The article explores the emerging trend of 'straight natural' within the natural hair community, emphasizing a method where individuals style their naturally curly or coily hair straight using heated tools. Curl expert Sarah Sango explains that 'straight natural' involves using styling tools at lower temperatures to protect hair's natural texture while offering styling flexibility. This trend, prevalent on platforms like TikTok, fosters debate over methods, as it promotes the idea of maintaining natural curls without resorting to chemical treatments. The article discusses how this movement balances beauty and hair health.
It's worth noting that the term 'heat-trained' is commonly used in the natural-hair community to describe a technique that loosens or stretches curl patterns.
Straight natural can mean a myriad of things and applies to various methods of styling and haircare, allowing natural texture without permanent alterations.
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