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[SAN]

Hi,

So finally I got myself a Flat Iron. I need to know what are the heat protectant sprays/creams available in Seoul, the ones that are used to apply on ur hair before ironing. What brands and where I can buy them? Also how do I ask for that in Korean? After ironing, is it enough to apply hair water essence or hair coating essence?

[Draz]

I have been unable to find it here. I just bought it when I went home. I do heat protecting spray, iron, and then hairspray. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.

[SAN]

I found one mod' hair straight pre-make.. I donno if tats used before iron.. but some pic is put on th bottle and I assumed so...
Whe I had my hair cut in the parlor, they never used any heat protectant before ironing it for styling! Finally they applied some essence.

[mekku]

i have looked for months for a heat protector to use on hair before straight ironing but have yet to find any. they have a whole lot of 'hair essence' which i've never heard of before and have decided it is likely useless for any practical reasons- probably makes your hair smell different or maybe shine more. i just use what i brought from home sparingly and add it to the list of what the family needs to send me. you'll be fine not using it for awhile- i didn't use any for years- just don't make a regular habit out of it or more damage will happen.