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A brief on Hair Straightening
Every one is blessed with hair with diverse characteristics. Some like to groom & style their natural growth of hair as it is. But some, in eagerness of an innovative look, are in lookout for drastic measures to alter their hair completely. Hair can be treated & manipulated in many ways nowadays. Hair straightening is one such technique in hair technology which has enthralled & appealed to the masses. These techniques alter the original structures of the hair chemically. Hair straightening is the most excellent way to make curly, wavy, and frizzy hair straight without damaging it. Different types of hair straightening are chemical hair relaxer straightening, Japanese straightening and Brazilian straightening. People usually embrace this option maybe because styling their natural hair consumes lot of time, but even after this straightening process, a lot of hard work is required to maintain the natural looks of our hair.
The Process of Hair Straightening
Wash & condition the hair. Let the damp hair be blotted completely with the help of a dry & clean towel. When the hair is conditioned prior to the process, it helps in protecting the hair from severe chemicals & undue heat which may arise from the equipments. Hair relaxer, whose function is to straighten and relax the hair, is used along with the procedures of flat ironing and heat applications. There are three basic types of hair relaxers viz. Sodium Hydroxide, Guanidine Hydroxide & Ammonium Thioglycolate. This method is performed on small sections at a time. Again, the heat applications are applied & the hair relaxer is put on. The latter procedure is repeated again. This goes on till one gets those desired straight tresses and may not need to brush for some time.
Although this procedure is not a difficult one, it involves having a complete technical know-how of the relaxing process. So it should be always, under all circumstances be performed by a certified hair care professionals only. A professional will undergo a strand test to decide the approximate strength of the relaxer which needs to be used. Such a strand test can usually protect a person’s hair. There are many other factors which the stylist cannot afford to overlook such as texture, porosity, flexibility etc. He will also check for any hints or dearth of hair damage. Some of the products which are used in chemical hair relaxing procedures are chemical hair relaxers, shampoos designed for such relaxers, appropriate conditioners, neutralizers etc.
Advantages of Hair Straightening
Styling curly hair can be a painstaking task. Straightening is the easier way to transform that curly, wavy hair into silky & straight hair.
Rebonding, hair relaxing & other straightening techniques acts like a boon for those having a constant worry of dealing with frizzy hair.
Disadvantages of Hair Straightening
Due to improper supervision of the heating equipments & the chemicals used, greater damage can be inflicted onto the hair & the hair follicles.
The artificial restructuring of the hair due to hair straightening can make the hair more rigid in nature & difficult to maintain. Straightening your hair frequently should be avoided.
Tips on Hair Straightening
A drop of silicone serum can be added post hair straightening to give a bouncy touch to the tresses.
The hair should be made entirely dry before straightening, if your hair is wet, you will ruin your straightener.
Always be sure that the hair is clean, dry, and brushed.
It is a good habit to ask/consult a hair specialist about the serums & creams to be used for hair. Hair specialists are like doctors, they are qualified and experienced in their line of work. They put together their resources to bring out the best from any type of hair. It is never too late to consult one, who knows, the problem that you’ve been facing with your hair for a long time, can be rectified by a specialist within minutes.
Ceramic hair straighteners are microscopically smooth and are capable of performing a much better job of flattening your hair.
Optimum results with chemical straightening are found with dark hair & grey hair.
A shampoo rich in protein will help to preserve the hair’s suppleness & shine. It will also increase its strength.
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