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Why Do We Straighten?!?

The endless fight of frizz, untamed curl, and the burns.

by Sarah Renee  June 1st 2016

I am sure you, like everyone else has seen the endless parade of Keratin and other straightening treatments that are forever being promoted and sold. There is a large amount of confusion that goes along with any permanent hair process whether it is a simple all over color (which is never that simple) or the big texture changing chemical processes. So let me shed some light on the world of straightening curl and de- humidifying that mane.

If you would like simple chemical free straightening you go with hair wrapping to stretch out the hair shaft. No this is not permanent and yes it does not always give you the best results; it really takes a skill to master doing it on your own head. Next chemical free option though it is not damage free is hot ironing or hot rollers sets. These methods do not reduce frizz (there are products that work for that), they will not keep your hair straight if it gets wet, and you have to do the process over every time you want that look. Not a big deal, much healthier for your hair but not everyone has time to flatten, re-curl, and wrap their hairs everyday. So they invented the chemical method.

There are many different types to start off with: Keratins the new rage, Japanese thermal straighteners, reverse perms and relaxers. The names of the chemicals in these products are endless and some unpronounceable, along with the list of companies that sell them but let's get down to the skinny of it. All of these things are chemical services. THEY CHANGE THE WAY THE HAIRS' INTERNALBONDS ARE CONNECTED BY BREAKING THEM DOWN! (this does not mean every product will break your hair off your head). The truth of the matter is you can not do any type of chemical hair service without damaging the integrity of your hair. It just isn't possible. However it is possible to safely change your hair and there are a few rules to ensure this happens.

1. Go to a Licensed Professional (but  not just Licensed someone who really knows what they are doing, find someone that yes want to perform the service but want to do it accurately and safely on your hair)    
2. Get more than one opinion ( just like at the doctors get a second 3rd and 4th opinion and choose the stylist that makes you feel most comfortable about placing your hair in their hands
3. Read up on the products being used. Yes do your own research ( however if you are going to ask for a chemical service understand this is a real chemical service your hair will feel, look and act differently after this is done and these services once done can not be undone. You are agreeing to the service, you are also agreeing to the risk of not liking what you thought you would like)
4. Do Not Lie to the Stylist doing your hair!!!!! ( there is a reason that a good stylist asks you a million questions don't brush them off as unimportant. Here is why everyone's hairs are different your hair can only take what your hair can take. If you have done 7 color changes in a year already tried 3 over the counter permanent straighteners and flat iron your hair every day you do not want 450 degrees of heat put on top of a chemical on your hair shaft. Yes your hair would likely snap off. If you would like the best results be upfront about what you do with your hair.we can guess and i personally always assume someone is lying or leaving out something and plan accordingly. If a stylist tells you no you should understand that they do not think that your hair shaft can withhold the treatment and do not just go to the next salon and try someone else.
5. Do not go past your comfort level. Stylist are sales people and yes they have a quota or weekly income they are trying to make, but do not let them just add you to their numbers and leave you unhappy and not comfortable with how you look. You have to wear your hair we just try and make it look good according to your standards not our own.  

   

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