Hello, james888-ga!
I am assuming you are male due to your GA name. Since you have not
provided any information about the length of your hair, I will
mentione the two non-chemical options available - temporary
straighteners and straightening irons
Hair straightening irons are best for getting the kinks out of hair
without using chemicals. They work very well. The only issue to be
aware of is that the constant use of such irons can dry out your hair
quite quickly, causing broken or "fried" ends. Use a good conditioner,
and see if you can go a few days without washing and straightening.
However, they may not work if your hair is extremely short.
Otherwise, there are several effective daily straightening balms that
can smooth your hair without, hopefully, causing scalp irritation.
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Temporary straightening balms are your best bet if your hair is too
short for a straightening iron.
LaunchPad's Readers Choice Awards for the best beauty products
mentions three hair-straightening favorites:
http://www.beautylaunchpad.com/pdf/features/lp1104readers_choice.pdf
Matrix Sleek look System
http://www.epinions.com/Matrix_Sleek_Look_Smoothing_System/display_~reviews
Aveda hang Straight Straightening Lotion
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp92406_333181_sespider/aveda/hang_straight_straightening_lotion.htm
Redken Straight 05 Straightening Balms
http://www.sleekhair.com/1059.html
"Straight 5 hair straightening balm is perfect for naturally curly,
frizzy or permed hair - it temporarily straightens while protecting
hair against heat and humidity."
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Fred makes a product called Straight which can be ordered in the U.S.
through HQhair:
"Fred Strait is a temporary, non-chemical hair straightening balm.
This luxury, professional formula will smooth out and control curly
and unruly hair whilst vastly improving hair condition and shine. Fred
Strait is great for taming frizzy, wild hair when applied to damp hair
before blowdrying."
http://www.hqhair.com/code/products.asp?PageID=254&SectionID=118&FeaturedID=417&FeaturedProduct=1784&pID=1&Afcode=froogleus&cID=2
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BedHead Control Freak Serum is another product you might try. Read
reviews on eOpinions.com
http://www.epinions.com/TIGI_Bed_Head_Control_Freak_Serum/display_~reviews
Compare Prices
http://www.epinions.com/TIGI_Bed_Head_Control_Freak_Serum
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A Men's Health forum offers some good tips on hair straightening:
http://www.menshealth.co.uk/talk/thread.phtml/thread134741/?PHPSESSID=57d8dee7e764905d7e1d1c6af6bc7c69
Here is a short thread about straightening balms from the Fashionspot
http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4884
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Here is a link to the GHD mini straightener discussed in the Men's
Forum link above:
http://www.hqhair.com/code/products.asp?PageId=362&SectionID=374
"The GHD mini styler & hair straightener uses the same advanced
technology as the original GHD ceramic hair straighteners yet features
smaller plates of 1cm (0.8 inch) ideal for short hair or use by men.
As well as a great straightener, this beautifully versatile GHD iron
also allows you to create flicks, curls or movement."
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A selection of hair-straightening irons for men with reviews can be
found on the Folica site, even though most of the pictures and reviews
are from women:
http://www.folica.com/For_Men_348_1.html
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Some general rules from "Flat Iron Styling."
http://www.hairfinder.com/hairstyling/straighten_hair.htm
"Always start any thermal styling process with clean, DRY hair.
Whenever possible, your styling session should start by shampooing and
conditioning the hair with a moisture-rich formula in both your
shampoo and conditioner. In addition, follow up with a leave-in
conditioning spray to protect the hair during the drying and thermal
styling process."
"A build-up of gel, mousse or hairspray from previous styling will
only result in stickiness, clumping, and possible damage, so cleansing
the hair before thermal styling is essential. In addition, the hair
must be COMPLETELY dry. Even slightly damp hair will not only respond
poorly to the thermal styling, but applying the heated appliance to
damp hair will cause the hair to literally "cook" in the resultant
steaming, swelling the hair shaft and forcing the protective moisture
from the cortex of the hair."
"Use the right sized tool for your hair. Unless your hair is well past
your shoulders in length, you should choose a flat-iron appliance
whose heating plates are approximately 1"-to-1-1/2" wide. Wider irons
are certainly available, but are only necessary for those individuals
with longer hair. For the average woman, the smaller tool offers
better control, is lighter in weight, and therefore much easier to
handle."
Read further...
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You might also want to read the following:
"Straightening Curly, Frizzy Hair." Paula Begoun
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=104
Problem: How can I straighten and smooth my naturally curly (frizzy)
hair? I have tried everything."
Read answer..
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I hope these suggestions provide some helpful alternatives so you can
achieve the look you want without suffering further scalp irritation.
Sincerely,
umiat
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