Comments on: How to do a Dominican Blow Out http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/ LaNegra's Hair Guide to Straight Hair Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:04:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-13740 LaNegra Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:42:55 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-13740 Hola guapa, we use the same thing that everyone else uses. Now, there are Dominican products, but I am not a fan of them, merely because they are Dominican made. I personally, I use CHI Silk Infusion, and a serum. I don't like holding lotions, or anything white and creamy, because they tend to cause flaking on my hair. You can get some products at a beauty supply store, such as Sallys, but some products I have to order, as they are not available in the local stores. Hola guapa, we use the same thing that everyone else uses. Now, there are Dominican products, but I am not a fan of them, merely because they are Dominican made.

I personally, I use CHI Silk Infusion, and a serum. I don’t like holding lotions, or anything white and creamy, because they tend to cause flaking on my hair.

You can get some products at a beauty supply store, such as Sallys, but some products I have to order, as they are not available in the local stores.

]]> By: monica http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-13705 monica Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:29:47 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-13705 what do the dominicans use for the w ash and set like wat kind of wrapping lotion and where can you get it?? what do the dominicans use for the w ash and set like wat kind of wrapping lotion and where can you get it??

]]> By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10873 LaNegra Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:49:37 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10873 Hola Melissa, I would love to be able to help you, but right now, I don't know of any stylists in Arkansas. I feel for you :( Hola Melissa,
I would love to be able to help you, but right now, I don’t know of any stylists in Arkansas. I feel for you :(

]]> By: Melissa http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10784 Melissa Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:37:49 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10784 Hey, I live in Arkansas and it sucks that there isnt a Dominican hair salon around here. I am in the process of growing my relaxer out and I would love to try the blowout and let my hair look lovely like it did when I was relaxing! Do you know of anyone in this area? Hey, I live in Arkansas and it sucks that there isnt a Dominican hair salon around here. I am in the process of growing my relaxer out and I would love to try the blowout and let my hair look lovely like it did when I was relaxing! Do you know of anyone in this area?

]]> By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10355 LaNegra Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:31:07 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10355 Tani, sorry...didn't see this question when you sent it. My blower is definitely not ionic or ceramic, but I have been looking at a new ionic/ceramic made by the same company. My stylist in NYC uses an ionic blower, which I like...have to gt the name of it again. However, I don't know for sure that there is any great difference. That may also be due to the fact that I don't blow my hair more than 2 to 3 times a month. I love wearing my hair straight, but prefer to keep it healthy and on top of my head ;) Tani, sorry…didn’t see this question when you sent it.

My blower is definitely not ionic or ceramic, but I have been looking at a new ionic/ceramic made by the same company. My stylist in NYC uses an ionic blower, which I like…have to gt the name of it again. However, I don’t know for sure that there is any great difference. That may also be due to the fact that I don’t blow my hair more than 2 to 3 times a month. I love wearing my hair straight, but prefer to keep it healthy and on top of my head ;)

]]> By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10354 LaNegra Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:53:07 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10354 Tani, some Dominican stylists know all about various oils and uses, but it's not really anything that's advertised. Some stylists will also tell you, after they get to know you, well...get to know your hair, what you need to do. The oils you listed are excellent for your hair. I recommend that you do a little research and experiment. I have learned to care for my own hair via trial and error. ETA: Make sure you use a carrier oil to cut your essential oils. For instance, I use about a half ounce of jojoba oil to every 3 or 4 drops of cinnamon or rosemary, etc. Some people are very sensitive to essential oils and if they don't dilute them with another oil, are prone to skin irritation. Tani, some Dominican stylists know all about various oils and uses, but it’s not really anything that’s advertised. Some stylists will also tell you, after they get to know you, well…get to know your hair, what you need to do. The oils you listed are excellent for your hair. I recommend that you do a little research and experiment. I have learned to care for my own hair via trial and error.

ETA: Make sure you use a carrier oil to cut your essential oils. For instance, I use about a half ounce of jojoba oil to every 3 or 4 drops of cinnamon or rosemary, etc. Some people are very sensitive to essential oils and if they don’t dilute them with another oil, are prone to skin irritation.

]]> By: LaNegra http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10258 LaNegra Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:24:11 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10258 Hola Chisama :) It is definitely possible to get your hair straight by blowing it out; I've seen it done on natural hair too. It looks beautiful and definitely has lots of bounce. The only thing I caution is that when the roller set is skipped it means that your hair it taking on more heat. This is great for a change of pace, but I definitely don't recommend it for frequent styling. Whether your natural or relaxed...too much heat is not good for your hair, but of course...you know that already ;) Hola Chisama :)

It is definitely possible to get your hair straight by blowing it out; I’ve seen it done on natural hair too. It looks beautiful and definitely has lots of bounce.

