Straightening

When you want a change, come here for articles, videos, tips and more about straightening your curls, waves and kinks. If you have curly or wavy hair, learning how to straighten hair is a great way to create a new look, with minimal time and investment. If you decide to straighten your hair, both the chemical and day-to-day versions should be considered. Hair straightening is a hair styling technique which involves the flattening and straightening of hair in order to give it a smooth, streamlined and soft look. Learn how to straighten curly, wavy frizzy hair with a flat iron, hair straighteners, chemicals and more.

Ouidad Q&A: Straightening Treatments Don't Work!

The Queen of Curls weighs in on hair straightening treatments.
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Ouidad Q&A: How Damaging is Straightening?

The Queen of Curl answers all your curly hair questions
October 18, 2010 Read more »

Ouidad Q&A: Which is Better—Flat Ironing or Blow Drying?

The Queen of Curls answers your questions
July 6, 2010 Read more »

Beach Waves, Keratin, and Curls...Oh My!

As a salon and stylist insider, I am offering you the latest trends, tricks, and educational resources to grow your business!
June 8, 2010 Read more »

Ideas for Straightening Your Hair

CurlySuzy offers straightening hair care tips for healthy hair.
April 26, 2010 Read more »

Video: Straight Hair

Video blogger DeDe shows you her hair straightening method.
May 17, 2011 Read more »

Video: Flat Iron Test

Video blogger Evelyn flat irons a section of her hair to test out straightening products by Blended Beauty.
April 3, 2011 Read more »

2011 Oscar Hair: How to Get Nicole Kidman's Playful Ponytail!

Even though she is not rocking her natural curls she does look beautiful. Looking to change things up? Learn how to create this high fashion Oscar look now!
February 28, 2011 Read more »

Ask Curly Emmi: Review of Frizz-Ease 3 Day Straight

Four thumbs up for new Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight
December 20, 2010 Read more »

Video: Keratin's Newest Treatment

In this video, Curlisto introduces his new keratin treatment
August 4, 2010 Read more »

Chemical Hair Relaxers: Does “Lye-Free” Matter?

Lye-free relaxers contain chemicals as strong as lye, so use with caution.
June 28, 2011 Read more »

Perms for Fine Hair

If you have fine hair, use relaxers and perms with caution.
June 14, 2011 Read more »

Beauty Budgetnistas: Affordable Hair Care

Need some low cost hair products? Here is a list of hair products that won’t break the bank but will keep your curls looking great. Tons of products under $5 - See the products now!
February 10, 2011 Read more »

Protect Before You Straighten

Protect your curls before you straighten them.
December 16, 2008 Read more »

Video: Goldwell Silk Fluid Review

What do you use when you straighten your curls and coils? Video blogger Shana reviews Silk Fluid Goldwell.
May 20, 2011 Read more »

Video: Straight Hair

Video blogger DeDe shows you her hair straightening method.
May 17, 2011 Read more »

Video: Flat Iron Test

Video blogger Evelyn flat irons a section of her hair to test out straightening products by Blended Beauty.
April 3, 2011 Read more »

Video: Heat Protectant Product Review

Are you looking for a heat protectant for your straight hair days? Lexi does a product review video of L`Anza Healing Smooth Thermal Defense Heat Styler.
March 27, 2011 Read more »

The Frizz-Ease Experience by John Frieda

I tried John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Collection. Read the result!
December 20, 2010 Read more »

Curlisto Control I Gel

Curlisto Control I Gel

I have 2C/3A hair and have been using the Gel combined with the Structra lotion for about 3 years. ...

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curl rating: 4
Frederic Fekkai Coiff Control Ironless Straighening Balm

Frederic Fekkai Coiff Control Ironless Straighening Balm

I have mainly 3c hair with 3b at the back of my hair. I purchased this because I liked the texture a...

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curl rating: 5
Blended Beauty Straight Pearl

Blended Beauty Straight Pearl

First of let me start by saying that I am a 3c/4a/Texlax with Fine Strands, High Density (ITS THICK ...

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curl rating: 5
Curlisto Control Gel II

Curlisto Control Gel II

Very little frizz control, left my hair feeling dry.

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curl rating: 1
Curly Hair Solutions Gel

Curly Hair Solutions Gel

Good curl encouragement but some areas of roughed up fluff, especially on drizzly days.

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curl rating: 3

Anna DeLuca / Salon Sarracino at L'Image

I have been asked by every curly girl sister I meet in my part of southwest FL where I get my haircu...
May 16, 2013 Read more »

Ana Daniel / Alex Anthony Salon

Ana has been cutting my hair for several years. She is always very professional and has an excellent...
May 15, 2013 Read more »

Renay / Serendipity

I was super nervous about getting my haircut after a bad cut at another salon in town, since my hair...
May 15, 2013 Read more »

Carol / Colors of Cold Spring Harbor

I am so happy I found Colors of Cold Spring Harbor. What a wonderful Salon--a lovely and rel...
May 14, 2013 Read more »

Lynnie carroll / salon 360

I came in to see Lynnie about two months ago for color. She is also deva certified as well. I felt c...
May 13, 2013 Read more »

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