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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I have managed to gain amazing results with my sedu without spending too much on styling products and without doing any damage to my hair. When I first got my straightener I was really concerned about the heat damage.

I used to use biosilk because a lot of people told me it was a great product but I was looking for sleek straight hair and that just didn't work for me. It turned out that biosilk was just a waste of my money.

I use garnier fructis long and strong shampoo along with the sleek and shine conditioner. I spray the alberto vo5 miracle mist into my hair before blow drying in order to protect against the heat damage. The directions say to spray it again to each section of you hair before straightening but i find that its easier and enough to spray a generous amount before blow drying it self.

This has helped me maintain healthy hair for about six month now without any split ends or other forms of thermal damage.

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Sedu is a fabulous product for my natural, super curly African American hair. But it must be used in conjunction with a healthy hair regime.

Here are five steps to a fabulous, wavy curly look.

Step 1: Moisturizing shampoo (my favorite is Phytocadamia, available at Neiman Marcus or online).

Step 2: Moisturizing conditioner (my favorite is Phytojobo Restructuring conditioner - Neiman Marcus or online). This is the most important step. Preferably once a week, use heat to condition the hair. You can use this by sitting under a hard hat, or using the Corel portable plastic cap dryer (very convenient). Corel is available at Sally's. I can always tell when I skip the deep conditioning step. Don't quote me, but I think the deep conditioning opens the hair shaft and makes it more susceptible to adding condition to the hair, which makes it softer and smoother.

Step 3: Dry/style the hair (rollerset). I first apply about 3 quarter sized dollops of Aveda elixir (leave in conditioner). I also spray with a protein spray (I use D. Low protein spray, made by a woman in Atlanta who specializes in pressed hair, but any spray that will add strength to the hair will work). I then section off my hair using a wide tooth seamless comb (the white Madora comb available online). Next, I add a dime's worth of Kiehl's silk groom (available at Neiman Marcus), and roller set my hair. Because my hair is near bra length, it takes a minimum of 1 hour and 45 minutes to dry. But the time passes by using my Corel plastic cap dryer, because I can take a nap while my hair dries.

Step 4: Flat iron with Sedu. I prefer to use some form of heat protectant, and an oil based pressing cream. I like Biosilk Silk therapy (available at Ulta) as a heat protectant, but it does absolutely nothing for moisture. Therefore, I use a pin drop of Keracare pressing cream (available at Ulta) or Coconut oil (a solid butter like substance that turns into a smooth oil when rubbed between your fingers, available at most health food stores) on each section that is flat ironed. Using a small amount keeps my hair soft, but not overly greasy or weighed down.

Step 5: If I am styling my hair at night, I then roll my hair using satin covered velcro rollers (available at select Walgreens, usually the ones in an ethnic neighborhood). I roller set while my hair is still warm, which helps to set the curl.

The result: Awesomely soft, smooth, curls or waves, depending upon which size roller you use.

Sedu is an awesome product, and an important step in my regime!

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The SEDU is MUCH, MUCH better than the CHI. I believe it's in the technology of the plates. This product is AWESOME

Here are the steps I followed. I just posted pictures under the 'Customer Review' section. So please feel free to check out my before and after pictures.

1. Wash: Wella Color Preserve - Smoothing Shampoo for Coarse, Frizzy Hair - 12oz = $13.95
2. Condition: Wella Color Preserve - Smoothing Conditioner for Coarse, Frizzy Hair - 12 oz = $13.95
3. Leave In Conditioner: Wella Color Preserve Detangler - 12 oz = $14.95
- Sit under hair dryer for 10-20 minutes.....let it get 75% dry
4. L'Oreal Studio Line Hot Straight (Heat-Activated Straightening Cream) - 5 oz = $2.99
- Put in hair before blow drying hair completely, you may need to section the hair in 4 parts (depending on thickness & length)
5. John Freida Extra Strength Hair Serum - 1.69oz = $7.99
- part hair in 4 sections, put serum on hair, THEN USE YOUR SEDU AT the desired temperature (i used 360*)........
6. Final shine (takes any static the hair may have out)....use KeraCare Conditioning Creme Hairdress - 4oz = $10.00
- I use this b/c my hair tends to be dry and I need the extra moisturizing. I put this on my hair after I've completed my flat ironing and I also use it twice daily: 1x in the morning and 1x in the evening before bed.

SEDU is AWESOME....heats up quick, very light weight. I used the 360* temperature, I thought I needed the highest setting, but it gets nice and hot!!! I've always gone to the salon to have my hair professionally done, so I'm new to doing my own hair. I did lots of research before buying the Sedu and it's MUCH better than the CHI, which is what most black hair stylist use in their salons. I was fed up with relaxers and not proper maintenance of my hair so I deceided to take the step of no longer getting a relaxer and doing my own hair. I did get a good cut/trim a week ago a great Salon in Chicago, a good cut, wash & deep condition goes a long way, which will give you better results!

