I thought I had straight hair...

[toomanyshoes]

I don't use a heat protectent, I've tried most of them and I've either hated the smell or they leave my hair crunchy.

I use Redken All Soft heavy cream as a conditioner, then towel dry and use a drop or two of an argan oil product (the main brand name is "moroccan oil" but there are many other brands) and finish with a pump or two of Redken Outshine. Either defuse it or air dry for curly, or blow dry and straighten for straight. Always turns out beautifully soft.

[Laranna]

The more exxy straighteners should also have ceramic plates which are kinder to your hair.

I use Keune (from the salon) shampoo and conditioner and moisturising spray. Sometimes I switch it around to Goldwell. They have a little pump bottle of moisturising cream, which I sometimes use to smooth through the ends of my hair.