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Hair products and hair styling tools are used by professionals for the best results. Find out about the best products to use for relaxing and straightening with this free video series on hair care.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Affirm hair relaxer is made by the company Avlon, and it is a great product to use because it reinforces the strength of the hair after the relaxer and it brings back elasticity to each follicle. Use Affirm products as a reliable relaxer with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
A relaxer for hair is either a kit to be mixed with an activator of different strengths, or it is a pre-mixed product that is applied to the hair to straighten out curly hair. Learn about hair relaxers, including Affirm and Mizani brands, with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Mizani hair relaxer systems are available in pre-mixed or two-part kits, and they have relaxers suitable for fine, thick and color-treated hair types. Discover the conditional Mizani relaxer system, which makes the hair soft and easy to style, with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Hair straightening products have come a long way over the years, as there are carotene treatments, Japanese straighteners, Caribbean Dream relaxers and traditional relaxing kits. Compare hair straightening products with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
The best brand of permanent hair color that offers beautiful, long-lasting color is a brand called Framesi, which has been in business since the 1970s. Discover Framesi hair color, which includes coconut oil in the creme color, with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
The best relaxer for black hair is Affirm by Avlon, specifically their Fiberguard line, as it leaves the hair soft and strong and it can be mixed into different strengths to treat varying hair types. Choose the best ethnic hair relaxer with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Washing hair before a relaxer opens up the pores of the scalp and can cause irritation, so it is best not to brush or wash the hair for four days before the relaxer treatment. Take proper precautions when relaxing the hair with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Relaxer does not make hair fall out if the right product is used and if it is applied correctly by a licensed professional, as the hair stylist will make sure that the hair is able to handle the chemical treatment. Find out how to use hair relaxers correctly to avoid damaging the hair with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Kizure curling irons are durable pieces of styling equipment that are heated in a special stove and kept warm through an entire styling session. Discover other styling tools made by Kizure with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Different flat irons have grooves to create texture, have a curve to add slight curls or are completely flat, and they can be adjusted from 150 degrees to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Discover the different sizes and shapes of flat irons with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Ceramic curling irons are better for the hair because they keep the hair in great condition, leaving it soft and shiny instead of over-drying it with heated metal styling tools. Use ceramic hair tools to minimize frizz with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Straightening irons will not damage the hair if they are high-quality and made from ceramic, as ceramic tools are much nicer to the hair, leaving it soft and shiny. Find the right styling tools to avoid damaging the hair with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Semi-permanent hair color is great with a relaxer treatment, keeping the hair strong and shiny, as permanent hair color can be too much for the processed hair to handle. Only use semi-permanent hair color on relaxed hair, specifically the Finesse semi-permanent color, with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Swimming before a chemical hair relaxer can irritate the scalp and can cause complications during the relaxing process, so wait until a few days after getting hair relaxed to go swimming. Get tips on pre-relaxed hair preparation with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Straightening hair can cause damage if the chemical relaxers are left on the hair too long, but using excellent products and having a certified cosmetologist relax the hair will prevent any substantial damage. Learn about hair damaged by relaxers with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Straightening hair without using relaxers requires the use of a flat iron set at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and run through the hair multiple times for stick-straight results. Straighten hair using heated styling tools with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
To straighten ethnic hair using a flat iron, heat the tool to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, start at the root and slide the flat iron slowly down small sections of hair. Repeat the process using a flat iron to eliminate curl and frizz with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Straightening is not bad for the hair when it is done properly by a licensed professional, using high-quality relaxer products and good hair styling tools. Straighten out curls in a healthy way to prevent damage with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
Getting a hair relaxer for the first time involves applying the product to the middle section of the hair strands first, followed by the roots and the ends to prevent a burning scalp or split ends. Find out how to relax virgin hair with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
To use a flat iron, start at the root of a small section of hair, slowly pull the iron down the strand and curve the iron ever so slightly near the end. Straighten hair using a flat iron to eliminate curl and wave with professional advice from a hair designer and color specialist in this free video on hair care.
For many years, women have sought the perfect hairstyle. That elusive blend of volume, smoothness and style has created frustration in many women who seek to express their personalities and creativity through their locks. In fact, hairstyles often represent the cultural, social and ethnic identity of many individuals and can also represent social status. While hair density, texture and length are all factors in a person's hairstyle, fashion trends tend to play the biggest role in women's hairstyles. In this free video series on hair care, a hair designer and color specialist discusses several hair products and hair styling tools. Learn about the different brands of hair relaxers, such as Affirm by Avlon. Get tips on mixing different strengths for different hair types, and even find out about applying semi-permanent hair color onto relaxed hair. Compare different heated styling tools, such as flat irons and curling irons, and get the inside scoop on the best brands. See the products and tools the professionals use with this helpful hair care guide.
Liz Muller Liz Muller has been a professional hair designer and color specialist since 1985. She is the owner of Liz's Hair Design in Hollywood, Fla., and Lizshairdesign.com. She also travels the U.S. as an educator and hair-coloring expert.dkdk
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