Whats the difference between texturising, relaxing and straightening your hair? (if any)?

i have really thick frizzy hair, and i want to try something that will keep my hair 'tame' and sleek...ive tried straightening irons, but after a few hours my hair goes back to normal..however i dont want my hair looking too thin and limp...anyone have any suggestions?

Whats the difference between texturising, relaxing and straightening your hair? (if any)?

relaxing and straightening mean the same thing. texturizing alters the curl from curly to wavey. chemically straightening your hair can be very damaging and still will need some styling to make it look good. I would suggest japanese thermal straightening if you can afford it. Can range from 500-800 but gives excellent results, like you were born with straight hair. If not then I would just keep using the iron, it's just not worth the damage to get it relaxed!

Whats the difference between texturising, relaxing and straightening your hair? (if any)?

i think relaxing and texturizing is when they thin out your hair

Whats the difference between texturising, relaxing and straightening your hair? (if any)?

well there two meanings of texturizing.. one is a cutting term that doesnt apply to this situation... the other is making the s-pattern of the hair larger... slightly relaxing the curl. a relaxer actully completly straightens the hair can be drying to the hair and cause breakage. u may not want to go that route. u will have to relax ur hair for the rest of ur life... u cannot strip it out

Whats the difference between texturising, relaxing and straightening your hair? (if any)?

Warning!

Frizzy hair that looks like a poodle falls out VERY EASILY. Stick with a flat iron or blow dryer. Then apply a small amount of petroleum based pomade that also contains paraffin wax. It will keep your hair sleek.

But remember, thick frizzy hair is better than being totally BALD! ANd chemical baldness never grows back! Or maybe your hair will look like astro turf if it falls out!

Relaxers are for naturally oily thick hair (that has to be washed more than twice weekly) or very coarse, tightly wound hair (the kind that water clings to when wet and does not soak). Relaxers strip the outside of each strand of hair to make it straight.

Texturizers make hair kinky. This is for people with bone straight hair who need some body and bounce. It will damage frizzy hair.

Perms for straight or mid texture hair to add curls. If done properly they look beautiful but make sure to go to a place that is reputable, and let them spot test a section of your hair first. To see how it will take. NEVER let anyone chemically treat your hair without doing a spot test first! If they try to do it, get up and leave, because they are reckless and taking chances with your hair.

Might I suggest the Japanese hair straightening system. It is very expensive and costs $400 . But it works very well on frizzy, easy to damage hair. And it is not harsh. It lasts for 6 months, but requires touch ups for new growth.

Whats the difference between texturising, relaxing and straightening your hair? (if any)?

I will suggest getting a texturizer that is what you put on your hair to loosen the curls if they are really tight it will not take the curl out of your hair and it can be easily straightened if you want to wear it straight from time to time. a relaxer will take all the curl out of your hair you will not be able to wear your hair curly or wavy I do not recommend this because you will probably get tired of wearing your hair straight all the time and when you heat straighten your hair this will not last long because of outside humidity, sweat and moisture will cause it to frizz and puff up. you will have to put heat on your hair everyday which is not good for the hair.There is something called Just For Me Texture Softener it is new and it works really good all it does is loosen up your natural curl a little so it is more managable and less frizzy. It is about 7 US dollars and you only use it every 10 to 12 weeks.

Whats the difference between texturising, relaxing and straightening your hair? (if any)?

A relaxer breaks down the natural curl or S pattern of the hair. Straightening the hair can be done by relaxing it, pressing it, or flat ironing it. The benefit of pressing or flat ironing it is that with proper care, you can always wear your hair straight, or return to your natural state, the downfall is that too much heat can permanently loosen your natural curl pattern, leading to permanently straight hair. A texturizer is usually down on natural hair. It loosens up the thickness of the curl pattern, giving the hair a more wavy or curl look. It's just like a perm, except you don't let it sit on as long. The downfall to this is that if you leave it on too long, you will permanently straighten the hair, also, with numerous applications, if not done correctly, you will straighten the hair by putting the product on top of the last texurized hair.

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

I have thick dark brown long sort of hair. It isn't naturally anything, it dries the way it falls. After I straighten my hair, it is kind of frizzy, how do I make it nice and shiny and unfrizzy with out making it look GREASY! thank you =]

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

biosilk works great smells good and is great for your skin too. Also silkening gloss by kenra is awesome and smells awesome.

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

Redken Glass 01- just a small pea size amount will make your hair look like it's the hair in the pantene commercial!!

