Chemically straightened hair?

I have thick curly hair. I get Brazilian Blowouts every couple months and while they don't make it stick straight, they help and definitely smooth things and make styling easier and faster. I use a flat iron every day that I want it straight. DO NOT get it chemically relaxed. It is so bad for your hair. I had it done once and I couldn't run my fingers through my hair wet, it was just a nest of tangles. Either learn to embrace it or deal with straightening it everyday, there's no other way. Believe me, I have tried EVERYTHING. BB's can be expensive, so I have to wait to get it on a Groupon which will usually run about $100, but well worth it in my opinion.

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