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Straight hair seems to be the need of the hour these days. Hairstyles and haircuts are taking an ever more prominent place in not only the expression of an individual, but also in making a statement of intent. However, some people also want a change in hairstyle for the more traditional reason - aesthetic appeal. In order for your hair to look great when it is straight, it needs to be well nourished and following a proper haircare routine. The hair cells are some of the fastest growing cells in our body. When there is a problem or an underlying condition where the body requires more energy to fight off the infection, the first cells to be shut down are the ones for the hair. The conserved energy is then sent to where it is more urgently required. As a result, a number of people take the hair to be a barometer of the condition of the rest of the boy. Hair that is straight will show this more prominently than curly or wavy hair. If your hair is not properly nourished or looks dull, before choosing to straighten it - apply a few hot oil treatments to your hair to help it develop its strength. The reason is because straightening the hair can be a very stressful period for the hair, and if you start the process with it in bad shape, you might find that it will turn out a lot worse than you expected. Once the hair is healthy and nourished, some choose to employ the help of straightening irons or blow dryers to straighten the hair.
However, you must be careful when choosing this avenue as the amount of heat put on the hair follicle during this procedure is intense, so you must make sure that you apply some kind of heat protection spray or cream on your hair before the procedure to avoid excessive damage. If you would like to use a more natural method of hair straightening - squeeze the juice of one lime into one glass of fresh coconut milk and refrigerate until a layer of cream has developed at the top. Apply the mixture to your hair and cover your hair with a hot towel for some time. Later on, wash this off with a mild shampoo. Follow this practice for three weeks to notice a natural straightening of your hair. You should also let your hair grow out, as the weight of long hair prevents the curls from developing as rapidly as they do on shorter hair.
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