| When you are working with your hair and | | | | process involves modifying the actual structure of |
| specifically straightening there are some simple | | | | the hair follicle. This process is not recommended |
| advice and tips that you can follow. In this article | | | | to be done in the home; qualified salon |
| an outline of each of the hair straightening tips will | | | | professionals will do this for you. There are |
| be given with a brief overview. | | | | different forms of the relaxant depending on the |
| Always protect your hair when you are initially | | | | type of hair you have and this will need to be |
| washing your hair it is important to protect your | | | | analyzed before starting the process. The |
| hair from damage, to do this always use a good | | | | treatment will usually cost between 200 and 400 |
| shampoo and conditioner. The benefits of this will | | | | dollars and takes a couple of hours to complete. |
| be that the hair will become protected and will be | | | | If you are looking for a more long term |
| less prone to damage during the straightening | | | | treatment then you would be more interested in |
| process. Use a good quality hair dryer that has an | | | | Japanese thermal reconditioning. Again this is a |
| attachment to precisely direct the airflow to the | | | | salon only treatment and will take several hours |
| desired area of the hair. | | | | to complete, however the results are truly |
| Invest in a Good Hair Iron If you want lasting | | | | amazing and your hair will remain straight |
| results. On the market today there are many | | | | regardless of the weather, washing or any other |
| good quality hair irons that have flat ceramic | | | | factor. Any new hair that grows will still grow |
| plates and have an adjustable temperature gauge | | | | curly so you need to go back to have |
| that can heat up to 400 degrees. The majority of | | | | enhancements. The process is however on the |
| the new irons will also be able to add shine and | | | | expensive side and can range in price from 800 |
| effectively eliminate fizz as well as straightening | | | | to 1500 dollars depending on your hair type. When |
| your hair. Some of the top manufactures of hair | | | | having this process make sure the stylist is |
| irons include Karmin, GHD and Chi, the price of a | | | | qualified, the procedure is technical and training in |
| hair iron can range dramatically from just 80 to | | | | this form of straightening is essential. |
| over 250 dollars. Make sure you read the | | | | There are many hair straightening tips and |
| specification of each iron before you buy and | | | | depending on what you require will depend on |
| choose one that meets your requirements. | | | | which technique you would choose. Hair |
| There are treatments that could be considered if | | | | straightening can be done at home or in the salon |
| you are looking for an alternative method. One | | | | and you can get great results for the short or |
| such method is to use a relaxing agent; this is a | | | | long term, follow some of the basic hair care |
| chemical straightening process that is widely used | | | | advice to ensure there is not any long term |
| by African-American women for years. The | | | | damage to your hair. |