A full head of hair can be extremely difficult to style. Some women have naturally straight hair which has no curl at all, other women struggle to manage and keep their unruly hair straight. For those of us who need to use straighteners to get our hair straight, there are a few tips and techniques we should know.
The primary thing you want to do when using a straightener is to not overuse the straightener. If you use it too much, you can burn your hair and cause a lot of damage. Don’t use the straightener every day. It will be dangerous and not good for your hair. Two to three times a week is what you can use.
The temperature of the iron is also important. The more evenly you can heat it, the better off your hair will be. Look for a straightener that has a range adjustable to around 200 degrees. If it doesn’t have an adjustable temperature, you should not use it unless your hair is around 150 degrees.
Using the iron will also keep your hair from frizzing up. If you regularly blow dry your hair, the heat from the iron will protect your hair against the heat of the blow dryer. The dryer is very rough on hair and using the iron will protect your hair from major damage. Once you straighten your hair, use clips to keep it in place. The next time you need to style your hair, use the straightener to style it instead of using other heating methods.
If you would rather do it yourself, then you can take a look at asking your friends and family for advice. They will be able to give you a good recommendation. Always take their advice though, as a person with experience may know better than someone who doesn’t have any experience with straighteners. You may also want to ask your salon for advice on a more specialized straightener to help you in your job.
To save your hair from damage when using a straightener, follow the following tips:
Beware of straighteners that claim to be ceramic. Ceramic is a manufactured tangible material and iron in the same way. Ceramic is far from ceramic. If the plates in the iron are coated with ceramic, you can rest assured that the iron will maintain its heat at an even temperature while in use and so you will not have to worry about causing any damage to your hair. However, you should know that the coated plates are quite fragile and will definitely be noticed by the eye. Therefore, opt for an iron that has coatings that are as thin as possible.
Make sure that the iron you are using is expensive. There are cheap straighteners that can cause damages to your hair and they will turn your hair completely black. Ceramic tools are preferred due to their advantages.
Try an iron with adjustable temperature levels and keep it mind that high heat is not good for the hair as it destroys the hair’s natural moisture. If the heat is too high, it can totally dry the hair and leave it frizzy.
While straightening your hair, steam it at first. This process opens the pores of the hair and helps the straightening iron to get rid of dirt and dead cells. This will also minimize the amount of time your hair needs to be heated. Straightening your hair this way will also keep your hair smooth and shiny. Afterwards, apply hair serum lightly to your hair.
The ironing process will also depend on the type of hair you have. If you have highly damaged or chemically treated hair, you will need to be careful in how you treat it. Products that are specially designed for chemically treated hair can help protect it from the heat and damage. If your straightener is not compatible with your hair, you may have trouble straightening it. You may end up damaging your hair severely. So make sure to take some extra measures if your straightener is not compatible with your hair.
It is important to use hair protection spray and avoid getting it on your clothes. If it’s not applied correctly, it can cause serious dryness and breakage. Remember, prevention is always better than cure.
To achieve straight hair in the shortest time possible, remember to use an iron with negative ion technology, which will allow you to control and even straighten your hair, avoiding damaging caused by fast heating methods and chemicals.
