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Question for moms who got permanent hair straightening done

I am interested in getting my hair straightened permanently (not by myself at home, from an experienced hair stylist in a salon ofcourse). They claim they have really good products with less chemicals which does not damage hair as it used to in the past.
Is it harmful? How long ago did you get it done? Did you have hair loss after/because of it? Please tell me about your experience. Thanks in advance :)

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cookie269

Asked by cookie269 at 8:30 AM on Feb. 17, 2012 in Beauty & Style

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  • I had the coppola keritin treatment. I have had no problems with this treatment.


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    DJDNY

    Answer by DJDNY at 8:46 AM on Feb. 17, 2012

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  • I've had two different chemical straighteners, both generally used for African hair. The old-fashioned lye "relaxer", and a "no lye" relaxer. There are some newer permanent straighteners, available only in salons, that I have not tried. Do your homework first. Learn about options and the practitioners you're considering. Here are a couple of links that may help:


    http://voices.yahoo.com/is-lye-no-lye-chemical-relaxing-better-your-502193.html


    http://www.hairstraightening.net/about_japanese_hair_straightener.html


    I've used the lye relaxer/straightener for many years. I began with salon applications, but for the last several years have been doing it myself (all require touch-ups for the new growth)

    ss_mom

    Answer by ss_mom at 4:00 PM on Feb. 17, 2012

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  • I've had brazilian keratin treatment but it's not permanent and it's expensive. I lasts about 3 months and costs about $350. It doesn't damage your hair at all though.
    Syphon

    Answer by Syphon at 6:47 PM on Feb. 17, 2012

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  • My hair was permenent til I got it cut short - now it looks great on me always.
    brieri

    Answer by brieri at 3:35 AM on Feb. 18, 2012

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