How to Use Hair Straighteners? (total 14 comments)

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How to Use Hair Straighteners?

Hair straightening irons are very easy to use. Simply take small sections of hair, place the irons at the root of the section and work through to the ends. It is advisable to apply a light pressure at the root and increase the pressure towards the ends for more control of the hair.

How to Use Hair Straightener Properly?

Shampoo the hair and condition it as normal.
Hair will still show curls and waves.
Apply serum to hair. Amount depends on type and length of hair.
Spread serum in palms and rub into hair, smoothing the hair along its length.
Use a hair dryer and paddle brush and start drying the hair encouraging straightness by brushing through the hair as you dry. Set the hairdryers temperature to medium until hair is completely dry.
Already hair will show signs of straightening but is still frizzy and dry and lacks shine.(Straightness would not last)
With medium or long hair use clips to separate hair so that you can concentrate on one section at a time.
Starting at the front with a small section of hair use you straightener down the length is a swift smooth motion.
Repeat this step on the next section and continue using small sections right round the head.
Always run the straightener from top, down the hairs length and continue until straightener runs off the hair at the end and hair falls away. Do not stop at any point and try to keep the sweep even and consistent.
On larger sections you may need to repeat the run with the straightener 2-3 times.
Once the majority of hair has been straightened finish the style by blending at the ends. With no clips run the straightener close to the ends and off the ends of the hair. This will stop separation that might occur when using sectioning clips.
You should be left with sleek shiny frizz free straight hair which should last a long time.

14 Comments ť

by MC from AZ on May 6, 08

Hey!...i have really EXTREMLY curly hair...and its very big, if i dont straighten it...and i cant blow dry it...even the people that do hair cant...it just turn into a frizzy mess...but i straighten my hair so much and its getting really dry, and it wont straighten as well, what should i do?????

by sydney from new york!!! on Apr 14, 08

i like this site!!! but...... what is the best straightner that will get the job done on time!!

by Hailey Wentz from california on Mar 25, 08

What is the best hair straightening brand to buy?

by Rabecka from california on Mar 11, 08

how do you use a ceramic hair straightener?

by Anna from Canada on Feb 28, 08

If your hair is too straight and flat looking try to straighten hair at 45 or 90 degree angle from the head to add volume. if you want your flat iron to work Spend some $$$. its a good investment.

by Samantha from Clovis on Feb 28, 08

I really loved this but.... after my hair seemed kind of oily ???

by catherine from uk on Feb 17, 08

Just staighten it as above but i always blast my hair with cold air from the hair dryer before i start.also use a straightening brush, were you clamp it shut. i recommend charles worthington.this works fowr me but then again i dont have curly hair it just sticks out were my layers are it's so annoying. :P xxx

by Pix from UK on Jan 15, 08

I bought Ba blyiss BELiss dryer plus straightner and now I am having a tough time. It seems it was not a good choice. I can hardly get that smooth silky finish that the ad shows. My hair ends up being more fluffed up. I wonder how to manage it. Any help will be helpful.

by stfu winers from UK on Jan 4, 08

i wish my straightener worked!

by Kristen from Texas, USA on Dec 28, 07

I felt like board straight with absolutely no body is what I got. Seriously, I have VERY curly hair, so maybe it's something to get used to. This too was my first attempt and I am sure it will get better as I get used to it. I'll be trying again today.

by Holly from canada on Dec 13, 07

im going to a dance so i hope this works

by Mary from UK on Dec 6, 07

Use Reminton Wet2Straight they are the best and they hold straightness until the next wash.

by Nicole from Eau Claire on Dec 1, 07

Alright,Well I have MAJORLY curly hair...it's insane! I hate it. I want my hair permanently straightened. But I have thin hair, how can I get this done, without damaging my hair???

by Lisa Hardy from Northants, UK on Nov 29, 07

That was helpful for me, as my straighteners did not come with any detailed instructions and this is the first time I have had my hair straightened.

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