How to straighten hair with an iron

Manufacturers of cosmetics and hair products greatly simplify the life of the beautiful half of humanity. A variety of straightening irons with temperature adjustment functions allow styling in minutes. However, before starting the procedure, it is important to study all the intricacies of working with hairdressing tools.

Styling products

Thermal protection and means of fixing curls are extremely necessary when straightening hair with an iron. The product is selected purely individually, depending on the type and structure of hair. Acquired products will not be used only during straightening, they can also be applied to curls when drying with a hairdryer.

Give preference to products containing vitamins A, E, ceramides, silk proteins and plant extracts. The components of styling products will make the hair soft, voluminous and protect them from regular exposure to high temperatures. Before applying the composition, carefully read the instructions.

1. Spray. The components moisturize and nourish the hair, covering them with a protective film. If you have dull and brittle curls, choose a spray. Before buying, read the "Composition" column, the product must contain panthenol, it penetrates the hair structure, protecting them from the inside. The spray is applied to wet and dry curls, there is no fundamental difference, it can also be used separately as a fixing agent for damaged hair. The tool is inexpensive and sprayed with a thin layer, as a result of which one bottle is enough for a long period.
2. Mousse. Foam for hair is needed to create voluminous curls, it perfectly fixes the hair and preserves the result for a long time. When buying a quality mousse, your hair will not stick together, it is advisable to give preference to options with thermal protection. They are suitable for all types and come in handy not only for ironing, but also for curling irons, hair dryers and curlers. There is one important feature: the foam is applied to wet hair, after which it is dried and distributed again on dry hair.
3. Mask. Special cosmetics of this type are designed primarily for hair nutrition. Masks are used as an additional way of styling, they are applied while taking a bath or shower and left for 20 minutes. You need to cover the strands moving from the middle to the tips, without affecting the roots. It is advisable to combine masks with a spray or mousse; by themselves, they are ineffective in terms of thermal protection. They can not be used daily, the optimal frequency of use ranges from 1 to 3 times a week.
4. Shampoo. The product is used as the main styling tool, and auxiliary. Manufacturers produce shampoos with the effect of thermal protection, which create an invisible layer on the hair. The tool perfectly protects curls when exposed to any thermal devices. Shampoo of this series preserves the shine of the hair, saturates it with vitamins and retains moisture, due to which damaged strands are restored.
5. Balm. The hair conditioner perfectly seals the tips, nourishes the curls and facilitates combing. Balm is used as an additional tool for shampoo, it is available with the function of thermal protection. Prefer only a professional series, choose the conditioner of the same brand as the shampoo. After it, masks are used, a triple effect is obtained. The balm is applied along the entire length without affecting the root zone. It is advisable to keep the composition not for 3 minutes, as stated by the manufacturer, but for a quarter of an hour.
6. Serum. There are many tools that facilitate the straightening process with an iron. Serums are nutritious, moisturizing, straightening and healing.All of them, as a rule, have thermal protection, so after washing your hair, you can apply them to your hair, dry it and start working with an iron. Each manufacturer attaches the instructions for use, it is definitely necessary to familiarize yourself with it. Serum can be applied to both dry and wet hair, this point is worth considering.

How to straighten your hair with an iron

The styling tool is chosen depending on how much your hair is curled. In the process of straightening, each strand will be exposed to prolonged exposure to temperature, so you need a strong tool like serum, mask or mousse. If the hair is slightly curly, it is better to choose a spray.

1. Wash your hair with warm water, apply shampoo. Rub the mixture into the scalp with massaging movements, then rinse. Then apply the product again and distribute along the entire length not in circular motions, but in the direction from the roots to the tips.
2. After shampoo, balm is always used. Distribute it evenly along the entire length, without processing the basal area. Keep the composition on your hair for about 10 minutes, then rinse.
3. If you decide to use a mask, apply it from the middle to the tips. Carefully treat the cut hair and wait 15 minutes. After washing your hair, wrap it in a towel and wait 20 minutes for the moisture to absorb. Do not pull the hair, such movements contribute to their cross-section.
4. Always apply styling products with thermal protection, and then proceed to blow-dry. Dry all the moisture thoroughly, otherwise you risk damaging the curls during the straightening process.
5. Take a flat comb, divide the hair into 4 equal parts by movements from temple to temple and from the middle of the forehead to the neck. Pin the two upper parts with hairdressing clips on the top. Comb the lower curls well, starting from the tips and gradually moving up.
6. Take the strand from the back of the neck and walk along it with an iron. Do not tighten the forceps, otherwise the hair will not straighten out equally. Walk 3-5 times until completely straightened. If curls curl very strongly, take breaks to let them cool.
7. Next, move in the horizontal direction, first one ear, then the other, repeating the previous manipulations. After you are finished with the bottom row, pin it with flat clips, separating from the upper curls. You need to create a peculiar wall between the straightened and not straightened hair.
8. Dissolve one upper part, separate the curl at the back of the head with a comb and go over it several times with an iron. Try not to cling to your straightened hair. For convenience, you can put the strand on the comb and from there pick it up with forceps. After one part has been straightened, dissolve the second and do the same.
9. Now you need to go through the hair growing along the forehead and temples, capturing locks from the upper and lower parts at the same time. In this way, styling will look harmonious, emphasizing the cheekbones, jaw, chin.
10. After the procedure, sprinkle the hair with varnish at a distance of 20 cm. Or use wax, after grinding it between your palms.

General recommendations

1. If you have soft hair that is easy to style, set the temperature to no more than 150 degrees. For owners of thick and thick hair, a mode of 190 degrees is suitable.
2. Do not try to straighten split ends that stick out in different directions. Focusing on them, you spoil the hair even more. Visit your hairdresser once a month to cut damaged hair.
3. Daily straightening puts a lot of stress on the hair, in which case they will not be saved by masks, serums or professional procedures in the salon. The only option is scissors. Perform the procedure a maximum of 3 times a week.
4. In the process of straightening, do not tighten the plates strongly, the movements should be smooth, measured, without a long delay at one point.
5. Ladies who use tourmaline, ceramic or metal plates should carefully monitor them. Styling products stick to the surface, as a result of which they begin to burn and damage hair. In such cases, it is better not to use mousse, serum, spray and other water-indelible cosmetics.
6. Only straighten clean hair, dirt and dust also adhere to the surface, rendering the hair and appliance unusable.
7. Do not listen to those who say that ironing better straightens wet hair. This is the biggest mistake you can make. The device heats water, which perfectly conducts heat, as a result of which the hair deteriorates 3 times stronger.
8. After a successful straightening procedure, avoid moisture. In the shower, use a silicone or plastic hat; in the rain, cover your head with a handkerchief or hood, even when under an umbrella.
9. Never adjust the procedure a second time. Due to the use of varnish or wax, the curls will stick together and become a stake.
10. If you have severely damaged hair, refuse to straighten. Otherwise, use shampoo, balm, mask and spray with thermal protection, the products should be in the same series.
11. When choosing forceps, give preference to Teflon and titanium plates, they warm up evenly, as a result of which straighten strands across the entire surface.

Can't straighten hair with an iron? Wash your hair thoroughly, apply a balm and a mask with thermal protection. Get a spray, mousse or serum for a better result. Before the procedure, thoroughly dry your hair with a hairdryer, make sure that there are no wet strands left. Always divide the hair into 4 parts, and start the procedure from the bottom rows.

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