Many admire straightened hair for its sleek and sophisticated look. Yet no one can deny the fact that straightening wavy or curly hair can be hard work. Luckily, we have straightening brushes and flat irons , so you don't have to go to a hair salon.
HOW TO PROPERLY USE A HAIR STRAIGHTENER AT HOME?
1. CHOOSE A GOOD HAIR STRAIGHTENER
There are many brands of hair straighteners and brushes that may make you hesitant when selecting, but the wrong hair straightener can cause serious damage to your hair. Flat irons are the best type of hair straighteners in terms of hair safety. Buy a hair straightener with a ceramic coating that is gentle on hair and adds extra shine. In addition, choosing the right size straightener according to the length of your hair is also very important.
2. PREPARE YOUR HAIR FOR STRAIGHTENING
You need to prepare your hair well before you start straightening it safely. It is advisable to wash your hair before straightening it as many factors such as grease, styling products, dirt and pollution tend to make it unmanageable and frizzy.
Nourishing and moisturizing shampoo and conditioner work well to make hair soft and smooth and it will also reduce frizz. Before using the flat iron on your hair, make sure it is completely dry and start at the roots and then work towards the ends.
3. FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO PROPERLY STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR
As you prepare your hair for straightening, first divide your hair into different sections. This method ensures uniform straightening of hair on all sides. Set the correct temperature of the straightener according to the length of your hair . Then leaving about 2cm from the root of your hair, start straightening only one section of your hair and repeat the same procedure for the other sections.
HERE ARE SOME OTHER HAIR STRAIGHTENING TIPS:
• Always let the straightener heat up well and make sure the hair clip is at the right temperature. Hair straighteners work best when heated properly.
• Always make sure your hair straightener is well maintained and clean. Dust tends to hinder heat and grease can cause hair to clump.
• As mentioned previously, it is important to always section your hair when straightening. Also make sure to start smoothing from the back section and finish with the front section.
• Choose a good hairbrush to achieve good straightening . There are many brushes available in the market, but you can choose a round brush with a metal core which helps in detangling curls .
• Always make sure your hair straightener is well maintained and clean. Dust tends to hinder heat and grease can cause hair to clump.
• As mentioned previously, it is important to always section your hair when straightening. Also make sure to start smoothing from the back section and finish with the front section.
• Choose a good hairbrush to achieve good straightening . There are many brushes available in the market, but you can choose a round brush with a metal core which helps in detangling curls .
If you follow all these simple steps and tips to straighten your hair at home you will get a professional result. And because the hairdryer is also important, don't miss our special article, which explains how to buy the right hairdryer.