Straightening your hair is not all about running a flat iron over your hair. There are products and techniques that you should adopt for you to straighten your hair safely.
Straighten Your Hair – 5 Pro Tips!
Here are five pro tips to safely straighten your hair with a flat iron.
Prep Your Hair
The hair straightening process starts right in the shower. Start by using a smoothing shampoo and hair conditioner to moisturize your hair and remove dirt. Straightening hair that is already dry and brittle will not lie flat.
Dry Your Hair
Use a cotton towel and pat it on your hair gently until it is 80% dry. Let your hair air dry until it is completely dry. If you want to use your hairdryer right after the shower, keep its nozzle facing down and shake it back and forth over your head. This prevents your hair from frizzing.
Comb Your Hair
Use a brush to comb your hair to remove any tangles and knots. This will give you an easier time straightening your hair with a flat iron and prevent breakage.
Protect Your Hair with Heat Protection Spray
Don’t skip a heat protection spray when straightening your hair with a flat iron. It helps lock in moisture, eliminate frizz, and prevent your hair from drying and having split ends. It also protects your hair from heat damage by acting as a barrier between your hair and the heating tools.
Divide Hair into Small Sections
Divide your hair into small sections and use hair clips to hold each section. It is easier to straighten your hair in sections. It prevents you from going over the same area, which can lead to heat damage.
Use a Professional Flat Iron
Use a professional flat iron that has multiple heat settings, list here. Set your flat iron to the temperature that suits your hair type. If your hair is fine, use the lowest heat setting and if your hair is long, thicker, and coarse, use the highest heat setting.
Straighten Your Hair One Section at a Time
For an even sleek finish, straighten your hair section at a time. Don’t grab a chunk of hair to straighten as you will get uneven results, and you will have to do multiple passes for your hair to straighten fully.
This exposes your hair to heat damage for a long period which can cause burns. Strat from your roots and glide your flat iron evenly to the ends for a flawless sleek style.
Finish with a Hair Spray
Use a hair spray to lock your straight style in place for it to last for longer hours. Avoid using too much hair spray as it will weigh your hair down and make it stiff. Hold the spray a foot away so that it is evenly distributed.
These are some of the techniques and products you should use to straighten your hair using a flat iron safely.
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