How to straighten your hair
The straight-hair trend is here to stay, so if you still need to master the tricks, here's an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide and video.
1. Wash
Wash your hair and blot the excess water by pressing your hair into a towel. Don't rub your hair; this will cause damage and roughen the cuticle, making your hair more difficult to smooth.
2. Dry
Take the nozzle off your hairdryer and 'rough-dry' your hair with your fingers, pointing the nozzle downwards to smooth the cuticle.
3. Protect
While your hair is still damp, apply a straightening balm. Dispense a blob into your hands, rub your hands together and start applying at the ends, working it through the hair until about 10cm from the roots. Not only does this help to maintain a smooth style, but it also protects your hair against heat styling.
4. Smooth
Replace the nozzle on your hairdryer. Section your hair and secure it. Then dry each section with a large-barrel brush. Remember to point the nozzle downwards and don't hold the hairdryer too close to your hair.
5. Straighten
When your hair is completely dry, section it carefully again and smooth each piece with the hair straightener.
6. Shine
Brush and finish with a shine spray. For an on-trend style, part your hair into a deep side-parting and then take it back into a low ponytail.
Watch the step-by-step video
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nerris
Thats all fair and well, but what happens if you have short frizzy hair?snookems
yes i agree with nerris,my hair is long and stands like a bush if i dont appy enough heat,so they need to find girls with other kind of hair to show the technique really worksSharP
I totally agree with nerris and snookems. I have the same issue, my heair is short and curly.CJ
Ja, this chick clearly has almost dead straight hair naturally. My hair is much wavier and more unruly than this.... to snookems and nerris - try straightening your hair with an iron like they did in the 60s. It works! I do it - BUT be sure to put a heat protective styling spray or treatment in your hair first.crystal
c'mom these girls dont need these tips. what about us girls with the real frizzy hair,who realy needs the tips.there should be tips for every hair type.nicky
I totally agree show us how to tame the really hard to tame hair or meduium hard tot ame hair that needs to be styled before you can even put the flat iron to it just to finish it off.mila
thank you for the tips, very useful, I will try this at home with my Karmin G3 salon Pro, it has tourmaline ceramic plates that cause less damage and keeps my hair sleek, shiny and very straight, I luv it :D