Side Effects Of Hair Straightening- 287 Questions Answered

Hello, I am 23 year old man with curly hair. Because my hair is curly I never could grow it big and it has always been a nuisance to manage. I am considering getting my hair permanently straightened. I wanted to know what are the side effects of permanent hair straightening.

Asked for , 0 Years 1146 Views v

Dr. Anita Rath Dermatologist | Bhubaneswar

5/5 people found this helpful

You may have hair fall dryness itching of scalp due to the chemical used for hair strengthening in addition u may face split hair ends issues ... Read More

Hello Sir. 2 years ago i used hair straightening cream but i got side effects of it like hair loss, hair thinning, dandruff & dry scalp. i'm really worried about hair loss i am practically bald. please help me.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 4906 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

2/2 people found this helpful

You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. T ... Read More

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dermatologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+139

Afraiding whether there would be any side effects or any other problems for straightening the hair occasionally

Asked for Male, 24 Years 1233 Views v

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Dermatologist | Mumbai

1/3 people found this helpful

Hi Thanks for your query. Usually the hair structure can be damaged due to such hair treatments. ... Read More

Is permanent hair straightening cream harmful for hairs ?and please tell mebwhat are the side effects of hair straightening cream

Asked for Male, 17 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

0/1 people found this helpful

Yes ... Read More

I want to know in what span i should be normally doing hair straightening...can i go for permanent hair straightening every 6 months

Asked for Female, 28 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Which permanently hair straightening cream is best for men Which one has no side effects? And from which cream my curly rough and hard hairs turns into straight and silky hair for ever with out any side effects

Asked for Male, 17 Years 235 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

0/1 people found this helpful

Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ... Read More

Sir I have done hair straightening...am seeing lot of hair is falling down ...before hair straightening I don’t have any hair fall but now am seeing so much hair falling down..please give me a quick remedy to stop this...will this fallen hair will regrow or not..?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 446 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

0/1 people found this helpful

All people who undergo straightening face hairfall. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

I did hair straightening in Dec 2022 and it left me with hair being straight and rough rather then smooth.. i spoke to the respective salon and they suggested me to do keratin treatment... Pls suggest if i should do keratin treatment now considering i did straightening in Dec.. also as i might want to do straightening again in Dec 2023 since i want

...

Asked for Female, 28 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have done hair straightening and am seeing lot of hair is falling..when I comb my hair...am feeling nervous...doctor told it is Androgenetic alopecia..what does it mean..??can I stop this and how..??can I regrow my hair without any medications..??

Asked for Male, 19 Years 140 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

1/1 people found this helpful

You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ... Read More

Dear sir / mam, I have very dry and frizzy hair. I couldn't be confident in meeting even if I dress well because of my hair. For the past 2 years, am only thinking of doing hair straightening. I have thin hair( not too thin), please suggest me I can go for hair straightening or not. Mine is Very dry and frizzy hair so I my hairdo looks different wh

...

Asked for Female, 26 Years 184 Views v

Dr. Reema Das Mallik Cosmetologist | Guwahati

If u have thin hair, go for cysteine or keratin treatment ... Read More

Is straightening og cervical lordosis very serious please help me my doctor is busy unable to meet him after x ray report please let me know will he suggest surgery or physiotherapy is enough ? Pls help thank you

Asked for Female, 26 Years 61 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect ... Read More

Hi i had a plastic surgery to my left hand 2 and half months back.. From then my elbow is not straightening and my wrist drop.. Does it need a surgery? Or can it reduce on its own if we do excercises

Asked for Male, 21 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Go for exercise first ... Read More

Hi in MRI report I have straightening of cervical lordosis. Please suggest how to treat it. This is causing discomfort in neck and head

Asked for Female, 38 Years 153 Views v

Dr. Tushar Sinha Orthopedist | Pune

You will need to give rest to the region of the neck so that the muscles relax and the lordosis is reversed. Can you give me some more history via video call ? ... Read More

Does Copacabana Hair Botox leads to hair damage and hair fall ?My hairs are always frizzy so was planning to do so .. or I will have to straighten my hair with the help of straightener which is a heating device ..what will damage more ?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 523 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

0/1 people found this helpful

Both damage the hair , kindly refrain ... Read More

I am 28M and i am having a lot of hairfall. Probably alopecia genetic. How donI stop it? I was thinking about getting a hair transplant but that would put me on finisteride anyway. I have enough hair right now to keep myself up on fin and maintain it without transplant. But the concern is i have gone through the experience of many people on reddit

...

