It may sound funny, but yes, during the 60’s women used clothing iron to straighten waves and curls. Back in 1882, heated balls were used as hair straightener. Today, various brands and types of straightening agents and products are available in the market.
To help you decide what straightening product or method you would want to utilize to achieve the results you desire, here are some of the benefits and disadvantages of each product:
1.Ceramic Iron Hair Straightener and Curling Iron
Benefits: the chief benefit anyone can get from this type is that it uses ceramic/ tourmaline ions to gently heat the air with infrared. Even with intensive straightening ability, ceramic iron does not damage the hair compared to other products.
Moreover, you get a frizz-free hair within few strokes. Ceramic iron can also be used to create variety of hair styles: big sexy curls, super straight hair and cool waves. One of the most popular brands that can give you both straightening and curling power is InStyler. InStyler is a rotating hot iron with dual purpose. Various reviews have shown great outcome using this InStyler product.
Disadvantage: the only downside with ceramic iron is that results are temporary. Soon as you wash your hair and dry it again, your hair reverts back to its original form and texture.
2.Chemical Hair Straighteners
Perhaps, using chemical hair straighteners is the most prevalent method to permanently eliminate curls and waves. These chemicals disrupts the normal composition of the curls (involves keratin relaxation) to make the hair straight.
Benefits: since it is a semi-permanent to permanent hair straightening treatment, you will definitely save time as compared to using hair iron everyday.
Disadvantage: For normal curly hair, expect that after a few months, your curls will grow back and you have to redo the procedure. Make sure that you choose a trusted salon where you will have this treatment. This will guarantee you that products applied on your hair are safe and effective.
Some fly-by-night salons use straightening products that may cause the scalp, skin and eye irritation and may dry or damage your hair.
