Skip to main content
Mila Kunis at the 69th BFI London Film Festival opening night.
Prince William, King Charles, and Prince Harry together.
Meghan Markle and Princess Charlotte at a royal event.

Celebrity

Forget Brazilian Hair Straightening--A Healthier, Under-$13 Alternative

November 4, 2010 by Eileen Conlan
shefinds | Celebrity
Featured image
house unit img
Women Are Swapping Their Boring Water For This Ice Pop Electrolyte Mix!

This summer, as you probably noticed through group coupons and online sample sales, Brazilian hair straightening and Keratin treatments were all the rage. As a naturally wavy-haired girl who spends her mornings with a hair dryer and flat iron to get my desired results, I went for a Keratin treatment.

It was time consuming (2 hours), expensive ($200)  and high maintenance: I couldn’t tuck my hair behind my ear or get it wet for two days of pure torture. It made my hair more manageable, but after reading  reports about harmful chemicals found in them,  I’d rather not take the risk again.

Good thing I found a better alternative. Click here to meet your new (under $15) godsend:

Read more »»

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm for sleek hair styling.


Paul Mitchell’s Super Skinny Relaxing Balm ($12.15, currently on sale from $18) has a remarkable effect on my hair: it actually softens the kinks, curls and waves, making my hair feel straighter, and more easy to manage. I still blowdry my  hair, but it doesn’t take nearly as long. And at this price, it’s not a huge investment, but between you and me, I would actually pay more for it, it’s that good. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think.

See all of our beauty roadtests, and follow the author of this post on Twitter @shefindseileen for more.

Author:

Zendaya and Tom Holland posing together at an event.
Margot Robbie at the BAFTA Awards, showcasing her elegant style.
Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, and Jim Curtis at a film premiere.
Donald Trump meeting Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Oval Office.
Bill Gates arriving at the 12th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony.
Kimberly Guilfoyle attending the Athens Gala Dinner.
Hailey Bieber at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala.
Prince William, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and King Charles together.
Melania Trump speaking at the United Nations event.
The Smith family at the Bad Boys premiere event.
Kourtney Kardashian at the Grammy Awards red carpet.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom sharing a moment together.
Prince William and Prince Harry at a public event.
Bianca Censori showcasing fall/winter fashion collection.
David JD Vance and Usha Vance at Elysee Palace in Paris.
Shania Twain performing at the Annual Academy of Country Music.
Donald Trump discussing maternal healthcare at a public event.
Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton attending a royal function.
Kim Kardashian at the Kering's 3rd Annual Caring for Women Dinner.
Kylie Jenner and Stormi Aire with Timothée Chalamet at an event.
Inspiring beauty tips and secrets revealed by experts.