Electric Straightening Comb use and review...

For my sisters wedding I straightened my hair for the first time in a long time. I did it once myself with my flat iron to check my length. My sisters wedding was the second time and this will make the third time in 16 months since I began my transition that I have rocked straight hair.

I thought my Natural Hair Stylist would use the straightening comb or hot comb to do my hair for my sisters wedding, instead she used a mini "super" flat iron that had everything laying down in its place. That brings me to today. Here's what I did:

Wash Routine:
I co-washed, let air dry until it was about 50% dry, sealed in the moisture with olive oil, detangled and braided. It dried completely overnight and I woke up the next morning ready to rock straight hair. Sn: My hair felt wonderful. This was my first time sealing in moisture (but that's another post for another time!)

My Intentions
It was an errand and shopping day for me so I wanted hair straightened for a side-swept ponytail. Not to go out or look professionally done but definitely nice.

Straightening:
I read the directions and it said DO NOT USE WHILE PLUGED UP! That's pretty much it so I was ready to use it.
I parted my hair in what I thought were small sections but my hair was too thick. So I had to part it again. When putting the comb through your hair, you have to check to see if its too hot by placing it on a napkin or papertowel to see if it scorches it, if not it is safe to put in your hair...it to two to three rounds of scorched napkins to get the estimated time it should he plunged in, also to learn to hold the comb correctly. So all in all it took me about 45 minutes to straighten as much as I did.

I didn't spend much time really straightening my hair because I didn't want it "bone straight" just semi...

My review:
I liked the way my hair came out. Once straightened it felt very soft, manageable and it didn't feel scorched or smell burned. So I liked the hot comb method...ok...but a flat iron or curling iron would have did that and more in terms of styling. Just my opinion.