Solia Tourmaline Ceramic Ion Flat Iron (1-1/4") plus free heat proof pouch

Before you begin to style your hair with the Solia flat iron, put heat protection in your hair. The CHI Silk Infusion is a great product, just put a a little into the palms of your hands and work it through your whole hair. Any heat prtectant will work. You can buy them at local stores in the shampoo or styling product section. Never hold the flat iron to long on one section always glide it fast down the section, do that untill straight or with any style.

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If you take a shower in the morning put a dime size amount of olive oil in your hair before you go to bed (optional, just makes hair extra soft and silk). In the morning wash your hair with a decent shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry, spray Tresemme Heat Tamer Protective Spray for protection against the heat that can damage hair. Then put a nickel size amount of Tresemme Staightening Gel into the palm of your hands(rub into hands) and work through the hair from the middle of the hair and down to the ends. Blow dry your hair and brush through it once in a while. When it's dry, put half of your hair up in a clip. Straighten that half with your Solia flat iron. When you're done with that, lightly spray your hair with Tresemme Two Ultra Fine Mist Hair spray, brush through that half of hair. Let the other half of your hair down from your clip and do the same thing, straighten, lightly spray and brush through. The last thing is to put a dime size amount of Dove Smooth & Soft Anti-Frizz Cream into the palm of your hands(rub into hands) and work through the hair, brush through one more time. A straightening tip is to go from the root to the bottom of the 2 inch section you gathered to straighten, do that until that peice is straightened, but be carefull not to burn yourself.

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I STRONLY RECOMEN NEUTROGENA TRIPLE MOISTURE HEALING SHINE SERUM. THIS IS THE BEST U CAN GET, IT HAS NO ALCOHOL,NON GREASY, AND IT HAS UV PROTECTION. IT LEAVE YOUR HAIR SUPER SOFT WITH A BEAUTIFULL SHINE AND YOUR HAIR WILL FELL SO CLEAN ,AND PROTECTED. I HAVE TRY BIOSILK, GOOD BUT IT HAS ALCOHOL, I TRY REDKEN SMOOTH DOWN AND ITS TOO HEAVY AND OILY. I DONT RECOMEND NO SMOOTHING CREAM CAUSE THEY LEAVE SOME RESEDUE. AND YOUR HAIR NEVER FEELS CLEAN NOR SOFT.
SO CHECK THIS OUT ANY SIRUM THAT LOOKS HEAVY IN THE BOTTLE WILE U TURN IT UP SIDE DOWN AND UP AGAIN, IT MEANDS THAT IS HEAVY IN OILS , IF THE SIRUM LOOKS WATERY IN THE BOTTLE WILE U TURN THE BOTTLE UP SIDE DOWN AND UP AGAIN, IT MEAND THAT IT DOSENT CONTAINS MUCH OIL, BUT MORE WATER WISH IS BETTER TO EVAPORATE WITHOUT OILY RESEDU , TRUST ME!!!! I TRY IT ALL. NEUTROGENA TRIPLE MOISTER HEALING SHINE SIRUM YOU WILL LOVE IT !!!!! I PROMISE!!! ALSO LOVE SOLIA FLAT IRON, AND FHI PLATFORM, AND SEDU REVOLUTION.

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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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omg. omg. all you need is paul mitchell super skinny serum. omg. its wax, shine spray, heat protectant, leave-in conditioner, smoothing, AND prevents hair frizzing in humidity ALL IN ONE. That's all you need. Seriously, get some of this stuff. I worship it.

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Ok. This is basically a guide for people who have the solia but don't have the money for those fancy-schmancy products recommended in most of these tips. Well, here's just a few things you should know:

1. It doesn't matter which shampoo and conditioner you use. I DO highly recommend using a conditioner. Try an Herbal Essences combo (Buy one bottle shampoo, one bottle conditioner) - $5.00 (SOLD AT TARGET)

2. 5 PRODUCTS MAX (NOT conditioner and shampoo) YOU DO NOT NEED 20000 PRODUCTS!!! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! It will only make your hair look and feel worse.

3. FIVE WORDS: Sedu Moisturizing Heat Protecting Boost. This is a MUST. - $13.00 (SOLD ON FOLICA)

4. Serum. Serum is your friend. Only use about half a pump if you want to use it daily. Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum is the BEST. It is Shine Spray, Hair Wax and Leave-In Conditioner all in one! NOTE: IF YOU USE THIS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE WAX/SHINE SPRAY!!
It may be a tad on the "pricey" side, but it is WORTH IT! Highly highly highly recommended!!! - $16.00 (SOLD ON FOLICA)

5. Leave-In Conditioner. I recommend using a squirt of this stuff before you go to bed so in the morning you can apply some serum and your hair wont look weighed-down. Try Garnier Fructise Sleek & Shine - $3.00 (SOLD AT TARGET)

6. Hair Spray. If you are looking to use your flat iron to curl or flip your hair, hair spray is a MUST. If you do not wish to use your flat iron to curl or flip your hair, you don't need it. Try Garnier Fructise hair sprays- $3.00
(SOLD AT TARGET)
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GRAND TOTAL: 40 DOLLARS FLAT!! WOO HOO! This will last you about 2-3 months.
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PROCEDURE:

1 - SHAMPOO AND CONDITION YOUR HAIR.

