the smoke you are seeing is actually the moisture from the creams evaporating, this process does not damage the hair, infact it grows the hair and keeps it healthy , remember with natural hair always request "deep conditioning"
what appears to be smoke is actually vapors from the products evaporating from the hair while it is being blown-out. in effect your hair is being moisturized while being blown-out
Girl I absolutely love the Dominican hair salons in NY. I stayed in them. They have excellent hair care for hair of all textures, and will hook you up chemical free if you like. I moved to TX and these folks messed my hair up so bad I just loc'd it. Dominican hair dressers are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dominicans are wicked with nappy / course hair! My aunt is Dominican and when I was younger she used to style my hair. I wouldnt let anyone but her, not even my parents. Her techniques and how fast she worked always amazed me. Up till now I cannot find anyone to work with my hair as well as she did!
This is really pretty! I just don't like how much heat they had to put on her hair to get it like that....3 steps of heat! But the end results are beautiful! Her hair looked so much longer when it was straightened out...natural hair length is very deceiving
My cousin has been getting her hair done like that for years and now her hair has grown longer than before and its healthier than ever. Its not as bad as it looks.
this video is one of the best videos i've seen so far. i am 17 years old and considering going natural. i haven't permed my hair since 0ct of 2009 and its now feb. i was looking at this video like how is this poor lil lady going to do her hair? and i was truly amazed at the results. yet another video that has inspired me.
That was freaking amazing! Now I could totally consider going natural. Seeing that you can have the option of straightening the hair if you wanted! I just wish they would tell the products they use. Gorgeous!!!!
what did the stylist put in her hair before she detangled it and wrapped it on the roller? I've been hearing a lot lately about how dominican salons will mix relaxer in their conditioner to make their clients' hair easier to manage. I know her hair texture looks similar to mine and my hair NEVER lays down as easily as it did in the video.
My goodness people, There is nothing wrong with getting your hair blown out for a change. I'm natural but sometimes I wanna change it up a bit. Its not that I dont love my hair, its just I want something different. Like you see alot people get braids then wraps then afros... what ever floats their boat - be supportive and happy
@ReginaYvette I live in Houston and my hairstylist is from NY and the Dominican she is the ONLY person I have found that does a GREAT blow out!!!And she is affordable!!!!
I think it is B/c we have always been condition since youth to put a perm in our hair so we always thought that was the solution...Im natural and I love being natural. But you have to learn your own hair & what it likes. And that do take time & some pp dont like to take the time. They want a Quick fix which is: A perm.
If you relax your hair and prefer to keep a straight look, then I think this is a great alternative to the chemicals. BUT, there is sooooo much heat involved! Wow, I don't know if I'd want that type of heat used on my hair (especially since I'm transitioning)! Personally, if I desire a straight style for a particularly occasion, I think I'd just get a weave! lol
This was incredible to watch, I was mesmerized. I don't enjoy doing rollersets but these videos make me want to go back to it. Now I have to buy a good overhead dryer, some big rollers and those amazing brushes!
@TheMiraDemure That is one of the most ignorant statement. Yes she is black, so it would obvious that here would be of some kind of texture. People that are descents of Africa don't just come out some cookie cutter that just have one texture of hair, African's have all different type of textures and OMG even straight.
Oh my gracious! I am missing my old Dominican stylist! They know how to get your hair strait and right! I will try this blow dry method! Awesome job, ladies! I wish you were close to me in Long Island. (sigh)
Im live in colorado and there are no Dominican Salon here. So everytime Im in NYC the first thing I do is hit Harlem to get my blow. I pretty much have the technique down to do at home now but i am really in need of the HIGH HEAT BLOW DRYER! What is the best Brand to use to get the best results???? THANKS!!!!
Her hair looks great at the end, I was kind of unsure of how the outcome was going to be from the looks of her hair before, but it turned out great!!!!
girl I am glad you found a dominican or a salon for that matter that does natural blow outs. i have one myself but my experience is at some salons is they rather blow out hair that has a relaxer in it. i like when people are up for the challenge
wow thats not fair when i went they told me my hair was to curly to roller set. they had to blow mine out ....ur hair is way straighter than mine ..but i paid 30 dollars for a blow out but it came out HOT.. and so they know what they r doing 4 real
It looks like a lot of heat but when you use a pressing comb directly on the hair over and over again I'm sure that isnt any better. I'm very impressed, I'm a cosmetologist and I went to a Dominican class before and wasn't impressed initially because the models hair was relaxed but watching this video I'm really impressed because the results are fantastic!!! Great job, I'm going to try this techique.
