Getting hair chemically straighten?..?

Is it worth it?..i'm tempted to do this. I hate spending x amount of time on my hair; yet I hate my hair to look dull and just like I don't take care of it, but I do. I use to have straight hair-really straight when I was younger, and over the course of time it became waivy and it's thick. I hate using gel or anything like that on my hair unless I have to, because I'm always on the go, and if I want to blow dry it-I would need to shower and then blow dry and it would just be a burden with time. My hair looks good if not blowed dried when up-in a bun or in a braid-but I want to wear it down-but haven't found any products that make it look good. So, I want to chemically straighten it-do you think it's a good idea?..what was your experience?..

Getting hair chemically straighten?..?

Since you want to straighten your hair which is such a delicate process I do not recommend using an at home relaxer because there are such high levels of ammonium thyglocolate which can damage the hair and cause massive breakage. I do recommend that you go to a salon and ask the stylist to give you something called a japanese hair straightening. The Japanese hair straightening method is one of the safest relaxer treatments out there if not the safest. This is a long process in which the chemical bonds the curls in your hair are broken to give you straight silky hair also the bonus of it is that this treament adds protein to your hair which makes your hair resistant to breakage and it gives a balanced hair care finish. Also it can take up to four hours and set you back around between $200-$800 dollars but trust me it is so worth it. Your hair is permanently straightened and you only have to do the touch ups every six months or so. If you want to get the quality for less try going to the ethic neighborhoods around where you live chances are there are hair salons there where you get the same quality for less. Also remember do not wash your hair for 48-72 hours after getting it straightened with this relaxer so you don't get the relaxer deactived. For moisture once the time has elapsed( after 3 days have gone by) do daily mostiureizing treatments with mayonaise to give your hair that extra nourishment and shine. I know it sounds crazy but trust me it works. Just leave the mayonaise on for 10 minutes rinse blowdry and use a leave in conditioner everyday for that balanced hair care finish. The mayoniase also adds proteins to your hair which compliments relaxed hair greatly. To keep your hair managable use treseme shampoo and conditioner or pantene pro V as well as sebastian hair serum with relaxed hair. With these tips you will have beautiful straight and silky hair.

P.S If you are thinking about coloring your hair don't do it for two weeks this will give your hair some time to heal. After two weeks have gone by then use something that is ammonia free a haircolor like Clairol Nice N'Easy is great.

Getting hair chemically straighten?..?

No way. Your hair will be so dry and processed. It isn't worth it!

Getting hair chemically straighten?..?

don't do it! my aunt is a hair dresser and that is sooooooo bad for your hair it will damage it soooooooo much! it is so not worth it! don't do it!!!!! it will dry it out and make it brittle and dead, also if you do it your hair that grows will also be damaged so it is a life long choice!

Getting hair chemically straighten?..?

i do not reccomend getting a relaxer at all. they are no fun. they kill your hair big time try using a smoothing shampoo and conditioner. paul mitchell has a few different shampoo and conditioners that work great. they have super skinny. and just smoothing. dont buy this at cvs or walgreens either. ANY PAUL MITCHELL PRODUCT SOLD AT A STORE OTHER THAN A SALON OR SALON BASED STORE IS EITHER STOLEN, TAMPERED WITH, OLD, OR COMPLETELY FAKE!!!!!!

Getting hair chemically straighten?..?

Mmm Anthony D raises some very valid points. I am African and I would not be able to manage my hair at all if I didn't chemically straighten it, it is SO thick and curly that without chemicals just combing it can be a nightmare!having said that you need to err on the side of caution with straighteners. you have to be a lot more careful about what you put in your hair, don't colour for at least 2 weeks after applying a hair relaxer. keep it well moisturised and the natural oil balance up, hair mayonnaise is a good idea cause you scalp will dry out a little. I don't know about the Japanese stuff but if you need to do this on a regular basis as I do (every 6-8 weeks) you need to keep the cost down. chemical straighteners such a Dr miracles do work well but there is necessary maintenance to keep your hair healthy. It is also very important that when you re-apply the relaxer you only do do on the ahir growth, not on the hair you have relaxed before.once you get into the routine it is a piece of cake!