection, wrap my hair, spray some sheen over my wrap, and tie with a silk tie. In the mornings when I unwrap my hair I put some oil in it, style it (without heat...usually), and spray the Sabino Finisher Spray on it. For my nightly routine I usually grease my scalp (my hair drinks up oil), put in a LITTLE amount of Kemi Oyl, wrap my hair, spray a light layer of sheen over my wrap, and tie....Yes I know...I use a lot of products....but is SOO worth it. :] I really suggest this.

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For the best looking hair that will last in all humidity and water: do this- i can promise it will work. Now before you go and research the products, i must warn they are VERY pricey. Okay here goes: start of washing hair with Sabino Shampoo. Then use the Sabino Conditioner. Afterwards put in LUSTRASILK Tea Tree Cholesterol and leave in with a shower cap on for 5 minutes. Rinse and repeat if necessary. (I only do once every 2 weeks). Then I do a rinse with cold water to help seal my hair cuticle. I pat hair with a towel to absorb the extra moisture then spray VO5 extreme style heat defense and wait a little. i part my hair down the middle then split the two side up so i have 4 sections. i put some Organix Vanilla Silk Blow Dry Crème on the section and blowdry with a comb/brush. I repeat until all the sections are done. I then apply moisture block to my hair (look on their website for application directions). Then i part my hair the same way again and straighten. Take extremely small sections and start at the root, hold it there for a couple of seconds, make sure you squeeze tightly and slide it down really slow. Do your whole head like that and when your done spray some Sabino Volumizer on the roots of your hair. Flip your hair upside down and blowdry downward with a paddle brush. Flip back and let hair cool for a couple of minutes. (I am african so after this i part and grease my scalp). I put a little more moisture block on for extra protection, wrap my hair, spray some sheen over my wrap, and tie with a silk tie. In the mornings when i unwrap my hair i put some oil in it, style it (without heat...usually), and spray the Sabino Finisher Spray on it. For my nightly routine i usually grease my scalp (my hair drinks up oil), put in a LITTLE amount of Kemi Oyl, wrap my hair, spray a light layer of sheen over my wrap, and tie....Yes i know...i use a lot of products....but is SOOOOOOOOOOOO worth it. :] i really suggest this.

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I have thick, frizzy, extremely poofy, somewhat damaged, typical Dominican hair, and this is the most amazing thing that ever happened to me!
I can't believe what the Sedu can do!
It makes my hair pin straight (with the help of the Spornette 855 boar bristle brush - which is even more of a miracle worker than the Sedu!) and smooth.
This straightener is a MUST for people with hair like me.
I feel so confident when I leave the house now!

Other products that helped me get my amazing hair (in order of how I used them):
- I applied CHI Silk Infusion to the ends and midshaft of my hair (hair protectant before styling)
- Then I used my Sedu
- Then I sprayed Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray all over(for amazing shine and softness) I bought mine at Duane Reade
- Then I used my Spornette boar bristle 855 to smooth out my hair and make it PIN STRAIGHT!!!

These are the steps to absolutely amazing hair! I get compliments on my hair all the time now and it's so silky when I follow those steps!

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I recently submitted a review on the Sedu. But what I did not mention is that if you are going to spend all the extra money on a good straightener, why don't you go all the way and get the good non-cheap shampoo & conditioner (and/or hair product line from a brand.) I have done this and am so pleased with the way I feel about myself because of the positive changes that have happened once I have done those two things. I purchased this Shampoo and Conditioner called Pureology SuperStraight Smoothing System. The products are about $25 a for each are totally worth that. I have seen a gi-normous improvement in my hair! Especially straight. I feel gorgous and that I have the best hair in the world. Taht is actually hard to imagine because before these two things, I always wore my hair in a pony tail or bun because I was so embarresed of my poofy hair! When I used to straighten it with the cheap straighteners my brother would tease me by calling my hair "horse tail hair". Seriously that's how bad it must have been. Another tip: Please only wash your hair at least every other day! If your hair is oily your body will adjust soon and quit producing as much oil. The reason your body does produce it is because when you wash it so often to get the oil off, your body thinks it needs more to replenish it again so the cycle continues. As your body adjusts, try going a little longer. Remember to brush it before you shower and let your oil act as a natural conditioner (after all that's kind of what it is. Yah know like how olive oil, avacado, plain yogurt are replenishers?), let it sit for a while then wash it. I sure hope all that I said is able to help a few of you. My hair is very silky and smooth now and I plan on it improving even more just like my self confidence has.

