Straightening your hair takes time, sometimes more than an hour, especially if it is thick and curly. Nobody can spend so much time fixing their hair every day. Read on to find out how to iron them in no time. In any case, remember that you will not get a perfect result comparable to an hour and a half treatment.
Steps
Step 1. Hair needs to be clean
The best results are obtained with a clean hair, in fact not even that annoying smell of burning will remain. Unless you have very oily hair, it is not essential to wash it again if you have already done it the previous day. However, when more than a day has passed since the last wash, you have to do it. If you don't have enough time, try using a dry shampoo.
Step 2. Always use a heat shield serum from the plate
It will take you a few seconds, but it is important to safeguard the health of your hair. Spray some product, then brush your hair to apply it evenly.
Step 3. Select the temperature that best suits your hair
Use a low temperature for straight, fair hair, if it's wavy and not too thin you can use a medium temperature, while thicker, curly hair can withstand higher temperatures. If they get damaged easily, don't risk damaging them and wait an extra minute for the soleplate to reach the right temperature. It takes months to repair the damage caused by the plate; it's not worth ruining your hair just to show off a nice hairstyle.
Step 4. Divide your hair into sections
Generally, it is not difficult to divide hair into layers and strands, as they tend to clump naturally. Tie your hair with tweezers, leaving the lower strands loose.
Step 5. Straighten the lower strands
Don't waste too much time on this layer. Pass the plate quickly, just once. Nobody will notice imperfections unless you lift your hair; moreover, by wasting too much time on this portion of hair, the tweezers or rubber bands will leave their mark on the other strands. As soon as you are done with the lower part, melt another layer of hair and use the straightener. Repeat the process until you have ironed all the hair. With this method you can save a lot of time, because ironing small strands at a high temperature will not have to do too many strokes on the individual sections.
Alternatively, just straighten the bangs and tie the rest of the hair into a ponytail. Pass the plate over the tail as well until it is completely straight. Then, let your hair down and get rid of the blemishes caused by the ponytail
Step 6. When done, brush all of your hair and, if you prefer, fix it with some hairspray
Step 7. Finished
Advice
- Check the weather to find out if the day will be rainy or humid. So you won't waste energy and you won't have to put up with that burning smell on your hair unnecessarily.
- When you get to the ends, turn the straightener inward to make your hair smoother and get rid of that nasty split ends.
- Remember: if you use the straightener on wet hair, you will simply end up burning it. Be very careful.
- If your hair is very thick, you need to straighten it by dividing it into small strands. The thicker they are, the less hair you need to iron with each step. In reality, with this method you will finish in no time, because it will take fewer passes of the plate to get a good result.
- When you are done, use the cool air of the hair dryer to set them and make them smooth for longer!
- Ceramic straighteners are less harmful to hair than metal ones. Try to buy one!
- Don't worry too much about the lower layers. If you don't lift your hair, no one will notice the hidden blemishes unless you have curls.
- If you want to get straight hair quickly, ask your hairdresser what type of straightener they use. Generally, professionals use expensive equipment, but if you want to get a good result in a short time you have to spend a little more than 20 euros.
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If you have time, wash your hair before using the straightener to remove any residue from the previous day. Don't go overboard with hair products, as they make them greasy.
Use the hair dryer aiming the jet of air downwards until they are almost dry, only slightly damp
Warnings
- Always use a hair protective product. If you don't, you may regret it.
- The time may vary based on the thickness of the hair.
- If the straightener is very hot, be careful not to touch your hair immediately after straightening.
- Keep your fingers away from the hot plate.
- Be careful to avoid sunburn if you straighten your hair quickly.
- Don't use too much straightening serum throughout the day. It would make the hair greasy, weighing it down and crushing it on the head.
- Don't do it every day! Regular straightening makes hair dry and damaged.
- Never, ever leave the plug in the socket if you are not using the plate. It could cause a fire.
- Don't straighten your hair for too long or you could ruin it.