Asked for Male, 27 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

1/1 people found this helpful

I have very long hair till waist ..I wish to color them 2 inch from hair end point (waist part) I want to know will that be safe and won't affect my hair growth or not cause hairfall.

Asked for Female, 54 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Safe... for details do direct online consultation with photo ... Read More

Hi Can we do hair smoothening or hair straightening while breastfeeding? Is it safe or not to do please suggest

Asked for Female, 28 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

Yes it is safe for the baby. But its not good for your hair ... Read More

Hello doctors, I recently got my X ray done for cervical, It's showed neck straightening due to Muscle spasm , Please see the attached report. I am Feeling vertigo, Ringing in ear, Blurry vision from last week. Please advice . Thankyou.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa General Physician | Delhi

1/1 people found this helpful

Consult for the appropriate medication and guidance forr neck exercises If needed My clinic in Delhi ... Read More

Hi i have wavy hair wanted to go for hair smoothening will there be any side effects. Like hair fall, dandruff

Asked for Female, 37 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I had straightened my hair twice in 10 months I have really long hair but they are curled up and shedding really fast. I have wavy hair, I'm loosing alot of them and getting patches.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Can I go for hair straightening in pregnancy? Is henna okay to apply instead of hair color? Not enough research available it seems on internet ? Already asked my doctor but looking for another suggestion.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Shivani Badal Obstetrician | Bhopal

You can use henna during pregnancy. Straightening is fine but avoid the use of chemicals, some can be harmful. ... Read More

How to straighten curly hair naturally which ayurvedic oil to use to straighten hair and make it frizz free

Asked for Male, 25 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Abhinav Tiwari General Physician | Etawah

1/1 people found this helpful

No such oil is available Use hair straightener ... Read More

Can hair Prp causes Cancer Tumor In feauture Is there any side effects in feauture due to hair PRp

Asked for Male, 22 Years 183 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

No ... Read More

I had a hair spa 1 day before can I go for hair prp. Today... Can I go for prp Prp has any side effects

Asked for Male, 22 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Yes ... Read More

My age is 22 a doctor suggested hair prp 8 session and minoxidil 5%tugain finastiride 1mg Is it safe sir for long term

Asked for Male, 22 Years 724 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Safe but have regular follow ups ... Read More

I have get done straightening of my hair in October end and after a month till now I am experiencing hairfall.Please help me out don't want to go to parlour for solution as I already have done the mistake of straightening there

Asked for Female, 36 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Shivani S Talpallikar Cosmetologist | Bidar

1/1 people found this helpful

More information is required to treatment your hairfall at the moment. Please attach images and consult online for a better evaluation and treatment plan. If you have information about the type of k ... Read More

I was wondering if I could consult a dental to help me correct and straighten them. I was also wondering if instead of braces I could get the invisible guards. Thank you very much!

Asked for Female, 21 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Hemlata Rokade Dentist | Pune

1/1 people found this helpful

You can absolutely straighten your teeth with help of clear aligners. You need to show it once to consultant along with some investigation which are some x rays. And we are good to proceed ahead. Than ... Read More

I had hair prp before 3 months now iam getting headaches is it due to prp only Is hair prp has any major side effects?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 558 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

0/1 people found this helpful

No..not because of that.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Is there any other option available for crooked teeth and straightening of then without using braces?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Hiral Kishorkumar Dental Surgeon | Mumbai

1/1 people found this helpful

Hi..Straightening of mal aligned teeth can be done with help of invisible ALIGNERS if u dnt won't to go for braces.There are lot of companies making them and thy provide home visits also. You can cons ... Read More

Hi Doctor, Kindly suggest which kind of or which brand heat protection should be applied on hair before using straighteners or any kind of heat on to the hair?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

0/1 people found this helpful

Straightening itself by heat only . for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Consult with a dermatologist online

5-min response
Share pictures
Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Hair straightening

241 Views

Does Keratin treatment for hair straightening cause hair fall and permanent damage? Or Is it worth trying ... Read More

Permanent hair straightening

134 Views

Is it safe to have permanent hair straightening during pregnancy !? I am 6 weeks 5 days today .Please sug ... Read More

Hair fall after hair straightening

169 Views

Sir I have done hair straightening one year ago..after that I faced a lot of hair fall ..even I didn't ta ... Read More

Hair fall after permenant straightening

141 Views

I have straightened my hair permanently post that I have hair fall and my density of the hair also has be ... Read More

Extream hair fall after straightening

59 Views

I have treated my hair as permanent hair straightening three months before , from then to now I have alre ... Read More

Download FREE Practo app

Side effects of hair straightening

Hello, I am 23 year old man with curly hair. Because my hair is curly I never could grow it big and it has always been a nuisance to manage. I am considering getting my hair permanently straightened. I wanted to know what are the side effects of permanent hair straightening.

