Temporary Hair Straighteners: Blow Dryers and Flat Irons

There's no denying it—chemical hair straighteners can be harsh and drying. Some people won't put up with the damage they can do. If you fall into this category, you still have options.

The hair care industry offers various types of hair straightening appliances (the simplest of which is the blow dryer). A blow dryer, however, is a temporary fix and people with really curly or wavy hair usually have to use a blow dryer in conjunction with another hair straightening device.

*For the super curly crowd, a flat iron, which comes in a variety of materials and styles, is the appliance of choice.