Straightening Hair?

Question

If you straightening your hair everyday like I do everyday for school, does it damage your hair..........I'm only in 6th grade but I straighten it and is it bad if I do? Do you have to put something in your hair to protect it or something? I use the Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine for frizzy, dry, unmanageable hair conditioner everyday. Is that ok for it? Or something else. My hair is naturally straight but knida wavy.....It's not really like straight.

Answer 1

There's no harm in using a straightening iron if you do these two things:
1- choose an iron made of ceramics
My dad bought me the Chi Iron for Xmas a few years ago: He paid nearly 200$CAN, but it's very much worth it... it's the one they use in beauty salons, the best you can find...
[if you get a cheap brand it's probably gonna be way more damaging to your hair, just like a curling iron... ]

2- dry you hair very thoroughly first
'cause if you don't you're basically gonna get your hair all "fried" up if you know what I mean... if you hear a "pshhhh" sound then it's time to plug in the blow dryer again honey ;)

Oh and the "Sleek and Shine" brand is perfect, you can also try my personnal fave, "Thermasilk", which is made to protect hair from damaging heat!

Hope it helps! - Angel

Answer 2

ouch. 6th grade? that's way too young to straighten your hair! you are going to ruin it for life if you are doing it everyday! I know a girl who has been straightening her hair everyday since she was about that age (now she's 16) and everytime i walk into math class, it smells like something's burning and her hair looks crispy and frizzy. yuck! No matter what you put in your hair, honestly it doesn't help in the long run. Especially if your hair is only a little wavy? please. sry 2 be mean.

Answer 3

Not exactly, if you are using a product to protect your hair before straightening it, it will be okay. Since you have a wavy hair you can use a paddle brush to straighten it and put a smooth shine after.

Answer 4

alright

ive been straighting my hair for 3 years
almost everyday
i know what you mean when you say your hair is straight, but not perfect, mine is exactly like that too
the trick isnt in the protectors and all that ..
its in the iron itself, if you really want straight hair, that isnt damaged invest invest invest.
get a really good straightener, at the salon maybe ask what they reccomend, they are pricey but its deffinitly worth it.

CHI irons are the best

Answer 5

It won't get anymore damaged than using a hair dryer. Just buy some conditioning treatments and cut your hair every 4-6 weeks depending on how fast it grows.

Answer 6

Your hairstyle. Heat styling products like curling and straightening irons can dry out even oily hair if they're used too much. Follow the instructions carefully, and don't use them on wet hair or high settings, and give your hair a vacation from styling once in a while. Ask your hair stylist or dermatologist for advice on using heat styling products.

Chemical treatments can also harm hair if they're not used properly. If you decide you want a chemical treatment to color, straighten, or curl your hair, it's best to trust the job to professionals. Stylists who are trained in applying chemicals to hair will be able to evaluate your hair type and decide which chemicals will work best for you.

If you decide to keep straightening your hair, you'll need to wait at least 6 weeks before your next treatment to protect your hair. Relaxers can cause hair breakage when used over a period of time, even when they're used properly. Using blow-dryers, curling or straightening irons, or color on chemically relaxed hair can also increase the risk of damage.




Here are 10 tips for to keep your hair strong, smooth, shiny and beautiful!

1. Keep your diet balanced, and eat protein and calcium rich foods. Stay away from junk foods! This is essential for healthy hair.

2. Foods and supplements to nourish your hair:


* Beans
* Yogurt
* Almonds
* Vitamin B
* Fish
* And of course, the magic potion for beauty - WATER

3. Before washing your hair, comb it well to make sure all knots has been loosened from your hair.

4. Before applying shampoo, use warm water (35 to 38 degrees Celsius) to run through your hair to rinse and wet it thoroughly.

5. When applying shampoo or conditioner, don't use your fingernails to scrape through your hair. Instead, use your palm and fingertips to massage your scalp and hair gently, in circular motions. This will help the circulation and also help to keep your hair shiny and smooth.

6. After rinsing away all the shampoo, run water over your hair for at least another half a minute (3 minutes is best) to ensure there are no remains of shampoo remaining in your hair, since this will cause a great deal of damage to your scalp.

7. When applying hair treatment products, do so just after you have washed your hair, so that your hair can absorb all the good stuff while it is half wet. This will be the best time for it to absorb nourishment.

8. NEVER go to bed with your hair wet! Hair that is half wet is most easily broken, and if you sleep during this time, your hair will be rubbing against each other, damaging your hair in the most terrible way.

9. Too much pressure may lead to hair loss! Relax... try some good relaxation methods such as soaking in a nice scented bath, listening to music, and eating healthy comfort foods such as strawberries and grapes.

10. Perming and coloring seriously damages your hair. Avoid it as much as possible. Also, when using hair setting products such as gel or putty, use as little as possible, because they hurt your scalp and hair. Wash them out thoroughly afterwards with a shampoo specially created for removing styling products.
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Answer 7

i straighten my hair every oother day and its kinda damaged on the ends, if you get it cut every six weeks and put the right products in your hair it should be fine!

Answer 8

Try some heat defense spray. I like to use the V05 heat defense spray.

Answer 9

im exactly the same im in 7th gradwe and always got 2 look my best 4 my crush i use pantene pro v and a wet 2 strait straitner my hairs soft nixce strait and awsome straitning HELPS my hair!!

Answer 10

no just go naturally curly