DIY Dominican Blow Out

Hmmmm...I think blow dryers are wretched on the hair. I have always had issues with blowdryers always.....they dry my hair out so bad....but I have fine strands.
But to me...my ceramic flat iron on med heat didnt do as much damage if I air dryed and flatironed 2 times a month. If you've never had a Dominican blowout----yeesh. I mean the heat will sear the skin.....nothin nice. I would recommend the flat iron.......

I think if you want a diy dominican blowout, you should go for it, but do so wisely.

I know many naturals are concerned about destroying their curl pattern by straightening, but I know more and more ppl who straighten natural hair and still retain their curl.

To do a diy dominican blowout, you may want to try using a denman straightening brush when you blow dry. Currently I'm 5mths into my transition, but my stylist used the denman brush to straighten my hair before I started my transition when I was in between relaxers. The brush worked so well that I went from getting a relaxer every 6wks to eventually getting a relaxer every 12 weeks. When I saw that I could go that long without a relaxer, I made the decision to go completely natural.

Using the brush should help get the hair straight faster, so you dont have to apply as much heat, and adding the protectant should protect your curl.

Link to brush--http://www.denmanbrush.com/acatalog/Straightening.html

Additionally, I've heard that mizani thermasmooth is a good product line for naturals who want to straighten their hair. One of my best friends swears by this and her hair looks phenomenal.

Here's a link below explaining how the system works. http://www.mizani-usa.com/?m=35&rid=100

Mizani products are slightly expesive, so if you don't foresee yourself doing this often, you may want to find a stylist who's comfortable using the system and has experience straightening natural hair.

Good luck!! Post pics if decide to do this!!

I think if you want a diy dominican blowout, you should go for it, but do so wisely.

I know many naturals are concerned about destroying their curl pattern by straightening, but I know more and more ppl who straighten natural hair and still retain their curl.

To do a diy dominican blowout, you may want to try using a denman straightening brush when you blow dry. Currently I'm 5mths into my transition, but my stylist used the denman brush to straighten my hair before I started my transition when I was in between relaxers. The brush worked so well that I went from getting a relaxer every 6wks to eventually getting a relaxer every 12 weeks. When I saw that I could go that long without a relaxer, I made the decision to go completely natural.

Using the brush should help get the hair straight faster, so you dont have to apply as much heat, and adding the protectant should protect your curl.

Link to brush--http://www.denmanbrush.com/acatalog/Straightening.html

Additionally, I've heard that mizani thermasmooth is a good product line for naturals who want to straighten their hair. One of my best friends swears by this and her hair looks phenomenal.

Here's a link below explaining how the system works. http://www.mizani-usa.com/?m=35&rid=100

Mizani products are slightly expesive, so if you don't foresee yourself doing this often, you may want to find a stylist who's comfortable using the system and has experience straightening natural hair.

Good luck!! Post pics if decide to do this!!

Chrs my stylist use the denman brush as well and the natural ladies that she do also don't have problems with their curls reverting back. she also uses a heat protectant.

The Mizani system look great as well for those wanting to wear their natural hair straight.

It would make me nervous but I have lazy arms and so I wouldn't be 100% the whole time.

A Dominican blowout is extremely hot. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I felt like my scalp was going to burn off and had to apologize to my hair for permitting it to be tortured like that. Opt for the silk wrap that has been featured on YT and a personal vid by Mahogany Curls. Less heat with the same effect.

I have been doing Dominican blow outs for 2 yrs now and it has altered my natural curl pattern. If the roller set is done right Then the amount of heat needed for the blower is much.

Here is a good video that shows the Dominican blow out in a healthy way with out alot of heat from the blower.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-t-Fok6Cv0

I personally love the DBO for straightening my hair. The flat iron will change your curls if you use it to much. We need good truthful, experienced comments on this.

@ If you decide to get a DBO please let me know how it turns out b/c I'm considering getting a DBO for my 1 yr mark of not using direct heat on my hair.

I agree with you about the roots--I've been thinking the same thing. I'm actually more concerned with the roots being straight than the ends, b/c I'm tucking those under. If I could figure out a way to get straight roots, I'd jump on it (I'm really not coordinated enough to blow out my hair with a brush).

let me know how it turns out!