GOOD LUCK!

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My hair WAS frizzy, curly, Poofy and all out ugly, it looked like brown cotton candy after a tornado. it is color treated. now it is smooth, silky, the most shiny and swingy straight i have ever seen. i never thought i could have hair like this. i tried everything and have finally figured out the best way to get my hair to look so good. what works, you ask? here is what i do:I used Easy Straight 3 month strightner-follow directions to a tee! you may not need this, follow my tips first! my hair now is straighter, and takes only 1/4 of the time to dry but still not perfect yet-
Shampoo and condition and towel dry GENTLY-do not mash or scrub the hair-only the scalp-gently smoooth the hair shaft from top to bottom-don't rub the hair up and down, and to dry, gently press moisture out of the hair in a towel. use the products you like-read the ingredients-you will be surprised to see the same ingredients in the less expensive products that you find in the pricey ones. USE a deep conditioner once a week-leave on for half an hour or more, wrap in a hot towel or use plastic bag/cap with a blow dryer. ALWAYS RINSE WITH COOL WATER! Use a clarifiying shampoo every other shampoo. try not to wash every day, i wash my hair 2-3 times a week)Air dry-or blow dry using a blow dryer with an 'ION' switch-this really helps. use a gentle setting--you don't want a windstorm--and use low heat. don't dry it till it is bone dry-and point the dryer down the hair shaft to keep the cuticle closed-use your fingers to gently separate hair to get roots. don't brush or comb when it is wet--this is when the hair is most vulnerable to damage. when your hair is 75% dry, use a wide tooth comb to take out knots from the ends first working your way up to the roots. separate into four sections with the 'claw' clips. use a ceramic flat iron-i hear the sedu does not snag your hair-so i am saving to buy one. to flat iron-i use a brush that looks like a flat iron with bristles-the one i have is ceramic, and locks with a button when closed over the hair strand. use small strands-i follow the brush with the flat iron down the hair strand--keep the iron moving-make a few passes, then clip the straightned lock out of the way. i start at the top in the front and work my way down and around to the back, one side at a time. i clip the finished piece over the top of my head onto the other side, and add more finished hair to the clip. it took a little practice, but now it only takes me around 45 minutes as opposed to the 4 to 5 hours it used to take before easy straight and the ceramic brush and flat iron. when i am done, if my hair is full of static, i use my favorite scented fabric softner-i put a drop-the size of a pea-and rub into my palms and smooth through my hair-darn it smells soooo goooood! no fly-aways and shiny!
i don't use any product in my hair to iron it, it stays clean longer and has more body. product which seals the hair shaft actually 'pops' like popcorn when heat is applied. very damaging. apply product after flat ironing if you have to. also important is the temp of the flat iron. if your hair shaft diameter is thin, use a lower setting, more on the thick side, a higher temp is better. keep the iron moving, alternate the pass of 'flat iron brush' with the flat iron, LET THE STRAND COOL before you clip it out of the way. for me, a high temp actually seem to help my hair avoid frizzing in rain and high humidity, straightens faster and the it lasts until my next shampoo(sometimes a whole week). i use the flat iron at 400 degrees, i have a very thick hair diameter. when you start at the bottom back of your head, hair seems to tangle up. the way i do it, the finished hair is out of the way, on top at the other side and the unfinished hair is out of the way down below, while you iron a strand straight out from your head between the two. lifting and resting the hair up and over also give the root a little lift so your hair is not flat against your head when finished. and finally, practice, practice, practice! don't give up, it gets easier each time you do it! Good Luck!

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If you want to ensure your hair will be healthy and shiny even after all the flat ironing, you should try Pureology hair products. When I'm going to straighten my hair, I use the SuperStraight shampoo and conditioner in the shower. Once my hair is dry, I put some SuperStraight Relaxing Serum in it to protect from the heat of the iron and add shine. But don't use too much or your hair will feel greasy. Once I'm done straightening, if I want some extra shine, I use just a little of the ShineMax from Pureology. The SuperStraight system comes in blue bottles and the ShineMax comes in a little purple bottle. They have products for colored hair as well that are supposed to help retain the color longer. All these products are pretty concentrated so you don't have to use much of any of them. They can be found at many salons but they aren't cheap. If you're willing to pay the price they're truly worth it. My hair has never been softer or healthier.

If you find your hair is too flat after ironing, try turning down the heat a little. This makes quite a difference for me in adding some volume.

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