Today, every girl is running after chemical hair straightening treatments offered in the hair straightening salons. After all, hair straightening treatments provide frizz-free, shiny, smooth and silky hair. The effect of chemical hair straightening treatments lasts for a long period of time, while non-chemical hair straightening last for a limited period of time.  There are many types and techniques of getting hair straighten. It is important to understand all the forms of hair straightening, if you are thinking about getting your hair straightened. Different techniques are beneficial for different types of hair. Understanding pros and cons of all hair straightening type and techniques will help you in taking the informed decision.

Hair straightening types

Broadly, hair straightening is classified into two categories:

• Temporary hair straightening
• Permanent hair straightening

Temporary hair straightening

These hair straightening techniques provide straight, smooth and silky hair for limited period of time. Temporary hair straightening is done with the help of various heating tools. Since heating tools are applied on hair, they somehow cause damage. The effects of temporary hair straightening treatments lasts for 1 to 2 days or until you wash your hair. There are many tools available on the market for straightening hair temporarily, such as:

• Flat Iron
• Blow dryer
• Straightening comb

While straightening your hair with the help of heating tool, you directly expose your hair to heat. Thus, always use heat protection spray to minimize the heat damage.

Permanent hair straightening

Permanent hair straightening bought revolution in hair care industry. With the help of chemicals and heat, it is possible to straight the frizziest manes. When you opt for the permanent hair straightening treatments, your hair is treated with chemicals. And chemicals are sealed inside your hair using heating tools. The longevity of permanent hair straightening treatment depends on –hair type, permanent hair straightening treatment, hair straightening chemicals used and hair care.

There are various kinds of permanent hair straightening treatments, such as:

• Keratin therapy
• Brazilian blowout
• Thermal reconditioning or Japanese hair straightening

Permanent hair straightening is a big commitment. Here, you knowingly expose your hair to chemicals, and chemicals are being sealed inside the various layers of your hair. It is important that the hair straightening chemicals are good. You should properly research about the treatment before committing to it.