i have really wavy/think hair and the only brand i used was 'Conair Ceramic Technology' and that sucked! and everytime i would go outside it would start to frizz up again because of the cold weather, and i did use serum but that didn't work also, and i also need a straightener that won't break in less than a year since i use it almost everyday.Thank you!!
I also have naturally thick and curly hairI use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum and mix it with Paul Mitchell Extra Body MousseThe Super Skinny Serum acts as a thermal protectant and makes your hair glossy and shiny, the Extra Body Mousse provides just enough body so that your hair does not become too flat and lifeless after flat ironingYou have to get both of these product at a salon or from a licensed hair stylistAs for my flat iron I stick with Paul Mitchell and use the Pro Tools Express Ion 1.25 inch flat ironIt is ceramic and uses ionic technologyI have had mine for a year and use it everyday and it has held up amazingly wellThey are fairly expensive but worth every pennyHope this helps.
if you dont want to weld you can always use duct tape
