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Sorry, but gardening season is really over unfortunately! (except for those planting fall crops!)
So, I'll post my O.T. question. I just got my first 'Flat Iron'. Anyone else use one? What is a good temp. to put it on? (Absolutely clueless!) It seems so time consuming, I don't know if I will be able to use it in the morning quickly. Unless it's a learned 'skill', like others are! T H A N K S ! ! !

Dear Wavy, I have to using a "curling" iron to get even a hint of curl, so don't go asking me about flat irons!!!

gee wavie.. i thought all irons were flat. i have one for emergencies but rarely use it.. if the clothesline does not get the wrinkles out, then that particular piece of clothing goes to the thrift shop.

oh... you mean for hair? sorry, i can't help you in that dept. my hair is wash 'n wear straight.

how about you start out at a low temp and up it if it isn't getting the job done? if you smell hair burning, you'll know you've gone too far.

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Mine has always been very curly, gave up years ago trying to sraighten it--I simply don't care anymore. (Of course I did sleep with my hair wound around orange juice cans--way back when)

And having had naturally curly hair all my life, and it has now gone to naturally wavy (yep, pun intended )...I use a straightener. When I get up in the mornings the top is waves going every direction! Or standing straight up!

I use one sometimes. I have fine, thin hair & it helps with the "frizzies". Mine doesn't have a temperature - just off or on. You should get a conditioner to use first if you are going to use it every day. It can dry you hair out.

Oh MY Gosh! Thank you Bana...now I don't feel so bad. When I saw this title, my first thought was WHAT? My mind never even went to HAIR, but straight to back in the day when you heated Flat Irons on the wood cook stove to iron your clothes. I even remember momma using them, in fact, I have the two she used. So I'm thinking, Wavie has been antiquing and wanting to know what to do with her old timey find.

Scheesch - I need to get out of this holler more!

ve

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Vera, that's actually the first thing that popped into my mind, too, and I have two that belonged to my Mama. Then that "every morning" thing snuck in there and registered in my pea brain.

Me too VE! Those are what I learned to iron with!
My first thought was, good grief, what is Wavy going to do with one of those other than use it for decor some place! Or she found one for really cheap!

Whee! Thank you FFG & GaKaren. I was feeling pretty foolish and glad that Bana had made a little joke at first!

ve

BTW - is it an appliance to straighten curly hair? Wow, I should be so lucky. If I get curls I have to buy them in a box!

Funny responses!! I didn't know what a 'flat iron' was either, but I had some co-workers that use it. I didn't know what it was called actually so I googled it to find out. I never heard of any other 'flat iron' before. I just had a regular iron. (so I learned something new too!)
The problem is I can't stand my frizzy hair. It used to be just nice and wavy. (no, that's not the reason for my name!!!) It never used to be this disgusting-looking. I think because of the coloring, it damaged it a whole lot, plus blow drying. Dunno!!! But now it's really awful looking and I finally figured that it's time I tried to do something about it. I bought the shampoos, conditioners, etc. for dry, frizzy hair, but it still looks like Bozo the Clown and I am desperate to do something about it. So, I went for the Flat Iron that is in style now. (google it to see what it is!) All different price ranges. I use a blow-dryer, but it still looks yucky. I don't know if people still use blow dryers to straighten hair. I really like wavy hair on me better, but since it turned frizzy, I don't like it. I haven't used it yet. It seems like a lot of work (& I'm like "No Maintenance",) so wish me luck, I'll need a lot. I even went on-line to learn how to use it. I didn't know either, so don't feel so bad!

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I would consult with a good hairdresser about hair that has been damaged by chemicals and the frizz. There are lots of products out there that are good and can help fix the problem. Heat will only create more problems.