How to straighten super-curly hair

[Faolan]

So I have what's called a "jew fro," if you're familiar with the term. This means that my hair is really curly and frizzy, but I was wondering if there's a way I could straighten it so that it looks good and not like it's fake. Are there good enough straighteners out there to do this?

[JustAFool]

well, hi. I have the same problem. I had my hair straightened permenently..they did all the things they do and I was told not to wash my hair for FIVE DAYS!!!!!!! and when I did, it came on its natural curly shape...so, it pretty bad lol

I think that the best way is to blow dry it,when you just come out of the shower, using one of these:
http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/138652/138652,1248209463,4/stock-photo-round-hairbrush-for-straightening-hair-34035859.jpg
(I suppose you have an idea how to use it)
VERY VERY VERY carefully,in small pieces.
Good hair straighteners are Broun ones(from the cheaper brands). I have one and my mum has an older one and they are both pretty great. :)

P.S. I believe that the blow-dry part is much more important than the actual straightening,so better take your time with it.
Good luck xx

[BrandonA]

Cut it....all of it.my friend he also had a Jew Fro (he's a Jew) and when he cut it short short it looked LOTS better. Straightening makes it look long

[Cygnus]

Cut it, you will look much better if you cut it David Beckham style quite shortly, believe me I also have a jew fro and after cutting it everyone tells me I look much better.

[Faolan]

Thanks, everyone! I think I'll just cut it. It's summer anyways, and who wants long hair in summer?

[CastigateMe]

If you ever decide to grow your hair longer, I have really curly hair with tight curls that come from being a mixed female. It's hell sometimes.

I have found that getting a good CHI flat iron (I have one of the "fashion" ones, as well as a plain black one), and a good brand of blow dryer (I don't remember what mine is), will definitely help you.
Separate your hair into small sections, comb it out with a fine-tooth comb, and blow dry each section. When you're done, section it off again, comb each section thoroughly with a fine-tooth comb, and flat iron each section until you feel it is straight.

From then on, make sure you wear a shower-cap or such when you shower, tie your hair back if you plan on getting really sweaty, and brush your hair really well every day.

Personally, I don't flat iron my hair every day(with the exception of my bangs) because I keep it in a bun or ponytail at the base of my neck, but you can if you want. Make sure you have some kind of thermal protection though.

[Taryn98]

Why would you want to do that, curly hair can look really cute.

[Ifxzzy]

So I have what's called a "jew fro," if you're familiar with the term. This means that my hair is really curly and frizzy, but I was wondering if there's a way I could straighten it so that it looks good and not like it's fake. Are there good enough straighteners out there to do this?

I have a Jew fro look aha :D

But I have never thought of doing that to my hair? aha

[Silent Tears]

I find that if I don't wash my hair that often, it loses it's frizzy and poofiness. Then, I just straighten it all, and it turns into a poofed straightened style.

Tips: Hair spray. Lots of hair spray.

[marlie]

There are cosmetics, which help in straightening hair, maybe try them at first?