Tiara Guide

When it comes to wearing your wedding tiara, there are numerous techniques for straightening hair, from simple repetitive brushing, to flat or curved irons, to chemical relaxers, and finally, to combination thermal conditioning. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and the technique should be carefully selected.  From a quick, cheap technique to the best hair straightener that money can buy, you have options on how to straighten your hair!

Simply brushing your hair repetitively, can have a straightening effect, although it does not give a long-lasting result. This technique however, can be somewhat effective with hair that is wavy, but not very curly. Typically, the process must be repeated daily.

Flat irons are typically used for short term results, as the effects are only temporary. It is the easiest and fastest method to straighten otherwise curly or wavy hair, but high humidity or time will see the benefits degrade. Many experts will advise against employing an iron more than two or three times per week, in order to avoid hair damage.  The most expensive (and regarded as the best) brands of hair straighteners are Sedu and Chi.

Chemical relaxers provide a more lasting result, but great caution should be exercised in using them, as it is possible, even with a single treatment, to “burn” your hair, such as can happen with repetitive dying or permanents.

Finally, thermal conditioning, usually combined with chemical relaxers, can give a lasting result. Again, one must use caution, as the application of both chemical relaxers and heat can be detrimental to the hair. The combination of both can be very damaging, if not used properly.

The aspects to consider when selecting the hair straightening technique to be utilized include the texture of your hair, the amount of natural curl you are trying to overcome, how long-lasting a result you seek, and how often you intend to repeat the process. The general health of your hair should be a primary concern, regardless of the method to be used, although it can be more critical when employing any chemical treatment.