How to Relax Hair without Chemicals

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Although chemicals are commonly used to relax hair, they are not a necessity. For someone who wishes to avoid spending money on chemicals or would just prefer a more natural method of relaxing their hair, there are the following options.
A blow dryer can allow you to relax your hair, even without any chemicals. Many find that the best time to do this is shortly after they have washed their hair. Wait a little while so that the hair is not soaking wet, but is damp instead. Get a hair dryer and place it on the hot setting. There are many different blow dryers on the market, and the more powerful ones can do the work faster, so experiment with them. Some of them also have different types of technology such as ceramics, and this may also help you to relax your hair easier and quicker. You will also need a brush. You will then capture a small section of your hair with the brush and pull it out. As you do so, hold the hair dryer over it, going from the root to the tips. You will want to slowly do this with every piece of your hair. You may need to go over several sections more than once if frizz remains in it. You can also look for hair dryers with attachments to help focus the air, which some people find useful.
It may be difficult to reach the hair underneath the top layers. To aid you with this, you can get a hair clip. You can gather most of your hair, but leave a small layer at the bottom. Secure the top layers with the clip. You can then blow dry the bottom layer. Next you can take another layer to blow dry. By methodically doing this, you will be less likely to miss any pieces.
Another method is to utilize a straightening iron. You will use much of the same method as above but instead of blowing the air at the hair, you will put small strands within the hot iron. Make sure that you read all directions thoroughly or else you can damage your hair.
No matter how you choose to relax your hair, it is very important to stay away from moisture afterwards. This can add frizz and sabotage your efforts.
There are many different ways that you can relax your hair without chemicals. The above methods may be the best for you.