Hair Straightener

Hair Straightener

Women have been attempting to perfect a hair straightener technique for more than 100 years Before modernday hair appliances women used to run specialized combs that were heated to high temperatures through their hair in an attempt to permanently change the structure of their hair so it would never recurl Another early hair straightener technique included the use of a hair iron

Chemicals can be used to straighten hair Burned Scalps Not long after women began using heated combs and irons to straighten their hair chemicals became widely available to use for this purpose Chemicals were used in conjunction with heated combs and irons but the prevalence of damaged and burned hair and scalps was very high

Electric Appliances When electric hair appliances were invented straightening the hair became much easier because the heat level could be adjusted and less damage occurred

Ceramic and Tourmaline Today the most common appliances used to make hair as straight as possible are made with ceramic or Tourmaline heating elements Not only do ceramic and Tourmaline conduct heat well but they also distribute heat evenly which causes less irreversible hair damage

Women who have very curly hair and know that they want it to be permanently straightened often go to a hair salon and have it chemically treated Depending on the strength of the chemicals used a treatment can last anywhere from several weeks to several months How fast the hair grows plays a role in how frequently the chemicals must be reapplied

As a general rule hair professionals should be the only ones to administer hair straightening chemicals An experienced person can try to straighten their own hair but attempting to use hairstraightening chemicals at home can prove to be a disaster

While a hair professional should be trained to straighten hair following are some potential problems associated with the chemicals

Chemicals can cause severe irritation of the scalp
The hair can become very damaged dry and brittle
If drops of the chemicals end up on the face or neck severe burns can occur
Fumes from the chemicals can damage the esophagus
If the chemicals are accidentally ingested the National Poison Control Center must be called immediately because there may be severe consequences
Normally a hair professional is experienced with hair straightening chemicals and can use them without any adverse side effects

Too many chemicals can severely damage hair Anyone who has colortreated hair and also wants to have their hair straightened with chemicals will want to have a serious conversation with one or more hair professionals prior to the straightening procedure Because coloring the hair utilizes chemicals that can dry the hair adding additional and harsh straightening chemicals can cause true damage to the hair and may cause the hair to look extremely fried

Without a doubt the safest way to straighten the hair is with the use of a straightener appliance with heating elements made with ceramic and or Tourmaline Using an appliance is much safer than using chemicals on the hair and an appliance allows a person to wear curly hair one day and straight hair the next… if they so desire

The cost of straightening appliances varies depending on the brand and quality of the product Some of the least expensive models are only $30 or $40 but the more expensive versions can run a couple of hundred dollars Most hair professionals recommend that a high quality straightener be purchased for use at home because a less Costly one may not have a sufficient heating element and could cause permanent damage to the hair