I have been growing my hair for a year. I have curly hair that has been compared to Jon Snow. But that's a problem because its so curly it looks much shorter than it is and some parts still flip up out of curlines. I want long hair and I think it might look better straightened. But will doing so hurt the growing process or cause a great deal of damage or split ends?

I have been growing my hair for a year. I have curly hair that has been compared to Jon Snow. But that's a problem because its so curly it looks much shorter than it is and some parts still flip up out of curlines. I want long hair and I think it might look better straightened. But will doing so hurt the growing process or cause a great deal of damage or split ends?


It depends- are you meaning to have it chemically straightened or to use a straightening iron, or product?

Which would be better?

Straightening your hair with an iron is safe, and you can go back to curly when you feel like it.

Straightening your hair with an iron is safe, and you can go back to curly when you feel like it.


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If you chemically straighten your hair you risk two things: Not liking it and being stuck with it until it grows out and also the chemicals are not at all good for your hair and will cause split ends and damage.

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If you chemically straighten your hair you risk two things: Not liking it and being stuck with it until it grows out and also the chemicals are not at all good for your hair and will cause split ends and damage.

if you use an iron too much, same thing will happen.

Heat damage every day will take a toll. You can use protective serums and creams like coconut oil to help protect it.

if you use an iron too much, same thing will happen.


Yes, like anything else, but if you use certain products you can fend it off.