When choosing a hair straightening method, it is necessary to decide if you want your hair to remain straight for a long period or if you need a temporary effect (e.g. for one night versus several days). The selection of a proper hair straightening method depends on the above-described factors, as well as on the type, texture, and condition of your hair.
1. Keratin hair straightening (Brazilian)
2. Chemical (permanent) hair straightening
3. Japanese hair straightening
4. Bio straightening (using organic, bioactive keratin)
5. Thermal hair straightening (by a stream of hot air): with a hair straightener or a hair blower and hair comb.
6. Straightening using natural folk techniques such as oils, henna, tea, gelatin, etc.
7. Straightening with cosmetic/beauty products: shampoos, creams, serums, etc.
A CHART FOR COMPARING VARIOUS METHODS OF HAIR STRAITHENING
|
Method |
How long does the hair stay straight? |
Which type of hair is it suitable for? |
What is the quality of the procedure? |
Where can it be done? |
Potential damage to hair |
Price |
|
2 – 5 months |
All |
Ideal |
At the hairdressers |
Possible damage if aggressive chemicals are used |
55-450+ USD |
|
|
6 – 9 months |
All |
Ideal |
At the hairdressers |
Possible damage if aggressive chemicals are used |
55-250+ USD 100-900+ USD |
|
| Bio straightening |
Up to 6 months |
All |
Ideal |
At the hairdressers |
Minimal |
500-700+ USD |
|
Till the first contact with water |
For lightly curly hair (a more expensive straightener would be able to straighten out even very curly hair) |
Mediocre |
At home/at the hairdressers |
Possible if you are using a cheap straightener or the temperature is set too high |
At hairdressers: 10-45+ USD |
|
|
With a hair blower and a brush |
Till the first contact with water |
For lightly curly hair |
Mediocre |
At home/at the hairdressers |
Possible if the hair is very thin or the temperature is set too high |
At hairdressers: 10-45+ USD |
|
Regularly using the products |
Lightly wavy |
Helps to tame the hair |
At home |
No damage unless there is an allergy to the products being used |
1+ USD |
|
|
Regularly using the products |
Lightly curly |
Helps to tame the hair |
At home/at the hairdressers |
No damage if good quality products are being used |
10+ USD |
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