Hello Sir. 2 years ago i used hair straightening cream but i got side effects of it like hair loss, hair thinning, dandruff & dry scalp. i'm really worried about hair loss i am practically bald. please help me.

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Afraiding whether there would be any side effects or any other problems for straightening the hair occasionally

Is permanent hair straightening cream harmful for hairs ?and please tell mebwhat are the side effects of hair straightening cream

I want to know in what span i should be normally doing hair straightening...can i go for permanent hair straightening every 6 months

Which permanently hair straightening cream is best for men Which one has no side effects? And from which cream my curly rough and hard hairs turns into straight and silky hair for ever with out any side effects

Sir I have done hair straightening...am seeing lot of hair is falling down ...before hair straightening I don’t have any hair fall but now am seeing so much hair falling down..please give me a quick remedy to stop this...will this fallen hair will regrow or not..?

I have done hair straightening and am seeing lot of hair is falling..when I comb my hair...am feeling nervous...doctor told it is Androgenetic alopecia..what does it mean..??can I stop this and how..??can I regrow my hair without any medications..??

Is straightening og cervical lordosis very serious please help me my doctor is busy unable to meet him after x ray report please let me know will he suggest surgery or physiotherapy is enough ? Pls help thank you

Hi i had a plastic surgery to my left hand 2 and half months back.. From then my elbow is not straightening and my wrist drop.. Does it need a surgery? Or can it reduce on its own if we do excercises

Hi in MRI report I have straightening of cervical lordosis. Please suggest how to treat it. This is causing discomfort in neck and head

Does Copacabana Hair Botox leads to hair damage and hair fall ?My hairs are always frizzy so was planning to do so .. or I will have to straighten my hair with the help of straightener which is a heating device ..what will damage more ?

I have very long hair till waist ..I wish to color them 2 inch from hair end point (waist part) I want to know will that be safe and won't affect my hair growth or not cause hairfall.

Hi Can we do hair smoothening or hair straightening while breastfeeding? Is it safe or not to do please suggest

Hello doctors, I recently got my X ray done for cervical, It's showed neck straightening due to Muscle spasm , Please see the attached report. I am Feeling vertigo, Ringing in ear, Blurry vision from last week. Please advice . Thankyou.

Hi i have wavy hair wanted to go for hair smoothening will there be any side effects. Like hair fall, dandruff

I had straightened my hair twice in 10 months I have really long hair but they are curled up and shedding really fast. I have wavy hair, I'm loosing alot of them and getting patches.

Can I go for hair straightening in pregnancy? Is henna okay to apply instead of hair color? Not enough research available it seems on internet ? Already asked my doctor but looking for another suggestion.

How to straighten curly hair naturally which ayurvedic oil to use to straighten hair and make it frizz free

Can hair Prp causes Cancer Tumor In feauture Is there any side effects in feauture due to hair PRp

I had a hair spa 1 day before can I go for hair prp. Today... Can I go for prp Prp has any side effects

My age is 22 a doctor suggested hair prp 8 session and minoxidil 5%tugain finastiride 1mg Is it safe sir for long term

I have get done straightening of my hair in October end and after a month till now I am experiencing hairfall.Please help me out don't want to go to parlour for solution as I already have done the mistake of straightening there

I was wondering if I could consult a dental to help me correct and straighten them. I was also wondering if instead of braces I could get the invisible guards. Thank you very much!

I had hair prp before 3 months now iam getting headaches is it due to prp only Is hair prp has any major side effects?

Is there any other option available for crooked teeth and straightening of then without using braces?

Hi Doctor, Kindly suggest which kind of or which brand heat protection should be applied on hair before using straighteners or any kind of heat on to the hair?

Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Recently Asked Questions

Hair straightening

Permanent hair straightening

Hair fall after hair straightening

Hair fall after permenant straightening

Extream hair fall after straightening