| With an onslaught of shampoo commercials on | | | | leave the chemicals to the experts. The reason is |
| TV, featuring models with long, smooth and super | | | | simple: dealing with strong chemicals requires |
| straight tresses, it is no wonder that a big chunk | | | | technical know-how of the entire hair straightening |
| of the women population want their hair to look | | | | process. Also, professionals will be able to evaluate |
| impeccibly perfect. As a result, hair salons offering | | | | one's hair condition to find out how strong the |
| hair-straightening services continue to mushroom | | | | chemicals will be used, to avoid any damage. |
| all over. Do-it-yourself hair treatments, hair ironing | | | | $$$$: Hair ironing kit |
| kits, and other various hair products are | | | | While this hair tool is, of course, cheaper than a |
| constantly being upgraded, with new and | | | | salon visit, it does not guarantee lasting results. |
| improved. | | | | Hair irons come in various types. Those using |
| To say that there's a great variety of | | | | metal plates are usually the cheapest, but it is not |
| hair-straightening methods and products to choose | | | | recommended for regular use because its surface |
| from is an understatement. Women find | | | | will cause hair damage in the long run. The |
| themselves in a dilemma on what would suit | | | | ceramide hair iron is considered gentler and |
| them, and bring out the best results. Among their | | | | effective, but it comes with a higher price tag. |
| major concerns is cost. When it comes to hair | | | | Using ceramic plates, this kind of iron is smoother, |
| treatment, does price really matter? Will a more | | | | which will result in better flattening of hair. It also |
| expensive process generate better results, or do | | | | has a better control in temperature, that will |
| cheaper ones suffice? | | | | prevent burning and permanent hair damage. In |
| Factors to consider: | | | | buying a hair iron, make sure to test it before |
| 1. Hair Condition | | | | buying. Thoroughly read and follow the instructions |
| Needless to say, more work translates to higher | | | | included in the kit. When you regularly iron your |
| costs. The curlier the hair, the more expensive | | | | hair, avoid using other chemical treatments, such |
| the salon treatment or hair product will be. | | | | as coloring dyes, because it might result in hair |
| 2. Treatment life span | | | | damage. It is also recommended to have a |
| One has to choose whether she wants her hair | | | | regular trim to prevent split ends from occurring. |
| to be straight permanently or for a certain period | | | | $$$: Hair dryer |
| only. While some women prefer to have hair a la | | | | Amazingly, despite the emergence of newer hair |
| Cher for their entire life, others love | | | | straightening products, the good old hair dryer is |
| experimenting with various hairstyles - frizzy one | | | | still surviving, and in fact, still widely used. Perhaps |
| day, super straight the next. A permanent | | | | among the cheapest of hair straightening |
| treatment's rate will of course be higher than a | | | | products, the hair dryer still remains to be reliable |
| temporary one. | | | | in temporarily managing frizzy hair. Like the hair |
| 3. Maintenance | | | | iron its results last only until the next wash. |
| When one constantly takes good care of her hair, | | | | Before starting, make sure the hair is free of |
| especially after undergoing a hair-straightening | | | | tangles by using a wide toothed comb. It should |
| treatment, there will be less frequent salon visits | | | | also be slightly moist. Use a large and round brush |
| necessary. | | | | for better results. Setting lotion, gel or leave-on |
| $$$$$: Chemically straightened treatment done by | | | | conditioner may also be applied after blowing the |
| professionals in a salon | | | | hair to eliminate frizz and achieve a smoother, |
| While there are hair straightening formulas readily | | | | silkier appearance. |
| available in the market, it is still recommended to | | | | |