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Use a mild shampoo and strong conditioner so that the hair is well protected. You must keep off from any heat -styling tools so as to prevent any damage to the hair. Regular deep conditioning of the hair can give it a healthier bounce and shine. Use good detangling products and wide -toothed comb for the hair after a straightening treatment.
Who want to add a bit of shine - Add a drop of silicone serum and watch the tresses bounce. A little care will go a long way in maintaining the straightened tresses.
If you are using a straightening iron to straighten your hair, use it with care, and use it sparingly. It can be very damaging if used often.
Blow-drying Hair Straight - Always use a protective product when styling your hair straight. Good tools are essential - use a blow-dryer with a strong air flow, not just a very hot one. If blow-drying hair straight regularly, use a treatment, weekly, to prevent your hair from drying out and frazzled ends.
Having your hair colored and using a straightener could result in damage to your hair. It's not that either of these are dangerous or damaging by themselves, but when they are combined, they can be simply too much for your poor old hair to handle.
Try booking a consultation with a straightening specialist and getting an opinion on whether a straightener would work with what is already on your hair. A professional hairdresser will often take what is called a "test strand" (basically a clipping of your hair) and pop it in to a bowl with the chemical straightener to assess its ability to remain in good condition. If the result is that you should not try this on your hair please take this advice.
For a temporary blow out of straight hair, the most effective way for a perfect finish is to apply straightening balm to each section as you go. A large paddle brush will give you poker straight hair, and a round brush will give you a softer curved finish.
With the most hair straightening products on the market today you can't permanently relax or straighten your hair if:
- It has been permanently colored/tinted with a high volume strength peroxide or bleached. Even if only a little is left in the ends of your hair you will need to have it cut out first! Semi or non-permanent colors do not affect the ability to straighten hair chemically.
- You swim in chlorine water often
- You have fine blonde hair. It can be done but can look dry and damaged and frizz easily.
Here are my tips on hair straightening for people with wavy or slightly curly hair that want it straight but still healthy:
1. Wash with a regular shampoo that will remove buildup or at least prevent it.
2. Use a good conditioner that won't weigh hair down but still will condition it.
3. Once out of the shower, wring hair out until it doesn't drip anymore, then dry as much as possible with a towel.
4. Apply a little bit of straightening gel before blow drying and in between towel drying.
5. Blow dry by taking sections at a time and with a flat brush- it takes a while to master exactly how to straighten accurately but it's worth it.
6. Use a little bit of gel or cream or something to keep it straight and non-frizzy.
7. It should last for about 2 days, depending on temperatures.

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by Charli. from Norwich on Feb 10, 08

When i get out of the shower,i blast some cold water on it , it sounds weard but its really good for your hair! , then i towel dry but dont rub it to much, then i use VO5 straightning gel + cream and rub it ina comb it through with a wide tooth comb, then i blow dry it section by section then straighten it section by section, dont get a section blowdry it then straighten it when the rest of your hair is wet, then when it drys brush it through with a flat brush (use a comb if your straighteners make your hair a bit static).I use GHS straightners, i got them of a stool in the mall, its good to have straighteners with Ion Field Technology -(seals in natural oils and
Micro-Porous technology (locks in moisture)- Hope this helps x

by Grace from CT on Feb 6, 08

I have long curley, thick hair. It does look good when it's curley, however I obviously hate it. I straighten my hair every other week and have been doing so for a long time and can testify that it is a horrible thing. My tips look terrible, and I therefore have to get my hair trimmed almost weekly! My hair is also dried out. Any names on what treatment I could use for my tips?

by Jake N. from United States on Feb 2, 08

I have some what curly hair in th front and wavy everywhere else. I want complety straight hair without having to strighten it everyday. What should i do to keep my hair healthy but stright. I am trying to grow it also.

by crystal from south carolina on Feb 2, 08

I have really wavy and kind of thick hair. I hate straightening my hair. I only do it about one every 3 months, other than that i wear it up. Im tired of wearing it up. Any tips? I want to get the japanesse hair straightner but it kills your hair. Help!!

by Aggie from Hungary on Jan 29, 08

My mom has completely straight, silky hair, my dad has wavy, guess which one i inherited?
of course: Wavy and frizzy.
but now i wash it every day, deep condition it every day and straighten it every day, and it's still healthy. using serums will help keep it straight.
When you are straightening be sure to protect with straightening cream, spray or gel, especially the ends, and use long, fluid movements with the device.
Also, my straightener has a degrees C°setting so u can set it to the heat u want to.
I usually set it to 100-115°C , which is about 240°F.
This is much less than other straighteners, which are usually about 200°C (meaning: 392°F)
be sure to section your hair so it won't be too thick for the straightener.

good luck ppl ^^

by Yuki Damon from Canada on Jan 16, 08

Well alls I have to say is that I straighten my hair every morning and the night b4 so I get s great fresh new look, also try conditions and shampoo's from professional salons to get the best results!

email me if you wish to know more

by aman from india on Jan 16, 08

i have very curly,shoulder length hair.got them permanently straightend but got them damaged..they have regained the curls now..i want straight healthy hair..please help

by Lily from yarmouth ns on Jan 9, 08

i have a major problem my new hair cut looks really good but it doesnt stay straight. what should i do to straighten my hair without drying it?

by Nelly from aberdeen on Jan 9, 08

i have frizzy hair, so i have to striagten my hair everyday as it is also waivey, when i use flat iron on my hair my ends never look good as they feel dry even a day after i've had a hair cut can u pls help me what should i do. am i straightening them wrong

by Dalia from Laguna Beach, California on Jan 9, 08

Yup they r confusing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Samantha from Texas on Jan 8, 08

I use Tre'semme Straightening gel for heat tools &
then spray on (when it's dry) Redken Thermal Setting Mist & Chi Iron Guard for my iron, when the air is dry, my hair is perfect, but when it's humid it's very stubbornd. I wouldn't bother trying too much when the weather's that way; I just put my hair up or in a ponytail.

by Catherine from Sunderland on Jan 8, 08

I use Trevor Sorbie Shampoo & Conditioner (the straightning one)Then i use the heat defence spray.It really works, it seems expensive but it's not really. I towel dry my hair first (don't rub it this can give you split ends) then i dry it in sections with a hairdryer. When it's completely dry i straighten it in sections.Before i start i use serum. When it's finnished it looks soft and silky but not greasy. if anyone wants to know what my straightners are there tresemme phillips nano Diamond. I think there better than GHD's after all it only stands for Good Hair Day. xx

by Ellen from London on Jan 2, 08

i have shoulder length VERY culy dark brown hair and i always wear it straight. I usually use the straightning irons straight away rather than blow drying. I find it hard to keep my hair straight once i have straightend it and i was wondering if you have an tips of actually straightning it better or keeping it straight?

by Megan from Dothan, AL on Dec 31, 07

I have a very anoying problem. My father has ringlett curles, my mother the big 70's curles and incredibly thick hair. I ended up with it ALL. I grow about an inch a month, so it's difficult keeping it short, and gives me headaches when it's long from weight. It won't curl, and it won't straiten. Help?!

by SAMRINA from MANCHESYER on Dec 24, 07

YESH YESH REALLI DUZ WURK~

by ariana derrett from uplyme on Dec 19, 07

i do all the things above but when i straighten my hair it wlays smells burnt when i have finished. its so annoying!!!!

by Roxy. on Nov 30, 07

Using one serum for heat protection, then blow dry my hair, then use a ceramic iron to straighten ... usually got a bit of a wave at that day, so i have to touch it up everyday, wash it after a couple days, then I have to do it again after a couple weeks.