If you have curly hair, you know the struggle it can be to achieve straight hair. Thankfully, flat irons and straighteners can do the job.
In this article, we’ll explain how to curl your hair with a flat iron. We’ve listed some really simple steps so that you can follow along.
Should You Straighten Your Hair Wet Or Dry?
Some people may get away with straightening their hair while it’s wet, but after a while there is the risk of damaging your locks. For the best results, straighten your hair when it’s dry.
The moisture trapped within your follicles can hasten heat damage when straightening, and you don’t want to do that.
OK, let’s go over the steps for straightening your hair without heat first, then we’ll consider he steps for straightening your hair with heat.
How To Straighten Your Hair Without Heat
If you don’t want to use heat on your hair, it’s understandable; heat can damage your hair. The good news is that you can naturally straighten your hair as well.
Depending on the grade of hair you have you may be able to apply a hot towel on your head and comb it straighten. To naturally straighten your hair in other ways, here are some products you can use:
Keratherapy Keratin Infused Daily Smoothing Cream (6.8 oz)
MIZANI 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
Honey Miracle Hair Mask (12 Oz)
Keratin-Infused Anti-Frizz Moisturizing Hair Mask
Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Shine Pomade
How To Straightener Your Hair With Heat
You’ll need a flat iron to straighten your hair with heat. Once you’ve plugged in your flat iron, and positioned yourself in front of a mirror, you’re ready to go.
Grab A Small Section Of Your Hair
With your hand, grab some strands of hair — about 1 to 2 inches across should be enough — and pull it out, elevating it away from your head.
The reason you’ll want to pull it away from your head is because the flat iron is really hot! With the other hand, grab your flat iron.
Clamp Your Hair With the Flat Iron And Stroke Down
Now you’ll want to do is clamp your hair as close to the scalp without actually touching it. While you’re positioned the flat iron with your hair in between, stroke your hair in a downward motion.
Because of the heat, you should be able to do this one time and achieve the desired results: Straight hair.
Grab another small section of hair and follow the same steps.
Here’s a video to help you see how it’s done:
Some safety tips that you need to follow:
- Set it to the lowest temperature first. If you don’t get your hair straight, then adjust the setting hotter.
- Don’t keep your flat iron plugged up if you’re done with it.
- When applying the heat to your hair, don’t let the flat iron stay on one section of your hair for no longer than a second or so. You don’t want to damage your hair.
Last Word
Aside from using some rollers or a flat iron, some petroleum-free, mineral oil-free pomade can definitely straighten your hair. With every product, you’re going to have to see how it works with your particular hair type and if it works for you.
Once you decide on a hair product, be mindful of how long it lasts and how many times a week you have to use it.
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