Straight Hair: The Best Method?

Personally, I think that the best way to achieve straight hair is with my Chi flat iron! But I know that other people are of the mind that chemical straighteners are the best. Why? Because they last longer, which means that you don’t have to straighten your hair each and every time you’re getting ready to leave the house. I agree that the convenience sounds nice, but I’m afraid that chemical straighteners could have a permanent damaging effect on my hair.

Another option is a keratin hair treatment. Keratin is a natural liquid protein, so it doesn’t carry the same stigma that chemically-based straighteners have. Plus, rather than penetrating the hair shaft, it simply coats the hair, which makes it smooth and shiny…at least in theory. Unfortunately, I’ve heard some serious keratin horror stories! After a few weeks, the softness can wear off and your hair’s texture could come back even worse than it was before - I’m talking about seriously dry, frizzy locks. I’ve also heard that hair loss is a possible side effect. Many keratin treatments use formaldehyde as one of the ingredients, which can even cause cancer. Do you think the risk is worth it when it comes to chemical straighteners, or are you a flat iron fan like me?