Do over the counter hair straightening treatments really work?

Question

I have wavy hair ( I am a latina), and I have to flat iron it every morning.
It's time consuming and damaging, I'm looking for a quick, inexpensive fix. Regular straightening shampoos don't work, and all the crap I use on my hair (pomade, silk therapy, the list goes on) doesn't help either. I can't afford that japanese hair reconditioning. I could afford those ones they sell over the counter. Do they work, and what are the results?

Answer 1

i'm latina too and i know what you mean, i tried to look for products that work for my hair and practically none work for my hair which sucks! I want to do the Japenese Straightening too but i don't have that much money. Those Over the counter ones don't work they'll ruin your hair and dry it out. You should save for the Japenese Straightening System but if you live near NYC you can it done by the Japenese salons it will be really cheap, like 150-200. If you live in another area you can try to find salons that the Japanese people own, i don't know if it will be that cheap but it shouldn't cost as much as regular salons. Plus, they really know what they're doing and won't make mistakes like sometimes the stylist do.

Answer 2

I too thought that over the counter products was the easy answer and tried to straighten my hair by myself, big mistake!It is now completely stripped, overdried, and ruined. I am latina also, and have very curly hair, I didn't want to straighten it completely, just wanted to soften my curl, and thought putting the straightener on my hair for 1/2 the time than the recommended amount would do the trick, but once I started applying the product, it took longer than anticipated. Then by the time I sectioned off, started at the front and got to the back of my head, it was time to rinse off. I now have half straight hair in the front and semi-curly hair in the back.
It looks horrible. Take my advice, either go to a professional, or get someone to help you, and think twice before going to the over the counter quick fix. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

straightening your hair chemically is best done at a salon. it doesn't have to be the japanese type. call around and get the best deal, and a experienced professional.

hair pro 25 yrs.

Answer 4

Try it at a salon first..because something could do some serious damage to your hair if you get the wrong kind and do it wrong

Answer 5

NO WAY! I EVEN PAYED $200.00 TO HAVE MY HAIR PROFESSIONALLY CHEMICALLY STRAITENED AND EVERY MORNING I HAVE TO USE THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER

Answer 6

yes they work

Answer 7

yes they do