Hairstyles

 
August 30 2007

How to Use a Flat Iron to Straighten Hair

by Mary M. Alward

 

Have you ever seen hair that had been straightened with a flat iron? Nice, wasn‘t it? Do you wish that you could make your hair look like that? Now you can use a flat iron to straighten your own hair. It‘s easy. Use these easy–to–follow instructions in order to have that straight look you‘ve always desired without spending hours in a beauty salon.

Supplies you will need:

•A high quality flat iron of your choice.

•An anti–frizz lotion.

•Section clips.

•A comb with a tail for easy handling.

•A lightweight hair blower with a minimum of 1200 watts or a maximum of 1500.

Straightening your hair with the flat iron:

•After you shampoo your hair and while it‘s still wet, apply the anti–frizz lotion. Don‘t skip this step, it‘s very important.

•Blow–dry your hair until it is thoroughly dry. All of the moisture has to be removed.

•When your hair is completely dry, section it off with the section clips and then draw thin strips of your hair through the flat iron very slowly. This will keep the flat iron stationary.

•After the section of hair has been drawn through the flat iron, comb it smooth.

•Continue in this manner until all of your hair has been drawn through the flat iron and combed.

•At this point your hair will be straight and you will have the look you desire.

Tips:

•Flat irons become very hot, so use extreme caution when drawing your hair through. You don‘t want your hair to be damaged by the flat iron in any way.

•Practice with the flat iron when it is cool. This will help you get used to the feel and weight of it. This is important, as you don‘t want to make any mistakes.

•Your new hairstyle will make you feel and look great. The beautiful you has arrived.