very helpful list

by LittleBunny Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 10:20AM Report as inappropriate

The best thing I have used to smooth my hair is Yume Blush, it's natural and has such amazing ingredients. I don't think it was made specifically for hair...it's flavored, tastes yummy and I use it everywhere! Just go natural when it comes to ingredients you can't usually go wrong.. Love theTIGI hair straightener too!!

by cottoncandypink Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 11:43PM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful information for those looking to achieve straight hair.

by EricaF123 Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

These are exclusively drugstore products. I guess you get what you pay for!

by kimihavens Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 02:05PM Report as inappropriate

Good to know what to avoid! Thanks for sharing!

by robyne00 Friday, October 19, 2012 at 01:36PM Report as inappropriate

The Cocoa Keratin System is the best I've used so far and it doesn't damage hair at all, it even comes with its own pre and post shampoo + conditioner. Very complete and it lasts for 5 months :)

by mary_jacobs Friday, June 29, 2012 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

The best i've used for straightening my hair has been the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Styling Iron, makes my hair nice and shiny!

by mtaylor722 Monday, May 14, 2012 at 03:24PM Report as inappropriate

The Conair Shiny Styles has such low rating! Definitely staying away from all these products.

by MissXu Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 02:36PM Report as inappropriate

Ive used most of these products good to know I have good taste!

by elizabeth_nunez Monday, April 2, 2012 at 04:02AM Report as inappropriate

I will stay away from these products.

by powerwoman033 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:58PM Report as inappropriate

My all time favorite products are: Iso Tamer Foam for straightening and L'anza Healing Smooth Thermal Defense. The last product can be used for both straightening and curling. If I curl my hair I spray the L'anza on my dry hair and then curl with an iron. My curls will last for days. The other day it was extremely windy and I was absolutely amazed my curls held up through the trauma. I won't buy anything else but these two products!!

by horsesntennis Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

I am guilty of using a couple of them. But have stopped as they are rightfully on this list.

by yestfl Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 06:21PM Report as inappropriate

I will avoid these!

by findingalyssa Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 03:34PM Report as inappropriate

This is really good information! I have had my eye on some of these products, so I watch out for them in the future.

by SummerOrchid Friday, January 13, 2012 at 11:53PM Report as inappropriate

very useful information, thanks :) and about the flat iron, of course your gonna burn your hair and get a lot of frizz and static-y if you get a cheap flat iron. I use a professional one for better results, it's the Karmin Professional Titanium Flat Iron, and it works pretty good, removes static and leaves my hair silky and shiny, I bought it at my hair styling tools. :)

by mary_ask Monday, January 2, 2012 at 09:39AM Report as inappropriate

thank for teh info

by Nicole2814 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 10:21AM Report as inappropriate

thnx for the info, it's really useful, but I really luv my flat iron to straighten my hair, I use the Karmin G3 Salon Pro which causes less damage to my hair and keeps it soft, shiny and very straight. :D

by mtaylor722 Monday, December 26, 2011 at 09:34AM Report as inappropriate

Okay, all these shampoos are an obvious duhhh---shampoos don't make your hair straight. Buy shampoo to clean your hair and smell good, the rest is up to conditioners, treatments, and irons.

by naughtnone Monday, November 14, 2011 at 01:17PM Report as inappropriate

Totally agree with this!

by vfalkow Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 09:44AM Report as inappropriate

I love garnier products for my straightening needs

by LittleBunny Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

Is it bad that I've used most of these products? I just have a knack for buying the worst things...

by Shaysha Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 12:02PM Report as inappropriate

ouch avoiding!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 02:18AM Report as inappropriate

Never, EVER buy a cheap flat iron... ever.

by katherine_melendez Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 04:43PM Report as inappropriate

Amen to this article. I have learned some of this information the hard way.

by MissPurple Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 03:25PM Report as inappropriate

The only thing I've tried here is the Conair Shiny styles back in middle school and it was freaking awful. I've never tried any of the other products and I won't now, thanks for the info.

by RoleModel Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 02:58PM Report as inappropriate

I've tried that L'Oreal Studio Line Smoothness Glossing Cream! I wouldn't really say it's a straightening product (it says GLOSSING CREAM)--it's like a cheaper version of Frederic Fekkai's olive oil glossing cream. Not bad stuff, but not mind blowing.

by LipglossandSpandex Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 04:56PM Report as inappropriate

erg, wow.

by yckitsmary Friday, April 8, 2011 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

yikes, definitely staying away from these.

by volta Friday, March 25, 2011 at 01:19AM Report as inappropriate

conair shiny styles hair iron is a JOKE!

by lelalu100 Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

agreed

by judyangel101 Friday, February 25, 2011 at 04:17PM Report as inappropriate

Vive Pro smooth shampoo is not smooth it's way too drying.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate

I don't know what the deal is with the Loreal Paris hair products, but they were all awful to me.

by LittleBunny Friday, February 11, 2011 at 03:33PM Report as inappropriate

I didnt really understand some of the comments that went along with the products because some said it was greasy others say it was drying.. I think they should mention what type of hair is best for what because I think it makes quite a difference right?

by makeupbyjanalyn Friday, February 4, 2011 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

I agree ..Garnier sleek and shine is greasy!!

by kal31 Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 01:45PM Report as inappropriate

omg so true

by kenya Thursday, November 25, 2010 at 07:45AM Report as inappropriate

I find it pretty disappointing that the only "successful" styles you approve for African American hair were those in which the woman's hair was chemically straigtened. As someone who wears her naturaly kinky hair twisted in locs and as someone who knows several women with beautiful natural kinky and curly afros, I feel that you guys need to expand your horizons a bit.

by Naftal Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 12:14PM Report as inappropriate