Straightening my 4c natural hair myself

[@melissasworld29]

You might want to do smaller sections that way you don't have to do multiple passes

[@leslieannking]

Yes! I just did my hair again and did just that and got better results. It’s time consuming but worth it!

[@womb]

@@leslieannking do it with a comb too so it won’t be as stiff

[@knevss]

@@wombshe had a comb she doesn’t need your “tips”

[@Mia_monroe56]

@@knevssno need to be rude. The other person was just trying to help. Ffs there’s always one I suppose. 😒

[@sabrinachavers6548]

This comment helped me. Thank you!!

[@aSwayze]

Cute! Tip: let the blow out do your straightening. That's where you want to focus. The flat iron will help with styling and "setting" the straightness. Good job! Nice and full ☺️

[@lauriannajones]

Do you put anything before you straighten...e.g. coconut oilm ?

[@fairyprincess5189]

@@lauriannajonesyou shouldn’t really put oil in ur hair before straightening it because that’ll literally fry your hair. Just use heat protectant

[@lauriannajones]

@@fairyprincess5189 any heat protection brand suggestions?

[@lindsaylabella5274]

OMG a true 90s dream girl!!! 🥰😍

[@leslieannking]

Awww thank you! My husband legit said I look like Gina from Martin 😂😂😂

[@Skibbidi_slicers1596]

​​@@leslieannking lol 🤣?

[@user-lp7ii2ef3y]

I’m so glad to see natural hair. Natural beauty.

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@9roselove9]

Just invest in a good straightener and blow dryer…smaller sections and apply the oil/heat protector before you straighten. Apply a small amount on your hands rub it all into your hair then start with the heat. You’ll get much better results and less damage

[@Mimi-zk8rq]

Is it ok to use any oil?

[@toodles6734]

@@Mimi-zk8rq you will fry you hair… like fried chicken

[@RoseGoldQueen]

… Heat protection for Hair Oil would be your best option

[@nettaleanne]

@@Mimi-zk8rqlike a serum/ dry oil.

[@CMXVII]

​@@Mimi-zk8rq no use heat protectant and if you're not ely educated on chemicals and oils just go oil free

[@mariahburton-qi8rl]

A good idea is to use a comb infront of the straightener! It will help with doing less passes in ur hair as well!!

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

That’s so hard for me😂

[@indigo2go]

I scrolled up looking for this comment. 💯

[@barbarahodges8835]

Your really looks healthy and full. You go girl!!!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!

[@queen.4629]

Your hair is healthy and I love the cut but I gotta be honest..maybe using a thermal heat protectant before u blow dry while the hair is damp so it will evenly distributed thru the hair…a dime size amount is all u need instead of putting it on your hair section by section will weigh the hair down 💙💙

[@user-se3qw9ke3j]

You are literally the definition of beautiful

[@leslieannking]

Aww thank you so much 😊

[@lazedracheatom5182]

Do smaller sections and it will be flatter and straighter but good 😊 job

[@reneengobeh5740]

The chase method would really help and smaller sections also a good blow dry beforehand, you won’t have to to do a lot of passes ❤ the cut looks good

[@No_I_idea]

Those earrings are so gorgeous and the hair is fabulous ❤❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!!

[@pricklypear1111]

Love the cut! A few tips to make it look more silk/less poofy and stiff and give it more gloss: Smaller flat iron (1/2 inch to 1 inch thick) to get closer to those roots Double cleanse the hair/clarify and use only a small amount of silicone based serum Take smaller sections Avoid weighing down the hair with oils/creams that will make it look stiff

[@diaviandavis6120]

to be completely honest the only reason your hair probably was stiff is because you put that serum on the hair and too much can make the hair stiff another tip i using a clarifying shampoo so it can remove oils in your hair because that also weighs the hair down as well

[@devonmorgan4763]

