Straighten Up with Redken Sheer Straight
My hair is already straight so when I style my locks in the morning, I usually don’t require more than a paddle brush when I blow dry my hair to keep it straight.
However, Orange County weather has been a little more humid than I’m used to and by mid-day, my hair’s got a slight wavy kink in it.
For the past few days, I’ve been trying out Redken’s new Sheer Straight 06 Lightweight Straightening Gel ($15 US) to see if my hair style can hold up to near 90-degree weather and afternoon mugginess.
This morning I’m happy to report that Sheer Straight certainly does help keep the kinks at bay.
The gel formula is definitely light enough for my fine hair and doesn’t weigh it down. I was also surprised since I usually equate gels with making my hair crunchy or hard, but after I blow-dry my locks are touchably soft.
To ensure that my hair stays stick straight, I also run a flat-iron through it. Redken Sheer Straight features the brand’s Straight-out Complex, containing proteins to help protect from heat damage and coconut and olive oils to condition and retain moisture. A win-win to keep healthier looking hair.
Within Redken’s new straightening collection, Sheer Straight 06 is meant for fine hair; if you have medium hair, try their Align 12 Protective Straightening Lotion ($16 US) and if you have coarse hair, use Power Tame 16 ($16 US).
Have you tried any of these new Redken straightening products yet? They’re available online and in salons now.
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On August 25th, 2009 Janet said:
You always look so fresh and beautiful, I’m so jealous! Even though I’m also asian, I’ve got wavy frizzy hair. So not fair, so I’ll have to check this out for sure. I’m always searching for the best straightening product to help. Thanks for this review!
On August 25th, 2009 Elaine C said:
I like this product too! I have rather thick and wavy hair and it really does seem to control the frizz. I really do recommend it.
My other favorite is Fekkai’s Glossing Cream .
On August 25th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi Janet,
I have non-frizzy hair but I’m always jealous of Asian women with long, thick hair. It seems that I’m the only one in my family with wispy hair resembling Westerners
Hope this Redken line works for you if you try it!
On August 25th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi Elaine C,
I like Glossing Cream too! I love the way it makes my hair shiny and more healthy looking.
Do you have any products you like for voluminizing?
On August 25th, 2009 Marisol said:
I haven’t tried Redken yet. I have been using the Jonathan products you gave me (for straight & curly hair) and they have been working great. =)
On August 25th, 2009 Lilan said:
Hi Marisol,
So glad you’re liking the Jonathan products! Hope you found some other items you love among them too
How’s everything up north? As much as I complained about it before, I’m missing the cool weather. It’s been way too hot for me here – 90 degrees!
On August 25th, 2009 Marisol said:
The weather here is so lame. Freaking cold. I almost turned on my heater. In the freaking summer!
I am a fan of Dirt too. Great product!