Those with extremely coarse and curly hair have several options if they choose to fight their natural texture and wear their hair straight.

While flat irons can often suffice, some decide to use chemical straighteners for stronger and longer lasting results. Visit a salon for a Brazilian keratin treatment or Japanese hair straightening treatment and in just a few hours curly hair can be turned straight and sleek. However, there are also products available that make permanently straight hair possible in a convenient at-home treatment that takes a fraction of the time it takes for a salon treatment.

At-home hair straighteners can be broken down into two main groups, lye hair relaxers and and no lye relaxers. Lye hair relaxers used Sodium Hydroxide to break down curl and wave patterns in the innermost parts of the hair, straightening the hair with great results. However, the strength with which the curl is relaxed also means that the hair's integrity and ability to resist damage is also compromised. So even though the hair may be straight, it is also weak and more susceptible to damage and breakage. Even though Lye hair relaxers should be used with caution, they have been used safely and effectively by many for a number of years. The main things to keep in mind are to stay away from excessive heat styling or anything else that can cause additional damage to the hair.

No-Lye hair relaxers use guanidine hydroxide to straighten the hair. Gianidine hydroxide is also a strong chemical that works from the inside of the hair to break down curl, however, it is said to be less irritating to the skin and scalp. No-lye hair relaxers are best for anyone with especially sensitive skin or scalp. Since no-lye relaxers tend to leave the hair a little more dry, it is always smart to use a deep conditioner or moisture treatment on the hair at least a few times per week.

Hawaiian Silky No-Lye Hair Relaxer is a great relaxer for those choosing the no-lye relaxer option. Formulated with Jojoba and Mink oils, this no-lye relaxer moisturizes and nourishes the hair while coating it with a protective barrier to reduce damage and dryness during the chemical process and afterward. Hair is left feeling smooth and silky and incredibly straight. Hawaiian Silky No-Lye Hair Relaxer comes in Mild, Regular, and Super formulas so any hair type can be straightened with ease. Hawaiian Silky specializes in products for ethnic or extremely coarse and curly hair. Their hair relaxers and treatment products work wonders on very resistant and hard to manage hair types.

Just as those with fine, straight hair spend endless time and money trying to create curl and volume, those blessed with volume an texture often want to reduce it. Luckily this can be done quickly and easily in the comfort of one's home. In just about 30 minutes or less, hair can be permanently straightened and smoothed with minimal irritation to the scalp or skin with a no-lye hair relaxer.