Is Straightening your hair bad?

hii i have curly hair and straighten it about once a week...is it damaging to my hair?? what can i use to protect it?? btw my straightener is Conair and its ceramic

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Once a week isn't too bad. I used to straighten my hair every single day...I stopped recently because my hair was getting too damaged, and I let my hair go back to it's normal waves, but it's not the same way it used to be; it's fried! There's split ends everywhere and it's baad.

So as long as you only do it once in a while I think it's okay. Just use repairing shampoo and don't let the straightener heat up too much so it ends up completely burning your hair (I've had some nasty burns on my ear from letting my straightener get too hot lol)

What do you do with your hair when you don't straighten it? I mean like do you just leave it how it is naturally or do you curl it or something? Cause generally too much heat is not good for your hair, so anything like curling, crimping, or straightening uses that heat.

So yes, not to scare you or anything lol, just advising that using too much heat on your hair can damage it =P (then again, keeping in mind that my hair is like this after like...4 months of straightening it about 4 or 5 times a week...so that's A LOT lol)

P.S. I think I use the same or similar hair straightener as you lol :)

Is Straightening your hair bad?

I'm a guy and I straiighten my hair every single day. My hair is healthy as can be. But thats only because I use "Biosilk". Its quite expensive but well worth it. I get compliments on my hair every day and I've been straightening it for about a year now every day. Report It

Is Straightening your hair bad?

yeah. it is damaging. but you can buy some repair stuff at any department store, just look in the hair section, by the shampoos and stuff, there's a bunch to choose from. look for something that will moisturize and repair damaged hair.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

if you don't use the correct products to protect it from heat, it can damage your hair. Products such as CHI or Matrix are very good they protect you hear

Is Straightening your hair bad?

It makes ur hair dry and roots become weak. It increases hair fall u.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

If U Do It Too Much.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Once a week isn't bad. It's those people who straighten their hair every day that need to worry.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

once a week is great! i do it everyday, and it's horrible. but i recently started use this CHI hair protecter, and i love it! it comes in a red bottle, i'm not sure of the name though. i tested it also. i sprayed it on one side of my hair, but not the other. i then straightened my hair as usual. when i felt the side with chi sprayed into it, it was not as hot as the other unsprayed side! good luck =]

Is Straightening your hair bad?

no not at all. i got my hair straighted and it looks hot

Is Straightening your hair bad?

It can dry it out, use conditioner regularly and try not to burn your hair. Get your hair trimmed every 6 weeks or so.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

hmm istraighten my hair like everyday almost lol... it doesnt really damage it...theres some sprays u can buy to protect form damage.... but it does make my hair look dry =/

Is Straightening your hair bad?

yes, it is damaging, because you are practically frying your hair, but if you use a diffuser it will defenitely help out!

Is Straightening your hair bad?

yes but if you use good conditioning treatments then it wont be as damaged i have curls and i only straighten once a week and then dont wash for two days that way i am not applying constant heat which is what damages your hair

Is Straightening your hair bad?

I personally straiten my hair at least once a day. i have been told it is bad to. but my stylest at the salon I get my hair cut at, says it isnt as long as your careful. what you need to get is a heat protectant. thats what will help keep your hair nice when you straiten it and wont damage it.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Very BAD! If you can't resist conditions like CRAZY!

Is Straightening your hair bad?

yes if you do it alot think about it you are burning your hair to make it smooth so you shouldnt do it alot b/c your hair will get dried out and it gets really frizzy afterwards i have really curly hair and it got damage i had to let it grow and then cut out the fried hair but it constatly grows so as long as you take care of it is fine

Is Straightening your hair bad?

I think it can be damaging if you use a high heat and do it every day.

However, if you only do it once a week, it should not do too much damage.

Just make sure you use good products (shampoo, conditioner, straightner) and try and not wash your hair every day. The more you do to hair, the more the natural oils are stripped and that is what causes dry/brittle hair.

You might also want to do a deep conditioner once a week.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Of course it's damaging your hair...u can use hair masks for recovering strenghth and shine like Glisskur19 or smth like this....

Is Straightening your hair bad?

no r u crazy of coure not!

Is Straightening your hair bad?

it does damage your hair. but all u need 2 do 2 protect it...or at least help it is 2 use conditioner after u shampoo. hope this helps.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

yes it is damaging. especially conair. the best thing is to work with hair that you have. if you have curly, leave it curly. or use a straightening serum like John Freida frizz-ease.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

yes starighting ur hair is bad

i heard from an experiencec person that if u use it alot like once every day or two it falls off

so its better to do it like once every two weeks and make sure u take hair vitamins and good moisturizers

Is Straightening your hair bad?

of course its damaging your hair? check for split ends.. but if you go hair dressers regualry get a trim an a treatment you will be sorted. good luck!!

Is Straightening your hair bad?

It's very damaging to your hair so make sure you use really good shampoo and conditioner (ask your hairdresser to recomend a good one for you). Also, you should try to use a product which conditions while you heat style (you can buy them anywhere...Target, Walmart, etc) and if it becomes too damaged use a protien treatment (Chocolate Head by Bed Head is excellent). GL!

Is Straightening your hair bad?

conair is like really bad in the first place

i straighten my hair like practily every day and my hair is as healthy as it has been b4 i started staighting it but i also u a really good conditioner so yeah

and i use a chi ceramic and it doesnt damage my hairand i luv it

heres the link to the protecting spray that i use

oh and no youre not damaging your hair

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Any heat that you put on your hair can be damaging. This can include blow drying, curling and straightening. You can help prevent this with a heat anti-damaging product, that you apply to your hair before straightening. You can find this at any Sally's or local beauty supply store.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

I have the curly hair problem and i straighten mine every other day. You are damaging your hair. But you can fix it by using treseme products for shampoo and such and also VO5 has good straightening gel.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Hey! I use a straightener by Conair every day and the best way to protect it is by getting a special spray that you spritz on before you straighten. VO5 makes one and if you want even more protection, try the heat defense spray by Biolage. The health and thickness of your hair is the main concern. If you have really thin or already damaged hair, then I'd straighen it less. If your hair is healthy or thick, then it can handle the heat. Just remember to condition regularly and you'll be good to go.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Well no matter how little you straighten your hair it is damaging, but you can do a lot to protect it from getting fryed.

Since you have a ceramic straightener you're already fighting damage.

But you can take it an extra step.

Try buying some hair product that helps fight damage. Try Thermasilk Straight %26amp; Smooth leave-in cream.

Avoid getting any hair products that have silicone in it. [Just look in the back for the ingredients that end with cone]

also to avoid getting fryed hair try looking at this link:

http://beauty.ivillage.com/hair/0,,bdgwq...

Hope this helped!!

Is Straightening your hair bad?

There are many heat activated styling creams. Alberto has one as well as Thermasilk and many many other brands. Once a week is not bad at all but I would definitely recommend a protector. You can also just use a leave in conditioner. Be sure to use a good regular conditioner as well, and if you find your hair is being damaged try a hair mask.

Straightening is slightly damaging but the amount you do it, you'll be fine. Especially with a styling protector. And it's excellent that it's ceramic. Not ceramic could damage you hair more.

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Terrible! just TERRIBLE!

Is Straightening your hair bad?

Bumble and bumble makes a great product for protection; doesn't smell too good; but it works great.