Techniques for How to Make Your Hair Stay Straight for a Long Time

No matter what type of hair they are born with, many women spend a large amount of time and money trying to change their hair. Specifically, women with curly, wavy or kinky hair search for ways to make their hair straight. There are a variety of hair-straightening options out there so you must carefully select which one is best for your grade of hair in order to avoid hair loss and damage to your locks. Does this Spark an idea?

Chemical Perms

The most common method of hair straightening is the perm. Chemical perms, also known as relaxers, use lye to break down the structure of the hair structure and cause naturally curly, kinky or wavy hair to lay straight. The result is hair that is tame and manageable. The results of a perm, however, are only semipermanent. Ladies with permed hair must go to the salon every six to eight weeks to touch up their curly new growth. The permed hair will continue to be straight until it is cut off.

Brazilian keratin Treatment

The Brazilian keratin treatment uses a flat iron to smooth out the hair cuticle while sealing in the keratin solution. Unlike perms, the structure of your hair remains the same. The keratin treatment leaves your hair intact, wrapping each strand with a protective coat to smooth, strengthen and repair damaged hair. The keratin treatment, also know as the Brazilian blowout, works for just about every type of hair, even hair that has been color treated, highlighted or previously straightened. Once you leave the salon, your hair will be straight but when you wash it, you will still see a wave pattern. Your curls are softened but not eliminated completely. Straightening is much easier after the keratin treatment and your hair won’t become frizzy during humid weather. Although the effects of the Brazilian keratin treatment are long-lasting, they do eventually wear off, leaving your hair to return to its natural state.

Thermal Reconditioning

Thermal reconditioning, sometimes referred to as ionic perm or bioionic straightening, is a hair straightening procedure that uses heat to change the shape of the hair. The cuticle is broken down with chemicals; then the hair is ironed straight with a flat iron. The hair then undergoes a neutralization process that closes the hair cuticle and causes the hair to permanently remain straight. Hair that is treated will remain straight and will not become curly or wavy again. However, the new growth must be reconditioned, usually about four to six months after treatment. Some hair stylists offer "partial reconditioning" at the part line and around the hairline to conceal new growth so clients can go longer between full treatments.

Ionic Hair Retexturizing

Ionic hair retexturizing is a Japanese hair straightening technique that seals in moisture and nutrients during an ironing process. This is intended to improve the overall condition as well as straighten the hair. Ionic hair retexturizing works best on hair that has not been chemically treated. Treatment lasts for up to six months depending on how fast your hair grows. Retouches can be done on new growth or clients can choose to have the treatment completely redone. Consult your hairstylist before retexturizing hair that has already been treated.