Traditional Hair Relaxers Vs. Natural Hair Straightening

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People with wavy, kinky, or curly hair who wish to obtain a certain look frequently turn to hair relaxer products in order to be able to do so. When applied, a hair relaxer product allows the hair to be straightened and gives the wearer access to a new set of hairstyle options that were impossible before. Left untreated, naturally wavy or curly hair can take many hours out of a day in order to tame the unruly locks in order to make them presentable and remove any snarls or tangles. Straight hair, on the other hand, typically requires very little time in order to be managed; a quick comb-through can often suffice.

Unfortunately, a traditional hair relaxer product is made out of lye or other harsh chemicals. Such chemical hair relaxers work by weakening certain molecular bonds in order to allow the hair to be straightened. Because of the harsh chemicals used in a traditional hair relaxer, it’s possible to suffer chemical burns and skin irritation from use.

Some people skip using hair relaxers all together and instead opt for using mechanical means, such as straightening irons. Using ...
... an iron instead of a hair relaxer can be a laborious process that can take hours to complete properly. Depending on the starting hair texture and length, the iron may need to be used every day or even several times a day.

Both of these methods can severely damage hair. Over-processed hair can be dry, have split ends and break frequently. Damaged hair can be even more difficult to style and maintain than the original hair texture. Depending on the severity of the damage, the only option some people may have is to cut it all off and let new, undamaged, hair grow.

Because of this hassle with harsh chemicals and heat, many people prefer to turn to natural hair straightening products. Compared to a harsh chemical hair relaxer, a natural hair straightening product is much easier on the hair. Because they are not made of harsh chemicals, they are formulated to not strip away the natural protection from the hair as it straightens it. As a result, hair is stronger and less prone to breakage.

Products for natural hair straightening are also easier on the scalp than traditional methods. No longer do people have to put up with the possibility of burns and irritation in order to have straight and easily maintained hair. Natural hair straightening gives users straight hair without the harsh chemicals in traditional products that cause burns.

Natural hair straightening can also add additional strength to hair instead of weakening it, leaving it shinier and more beautiful than with traditional lye straighteners. Stronger hair is typically easier to style than weaker hair, since no longer does one have to worry about accidentally breaking off hair during styling.

In addition, many natural hair straightening products can be used in conjunction with traditional hair relaxers. This means the ability to transition over to the new more natural products gradually, without needing to wait for the current, possibly damaged, hair to grow out fully.

Fresh Look Hair offers safe, natural hair straightening products that leave the hair supple and healthy. Visit Freshlookhair.com to browse all of our salon-approved hair relaxer products.