What are the best, cheapest and most damage-free ways to straighten black hair?

My mom has been using a hot comb for years but that isn't an option anymore. Her hair is short (hangs around her neck when straightened) and very soft. It usually doesn't hold a curl or straighten for more than a day or so but that's all she only needs it for a few hours this time (possibly overnite as well)

What would be the way that she could do her hair herself without having to buy a lot of expensive products or hurting her hair.



Thanks!What are the best, cheapest and most damage-free ways to straighten black hair?
Maybe she could try roller setting it. If her hair is natural, it probably won't make it bone straight but it WILL be a lot straighter. There are some good tutorials on how to roller set natural hair on youtube. Other than roller sets, there's really no other way to get it straight without damaging it. Maybe she can try wearing wigs for like 6 months so her real hair can get back health. Then, after it gets back healthy, maybe she can press it out once every two weeks. I forgot to add that she should start taking care of her hair with washing, conditioning, deep conditioning, moisturizing it, wearing satin bonnets to sleep, get her ends trimmed. After 6 months, her hair will not only be able to hold a curl but it will much healthier and longer. But, remember, make sure she only applies heat every two weeks and make sure to use a heat protectant. Also, you can go to sites like: curlynikki.com, longhaircareforum,.com, and blackhairmedia,com



Those sites will tell you everything you need to know about taking care of hair. Hope this helps!