Permanent Hair Straightening
The process works by chemically treating your hair in such a way that it loosens the cysteine bonds, reshapes them with a flat iron (yes, you are essentially ironing your hair), and then adds a bromide neutralizer to make it permanent. All the hair that has been treated will stay this way; however, any new growth will be unaffected by the treatment and will grow back in the same condition as your original hair. This can be quite nice for anyone wanting a bit of volume while maintaining predominantly straight hair.
he first time you have the straightening done, it may take between 2-8 hours, depending on the length and thickness of your hair. With regrowth being unaffected, if you want to maintain this look, you will need touch-ups every 4-8 months. The length of time between each touch-up will depend on how quickly your hair grows. T
Suitable Hair Types
Almost all hair types are suitable for permanent hair straightening, including colored hair. However, it is not recommended to undertake the treatment within 2 weeks after dyeing your hair and also not to add any dye until at least 2 weeks after. Highlighted hair, however, may not be suitable as it is considered damaged after bleaching.
To achieve the best results, it is also recommended that you do not wash your hair for 48 hours after receiving permanent hair straightening. It is also best not to tie it up or use any shape-altering devices, such as crimping irons, during this time to avoid any damage to the treatment, which might cause it not to look as straight
Many people may consider permanent hair straightening but think their hair is too curly for the process to handle; however, it has been seen that even some of the most curly and coarse hair can be treated this way with good results. Frizz-free hair that doesn't need daily straightening could be just what you're looking for if your hair is a little unruly.
Permanent hair straightening is suitable for people of a wide range of ages, from anyone as young as 12 years old to seniors. It may, however, be necessary for minors to be accompanied by an adult, as they are undergoing a treatment that will have permanent effects on their appearance. Age may also affect the regrowth time, so you may need touch-ups more or less often.
Do it Yourself?
You may have noticed that there are home treatment kits available where you can achieve the same effect at home. There are pros and cons to using this type of kit, and they vary for each user. If you haven't had any experience with permanent hair straightening treatments, whether on your own hair or someone else's, there's a risk of things going wrong due to lack of experience. It might not turn out the way you intended, and there's also a chance of hair breakage during the treatment if not done correctly.
It is recommended that you visit a professional with extensive experience in performing these treatments. No one wants to be a part of someone's learning process and end up with damaged or missing hair. There's much less risk of problems with someone who is trained in permanent hair straightening compared to attempting it yourself.
See also:
More about hair straightening
How often you can use hair straighteners