The Obsession With Straight Hair

A lot of individuals have been misled into believing that lighter complexions and straighter hair are more attractive according to Eurocentric notions of beauty. And let's not kid ourselves into thinking that having straight hair is the easiest to maintain and that you can never have a terrible hair day. My decision to accept my naturally curly hair came after years of chemical straightening. Additionally, there is only so much you can do with straight hair because it is just straight and not very fascinating, although it is simpler to manage and more "attractive." No offense to those who have naturally straight hair.

As smooth, processed hair replaced the bedhead appearance, teased curls, and perms of the 1980s and 1990s, department stores and electronic goods marketplaces began to carry and sell more hair straighteners. Salons began to offer straightening services such as permanent rebounding, and customers were even asked if they wanted "straight blow dries."

Why Straight Hair?

People can go crazy over having beautiful hair. The majority of females favor having straight hair, and those who don't can still get it perfect by straightening it. Guys and girls both like women with straight hair.

Here is why:

Easy to Style

In comparison to other types of hair, straight hair is much easier to style. You can braid them or put them in a bun or a high ponytail with very little effort. Many beauties, influencers, and models usually have straight hair in styling tutorials. They are simple to manage over tangling hair.

No Stress Combing

Straight hair means you don’t have to fear your comb. People obsessed with straight hair don’t usually have naturally straight hair so they know how bad it can be to comb your hair. It is painful, and hair gets tangled easily. Straight hair just makes their lives so much easier by removing this fear.

A Different Look

People with naturally curly or wavy hair usually pull off a completely different look with straight hair. It makes them look prettier, and they get more attention. Society praises them for looking different, which encourages the obsession further.

Hair looks Longer

The length of your hair looks longer when you straighten it. All of those curling irons ended up being longer. Straight blow-drying adds volume as well.

Attractive to Eye

Straight hair has been the beauty standard for a long time. They are fed into our brains as a beauty standard, so naturally, straight hair looks more appealing. It makes people damage their hair to make them more attractive.

Easier to Wash

Women mainly complain about how much of a struggle it is to wash their hair. Having straight hair makes it simpler to shampoo and conditioner. It saves time especially when you’re in a hurry! People are bound to choose easier, and the repetitive choosing makes it a habit or obsession.

Easy to do Hair Care

Straight hair makes it easier to care for your hair. From applying oil to giving your hair a good massage. A hair mask also applies much easier. But it is not the smartest choice to straighten your hair for this reason. Straightening your hair damages, them to a large extent.

Bottom Line

To sum it all up. People, mainly women, love to straighten their hair. They get obsessed with falling for its temporary ease and attraction. Is it worth it?