As a hairstylist, u have 2 b careful with alot of heat * if u use heat b sure to use a product that is a "heat protectant" use this b4 starting your drying process.....its like a shield between your hair and the heat! Biolage carries this product-----This blowout looks gr8
@Leeskillie09 Relax or no relax is ur choice--be happy with your choice don't let others debase u. If you prefer it relax then relax it. It is ur hair-if ur happy then that is what matter. I like it kinky and I could not care less what others think about it. If your are comfortable and accept yourself others (no matter the race or ethnicity) will be comfortable and accept you. Don't force yourself on others and don't let them force themself on you but respect others and their choice & opinion
Therres nothing wrong with women of color and I do mean from all countrys and Im puerto Rican and I have cousins who are Black here in NYC black women go to Dominicans all the time do get there hair done and they look amazing what does it matter straight or curly or nappy it still beautiful!
exactly! i recently shaved my head and its growing in sooo quickly also i wash my hair EVERY day when it was relaxed i couldnt do that but natural let me tell u ur hair is sooo strong
Me encanta el video y quisiera saber qué tipo de acondicionador se usó antes de poner los rodillos? eh bien hecho sé que es difícil hacer pelo asi..!!!
The wet set slow dries your hair to protect it from the heat; when you force the hair dry it is more damaging to the hair the blow dry when its dry is okay the smoke is the product she put in the hair. I miss having nails when I used to do hair. now I play guitar! LOL!!! looks good great post
I love Dominican blow outs, but the heat from the blow dryer is no joke. I always ask my stylist to just blow out the roots. That heat can bring tears to your eyes! You have be care because that sort of heat on your hair (if you go regularly) can be quite damaging. However, the results are gorgeous. I get a blow out on special occasions.
wow, i was really shocked at how straight her hair came out. i've been looking for a way to wear my hair straight without a relaxer but all that heat makes me nervous. i might give it a try.
That was great! that was a lot of work & her hair came out really nice. People are saying there was too much heat used, but i doubt this is what she does every week. just saying... Its only too much heat when you do it all the time. My aunt is natural & she only straightens twice a year.
exactly!! but i don't think there is nothing wrong with straightening every once in a while to change it up. that is what i like about our hair, the variety of styles.
I loved the outcome. Does anyone know how long the style lasts on average and if it stands up well to humidity? I live in Milwaukee, WI. Are there any Dominican stylists in Milwaukee or Chicago? I can never get my hair that straight and with body at home. Also, what products did the stylist use and where can I get a blow dryer like that?
I have natural hair too. With the heat thing it depends on your hair. My hair can handle it, but my little sister can't. When i first started going to my hair dresser i was going to her every two weeks. After about 3 months or so i was going once a month because i had trained my hair at that point it stayed straighter for longer. One's hair just like one's body needs to be on a regular pattern ( whatever that pattern is) to be strong and healthy
Its your life to do what you feel is best for you and what you are happy with. No body has any right to judge you because of how you wear your hair. I hope one day there wont be a debate over relaxed and natural hair and that people wont be judged about it on either end. Thats the last part of my 3 cents lol
@midnightstsun; african american generally have kinky curly hair. some people wear there curly hair out, as the lady has in 0:20 in the video. that is our "natural hair" or in other words natural hair texture. but some of us "relax" our curls to make them easier to manage or just because. (ppl have diff reasons) and this is wear they get the term "relaxing hair" healthy relaxed hair generally looks like 09:27 (when flat iron, rolled, styled.. etc) hope i helped. :)
@Leeskillie09 the big deal is that relaxers have chemicals that cause irriversable damage to the hair. this lady can go and put water in her hair and it will revert but after a relaxer, that cant ever happen
@edwinachikere It does not stand that well with humidity unless u put anti frizz stuff in it, but it aint fool proof. And the style lasts as long as you can keep it dry n wrapped :-/
Thanks 4 da info. So if I get the wheat germ conditioner am I suppose to set the hair on rollers with it? Or set the hair with the super 10 in 1? If so, these are leave in conditioners,am I correct?
@midnightstsun White women with straight hair use a perm their hair to get it curly. Black women with curly hair use a relaxer to get it permanently straight. Natural hair to black women is hair in its virgin state, untouched by any chemical. We still get it straight by blow drying /flat ironing the hair... I hope it answers your question. Feel free to contact me. :)
@Leeskillie09 well she can straight her hair once in a while that's why natural hair is so versatile I mean it's not because she's natural she has to wear her hair curly all the time!
