Curly hair can be fun, charismatic and stunning but sometimes curls can be irritating
that is the reason why so many women desire to have straight hair. The good news is that different types of hair straighteners are available in markets to eliminate the curls permanently and temporarily in no time. Below is the comparison of hair straighteners available in markets presently.
Ceramic Flat Iron
Such straighteners provide temporary straightening to moderate the extreme curly hair, they are widely used by teenage girls. They are medium sized and can be held in a hand easily, the curled portion is placed between to ceramic plates and heat straightens the hair. Iron uses ceramic ions to provide the heat to hair very gently with infrared heat system. You can get frizz free hair without damaging your hair due to infrared heat system. Such straighteners are portable and various hair styles can be made anytime when ever you want. The only disadvantage is that once you wash your hair your hair will be curly again and you might have to repeat the entire process of straightening.
Thermal reconditioning
It is a long term straightening method done with cornstarch chemicals which are applied on curly hair and heat is provided to the hair by flat iron to straighten the hair. Its results last up to 8 or 9 months and it is ideal for those whose hair cannot be straightened with other methods. This process requires several hours to complete.
Chemical Hair straightening
Such straightening creams remove the curls until the new curly hair are grown, they are made up of sodium hydroxide or guanidine hydroxide known as lye and no-lye respectively. Lye mixtures are stronger then no-lye and can damage the scalp if not applied properly. Although no-lye chemicals are not as harsh as lye chemicals but they can dry the scalp and cause irritation to eyes and skin.
Other Straightening Methods
Hair can be straightened by hair dryer ad curling iron as well. Curling iron is used to press hair for straightening effect. One can get rid of hair temporarily by hair dryers if used with brush and comb. But in some case this method can cause extreme fuzziness. It would be always wise to consult your hair stylist before choosing any method of straightening for the safety of your hair.