hair straightener, er yeah. Options

[love-issosweet]

My hair is really thick and slightly wavy, depending on how I dry it. I really don't like the uhh..volume-nized look on me because it looks really funky on me. Plus, I have a weird shaped and small sized head. (haha)

The point is: I'm trying to persuade my mom to let me buy myself a hair straightener (either the Chi or the Sedu). However, she thinks it's going to damage my hair in the long run and might cause balding since a straightener pulls on your hair -_-. Well, I've done some research on both of the straighteners. Since these straighteners are supposedly higher quality than the ones you get at the drug stores, your hair should come out smoother and silky, I think. And the plates shouldn't really pull on your hair, but uh.."glides" through it. In the long run, there's usually no sign of damage, right? (and using a heat protector spray and an after-conditioner should prevent damage). Unfortunately, she's not buying it.

Any arguments that would convince her? and any comments on these straighteners for those who've used them before?

Please &&thank you.

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I'm using my own money, btw. It's just that I need to get my parents' consent before buying anything. I'm 17 and I have barely any freedom.

[Just_Dream]

I have a Chi Nano and I don't think that it's bad for your hair -- Just make sure your hair is dry when you do it. Sometimes my hair is slightly damp -- as in not fully dry, so I think that made my hair feel more brittle. I stopped straightening it for a little while, but then I started again and I only straighten it dry now. And my hair still feels nice. :] Make sure to put on some Paul Mitchell Super Straight serum -- that works wonders! Plus, I heard it helps protect your hair. You could use that BioSilk or Biolage stuff too.


Or you can just blow-dry your hair straight. I've done it before and it comes out nice. You would just have to get the nozzle thing that connects on. :]

As for arguments... well, you could say that it is better for your hair if you use a more expensive one, but I don't know how you can convince her to buy you one. Just save up money and buy it yourself -- then she won't be able to stop you. =X