How much damage does chemically straightening your hair do?

I use a straight iron almost every day. My hair is frizzy waves but looks good after I spend 30-40 min straightening and with the help of silk therapy. Should I think about straightening or will this cause more damage? How long does it last? Can I color with it? Whats the average cost for shoulder length hair? Thanks for any advice!

How much damage does chemically straightening your hair do?

I did a magic straight on my hair and it last about 5-6 months.. it somewhat does damages your hair.. I got this done because I didnt want to sit and use a straight iron every time I was my hair.. you can color your hair but it's better not to because it will get more damages on your hair.. try coating.. it's like glazing and protects your hair from being damaged from the sun.. you can pick your colors but that will last about 1 month.. the price ranges.. I did mine for $175 from a well known hair salon.. prices are cheaper in some places and a bit higher..

How much damage does chemically straightening your hair do?

it dries up your hair but conditioning every time you wash your hair would really help. :]

how long? it depends upon you if you use it everyday try washing your hair every other day or every 3 days..

you can still continue but lessen the use of iron..

yeah you can dye you hair it depends you can color it by yourself though..

-we are the same, i iron my hair.. i colored it.. and my hair is shoulder length too.. :]

How much damage does chemically straightening your hair do?

Don't do the chemical straightner(Relaxer). I did it to my hair because I had curly hair and i just wanted my hair straight for a couple weeks (i did not feel like straightening it the long way any more) and it was anything I wanted it to be, my hair felt like all the oil got sucked out of it and my hair was breaking real easy and now ai have to live with frizzy hair instaed of curly hair 4 ever. Don't do it.

How much damage does chemically straightening your hair do?

you should be using a thermal heat protectant on your hair as you straighten it. then put the silk therapy on afterwards, it is just for shine. also you have options w the curl and straight look. when you were it curly put a cream for curly hair on it when its dry. redken spin control is great