To Straighten or Not to Straighten — That Is the Question of Hair Stressed Locks Across the Land

We don’t think this has anything to do with personality type, but for some reason when it comes to hair, those of us who have wavy or curly hair always seem to want it pin straight, and those of us blessed with straight hair are always coveting curls. But who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? Today’s tip is all about having full control of your locks, curly or straight.

When it comes to hair, I can and do go both ways. So, one of my “can’t live or leave town without it” products is a “straightener” called Amika. I put “straightener” in quotes because frankly — and I know you Funs and Classics will appreciate this — it’s just a way that cosmetic companies get you to buy more hair product than you actually need. Straighteners don’t just work on making your sleek straight hair, they also can curl your locks — sleekly. Amika is my favorite and it transforms my hair into whatever I’m feeling — such a good thing for the more impulsive Funs, Organic Freedoms and Smart Freedoms. When I’m not into the whole pin straight look, I add a few hot rollers to the crown of my head and voila — a little extra body.

For those of us who are always seeking straight, there is a more permanent fix to your unruly tresses. The Brazilian Blowout is done in salons by stylist such as Amy Gerber whose website describes it thus: “It will be as if you put a top coat of clear high-gloss shine nail polish on your hair.” She ensures shiny and straight hair all the time without all the upkeep of blow drying for any where from 12 weeks to 5 months.  Gerber charges $300 dollars for the service that takes 2 hours, but when I think of all the time I can save not doing my hair? Priceless. This great new service also adds protein to frazzled locks and acts as a great protectant to put an end to all the frizz. We have a feeling this would be attractive to Classics who like to get things crossed off their list, and Smarts who don’t have the time to do it themselves.