Most of us women are often searching high and low for products that will give us impeccable, luscious tresses that look like we’ve stepped out of the glossy pages of a magazine. Even though there are tools and treatments that will aid us in getting flawless hair, many of them are not good for our hair in the long run, such as relaxers, Brazilian keratin treatments, or flat irons. Known for her envy-inducing locks, Jennifer Aniston set the internet ablaze when she practically went for the big chop after damaging her hair with one Brazilian straightening treatment! The hair treatment may be costly and wildly popular, but it is clearly not healthy in the least, considering the key ingredient is formaldehyde, as in embalming fluid. It is also known as a carcinogen.
My ongoing hair frenemy has been the flat iron throughout the years. How I wish I didn’t pick up a flat iron in the first place! I simply didn’t know how else to manage my thick, wavy, multi-ethnic hair that seemingly has a personality of its own. Move over flat iron, because there’s a new hair “treatment” in town: the Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight ($26). Thanks SheSpeaks and Aveda!
I couldn’t help but be slightly leery of the mere idea of naturally straightening my hair after 5 consecutive uses, but I figured that I wouldn’t know if the product stood by its word, unless I tried it. There wasn’t a significant difference in the texture of my hair after using the product for the first time. However, I must note that it was remarkably soft and manageable. I could effortlessly glide my fingers through my hair without them getting caught in the thickness! I didn’t even reach for a flat iron, because for the first time in a long time, my hateship for my hair had turned into loveship.
I was noticing a major difference by the third day, as my hair was becoming less and less wavy. I still have a little wave to my hair after using it on the fifth day, but my hair is at its straightest, and manageability is off the charts! No words in the dictionary can describe how much I appreciate this product, because it has helped me spend way less time on my hair. Prior to this, it took at least an hour to manage my hair, which included shampooing, conditioning, blow drying, and flat ironing. It was a long, tedious process that was tiresome.
How to Use the Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight
Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, use a dime-sized amount of the Aveda Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight styling creme on towel-dried, yet damp hair. Applying it one section at a time. Blow-dry your hair straight, using the brush of your choice. Hardly anything beats a Mason Pearson brush, but EcoTools’ brushes are notably good if you can’t justify the price of a Mason Pearson brush! Flat ironing is optional.
I have naturally curly hair and I get keratin treatments to get rid of those horrible curls.
My hair is curly and frizzy so this would work wonders for me. I’ll have to check it out.
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My hair is weird and only gets wavy on the side that is naturally thicker, I want to try this to see if it helps.
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I too find this product makes my wavy hair much more manageable to get straight. I haven’t even used it for 5 days straight yet and can see a significant difference in the amount of waves that my hair has just with air drying.
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So glad you found a product that rocks! I have naturally straight hair and wish it had some volume. LOL
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I have hair that won’t make up its mind if it is curly or not. This sounds like a great product for me.
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I have used a product like this one and I did not really see any kind of difference except for my hair being more manageable and SOFT!
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I’ve gained naturally curly hair since I’ve given birth to kids. I miss straight hair. I am glad that you’ve shared this review with us.
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I’m always battling my hair too, so this might be a route I could travel as well. As long as it’s ok for colored hair, that is.
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Wow, that sounds like a great alternative to flat ironing your hair daily. The damage from styling is so intense, so it’s great to know their are products to reach the same effect with less wear.
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My hair is stick straight and I always wanted it curly LOL. I can imagine how nice it is though to find an easy way to straighten it if you wanted to.
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I have naturally wavy hair and it’s always a struggle to make it look the way I want. I try to not use the flat iron too much. I’ll have to give these products a try.
I have naturally wavy and frizzy hair… sigh. But I use hot rollers so I have curly hair more than half the time and occasionally use a flat iron to straighten it.
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My hair is as straight as can be but I know a few people with curly hair who would like this.
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I will add this to my Christmas wish list. I have curly hair, but like to wear it straight often.
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This is something that I definitely need — my hair can get so frizzy and wavy!
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I LOVE Aveda products! I have wavy hair and do not always want to flat iron it. This would be perfect!
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My hair has the same texture as yours. I could never let it hair dry and wear it in public, it’s awful. LOL.
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I haven’t heard of these Aveda products before. I’ll have to try it out.
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My hair is really find and very straight. I hate it so wind up getting a perm every year.
I love how smooth it looks, AVeda makes great products.
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My hair has a very similar natural wave and I could definitely benefit from this line. I love that it not only works, but that it is chemical free as well.
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