No heat hair challenge?

Jun 8, 2015

Hunter S.

Maybe this has been asked before but has anyone tried the month challenge or even more?

I am starting the challenge today because I miss my hair being healthy and long. It's curly and I've been using heat to straighten it for awhile now.

Any before and after pics?
Any suggestions?
Any warnings?

:) thanks!

Jun 8, 2015

Taylor G.

A couple weeks ago marked one year without heat for me:) unfortunately, I don't have any pictures but I can definitely say my hair is a lot healthier. At first it will be wierd, but you just have to try different things and figure out what products and routine work best for you!

Jun 8, 2015

Taylor G.

I guess I could list some products I like: my hair is wavy/curly and I really like the Organix line for shampoo and conditioner and also their Moroccan oil. Aussie 3 minute miracle conditioner is another favorite

Jun 8, 2015

Jess R.

I use heat as less as possible and I have definitely noticed a difference when I go a long time without it! I Highly recommend it :)

Jun 8, 2015

Taylor S.

You can find non heated curlers at the mall at some hair stores where you take a shower put them in and keep them in over night.

Jun 8, 2015

Sadie G.

I decided to go "heatless" on Feburary 4th (I've kept a hair log) and only have used heat 4 times. All for special/important events. But let's say I'm going for a night on the town, I'll do headband curls (my go to method) I suggest keeping a hair log, it's just so interesting, I put dates of when I got my hair cut (then include a picture of length) then write when I color it and use heat. Now I do blow dry my fringe area, but I also only wash my hair about twice a week. But for the summer I'm going to even stop that, until school starts again! Definitely do it and go for it!

Jun 9, 2015

Hunter S.

Thanks for all the advice! I remember when I graduated high school that my hair was fried to no end and I left it from July to December in it's natural state which is curly. It grew so much so maybe it will work some magic again. It's harder now because I am much more aware to my hair and like it straight better but I'm giving all my heating tools to others who can keep them away. Keep fingers crossed that I can make. Think my hair will really appreciate a break!

Jun 9, 2015

Sadie G.

Yeap! I keep all mine tucked away in my closet so they're such a pain to get that I don't want to use them!

Jun 9, 2015

Bianca B.

In January I started using more natural hair products without any silicons. And I minimized using heat like a blow dryer or a straightener. I sometimes use my blow dryer, BUT I only do it if I really have to. And I think my hair got really healthy. There's no split ends or frizz. Naturally my hair is frizzy/wavy and since January it's an long shiny and healthy mane :) I really think it helps to use less heat and an better hair care.

Jun 9, 2015

Shaye M.

I haven't used heat on my hair except maybe once or twice during the last 2 or so years and I didn't actually notice whether or not that helped contribute to how my hair now feels and it's texture (wavy) however I used to dye my hair very, very often and in the last 6 months or so of growing it out I've noticed a huge difference. Good products are always good for healthy hair :)

Jun 9, 2015

Hunter S.

Day 2 of no heat and my hair has taken on a different life form haha. It's so voluminous that I might scare some people when going out. I'll have to figure out some short curly hairstyles that are easy to do so I can make it through this.

The coloring took a big hit on my hair last year. I'm letting my natural color grow out now! :)

Jun 10, 2015

Lin F.

My hair is dead straight so I use my G3 Salon Pro to curl my hair but they have an advice section on their website and I wondered whether this might be of help to you:
karminhairtools.com/advice/how-to-straighten-hair-without-heat
Let me know if it works for you.

Jun 11, 2015

Hunter S.

Couldn't find the section. It kept bringing me back to the main site but thanks for the link! I do have one of those round all in one brush/blow dryers that has three settings..warm, hot and cool. I love it. I was using it just to give some umph to my bangs before. I guess if I ever am in a pinch I could use the cool setting because my hair tends to straighten out pretty fast. That's only if I really need it which I don't think I will. It's the third day now? It was a little harder this morning because I was in a rush but my method is take a shower and let it air dry in front of a fan haha. I'm not a big diffuser fan anymore even on the cool setting so I just put the fan on a low setting and wave my hair back and forth in front of it for about 20 and it does the trick. I am actually really excited for this. I think I have been overthinking it and kept telling myself that the straight hair looks better because that is what everyone seems to enjoy but I looked through old photos and I miss the long curls. All hair types are beautiful but I don't want to get stuck in one thing of frying my hair over and over. It's a whole summer of change (I hope) so why not give my hair some tlc too.

:)

Jun 15, 2015

Lin F.

Sorry link didn't work Hunter S. here it is in full,
http://www.karminhairtools.com/advice/how-to-straighten-hair-without-heat.html
I tried it before posting here and it works, yay!

Jun 17, 2015

Hunter S.

That helps a lot!! Thanks so much! It's been a week since starting this challenge and I love it so far! :)