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Straightening Iron

If you want to replace unwanted curls or waves with sleek and shiny locks, hair straightening irons are just what you need.

Whatever your budget you need to be aware that using any heated appliance will weaken and damage hair, so look for straightening irons with ceramic-coated plate, which are kinder to your locks. A variable temperature capability is also a bonus. Choose a reputable brand and remember that if you have short or mid-length hair, you may find those with smaller plates easier to work with and those with wider plates are ideal for thick, long hair.

What should we know when use hair straightening irons?

  • It's imperative that straightening irons should only ever be used on completely dry hair because electricity and water don't mix.
  • Before you start, give your hair a good brush to distribute the natural oils present and to encourage the cuticle to lie flat; this should help minimise damage.
  • If you're straightening hair on a daily basis, or even occasionally, it's advisable to use a heat protection product first.
  • Clip the top sections of the hair out of the way, just as you've seen your stylist do during blow-drying at the salon. Begin with the underneath layers, start as close to the roots as possible without burning your scalp and slide the irons through the lengths of the hair using an even pressure from root to tip.
  • When each section is finished, bring down another layer and so on until you've straightened all the hair. Although this appears to take more time, the straightening effect will last much longer and you won't need to use your straightening irons as often - a good thing in hair terms.
  • The best way to ensure a sleek and straight all-over look is by turning your back to the mirror and looking through another mirror so you can see the back section and watch yourself straighten your hair.
  • Straight locks provide the ideal canvas for creating dazzling shine, because the flatness of the hair's cuticles provides a smooth, light-reflecting surface.
  • If you're using hair straightening irons every day you need to make it up to you hair in other ways. Condition after each wash and use an intensive treatment every seven to 10 days. Regular trims are a must to prevent split ends.



4 Comments »
by Jean Marivic Ramento from Philippines on May 29, 08

what are the advantage and disadvantages of hair straihgtening

by Kristy from virinia on Mar 14, 08

If you relly want your hair good and straight use the chi flat iron! i straighten my hair every day and i do have split ends but im happy my hair is straight and stays straiht! although i need tips for frizzy hair cause when im done its frizzy at the top!well i do exactly what the person said at the top and i layer it out! you go on ebay and they have the chi for 80 dollars!!! it is the best ever!i use moisterizing shampoo and split ends conditionar! it helps a lot! i get trims on my hair every 2 or 3 weeks or even a month or i cut it myself! yeah im a 13 year old and i cut my own hair! but it is perfectly perfect! also use dove moisterizing something and tre'semme frizzy spray! ( it dont help a lot) hehe i just wish i had naturally straight hair! flat ironing my hair takes an hour out of my morning!! any way i have about 150 more tips for straight hair so just leave a comment about anything about youhair and i will type back very very very soon!! bye

by stef from ontario on Feb 18, 08

I've never heard of that... I just use a curling iron... it's much simpler.

by liz from winnipeg on Feb 5, 08

I've seen people use a straightening iron to create ringlets. How do you do this?

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