Straight hair is very popular and there are many wonderful straight hairstyles. There are also numerous products and pieces of equipment available for straightening hair. These tools are not only for those who have natural curls or waves, because even some people with straight hair like to use such products to create a nice, smooth, look. Straightening shampoo can also be helpful in making your straightened styles look great. Choosing the best one will be determined by your hair type, style, color, texture and more.
Keep in mind that straightening shampoo will not completely straighten your hair. It will not look as smooth as it does when you have used heated tools to straighten. If your hair is thick, thin, dry, oily, or a combination type, look for formulas specifically suited to your type. If your hair is especially curly, wavy, or frizzy, look for a straightening shampoo that contains deep conditioning ingredients and moisturizers.
The other ingredients in the straightening shampoo you select are also very important. You will likely want to avoid items that can make your hair dry, as straightened hair is prone to damage. Be sure to look for formulas that don’t contain ingredients that can increase the risk of damage by drying out hair, such as sodium laurel sulfate, which is added to create foaming action. While many people like the feeling foaming action gives them, it is not necessary to have foam in order to get clean hair.
Alcohol is another thing to avoid in a straightening shampoo, as it can also cause increased dryness. Dryness can make hair brittle and unmanageable and it can also cause scalp irritation. Using a heat treatment such as a blow drying or hair straightening on dry hair can cause even further damage.
Utilizing a good straightening shampoo can actually help you keep your hair healthier, while still creating the look you love, if you choose a quality product. Since some of the desired straightness will come from the shampoo that means less heat treatment will be required to achieve the style and texture you want. As you compare different brands, be sure to examine how your hair looks and feels not only after washing but also after you have completed styling it.
A stylist can offer helpful recommendations for a good straightening shampoo. He or she may even have sample packets available. Another option is to have your hair washed with different brands of straightening shampoo when you visit the salon.