The only thing I caution is that when the roller set is skipped it means that your hair it taking on more heat. This is great for a change of pace, but I definitely don’t recommend it for frequent styling.

Whether your natural or relaxed…too much heat is not good for your hair, but of course…you know that already ;)

]]> By: Chisama http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10210 Chisama Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:22:19 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10210 I have rought, kinky and curly hair. I mean the type that is not magnetic roller friendly. This may sound odd to those who say this article is "misleading", but its not. I actually went to a stylist with my "afro" got the oddest looks from everyone like "OMG, does someone have their hands full" and it was NO PROBLEM. The only thing that was different was that I made sure I got a deep condish and that she didn't bother sitting me under a dryer with the magnetic rollers (my hair soaked up so much water). At first I was a bit worried in missing this step. But in the end she had it straighten and yes, she had to bump the edges with a flat iron. Overall, my hair was bone-straight. Before I left I asked her to wrap it for me and then took it down the next day body, bounce and shine.Almost felt like the lady in the commercials. I thought that my texture was going to be too much. Even thought the common method is being used this article is by far the best and please don't think u have to be mixed with anything to have long and smooth hair. I am a witness to that and will get it done again. Beats getting a perm (natural for 2yrs). I have rought, kinky and curly hair. I mean the type that is not magnetic roller friendly. This may sound odd to those who say this article is “misleading”, but its not.
I actually went to a stylist with my “afro” got the oddest looks from everyone like “OMG, does someone have their hands full” and it was NO PROBLEM.
The only thing that was different was that I made sure I got a deep condish and that she didn’t bother sitting me under a dryer with the magnetic rollers (my hair soaked up so much water). At first I was a bit worried in missing this step. But in the end she had it straighten and yes, she had to bump the edges with a flat iron.

Overall, my hair was bone-straight. Before I left I asked her to wrap it for me and then took it down the next day body, bounce and shine.Almost felt like the lady in the commercials.
I thought that my texture was going to be too much. Even thought the common method is being used this article is by far the best and please don’t think u have to be mixed with anything to have long and smooth hair. I am a witness to that and will get it done again. Beats getting a perm (natural for 2yrs).

]]> By: TaniT http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10075 TaniT Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:12:26 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10075 Also, where can I find information on the hair oils that DR salons use to treat different types of hair problems. I hear there is a whole science to it, like if you have color treated hair you use this certain oil, for natural hair, another type of oil, for heat damaged/shedding hair, another oil, etc. So far, I've made a list of : carrot oil, cinnamon, olive, rosemary, coconut oil. Do you know where I can get more info on the uses for each oil as it relates to scalp/hair deficiencies? Also, where can I find information on the hair oils that DR salons use to treat different types of hair problems. I hear there is a whole science to it, like if you have color treated hair you use this certain oil, for natural hair, another type of oil, for heat damaged/shedding hair, another oil, etc. So far, I’ve made a list of : carrot oil, cinnamon, olive, rosemary, coconut oil. Do you know where I can get more info on the uses for each oil as it relates to scalp/hair deficiencies?

]]> By: TaniT http://www.dominicanblowout.com/how_to/how-to-do-a-dominican-blow-out/comment-page-2/#comment-10074 TaniT Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:07:28 +0000 http://www.dominicanblowout.com/?p=64#comment-10074 Thank you for responding! I have 4a/b hair and it is relaxed so i just wanted to get a sense of what you were putting in yours. I am currently using Keracare (shampoos) and Aphogee (keratin and protein) products and am interested in making a switch. My hair has grown using these products, but not as much as I had anticipated. I checked out the blow dryer you recommended, but couldnt find any information on whether or not it was an ionic/ceramic blow dryer. If it is, have you noticed a difference between it and a regular blow dryer? Thank you for responding! I have 4a/b hair and it is relaxed so i just wanted to get a sense of what you were putting in yours. I am currently using Keracare (shampoos) and Aphogee (keratin and protein) products and am interested in making a switch. My hair has grown using these products, but not as much as I had anticipated.

I checked out the blow dryer you recommended, but couldnt find any information on whether or not it was an ionic/ceramic blow dryer. If it is, have you noticed a difference between it and a regular blow dryer?

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