CurlReading / Straightening

Playing it Straight: The Hidden Motivations

The decision to flat iron your hair may be about more than getting a new look. Or not.

Brazilian Keratin Treatment

Known as Brazilian Keratin Treatment, Brazilian Hair Straightening, Brazilian Blowout or just BKT, it first came to the United States a few years ago. But over the past year, a growing number of hairdressers have embraced it.

Straight Facts about Straightening

While you might like to wear your hair wavy or curly most of the time, sometimes it’s nice to have a straighter, sleeker look.

Perm Can Hurt or Help

Many curlies now are wondering whether a perm might help make their hair more manageable, giving them looser curls or more uniform ringlets? The answer, say curl experts, is yes and no.

Extending Your Beauty

Extensions and wigs can be used to instantly give curlyheads a different look, whether you desire straight hair, highlights or a long curly ponytail.