Nah. It’s not that. 4C hair is my my type. It’s coils are hard to tame. Styles like this would NOT last long. Any humidity hits that hair and it’s gonna look like it was never straightened. My hair gets wet but it doesn’t get weighed down. I love growing my hair but the only styles that seem to work are braided protective styles. 😢

[@diaviandavis6120]

@@devonmorgan4763 I understand my hair sweats out as well but I’m telling you if you use a clarifying shampoo it will help I use to be natural and rarely put heat on my hair but my hair would still straighten and become flat using a clarifying shampoo , chi silk serum and a good blow out crème . Any natural hair products that has a lot of oils beware of . Thermal products should be used for Silk presses . Design essentials is a good brand as well

[@jaybeey7239]

​@@devonmorgan4763 your wrong and strong 🤦🏾‍♀️. Original comment is right

[@mirella1120]

can u help? when i straighten my hair it's stiff. it's flowy at the front but the ends and back are stiff. i sometimes put heat protection on it & not alot, but i don't know why my hair does this

[@diaviandavis6120]

@@mirella1120 I would have to see a picture but I strongly suggest using a clarifying shampoo if you are concerned about your hair drying out from that shampoo . Shampoo your hair once with a moisturizing shampoo and two more times with a clarifying shampoo . This will ensure that your hair is fully clean . And also use a conditioner. Invest in a blow out crème and silken serum (a little goes a long way) and make sure you use the right temperature 350 or 400 depending on how your hair straighten .and trim your ends as well your ends may need a fresh chop . And don’t be scared to trim them ends because it also helps your hair to keep growing fuller and stronger

[@aaliyahsmith8785]

This is how you get flowy hair that doesn’t frizz … after you wash put in your products while the hair is wet…. you spray on your products in the following order: leave in spray heat protectant serum….. then you blow dry it while the product is on your hair and wet. Also blow dry until the hair is really straight and not just dry. A good tension brush/comb is best. I use a double comb attachment on my Conair. Then you straighten it in smaller sections. You don’t need to add product right before straightening. Usually makes it look greasy. Then you can spray a bit of shine if you prefer. This also makes sure my hair doesn’t frizz after straightening. Always works!!!

[@lilithsibanda7131]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤ I kept messing up my press until this😅

[@DarkFlameProductionsLLC]

❤❤thank you!❤❤

[@Sweetlady1916]

So, should you keep blowing drying beyond your hair being dry to see straighter flowy blow dry results? My hair is always dry and poofy after blow drying.

[@tblack8882]

Boom! I’ve been doing this wrong. Putting protectant on each section before ironing. Too much product and out of order.🤦🏽‍♀️🙏🏾

[@vanesahbrown4882]

I love how thick your hair is!!!🥰

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!

[@danishgilmer3695]

It came out amazing darling! You look beautiful!!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@kiawhitfield]

Please don't use all that oil...it will make the hair really heavy. All u need is a small amount and blow dry your hair first it will be easier to straighten.

[@faithyayi]

i think its really pretty!! & your hair is thick n healthy :)

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@xmswayzemx]

YAAASSSS! The Bob is bobbing! Your Bob is the bomb!😁

[@leslieannking]

Ha ha, thank you so much

[@balancebeam2511]

I love that hair serum

[@lifeismagical3123]

Just a tip, that oil you put on your hair right before flat ironing can fry your hair. Just looking out for ya.❤

[@likelashae4932]

Hey I put a leave in and oil generously in my hair before blow drying and my mom went to flat iron and it felt weird I was trying to prevent heat damage. what should I put on my hair before blow drying and flat ironing ? Should I just be doing a leave in and heat protectant before blow drying and then when I go to flat iron should I add more heat protectant spray ?