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

put a straightening cream and a shine spray in before you dry your hair to keep flyaways and frizz out.

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

use john friedia anit frizz..u can buy it at any drug store

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

try looking for a straightening serum to work into your hair while its wet..this will help it straighten and it wont be as frizzy..if you can wash your hair the night before you want your hair to be straight and let it air dry...this was you wont make it frizzy from the hair dryer..

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

I use the silicone shine spray from TreSemme. Try spraying it on your hands and smoothing it over your hair as opposed the spraying it right on your head. You'll just get the shine and texture with out the grease.

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

HAIR SPRAY!!

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How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

Get shine spray with heat control.

How can I make my hair shine after straightening it?

Shine Junkie by Bed Head. It comes in a silver can with a purple cap. It comes out like a mousse but a bit thicker like a gel. I have curly long hair %26amp; I use about a dime size. Rub Shine Junkie in the palm of your hands, then act like you're going to make a pony tail with your hands %26amp; evenly distribute down to the ends. I do have to warn you . . . this stuff is addictive. You will love it. It tames the frizz %26amp; adds tons of shine!

Are there any ways to straighten my hair, other than a straightening iron?

i have hait that only curls in the bangs and on the sides of my hair...I've used a straightening iron, but that makes me feel like a girl to use it. any suggestions? pleaaaase help!

Are there any ways to straighten my hair, other than a straightening iron?

yes htere are other ways!

1.)blow dry your hair with a brush and brush it out as you dry it(may be a little frizzy but it works)

2.)it is almost like a perm but it straightens your hair instead of curls it!(you have to go to a salon to get it done tho)(you have to do it about every 4 months)

Are there any ways to straighten my hair, other than a straightening iron?

chemically

Are there any ways to straighten my hair, other than a straightening iron?

you could get it "rebonded" but thats only if you want it permanantly straight.

its like the oppisite of gettingyour hair permed.

Are there any ways to straighten my hair, other than a straightening iron?

There's this kit for $8 you could get at drugstores. You rinse your hair with it, then let the cream sit for 10 minutes, and you have straight hair! I didn't believe it till I actually tried it, so suit yourself.

You could also use a blow dryer and a big paddle brush.

You could get chemical straightening. It takes a couple of hours to do, and on average costs $150.

Are there any ways to straighten my hair, other than a straightening iron?

Ok one way is to straighten it with a iron and you dont want to do that so your other choice it after takeing a shower use jel and pull your hair down with it!Then for 5 minutes take the end of your hair and pull not hard!For 5 min!

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

ok ive been straightening for 2 years but its time to stop. my hair is frizzy so flat ironing it helped. however im asian and it used to be so silky and shiny and straight but getting highlights has ruined that. i am halfway into growing my hair and its coming out silky. anybody out there have any ideas as to how i can leave my straightener for good? maybe like a really good product or leave in condioner. how did u kick the habit?

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

You can go into a salon and have them relax it for you, or a trick that the hawaiians use is palm oil or somekind of oil, becuse as we all know it's humid but have you ever seen a hula girl with frizzy hair? I think not....

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

maybe you should just get a hair straightening perm that'll probably last a couple months. and also use leave in conditioner or hair repair conditioner. if you do, then you won't have to straighten your hair everyday and you can condition your hair about 3 times a week to keep it soft and healthy :)

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

i have pin straight hair and dont do ANYTHING with it.. especially including straigteners.. i like using pantene conditioner and shampoo and i brush my hair a lot.. straighteneing is bad for hair and will make it fall out.. im glad you are stopping.. use a good shampoo and conditioner and it should stay beautiful.. but ... it depends on hair type if u have naturally curly hair it will not stay straight.. there are also serums to make your hair straight or... if u want u can have it professionally straightened in one straightening and not have to do it ever again and have perfect hair.. still take care of it though

hope ths helped!!

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

get your hair done proffiesianlly but they will treat your hair and stuff before they do it and then you wont need 2 straghten it!

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

I had the same problem! I have been straightening my hair for a year, and it seems like its just making it worse! I tried a few brands of shampoo and conditoner, and its seems to be working ok. I also started using mosse and it gives your hair that extra shiny bounce! hope I helped.. a little?

