The lustrous, smooth Malaysian straight hair is often a source of envy for those who are naturally born with wild curly hair, and spend hours every day straightening their locks. Repeated use of hot irons to straighten the hair, however, often causes extensive damage. When repeatedly straightened out, hair could become dry, frizzy, and more prone to breakage. For this same reason, heat should be avoided as much as possible when straightening the hair, but how exactly is this possible? Here are some tips that you can use:

The easiest and fastest way to achieve Malaysian-like hair, is to use actual virgin Malaysian hair extensions like those provided by companies like Virgin Hair Fixx. Hair extensions, particularly clip-ons, are fast and easy to attach, and can be removed just as easily at the end of the day. Virgin hair extension possess the natural luster, smoothness, and volume of healthy hair that many wish to have, and to top it all off, maintaining these extensions are just as simple as washing and conditioning regularly. You no longer have to spend hours heating your hair daily, just for it to curl back by midday.

Another healthy hair treatment that you can try is deep-conditioning. Dry hair is naturally more frizzy and curly, so moisturizing can make your hair heavy enough for it to just fall straight naturally. You can also try using shampoos and conditioners that have anti-frizz formulas to help you combat those tough to beat curls.

After you take a bath, air-dry your hair, and gently comb or brush through it until it becomes dry. It would also be helpful if you intermittently comb your hair throughout the day to keep it from tangling, and to ensure that it remains straight and smooth. If you wish to, you can deep condition your hair, and use Malaysian straight hair extensions to add volume and length to your natural hair.

Straightening masks and straightening shampoos can also be used to weigh down the frizz and curls, but be warned however that some of these products may contain strong chemicals that can also damage your hair with repeated use.

Sources:

How to Straighten Your Hair Without Heat, Wikihow.com

How to Make Hair Straight with a Curling Iron, Wikihow.com

The hair-raising truth about straighteners: A third of women use them, but experts say hair irons can make your hair go more frizzy... and even fall out, Dailymail.co.uk, April 7, 2011