[@leslieannking]

@@likelashae4932 hey I would put hear protectant after washing and them blow dry and flat iron. My initial mistake was putting the heat protectant before blow drying but then AGAIN after blowdrying. I think doing it right before blowdrying is enough. Also if the oil you are using isn’t heat protectant I would not use it. Also leave-in usually has water in it so I would not put any in if you plan on straightening your hair

[@itseina_]

I like the end result!❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you

[@Skibbidi_slicers1596]

I think you look gorgeous with your hair😊😊

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@Skibbidi_slicers1596]

@@leslieannking your welcome

[@JoyOdi-oo6br]

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@gotamekanicole]

Love your hair 😍 maybe try to blow dry with an attachment to get it mostly straight and then do thinner sections when you’re using the flat iron.

[@Lyns.Waffles.are.goat21]

That’s how my hair usually looks when I straighten it but my bangs are shorter

[@cw9039]

Oh my goodness absolutely gorgeous! ❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@jalastarchild]

❤Come through Sis❤ you’re hair is full and thriving

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@oliviana2645]

Looks gorgeous!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@justagirlnamedvllee]

Beautiful !

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!

[@kecia6545]

Great job!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@MahoganyHorace]

You did Great... It looks Beautiful! 🩷 Love the Cut it's the Cutest! 🙂 You laid it ma! ♥️

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@user-bc5xv1jo5i]

Her jawline is just so defined. Beautiful

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Lowkeyme333]

Love and basketball vibes, you look like Monica. BTW so pretty

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@ThePrettiestCommenter]

You go girl!!!!! It came out so cute💕

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@nellywekwanhapi]

LOVEEEEEEEE!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!!

[@uhhoh]

You look so pretty and I love the volume PS: not every silk press has to be done straight or flowy

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

🩷

[@Missiloveafrica]

Wow you look great with that hair length

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@Gwen714]

I would suggest first straighten it then last wave it at the end like that ur hair will have a better finish… and you look so amazing. ❤

[@leslieannking]

Thanks for the tip and thank you so much ❤️

[@ryleereynolds5710]

Omg you look so cute! Love it! You did a great job!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!!

[@chaniquasmith6258]

Looks amazing 😊

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@marabarea-fk5gj]

Amazing✨

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Love the volume!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!

[@Sukiko130]

You are so gorgeous and full of life omg 🥺❤️

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@scorpionattitude]

I absolutely love it 😊

[@leslieannking]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheCerea1]

Holy shit, that looks so good!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@beautybeats400debra9]

Lovely

[@joyherring81]

Love it!! So full

[@leslieannking]

Thank you 🥰

[@mindiii]

looks amazing!!❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@batgirlp5561]

Use the comb chase method and smaller sections. A thorough shampoo and blowout are a must beforehand for silky results 😊

[@slwilliams0717]

I would definitely try the chase method when straightening so it's quicker to get your sections straight. Some flat irons need extra help

[@iluvyoungMAsomuch]

I love 😍😍

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!!

[@user-bn7tl4fp8n]

My eyes were literally so big because you hair is so pretty like really I was like how

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@monahoward1478]

Love it!!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@anitabarbara9005]

So cute!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@jessicathomas22717]

I rather invest in a good flat ion and dryer

[@gmichelleb]

That’s cute girl!

[@leslieannking]

Thank You 🥰❤️

[@user-fw6wp9bn5o]

It looks amazing. Love the haircut and you look good with short hair.

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!!!

[@user-oq7ek1mg1l]

Omg so cute

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@ZahriaSk8tez]

Wow you’re so pretty I love your hair too 😮

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!!

[@Shavonnaaay]

Yessss you DID DAT ❤️

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@tonikersey9378]

It's gorgeous!!!❤ It saves you a fortune too. If you wanted to wear it like this for an extended period of time there's a lot of deep conditioners and really good hair serums that can help change the texture of your hair temporarily making it easier to wear this style for long periods and protect it from heat damage. They work really well if you're planning to wear it for a while.

[@AriiD112]

Can you give some suggestions????