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

well i did kick it for a while

but now im started to straightening it more.

when i was going out i used to have my hair up,

like a high pony, or side pony, plait, etc, and all that

or just have my hair messy-ish

i use a mousse now which is meant to defend my hair from heat, you can usually find them types of products in supermarkets etc

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I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

keeping it in a ponytail or messy bun helps alot because u dont have to straighten ur hair to do that

and only wash ur hair everyother day, since washing it alot will make it dry and even more frizzy

good luck

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

JUST STOP. SIMPLE AS THAT:)

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

I kicked the habit with the help of a book recommended by my stylist. It's called "Curly Girl" and you can buy it on Amazon. I don't follow all the recommendations but I follow a lot of them (including washing my hair with conditioner instead of shampoo - yes really!). I love my curly hair for the first time in my life and it doesn't get frizzy anymore and I don't straighten anymore.

I really want to stop straightening my hair.?

While I personally do not have this problem most of my girlfriends do. The best thing that has worked has been to use whatever shampoo you want . But as a conditioner use the SunSilk straightening conditioner. (This conditioner smells great by the way and leaves you hair smelling great all day.) Then once you are ready to dry your hair, use a round brush and pull your hair out straight to n dry. With this method you can also curl the ends under. Also using a mouse before drying can help. Some of my friends no longer need to use the straightening iron with this solution. Hope this helps!

Japanese hair straightening question?

when you get this done it is perminantly straight correct? so when your done swimming or get out of the shower, you dont need to straighten it?... so it will be as nice as when you got it done it the salon it will stay shiny and what it looked like right when you got it.

Japanese hair straightening question?

Yes, it is permanent. You do not need to straighten it when after you get it wet, but after swimming, it won't last as long. The chlorine will mess up some of your hair. Your hair will stay shiny, unless your hair started out really dry and un-shiny.

The only bad thing about it is that you can't wash your hair the first 2 days. Also, you can't curl it/whatever in the first 2 weeks or you will ruin it.

It usually is about $100 - $200 US. And it usually lasts about 6-8 months depending on how quickly your hair grows. The already straightened hair would not become curly/ frizzy again.

Hope that helps!

Japanese hair straightening question?

if u do get it done ask your hair stylist if it is healthy enough of it will be really dry and frizzy all the time

Japanese hair straightening question?

well it's not permanant but you only need to get it done twice a year, yes your hair will still be straight when you get it wet

Japanese hair straightening question?

My hairdresser told me that you must repeat the process every 6 months ... new hair grows in and also the previously treated hair slowly begins to curl again. I see dollar signs ...:-) Isn't it something like $600-$800 to get this done? Not worth it when you can buy a chi straightening iron for $90-$120 that works like magic.

Japanese hair straightening question?

Different hair works for different people. Some people already have straight hair and they straighten it so when they get out of the pool, their hair is stringy. If you have curly hair and swim with straightened hair, it will return to it's curly state. and become frizzy. Over all if you swim, your straightened hair will not look the same because it has been in contact with moisture, that's why hair frizzes when there's lots of humidity or when it is windy. The best thing to do for your hair is not to straighten it at all because it damages it if you do it frequently, leaving hair dry. Love your own natural texture

Japanese hair straightening question?

Straightening your hair is NOT forever permanent no matter what the professionals say.

Japanese hair straightening question?

yea it won't stay really shiny or extremely straight like naturally straight hair.

this technique is super drying to hair so it could end up very frizzy and very dull.

you will have to make sure to use products that are extra moisturizing. and will probably still have to straighten it.

i have naturally straight hair and i still straighten mine. no one has perfect stick straight hair.

Japanese hair straightening question?

i think that it should be!!

Good Luck!!

Japanese hair straightening question?

Even a "permanent" isn't permanent. Your hair will grow out and the new hair will be just like your hair before the straightening. No chemical treatment to your hair will stay nice without lots of TLC and conditioner. But yes, getting your hair wet will not undo the effects of a chemical straightener.

Japanese hair straightening question?

Japanese Hair Straightening.

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Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

I use straightening and curling irons, and I was wondering how bad they were for your hair, and which is worse.

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

I would say both are equal... Both use high heats, one just does something different than the other. Both are going over most of your hair to the ends.. So, I'd say about the same really...

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

i think both are the same. but curling worst.

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

both they both damage your hair

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

IMO what ever makes your hair look nice at the time do it. I bought a 119.$ Chi to straighten my half curly half straight hair and I love it, your hair is dead anyway, so hell with it.

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

ummmm they both are not too good. the straightener is actually worse though....but as long as you take care of your hair...like dont wash it everyday and maybe dont blow dry ur hair too often.....switch it up yo!

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

Same, they are both burning your hair.

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

even though the following link says its 4 kids but it can still be a helpful resource

Which is worse, straightening your hair or curling it? And how bad are they?

