The sleek, smooth, frizz-free hair look is hot right now. One of the best ways to achieve this look is by using a flat iron. If you have recently purchased a flat iron and are not quite sure how to use it, here are some tips to get you started. You may want to think about a ceramic flat iron. Ceramic is kinder to hair than metal. As you already know, heat can be very damaging to your hair, so be sure to apply a product formulated to be used with heated appliances to your hair before you start straightening. Keep up a good routine of weekly deep conditioning, too.
Begin the straightening process with clean and dry hair. After washing, blow drying your hair straight will make controlling curls easier. The best way to dry hair is in sections with a round, flat brush. Don't worry if it's still wavy or frizzy after drying because you can correct this with the flat iron.
Begin by separating your hair into sections vertically. The thicker your hair, the more sections you should have. Clip the top first. Next, make sections all the way down your head, and leave the last section loose.
Turn your hair appliance on medium or low heat. Test out lower levels of heat first to prevent burning. When you begin straightening, if you don't find the low heat to be effective, then turn up the heat.
Grab a section of your hair and place the iron as close to the roots as possible without it burning your scalp. Slide the iron down the section gradually. Don't stop in any one place or it will make your hair look crimped! Let go as the iron reaches your hand and pull the iron through to the ends.
Repeat this process from one side of your head to the other in a horizontal direction. After you complete each section, unclip the section above it and repeat the process.
Apply a straightening serum or hold spray to keep the look.
Enjoy your new smooth and sleek hair!
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