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