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The reducing agents in hair-straightening products break down the disulphide bonds in hair. This softens the hair and allows it to be pulled straight. Oxidizing agents then are applied to strengthen the hair again.

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How does hair straightening work to transform curly or wavy hair into a sleek and smooth style?

Hair straightening works by using heat to break down the hydrogen bonds in the hair shaft, allowing it to be reshaped into a straighter form. This process helps to temporarily alter the structure of curly or wavy hair, resulting in a sleek and smooth style.


How do disulfide bonds affect the structure and styling of curly hair?

Disulfide bonds in hair help maintain its shape and structure. In curly hair, these bonds play a key role in determining the curl pattern and strength of the curls. When disulfide bonds are broken and reformed during styling processes like perming or straightening, they can alter the natural curl pattern of the hair.


What is the cross-section shape of curly hair?

The cross-section shape of curly hair is typically oval or elliptical, rather than round like straight hair. This shape contributes to the unique texture and appearance of curly hair.


What are the characteristics of the curly hair structure and how does it differ from other hair types?

Curly hair is characterized by a distinct shape that forms spirals or waves. The structure of curly hair differs from straight or wavy hair in that it has a more oval or asymmetrical shape, which can lead to increased frizz and dryness. Additionally, curly hair tends to be more prone to tangling and breakage due to its unique texture and pattern.


What type of hair will two curly hair parents have?

Yes! It's more likely that the child would have straight hair, but it's all about the genes. Likely both of the straight-haired people have straight-hair dominant genes; if that's true, then there's about a 25% chance that the child would have curly hair. If the parents or even grandparents had curly hair when they were younger, it's more likely as well. For example -- both of my parents have straight hair (but my mom had curly hair when she was younger) and my sister has straight hair as well. I turned out to have curly hair.

Related Questions

How do you get rid of curly and puffy hair?

straightening irons & a hair dryer.


How do you get ride of curly hair?

You can't get "rid" of curly hair! You are born with it. There are methods of straightening with a straitening iron or chemically. But chemically straightening your hair doesn't work well and does a great deal of damage.


When cutting extremely curly hair it is recommended the hair be cut?

dry and straightening


What o you put in really curly hair before straightening it?

OIL


How do you get your hair like Diana vickers if you have really curly hair?

straighteniners/ straightening serum and then majorly backcomb


Does straightening really curly hair about twice a year ruin it or take out some of the curl?

If by straightening you mean with a flat iron then no, it won't cause your hair to lose curl.


What is permanently straightening and perming curly hair in the same procedure called?

Why would you want to do that? Straightening is to make curly hair straight; perming makes straight hair curly. Doing both in the same procedure would just destroy your hair. If you're trying to turn your tight curls into loose ones, having your hair relaxed is the way to go.


Will your hair keep growing back curly even if you have straightened it in the past?

It will if your hair is naturally curly, acquired traits (such as straightening your hair) will not effect your genetic traits (such as having naturally curly hair). If your were born with curly hair you will continue to grow curly hair, but you can always straighten the new grows if you want, but also try to embrace your curls.


How does hair straightening work to transform curly or wavy hair into a sleek and smooth style?

Hair straightening works by using heat to break down the hydrogen bonds in the hair shaft, allowing it to be reshaped into a straighter form. This process helps to temporarily alter the structure of curly or wavy hair, resulting in a sleek and smooth style.


What methods are used in Japanese hair straightening?

Japanese hair straightening is similar to perms but it just doesn't have as much chemicals and really expensive usually 200 dollars and up. It is mostly for people who have uncontrollably curly hair.


What is the difference between straightening shampoo and smoothing shampoo?

A straightening shampoo is to help make the hair straighter, while a smoothing shampoo is to help make the hair smooth and not frizzy, and can be used straight, curly or wavy hair.


I have short really curly hair how do you get it to go straight naturally not using hair straightners?

it is impossible without straightening of some type