Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Smooth out with cream or at the hairdresser
• Method 2 of 4: Blow dry your hair
• Method 3 of 4: Use a hair straightener
• Method 4 of 4: Apply Chemical Straighteners
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

If you are bored with your current style and are ready to move on to straight, sleek styling, you have many different options to choose from. You can use a silicone straightener, blow dry, or use an iron to straighten your curls. You can also consider using chemical straighteners if you want a consistent, even look. If you want to know more about how to straighten your hair, keep reading.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Smooth out with cream or at the hairdresser

1. 1 Choose a good cream. Silicone creams and other professional products are made with oils such as petroleum, lanolin, silicone, dimethicone or cyclomethicone.This hair straightening method may seem like the easiest, but choosing the right product is important. Some creams and hairdressers can make your hair look heavy or greasy. Read some of the reviews before you decide which product to buy from the store.
   • Oil-based products are easier to apply to your hair than silicone-based products, but all creams and professional products are shampoo-rinsed and do not cause damage in the long term like other straightening methods.
2. 2 Get your hair wet. Creams and professional products should be applied to damp hair for best results. Lather your hair with shampoo, rinse and pat dry with a towel to prepare for applying the cream.
3. 3 Rub on cream or professional product. Depending on the length of your hair, apply a generous amount of cream or product to the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together and then apply it all over your hair, spreading from roots to ends to ensure that each strand is colored.
   • After you apply the product to your hair, pull it straight down with your fingers. This will help smooth your hair before starting the treatment.
   • Using a wide comb will help remove the cream or product from your hair.
4. 4 Let your hair dry. No need to use a hair dryer or straightener; the oils or silicone in your hair will prevent frizz when dry. Let your hair dry completely, then style as usual.

Method 2 of 4: Blow dry your hair

1. 1 Use a hair conditioner. Heat is used for any type of straightening, which is why it is important to condition your hair a few days before the procedure. Heat treating dry hair can make hair brittle or even cause hair loss. Use a good deep-acting conditioner about 2-3 days before you decide to straighten your hair.
   • An olive oil or coconut oil conditioner will work great for your hair. Consider using these non-chemical agents.
   • You can also use a high quality silicone based conditioner for several days before straightening your hair.
2. 2 Get your hair wet. Don't shampoo, just wet your hair when you're ready to straighten and pat dry with a towel until slightly damp but not damp.
3. 3 Comb the first strand. You are going to blow dry your hair strand by strand. Start with one strand and use a round brush to brush your hair straight, starting at the roots and brushing all the way down to the ends. Make sure they are free of knots.
4. 4 Dispense a thermo-protective spray. Spread it from roots to ends to protect each strand from the damaging heat of the hair dryer. It will also help keep your hair straight for a long period of time.
5. 5 Dry the first strand. Take a comb and position it at the roots of the section you are drying. Turn on the hair dryer and position it directly in front of the comb near the roots of the first strand. Move the comb and hair dryer down along the strand to the ends, drying slowly while flattening your hair.
   • Don't move down along the strand too quickly; you should do this gradually to give your hair enough time to dry.
   • Use warm or hot dry in your hair dryer settings for best results.
6. 6 Continue brushing and drying the rest of the hair. Repeat the process, strand by strand, until all the hair on your head is straight and even.

Method 3 of 4: Use a hair straightener

1. 1 Use conditioner first. Straightening irons partially damage hair as they emit direct heat.This means you should start conditioning your hair in a few days or even weeks to get it ready for the hot iron. Use a good conditioner a week or two before you start straightening your hair, and do a deep conditioning routine a few days before straightening to keep your hair soft and ready for heat.
   • Optionally, you can do deep conditioning on the day you want to straighten your hair. Just rinse everything thoroughly before starting the straightening process.
   • You can also dry your hair before straightening if your hair is too curly. Follow the steps in the previous method and go straight to the ironing process.
2. 2 Get your hair wet. Dampen your hair to dry later and smooth it out with an iron at the same time. If you have already used the hair dryer straightening method, you do not need to wet them again.
3. 3 Apply a thermal spray. Spread it from roots to ends, as using direct heat can cause hair breakage. Products based on Moroccan or Argan oil are great for your hair and result in a smooth, shiny look.
4. 4 Comb through a section of hair. Select the small section you want to straighten first. Use the comb to comb your hair straight, or smooth it out with your fingers.
5. 5 Straighten your hair. Fasten the first strand in the iron. Pull it down along your hair until you reach the very ends. If your hair still curls, run through it again with a straightening iron.
   • You can additionally apply more thermal spray if your hair looks too dry while straightening.
   • Do not straighten one section too many times, it can damage your hair.
6. 6 Continue to straighten your hair in small strands. Small strands make it possible to control the amount of heat distributed to the hair, thereby avoiding the risk of breakage. Take your time and work on each section of hair until all the hair on your head is completely straight, smooth and shiny.

Method 4 of 4: Apply Chemical Straighteners

1. 1 Relax your hair. Hair relaxers work with an alkaline ingredient that breaks down the hair follicle to fix it. This therapy is effective and permanent. The downside is that it can also be expensive and the chemicals can cause long-term damage to hair and even skin.
   • Do your research to make sure you pick a good salon for your hair relaxation procedure. Strong chemicals in the wrong hands can harm your hair.
   • Do not use straightening treatments on washed hair. Avoiding shampooing for a few days before doing this will give your hair some natural protection from chemicals.
   • You can also go for a textured treatment, which is similar to relaxation but contains fewer harsh chemicals and produces a softer, plumping effect.
2. 2 Try keratin treatment. Keratin treatment lasts about 6 weeks, after which the hair is rinsed. It makes hair look smooth and smooth at all times, and some treatments contain formaldehyde. If you are worried about the effects of chemicals on your hair and skin, do not use this method.
3. 3 Consider the Japanese hair straightening method. In recent years, this method has become more and more popular. This sulfate-based treatment is considered less harsh on the hair and has a permanent effect. If you are interested in such therapy, you should consult an experienced beautician.

Tips

• Smoothing small strands with an iron will give better results than ironing in large sections.
• Wrapping your hair overnight traps moisture at the ends and helps prevent breakage and helps keep hair straight. Do this to keep your hair straight for longer.
• Heating your hair daily can damage your hair.
• Wrapping your hair overnight will help keep it strong and hydrated.
• Make sure your hair is sufficiently hydrated before starting any heat treatment.
• Stay away from alcohol-based products - they dry out your hair.
• Straighten your hair 3-4 times a week to avoid damage.

Warnings

• If you see smoke while straightening it is normal, but if you hear a hiss, stop immediately.
• Do not use a hair straightener while it is still damp! This can damage the hair.
• Do not straighten your hair every day - this will only destroy them more.
• Do not leave the iron on the same surface for a long time, this will cause the surface to burn or melt.
• Do not apply oil to your hair before using the iron, it will only intensify the heat treatment, which is not good for your hair unless you want to fry your hair and get a lot of split ends.
• Do not use a flat iron that is too hot for your hair. Your hair will burn and cannot be restored.

What do you need

• Hot iron / straightener
• Crest
• Elastic bands or hairpins
• Moisturizing cream
• Combs
• Shampoo and conditioner