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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Straightening your hair is usually very quick and simple using a home straightener. Straighteners with a ceramic surface are often thought of as the best material, with little damage to the hair. The professional straightener has a ceramic surface that generates negative ions and infrared heat to help retain moisture while straightening the hair. By following the right straightening method and proper hair care before and after stretching, you can keep your hair straight all day and protect it from heat damage. Take a look at these steps to properly straighten hair throughout the procedure.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing for straightening

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   Use specially formulated shampoos and conditioners to create smooth, straight hair. You don't need to buy expensive hair care products, anything you see at a cosmetic store or supermarket will work.Just choose a hair straightener and / or moisturizer.

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   Pat your hair dry after washing it. Use a towel to absorb water from your hair by gently squeezing each part of your hair instead of messing it with your hands. Pat your hair dry to reduce the frizz that appears after washing.

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   Use a hair serum or product that protects your hair from heat while it is still wet. You should apply the product when your hair is wet so that it is easy to apply the serum evenly around your hair without messing it up. Comb your hair with a wide tooth comb after applying the product.
   • Products with Obliphica Berry, argan seed oil, Moroccan oil or coconut oil are said to keep hair straight throughout the day.
   • Silicone products also help keep hair straight.

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   Dry my hair. You need to make the hair as dry as possible before straightening it. Not only does this help the straightener work properly, it also prevents the hair from being shocked by the heat and breaking out.
   • Keep the dryer facing down the length of your hair while drying. Holding the dryer downwards away from the roots will make the hair dry and straight.
   • Set the dryer to the lowest temperature setting. If you have particularly frizzy hair, dry it on a low heat setting for a long period of time so it won't bulge out during drying.
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Part 2 of 3: Learn hair straightening techniques

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   Plug the extender in and turn on the "on" mode for it to work. There are multiple thermostats near the "on" button so you can adjust to the right temperature setting. The thicker and more frizzy your hair, the higher the temperature setting will be. If your hair is thin and brittle, be sure to set it to the lowest temperature to avoid damaging your hair.

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   Divide hair into sections. The number of hair sections will depend on the thickness of the hair. It is important that you divide the sections of hair about 2.5 to 5 cm thick so that the hair can easily slide through the straightener.
   • Clip the hair you don't need while stretching a single section of hair.
   • The simple way to do this is to clip unused hair above your head or behind your shoulders. Then, pull each piece of hair in front of your shoulders to stretch.

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   Place the straightener close to the roots of the outstretched hair, but be careful not to burn your scalp. This means that your stretcher will be about 2.5 cm from your scalp.

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   Clip the stretcher so that the two heat bars touch and the hair is sandwiched between. Note, do not clamp the straightener too tightly as this will create a ripple in the top of the hair where you start to stretch. Also, do not hold the straightener in the same position for too long as this also creates a ripple in the hair.

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   Pull the stretcher down the length of the hair. Your manipulation should be very smooth and pull slowly from the roots to the ends. The key point in this method is that you do not hold the stretcher in one place for too long. This will damage the hair and create unwanted folds.

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   Pull the straightener on one section of hair several times until the hair is completely straight. Depending on the thickness of your hair, you can simply pull the straightener once or pull the straightener multiple times.
   • The straightener's power is also related to the number of times you have to pull the straightener over a certain portion of your hair.
   • The lower the temperature setting on the straightener, the more times you will pull the straightener in your hair.
   • Don't be alarmed if you see steam coming out of the stretcher. Steam occurs because hot ceramics are exposed to residual moisture in the hair. However, if you smell a bad smell, you should reduce the temperature setting on the stretcher immediately.

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   Move the straight section to another position and let the new hair down. Usually, the easiest way is to straighten each part of your hair from side to side instead of taking random pieces of hair so that you can easily separate the stretched and not straightened part. You will need to brush your hair before straightening it if it becomes tangled during the clamp.
   • If your hair becomes frizzy easily, add a hair-holding product or serum to each part of your hair after straightening it.
   • Avoid applying any product to the part of your hair that you have not yet straightened. Hair products can adversely affect the straightening process, and damage the hair or straightener.
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Part 3 of 3: Keeping hair straight

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   Set the dryer to cool with gentle air flow. Carefully dry your hair for an extra minute to keep it straight. You can use a thick round brush to help you brush your hair straight if you want.

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   Use hairspray, hair relaxers, or hold sprays to keep your hair straight all day. Silicone-containing anti-frizz serum is extremely effective in keeping hair straight after stretching.

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   Bring an umbrella when going out. If you live in a climate where the humidity is suddenly occurring, you should bring an umbrella in case it rains or thick fog. The outside moisture will make hair more frizzy. advertisement

Advice

• Use a hair comb. When straightening a certain part of hair, you should use a thin tooth comb to brush the lower part of hair about 1cm from the straightener.
• Make sure the hair is clean, dry, and combed smoothly before stretching.
• Try not to touch your hair too much as your fingers create a lot of oil.
• Be sure to check the temperature setting before stretching, sometimes the setting of the extender changes when you store it somewhere.
• Apply a drying conditioner before drying and straightening your hair to stay frizzy.
• Brush your hair slowly and evenly to make sure there aren't any tangles left.
• Do not straighten your hair every day as this may damage the hair.
• When you finish straightening your hair, you should turn off the device and put it on the table, not in the closet immediately. Wait for the machine to cool down. This will help you avoid the risk of fire or explosion.
• Keep the stretcher away from the skin of your body so you don't burn.
• Set the straightener to the right temperature for your hair. Do not expose the device to excessive heat as it may burn or damage the hair. Also, don't use the heat too low to straighten curly hair, as it won't be straight.
• Divide your hair into a ponytail and try to keep it as high as possible, then straighten it, but don't stretch it as many times as you can burn it.

Warning

• Do not leave the straightener in any part of your hair. Continuously move the machine from the roots to the ends to prevent hair loss.
• Be careful when moving the stretcher to a position near the neck and ears as this can easily burn your skin.
• Wet brushing can cause split ends and damage the hair.
• Always turn off the stretcher after using it for safety reasons. The stretcher, but not turned off, may be damaged or there is a risk of fire.
• The stretcher is usually very hot. You should keep the stretcher out of the reach of children and pets.