What is the difference between smoothing and straightening?

Both smoothing and straightening hair are common practices, but there is a big difference between the two. Smoothing is a hair care that can make the hair healthier, while straightening will damage the hair cells and easily cause the hair to become dry, so there is still a big essential difference between the two. If your hair is already relatively straight and a little frizzy, you can use a smoothing method to make your hair more smooth. If the shape changes significantly, straightening can be used, but it is not recommended to do this frequently.

Which is better, hair smoothing or hair straightening? Both smoothing and straightening will cause hair damage to a certain extent. The two methods have their own characteristics and you can choose according to your personal hair quality.

Supple

(1) Hair softening means making the hair smooth. Softening is mainly a hair care method for hard hair, which can make the hair soft, smooth and smooth. Softening is an important step in straightening. Softening does not require electric flat irons, but is the process of applying lotion to the hair.

(2) It is good to soften short hair. For long hair, it is not recommended to soften it. If you want your hair to be smooth, you can make your entire head smooth, but you should apply less lotion on the front of your head, after all, if it is too sticky it will affect the effect. If you want your hair to be fluffy, it is best not to soften your entire head, and it is not even recommended.

Softening hair is a deep care for hair, which can change some superficial hair problems such as dryness and frizziness.

Straighten

(1) After softening the hair and applying the lotion, use an electric flat iron to straighten it. This is called ionic perm. It uses a new technology to correct frizzy hair and natural curls, while repairing damaged hair caused by perming and dyeing, reviving the hair and making it smooth and glossy. Different hair types require different methods of using straightening irons. The key points of the operation are mainly concentrated on temperature, angle and straightening speed.

(2)Ion perm is not suitable for everyone. Naturally straight hair is elastic, fluffy and has a certain curvature; although the hair that has been permed has straight lines, it is not smooth and looks a bit dull. Ionic perm is most suitable for people with naturally curly hair, extra thick hair, hair that has been permed, or those who pursue a super straight look.

Straightening is to change the properties of hair. It uses potions and hairdressing equipment to rigidly change the natural curvature of hair to make it straight, which has a great visual change. However, straightening can cause more damage to the hair and is not suitable for long-term use.

What is the difference between smoothing and straightening? Generally speaking, if your hair quality is good, it is recommended to smooth it, which will be more natural and will not damage the hair quality. Straightening will damage the hair and the subsequent care will be very troublesome. However, there is a disadvantage of smoothing the hair, which is that it can only be maintained for a very short time, about a month or so. But the price is not expensive, about 30-50 yuan, and it does not damage the hair, so you can do it whenever you want.

Straightening is different. After straightening, the hair will look very stiff and stick to the scalp. It is also harmful to the hair quality. Special care and maintenance are required afterwards. Otherwise, the hair will easily be damaged over time, such as split ends. However, straightening also has an advantage, which is that it can last much longer than smoothing the hair, about half a year, and if maintained well, it can remain straight for a year. The price also depends on the lotion used. Ordinary straightening will cost between 60-80 (it also depends on where you are. It will be cheaper in small towns and villages). If your hair is frizzy, you can try it, but be sure to take good care of your hair.