While the latest trend these days is flowing curls, I’ve been curly haired since I was born. And I remember the only time I messed around and gotten my hair straightened was when I was 25. I was young and with too much time on my hands perhaps but the deadpan straight flat hair look was all the rage back then.

As soon as I walked out of the hairdresser, I remember thinking I should probably not tell my boyfriend about it. He was in overseas at that time and knowing him, he never approved of my urge to try getting my hair straightened. Even when I promised to try it just once. Until now, he could never imagine how I look like with straight hair because I’ve never had a picture taken back then.

But frankly, I’ve got to admit I preferred my usual curly hair look. I don’t know, maybe I’m just used to seeing myself with curly hair. Nonetheless, the brief period of experiencing straight hair was kinda fun. It’s exciting to try something out of the ordinary once in a while. I bought a whole lot of tools to maintain my hair for about 6 months. Made a few mistakes buying hair styling tools unsuitable for my hair unfortunately. Before buying a specific flat iron, you’ve got to know what your hair type is. The first one I bought didn’t really suit my hair type. I shopped for one again having consulted my hairdresser and picked one of FHI flat irons, I can’t remember which one right now. It’s been more than 5 years ago and I’ve never messed with my hair again ever since.

One piece of advice though. Be aware that any type of hair styling tools that involves heat could potentially post a threat to the health of your hair. Yes, even the innocent looking hair dryer you use after every wash. That is why a heat protectant applied before styling your hair is highly recommended to keep your hair looking great and healthy.