Both are pretty bad, but for me personally the flat iron is worse, but it could be my curling iron isn't that great. I actually use my flat iron to curl my hair as well. My advice is to just condition your hair, use heat protectors, and trim the damaged hair every once in a while, or your hair will feel very fried later on. Products I like are Fructis deep conditioner, the Vo5 heat spray thing (which also smells really good), and there also used to be this line, ThermaSilk that made this straightening product, I don't see it at stores, but the creator of the line makes the SunSilk line, and I think an equivalent would be the therma-something line.

Have fun!!!

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

How hard is it for you to have to deal with straightening your hair? How long does it take? Does it come out right?

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

i have SUPER curly hair and i use a "CHI" straightener

theyre kinda pricy.. but so worth it.

make sure you get to the root because thats what makes ppl's hair look straighter. also, dont fry the ends it just looks weird.

good luckkk=)

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

its easier to deal with strightend hair. it makes it smooth, and sleek. no frizz no anything. it doesnt take long at all as long as you get a decent one. it comes out right every time. you cant really mess up strightning.

the good thing is, is that you can just wear it straight, or it acts as a good start for any other hairstyle where its smooth and such.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

My hair is naturally curly so I have to put half of it up, straighten it, then straighten the other half, otherwise it doesn't go dead striaght. I straighten it about every 2 - 3 days and it only works properly if I apply hair spray after. It takes between 10 - 15 mins.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

My hair is curly. I try to straighten it daily. It really does not work very well. I try to blow it straight. That only works occasionally. Then I either use a flat iron or a two inch barrel iron. It works about half the day then it frizzes up again.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

I have thiiick hair and my hair takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. If I do it good it comes out really nice and lasts about two weeks.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

I have naturally curly hair but don't have too much difficulty straigtening it. I use a hair dryer and a open tooth brush and dry it in sections. It takes about 30 minutes since I have really long hair; to the middle of my back. Once it is dry I still stright iron it to ensure all of the moisture is out of it.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

I have very curly hair and gave up straightening several years ago. Despite chi irons, good blow dryers and good products and everything, half the time I ended up with it frizzing or curling strangely by the end of the day and if it was foggy or raining, within the first 10 minutes. It also got damaged despite all the precautions and it took a ton of time each day (sorry, but 30 minutes each day drying my hair and then using a straightener is just too much time to spend). I found a stylist who could cut curly hair and found products to keep it looking good. Now it is easy and looks much better. If your hair is curly, get the book called "Curly Girl" on Amazon and follow its advice. I won't be going straight again.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

It's not that hard at all once you get used to doing it. It depends how curly your hair is anywhere between 5 and 20 minutes. And it always comes out right if you have a good straightner. My cousin has really curly hair and to get it done quicker sometimes she takes like an iron for clothes and does her hair with that.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

Honestly, it only takes me maybe 15 minutes to straighten my hair. I used to have really curly hair and for whatever reason as I get older and the more I strighten my hair ive notice it become more wavy than curly, so that maybe why it takes me only a little while to fix it. If possible try not to wash your hair as frequently and then in the morning all you will have to do is touch it up really quick. Also you should blow dry your hair dry before you straighten it, its ok if it looks puffy because the flat iron will take out the puff. The only problems I get are after I work out or after a humid day... those days I think its mostly the products you use. But on an average it should stay as long as you dont wet it, you dont get rained on, you dont sweat a ton... or basically just dont get it wet. It should stay until the next time you do get it wet and or shower.

I own a Conair Ceramic Flat Iorn that I bought at Wal-mart a REALLY long time ago. Some people might think that using a really expensive iorn helps-- but I'm not one of them. Ive used a CHI and a less expensive one. I dont see the difference-- not enough to explain away the price.

Hope this helps.

Anybody have problems straightening their hair?

To make it short, for your hair you have to use a 100% ceramic flat iron, no tourmaline which is terrific but not for ur kind of hair) nor cheap irons.

The trick is to take little hair, start from the root and slide the straightner just once slowly, cz when you take too much hair, a thick layer, the hair in between will never touch the plates and this way ur hair will never get straight.

If you're looking for a good straightner check www.herstyler.com (check the video) or

www.loveamika.com

I'm a hairdresser and I own a kiosque at a mall in montreal. We do free demonstrations all time and it works on all kinds of hair. I even did that for a black lady with an afro.

I wish I took pictures. Next time i will definitely.

If you are looking for a good deal on irons you can contact me, you get them half price + 1 year warranty.