2 - Towel dry it as best as you can. Now, you can either use a blow drier or let your hair air-dry. Granted you're on a budget, and if you're on a budget you might think a cheap blow drier will work. NO. LET YOUR HAIR AIR DRY RATHER THAN USING A LOW QUALITY BLOW DRIER.

3- When your hair is dry, apply 1 pump of Serum.

4- Spray on the Heat Proctectant and flat iron your hair.

5- Apply a SMALL AMOUNT of Leave-In Conditioner. You can also use more serum if you'd like. If you do use serum, use HALF A PUMP. When you use these two together, use them SPARINGLY

6- When you go to bed, apply a quarter-size squirt of leave-in conditioner.

7- In the morning, comb your hair and apply half a pump of serum.
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After that, you can use these products as much as you think you may need to.


So, there you have it! The key to unlocking great, smooth, straight hair on a budget! You can buy some of these at Target, some from Folica. I hope this has helped you and please remember NOT TO USE SO MANY PRODUCTS AT ONCE!!

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**** AFTER USING HAIR PRODUCTS, IT IS VERY HELPFUL TO MIX A SQUIRT OF SHAMOO WITH A SPOONFUL OF BAKING SODA AND LATHER INTO YOUR HAIR TO REMOVE BUILD-UP! THIS WILL KEEP YOUR HAIR WEIGHTLESS AND LIGHT! IT WILL ALSO KEEP YOUR FLAT IRON CLEANER SINCE THERE'S LESS BUILD UP. ;) ****
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I have LONG,THICK,and really CURLY hiar and I find it does good to use the John Frieda Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Crème on sections of your hair before you straighting your hair. Then after you are done with all of your hair flip your head upside down and with a LITTLE creme smooth under layer then run hands over top to seal the deal!

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Just a few tips you might want while using the Solia or any other straightener.

1. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR HAIR. Use a heat protector, even if you don't think you need it. You do. It will reduce and prevent damage and it also helps hold the style longer. I really like Matrix sleek.look Iron Smoother.

2. DEEP CONDITION YOUR HAIR, AND ALWAYS USE A CONDITIONER AFTER SHAMPOOING. You should also buy moisturizing shampoos and conditioners, to help heat-damaged hair. Using a leave-in conditioner while hair is damp will also help keep it moisturized also. I use Sunsilk Hydra-TLC.

3. USE A SLIGHTLY DAMP WASHCLOTH TO CLEAN STRAIGHTENER. Most likely, after a little while, product buildup will form on the plates of your straightener. Just use a slightly damp washcloth and gently rub where the buildup is. It should remove easily.

4. GET A TRIM. I will admit that I am pretty bad about this one myself, but it will help keep split ends from splitting upwards in your hair. Also, getting your split ends cut off will make your ends easier to straighten.

Well, I hope these tips help you out a little bit.

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1.Wash your hair in Aussie Sydney Smooth shampoo and conditioner. Take a wide tooth comb and comb your hair while the conditioner is still in to insure even coverage (it helps to brush your hair before you take a shower) wash out the conditioner with cold or luke-warm water.

2.Pat or Towel dry excess water out of your hair.

3.Comb through your hair with a wide toothed comb.

4.Spray TRESemm? thermal creations heat tamer protective spray or TRESemm? no-frizz shine spray all over your hair.
Then take a blow dryer and blow dry with your fingers. Stop when hair is damp but not soaking wet.

5.Apply a dime size of SunSilk Straighten-up 24/7 crème or Matrix Sleek.look Smoothing System Styling crème all through out the hair (try avoiding your roots. They produce natural oils.) or the tips for extra moisture.

6.Air dry if you’ve got extra time.

7.If you’re short on time then blow dry with a round brush or paddle brush on a low setting. Stop when hair is completely dry.

8.Straighten with a Solia Flat Iron using TRESemm? Thermal Creations heat tamer protective spray or TRESemm? no-frizz shine spray. Spray on each section of hair before you flat iron. If you want natural volume avoid the roots of your hair.

9.Finish with Aussie Sydney Smooth 12 hour anti-humidity hair spray.

10.Once a week apply a small amount (quarter-size) of ARM & HAMMER? Baking Soda into your palm along with your shampoo, it will remove product build-up and make your hair shiny. I recommend doing this on Sundays.

11.Twice a moth use V05 Hot Oil Hair Treatment, not necessary, but will help keep your hair moisturized.


Recommended styling products
1. Aussie Sydney Smooth Shampoo
2. Aussie Sydney Smooth Conditioner
3. TRESemm? thermal creations heat tamer protective spray
4. Aussie Sydney Smooth 12 hour Anti-humidity Hairspray
5. VO5 Hot Oil Hair Treatment

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1.Wash hair with Nexxus Therappe Luxury Moisturizing Shampoo.
2.Condition with CB Smoothe Triple Silk moisture for relaxed hair(works well if you have dry hair relaxed or not). You can purchase this at www.irbysbeautysupply.com
3.Comb through hair in shower while conditioner is still in with a wide tooth comb.
4.Rinse hair with cool water (this closes the hair shaft and locks in what you just put in).
5.Apply Biosilk Silk Therapy
6.Blow dry in sections with Marilyn Straight Styler Pro Round Brush (they sell them here or at your local Sally's store).
7.Spray small amount of Biosilk Shine On.
8.Flat iron in sections with Solia flat iron.
9.Repeat step 7 if you want to add a little more shine.

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