Having straight hair all day can be a real challenge, especially if your hair is naturally curly or wavy. To achieve this, you must first use a shampoo and a straightening conditioner when you wash your hair. In addition to knowing how to choose and use the right products among the many available, you can take several measures that can help you have straight hair until the evening, for example using a brush with boar bristles, setting the hairdryer to a warm temperature and ironing. one small section at a time when using the straightener.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Using the Right Products
Step 1. Use products that help keep your hair straight
Go in search of a shampoo and conditioner that contain vitamins and minerals to nourish your hair as well as make it smoother and more disciplined. Read the labels and choose products that make the hair smoother and at the same time hydrated and nourished.
- Read the ingredient list for substances like wheat protein, provitamin B5, or ivy extract.
- Take the time to distribute the conditioner well over clean hair. You can use your hands or a wide-toothed comb. Combing them serves to eliminate knots and is essential to be able to have straight hair.
Step 2. Apply a cream or serum to smooth and shine the hair
Rub a few drops between your palms and then massage the product into damp hair. Make sure to distribute it evenly using your fingers or a brush. After you've applied the serum or straightening cream to your hair, it's time to blow dry it.
Step 3. Apply a smoothing mousse to your hair before blow-drying it
Dispense a dab of a light product on the palm of your hand and then apply it evenly to the hair. Run your fingers through the strands, from the roots to the ends, to distribute the mousse evenly. Then straighten your hair with a brush and hairdryer.
Step 4. Apply an anti-frizz product to keep unruly tufts at bay
Anti-frizz creams and serums contain silicone, which helps seal moisture into the hair. If yours tend to swell or become frizzy, look for an anti-frizz product at a perfumery or supermarket. You can also choose it in spray form.
Generally, anti-frizz remedies can be applied to both dry and damp hair
Part 2 of 4: Dry Your Hair Properly
Step 1. Do not rub your hair with the towel
Dab and squeeze them gently using a soft fabric, without tugging or rubbing them, to prevent them from becoming frizzy and unruly.
Do not pat your hair with a terry towel, it is better to use a common cotton t-shirt or a microfiber towel
Step 2. Wave the blow dryer as you blow dry your hair
If you want to use the hair dryer, move the jet of air continuously rather than direct it to a single point on your head. This way the heat won't damage your hair and you'll reduce the risk of it becoming frizzy.
Step 3. