What is the difference between softening and straightening

Softening hair is actually the straightening project we do in hair salons. It mainly involves using chemicals to soften the hair and then combing it straight. The softening effect is definitely not as good as the straightening effect, but softening will cause less damage to the hair than straightening.

1. In terms of effect, softening is not as straight and smooth as straightening, but softening will be more natural than straightening. After straightening, it is obvious that the hair is not naturally straight and smooth, while softening softens your natural curls or previously permed curls, making them relatively straighter and more vertical.

2. In terms of process, straightening only requires one more step than softening. Softening involves using chemicals, while straightening involves using a straightening iron after using the chemicals.

3. In terms of damage, using lotion will damage the hair in the first place, and using a straightening iron or heat iron will cause secondary damage. So straightening is more damaging to the hair. 4. Straightening will also cause a certain degree of physical damage because of the use of high-temperature splints. However, it is true that straightened hair will appear black and shiny in a short period of time, and at the same time be very straight and fit your scalp, but if you look closely, it does not look very natural.

5. Softening, eliminating the need for splints, so the hair will not be so rigidly straightened, but the effect in the short term will not be as concentrated as straightening. If you have to make this choice and the degree of straightness is not great, then just soften it. However, if possible, neither is recommended, and it is better to do more head and hair care.