Hair straightening harmful ?

I have really bad curly hair and it's an eyesore and embarrassment. Im thinking of getting it straightened out but i heard that hair straightening results in hairloss. I already have weak hair and there's a history of baldnesss in my family. Please help.......

Hair straightening harmful ?

Currently i have long hair and have been learning alot so...

i do not have a relaxer i stopped getting them 5 years ago ( and i've only have 3 relaxers in my life time so this is all natural) so i can show you how to take care of hair with or without a relaxer. With relaxers retaining moisture is key

1. The shampoo, unfortunately many black women are using shampoos with alcohol, petroleum jelly, and sulfates. step away from them. Use Aveda's shampoo.. specifically the name is Brilliant...go to the website. I use it, i love it, it mouisterizes my hair and the products are natural. i have also heard that KeraCare is great for relaxered hair.

2. Okay, step two condition it and then it is time to comb it out, Do not use a brush on you hair when it is wet,,it will hate you for it then break off in revenge. Put your your sections use a big tooth comb, to untangle it

3. Do a hot oil treatment atleast once a month with extra virgin olive oil...repeat..EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil..not the regular stuff. unfortunately i have yet to take this step however my hair is doing great. You will also need protein and deep conditioning treatments alteast once a month.

4. Okay on the daily basis you need to pay close attention to your hair...i recommend conditioning your scalp(3-4 times a week) and your ends(everyday) so that they will not get dry and unhealthy Petroleum jellly and mineral oil are weapons of mass destruction ( in other words do not use grease) it does so much harm to your hair it cannot be all explained here. So you ask what do I use...well natural oils grapeseed oil ( use it for hair it deflects heat so it is good for flat iron users like us)

jojoba oil(i use this for my scalp), extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, emu oil, coconut oil...all these natural oils and more love you..i promise.I also use Aveda's Brilliant ( the name of the brand) emollient for my ends.

5. Next..if you want your hair straight but still be natural it is time to get a freakin good flat iron.,i have the Chi..it does the job but I recommend getting the Sedu because of the good reviews. make sure to protect your hair..i have so thermal protector from Aveda. When flat ironing your hair do not let the iron stay on your hair for too long, just 1-2 quick swipes.I strongly advise against flat ironing hair with relaxers.

6. If you have a relaxer ( i have heard and seen that Affirm is the best relaxer) don't continue to relaxer all your hair everytime you go to the salon..just the new growth and try to stretch relaxers as long as possible. Rollersets under hooded dryers, with the lowest setting at possible temperature is recommended.

7. You do not need to trim your hair everytime you go to the salon maybe every 3 to 6 months.

8. Wrap your hair in a satin or silk scarf to prevent damage before you go to bed.

9. Eat healthy, drink lots of water,

10 take multivitamins, and fish oil pills you can get from GNC.

Follow these basics steps, can manuver them according to your needs ( like some don't do oil or or protein treatments, so oil everyday while others once s week, so people wash their hair once a week while others once every two weeks , but you have to the basics.)

Hair straightening harmful ?

there are moisturizing sprays you can use on your hair before you straighten it.less harmful that way.

Hair straightening harmful ?

well you can have it chemically straightened, and it would probably be better than using an iron every day, since that will cause serious damage to your hair. the results can vary, but in my experience it has been ok. first try moisturizers and other products before you get it straightened. Abba, BedHead, Aussie, Redken, Nexus, and KMS have worked well for me in the past.

Hair straightening harmful ?

Ok, Well usually it is not, If this is your first time doing this then you should start on a lower setting. and after a few times go to the number setting in the instructions. (Usually the highest number is for curly hair. Normally)

I believe it is false about it make you lose your hair, but you can fry your hair while doing this.

Hair straightening harmful ?

It can be bad. I would suggest using a heat deflecting spray. It's about ten dollars at a Wal-Mart. Use it before you straighten your hair

Hair straightening harmful ?

ok.

if you straighten it with a straightening iron, you will have to do it repeatedly everytime after you get your wet- if you want it straight for a long time.

now, if you have it chemically straightened, you can wash your hair, and itll still be straight, BUT, that may result in hair loss, b/c a freind of mine did it, and he had sensitive hair, and he had a bald spot.

my reccomendation is go ta cvs, or walgreens, and buy a striaghtning iron, because that results in no hair loss.

hope i was helpful.

Hair straightening harmful ?

i have the same problem..if i leave my hair after i get it wet, its just a big mess! i do straighten my hair..ALOT! but u can go get ur hair straight permed.. u can even go to a store %26amp; get a box to do it yourself! thats what i do. my hair is very naturally curly. but if i use the straight perm i still have to straighten it but it stays straighter %26amp; longer. if i didnt use it it would get frizzy and it would curl out! i dont like it so if ur lookin to keep it straight all day get a straight perm! but yes it will damage ur hair straightening it everyday..me myself %26amp; looking for something to help it! but i no one thing that will help. just keep ur hair moisturized %26amp; look for good salon brand shampoo's. %26amp; also take vitamins. it will help strengthen your hair!

Hair straightening harmful ?

I used straighten my hair every morning, and it totally fried my hair, I had so many split ends like you can't even imagine! My hair looked terrible. But I still wanted to straighten it. So my hair dresser suggested I used CHI silk infusion before and after I straighten my hair. Trust me, it works miracles! And as for the weak hair I would try a reconstructive shampoo and conditioner. Possibly from a salon, or even just from a local drug mart or something. And for history of baldness, you can't really do anything for that, but putting oil (canola oil works, any kind of oil works) in your hair and massaging it on your scalp helps. good luck

Hair straightening harmful ?

Well i would advise you not to go for straightening. more than silkiness,smoothness,lenth,colour n al its always the the thickness,volume of the hair that counts.if uve got scanty hair, then theres no use of smoothening,conditioning,colouring,growi... or even straightening your hair,those are stupids who just follow without even giving it a thought. today only middle n third class people are getting their chemically straighhtened,coz they jus wannabe fashionable, why do u think most of the glamourous supermodels,reputed bollywood n hollywood heroines dont get their hair straightened coz they knoe fashion keeps changing n they dont always wana look the same old. my advise to u wub that go for conditioning,so ur curls r smoothened n arent frizzy,n get the curly hair,beyonce look which is termed the most stylish hairstyle today, n wenever u feel like having the poker straight look get it temporary straightened. got it.

Hair straightening harmful ?

NO, straightening is not harmful budy

Hair straightening harmful ?

Hmm. Well is your hair VERY thin? If so, then please i advise you NOT to straighten it. My sister has similar hair to yours, you dont want to know how it ended up.. if there's a history of

baldness i nyour family then i would of thought you'd not get it if you were a girl unless you go weird like Britny psears lol!

Hair straightening harmful ?

Ask a professional hairstylist to help you on this one. Maybe they can even suggest a hairstyle that suits you.

Hair straightening harmful ?

yes ...hair losss , damaged brittle hair , more hair on towel then on scalp .you cant apply oil anymore or frequestnly as it will turn the curls back !!!

apply oil to your hiar for two hours and wash off with sunsilk pink shampoo with soya protien ans use same conditioner or use l'oreal if u can but wish conditioner then comb your hair and when its haf dry tie them ..they will be manageable!!

and trust me many girls with straight hair get them curled i have curly hair n i love it ...i say i wnat more n more curlier hair !!!!