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Hair Straightening: Remove Those Waves And Curls
As the term itself tells the meaning, hair straightening means technique, which straightens the frizzy, wavy and curly hair without damaging them. Hair straightening is an art, which is in fashion for a long time. Hair straightening is opposite to perming. It is not only the women with curly hair who go for hair straightening, women with straight hair also get hair straightening done for getting even more straighter hair. In the previous years, ironing of hair was the only method to straighten them. But now with increasing technology, there are many means by which we can get our hair straighten.
Reasons to get hair straight: Straighter, shinier, curl-free hair attracts most of the people. Straight hair reflects more elegance and sophistication. Although people have straight hair but they are not free of little bit of curves.
Kinds of hair relaxers:
Three forms of hair relaxers include sodium hydroxide, guanidine hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate. Pre-shampooing is not needed with sodium hydroxide and guanidine hydroxide while use of ammonium thioglycolate needs pre-shampooing. Out of these three, sodium hydroxide is the most popular and has shown effective results. To achieve straightening by process of relaxing, person doing it must have its complete technical knowledge. Though it is not a complex procedure, but experts should do it at salon.
You need a mild relaxing formula if you have fine and colored hair. Relaxers with normal strength are required for normal, medium-textured hair. Super strong relaxing formula is required for coarse hair.
To prevent over processing of hair, which have already been straightened, protective cream is applied frequently to provide it a protective base. The entire process of hair straightening of curly hairs takes 4-8 hours. Length and volume of hair also affect the time taken. Before straightening, hair should be completely dry. If the climate is too humid then these hair-straightening products do not give desired results.
Process of hair Straightening:
The process of hair straightening involves excessive use of chemicals and heat. It may cause damage to hair and its follicles. As the too much blow-drying damages your hair, straightening also has its side effects. It can result in thinning, burning of hair, hair breakage and hair loss. Hair straightening is used to soften the waves in the curly hair. Relaxing, which is the chemical hair straightening, is process in which the main fundamental structure of curly hair is changed into a straight form.
Steps to be followed for hair straightening:
- First step involves shampooing and conditioning of hair. Then get it completely dried with a towel, to prevent it from getting unnecessary heat. Conditioning will protect hair from heat and chemicals.
- Then along with the ironing and heat application, hair relaxers are also used. The application of heat and relaxers is done at small section of hair. This process is repeated many times to get the desired results. After applying to dry hair, relaxing formula should be combed through hair.
- There are many products to apply heat are blow dryers for excessive heat. Flat irons with ceramic plates are very good. Curling irons with high heat are also useful.
Some important Tips about Hair Straightening:
- Before going for hair straightening, consult your stylist to know which type of relaxer work for you.
- To prevent you hair from getting dry and harsh, always use a good quality shampoo and conditioner.
- Use straightening iron with great care and never use in a hurry. It changes the chemical bonding of hair and can strip it off from natural moisturizer.
- You can choose temporary hair straightening if you want different look for a specific event. Temporary straightening is done by using blow dryer and straightening balm or gel. The advantage of this technique is that you can get your normal hair back after a wash.
- Treatment with strong relaxant lasts up to 6 months.
- Do not color your hair 2-4 weeks after hair straightening treatment.
- Do not get your hair relaxed more than every 3-month.
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