Perfect Straightening of the frizzy or Curly hair
Do you have curly, curly or frizzy hair and dream of straight hair? You have heard of Brazilian straightening and straightening, but you do not understand the differences between the 2 methods and which is the most suitable for you? Read on and you will get the answers to your questions.
What is straightening?
The straightening, still very practiced a few years ago, was intended for women with very curly or even frizzy hair and wishing to have completely smooth hair. Straightening is a permanent straightening method, that is to say, it modifies the structure of the hair permanently to obtain smooth hair that will no longer curl.
Where does the shape of frizzy and curly hair come from? It is due to the disulfide bridges (chemical bonds) which fix the shape of the hair. By practicing a straightening, we definitively break these bonds with chemicals, which give straight hair. In MyWorldApart you will know more of it.
What is Brazilian smoothing?
The Brazilian smoothing is a smoothing method which is used to relax and discipline all types of hair, wavy hair curly and frizzy hair. After Brazilian straightening, your hair is straightened thanks to the keratin and the hot plates used to fix the product. It is also a nourishing care for your hair, which makes it shiny. Unlike straightening, Brazilian straightening is absolutely not definitive and does not modify the structure of your hair: your straightening will last a few months, and then your hair will regain its curls and texture. It is a very gentle treatment to keep hair healthy.
Which can be dangerous for your hair?
It is the straightening which can be dangerous for your hair, because it damages them. Indeed, the straightening permanently modifies the structure of the hair, with aggressive chemicals to stiffen the hair. Hair straighteners are often alkaline based and may contain soda or ammonia, to break the bonds that fix the shape of the hair. Straightening thus tend to dry and weaken the hair.
On the contrary, the Brazilian straightening is not based on aggressive products but on natural products, in particular vegetable keratin which has a sheathing and protective effect on the hair. It is a mechanical smoothing, carried out with hot plates to hold the keratin. This type of smoothing does not damage the hair but it is necessary to maintain it.
Which one offers the best results?
It depends on course on the desired effect, but in comparison it is the Brazilian smoothing which offers the most beautiful results. Brazilian straightening can be done on all types of hair, making it a treatment that can be used by the greatest number of people to discipline, nourish and shine their hair. The Brazilian straightening makes the hair stiffer, eliminates frizz and sheaths the hair. However, if you have afro hair, you will certainly need to do 2 Brazilian straightening’s to get completely straight hair.
Which one to choose when you have colored hair?
Without a doubt, it is the Brazilian straightening that is best suited to colored and highlighted hair. Indeed, straightening is totally not recommended for this type of hair at the risk of causing irreversible damage. With Brazilian straightening, there is no risk for your colored hair.