[@tonikersey9378]

@@AriiD112 Pravana and mix the Pravana in any deep conditioner and wrap it in a bag and use your hair dryer to get it hot. Pravana shines, conditions, detangles, and protects. It's amazing! You will have to order online unless you have a cosmetology license. I've never found a product even close to Pravana. It's also lightweight. It doesn't make the hair too heavy to style. I love watching your video again because your hair is so beautiful. I don't know why more people don't wear that style because it's gorgeous and would save a fortune. I hope you enjoy this product as much as I have.

[@user-ld1hs5cy1m]

ILL TRADE MY LIVER, MY HEART, AND MY WALLET FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND FACE

[@shannelperez2345]

Uhhh… super cute! Total 1990’s vibe and I’m all for it ❤❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@lbu9542]

Beautiful job!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!

[@Nay34933]

It wasnt blow dryed properly from the roots down to the edges . When you master that ,you wont need too many passes with the straightening iron.

[@ann3700]

Beautiful 😍 🤩

[@leslieannking]

Thanks 🤗

[@TheUselessbuthappy]

Try using a comb with the straightener during the pass-through. Itll give you much straighter results while also requiring fewer pass throughs.(something i learned while working at a beauty college that changed the game for me lol)

[@leslieannking]

I tried that recently and it came out a lot better! Thanks for tip

[@TheUselessbuthappy]

@leslieannking oh my God! Just realized how long ago this video was uploaded! I'm so sorry. It must have been weird that I commented on this. It was recommended to me, and i didn't even check the dates :)

[@leslieannking]

Oh nooo its okay!!! I appreciate your tips ❤❤❤

[@ChloeJae124]

omg it looks beautiful!!! your hair looks great before and after!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!!

[@ChloeJae124]

@@leslieannking ofccc

[@user-uw9nw9vw3r]

Really cute❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@UTTP_SUCKS-q2d]

I like those glasses

[@hannahndungu6229]

I love your hair so so so so so much

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@juanyowell]

Perfect❤

[@nattydreadlocks6173]

Yes ma’am… try pin curls for the body and bounce!!! You look fabulous!!!

[@SherryRoseLee]

Beautiful Transformation😍🥰

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@SephirothWaifu]

Anime hair!!❤❤❤ truly we are the inspiration to remain in place! Subarashii!

[@yazmenclinton8016]

Love it!!!! 🤩🤩🤩😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@teresabennett7404]

It's cute 😊😊😊 good job

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@user-es4st9hp8f]

It came out nice.

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@AllEyezOnStony]

Very Nice!

[@leslieannking]

Thanks!

[@gretta471907]

Beautiful!!

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@renataaholcomb9929]

It’s that thick hair for me. She looks like my cousin Christina for some reason 😂🤣 plus she has a HUGE bathroom. Like woah 😍

[@preciousbutterfly48]

Stay beautiful, sis. Love and light🤍🩷🤍💜

[@destinyadam1868]

So pretty 😍

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much!

[@moniciahudson2148]

I love it ❤️

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@tuesdayschildisfullofgrace]

Cool style

[@leslieannking]

Thank you!

[@Lia002zerotwo]

Waw cette coupe vous met vraiment en valeur

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@goodgyal1802]

With the flat iron do the chase method with a comb, it helps to get the ends straighter. Not bad if this was your first try

[@alichametell905]

You look so pretty omg know I wanna try it😮

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much, You should!

[@KikiORkiesha]

Yassssssssss 😍 so so cute

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@victoryahwalker7884]

Pretty ❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you 🥰❤️

[@joannesavoy680]

Use a comb when using the straightener

[@margaretkeyes8415]

❤❤❤❤nice 😊

[@leslieannking]

Many many thanks

[@sharonwatson6245]

Cute ..looks great 👍 👌 👍

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@MC-mh1rb]

I have that flat iron I love it

[@geminienergy]

Girl you laid each piece down they didn’t willingly go 😂

[@leslieannking]

😂😂😂

[@MiaLacheyy]

Cuuuuuute❤

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much

[@FitBabe]

It looked very shiny

[@TheeOriginalSnack]

U did that. 😍

[@leslieannking]

Thank you so much