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Wash and condition hair with Suave Naturals shampoo and conditioner, it's simple and natural(choose the scent of shampoo and conditioner you like the best). The key here is to not use to many products, so we can get a pretty and sleek look. Add dime amount of olive oil to get it soft(while still wet). Blow dry hair till all dried. Spray Tresseme heat tamer lightly throughout whole hair to protect from heat. Section hair, flat iron from roots to ends. Comb through and love your style. Do any touch-ups throughout the week. Isn't this simple, cheap, and natural?

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USE SUNSILK THERMASHINE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER, IT HAS PROTIENS THAT PROTECT FROM HEAT DAMAGE. TOWEL DRY HAIR AND ADD CHI SILK INFUSION OR BIOSILK(NICKEL SIZE AMOUNT) WORK INTO HAIR ALL AROUND. THESE PRODUCTS ADD EXTRA HEAT PROTECTION, SHINE, AND SILK. BLOW DRY HAIR AND THEN FLAT IRON WITH YOUR SEDU.

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Let me tell you about a little thing I like to call Hair Dessert. I have found that this stuff works good to remove build-up from products, and adds a lustrous shine, leaving your hair soft and healthy. You can make this at home and its really simple, too. Here's how I make it:

Add ONE TABLESPOON of baking soda to a baggie.
Add TWO TABLESPOONS of lemon juice to the same baggie.
Add ONE TEASPOON of apple cider vinegar to the baggie.

Now, tie the baggie shut and shake it or squeeze the outside of it so it is well mixed.
After you shampoo and condition your hair in the shower, poke a hole in the bag and squeeze it on to your hair. Then just massage it in, wait for 5 minutes, and rinse it out. If you use a deep conditioner, use this BEFORE you deep condition it.

It works really well and I use it every week to make my hair looking and feeling at its best. All my friends and I love using it! I hope you enjoy using it!

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Thinking of buying a flat iron? Well, there's more to it than just a flat iron. When you buy a flat iron from Folica be sure that you buy these along with your flat iron! These products will ensure that your flat iron will last long, be easier to use, and straighten your hair much faster. This tip doesn't just go for the Sedu, make sure you get these products with ANY flat iron.

1. Time after time, build-up will cling to your flat iron, coating your precious flat iron in gunk and burnt residue. This will cause your hair to stink and also it will take you longer to flat iron your hair. Clean it with Sedu Professional Styling Iron Cleaner which is sold on Folica for $6.99

2. Using heat on your hair frequently will cause damage to your hair, BUT not if you use a heat protectant! If you're looking for a high-quality heat protectant, get FHI Heat Hot Sauce, which is sold on Folica for $14.00.
OR you can get any Sedu Heat Protectant for $12.99. They have heat protectants that volumize, moisturize, and smoothe your hair. If your hair is color treated, you can get one that is for Colored hair.

3. It is much easier to flat iron your hair if you put it into sections before you straighten it, and clipping your hair away so it doesn't get in the way of the section you are straightening can make the job go quicker. Use Metropolis The Crane Hair Clips to clip your hair into sections while flat-ironing it. These clips cost $9.99 for a box of 6 clips.

4. When you store your flat iron, make sure it is kept where it can't get dusty, dirty, kicked around, stepped on, or damaged. I keep my flat iron inside the Folica Heat Proof Iron Mat/Pouch which currently comes free with all flat irons. When you are not using it, slip it inside the pouch with the plates closed and the plug UNPLUGGED, resting on top of the pouch. While you are straightening your hair, you can also use it as a mat to not burn countertops and such.

So, there you have it! Four must-have flat iron essentials to get with your flat iron. Make sure you grab all these products from Folica when you get a flat iron!

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