Want to be beautiful? It's well known that beauty (on the
outside, of course) begins with the hair! The hair straightening
craze of late has caused a major rise in the sales of hair
straightening products. What products are available? What
methods can be put into use? How much do they cost? And most
important of all: What will make for the most beautiful, shiny
and shimmering straight hair?
There are three factors to consider when determining what
straightening method would be appropriate for you and your hair.
The first, of course, is the condition of your hair. Wavy hair
would be easier and less expensive to straighten than curly
hair, and so on. The next factor to consider is how long you
want the treatment to last. Some straightening methods last
months, but don't allow for you to experiment with different
hairstyles, however, they require less maintenance. Some women
like to try different styles, while others would prefer not to.
The final factor to consider is maintenance. Some methods
require work every day, while others require little to no work.
The first and most expensive method is a salon treatment.
Professionals use chemicals to almost permanently straighten
your hair. Think of it as a sort of inverse perm! Rather than
using a do-it-yourself kit, allow the professionals to do it.
They can determine how strong of chemicals to use based on your
hair condition, and will not damage your hair. This method
requires the least day to day maintenance, but it is important
to remember that it will be extremely difficult to experiment
with different hair styles. Another important fact is that the
better you take care of your hair, the longer the chemicals will
keep your hair straight and beautiful.
The most popular method is a hair straightening iron. There are
many different irons ranging in price and type. It is
recommended to use a ceramic iron as they have better
temperature control and is smother than a metal iron. The
downfall of an iron is that the effects only last until the next
washing of the hair. Also, be sure to avoid chemical treatments
when using an iron to avoid hair damage and get regular trims to
eliminate split ends.
However you slice it, you can straighten it!
About the author:
Dana Goldberg is the owner of
Beauty Supervisor. On
her website you will find helpful advice on skin care, hair,
nails, and beauty products.
