Should I chemically straighten my hair?

I am 19 with natural kinky african american hair. I've never relaxed or permed it, and right now I just wear it in a ponytail. Whenever I wanted to straighten it, I use a flat iron. Now, I'm thinking it will be easier to relax it. I've tried braids, but they make my hair fall out. Are there any other options I haven't thought of?

Should I chemically straighten my hair?

just remember if u do deciede to chemically straighten your hair , than u will have to keep up with it , that means u will have to probably relax it every 2 months or so...your best bet is to start going to salons interviewing the stylist or when u see a person on the street with a hair style u like ask them where they got it done...what products they use etc.. that is what i do... if u are in ny, i can recommend a few places...

Should I chemically straighten my hair?

Read some tips and articles on hair straightening on this site

Should I chemically straighten my hair?

There are people that can blow dry your hair really straight. I never had it done before but I heard about it from people who have. Just ask around about it.

Should I chemically straighten my hair?

It depends, are you wanting a new look, or you tired of flat ironing your hair? I'm in the process of letting the perm grow out of my hair so I can have a pretty afro! Sometimes perms aren't the best thing some peeps hair fall out or the chemicals may be too strong!

Should I chemically straighten my hair?

I know that being a Caucasian female that straightening my hair chemically is very harsh and if I am not mistaken your hair tends to break off easier. If I were you I don't think I would take that chance of having all that break damage done to your hair. I would consult a hair dresser on what is more gentler on the hair, a perm or chemically straightening it.

Should I chemically straighten my hair?

afro hair is quite thick i think so chemical straightening would be a good idea as it would thin it much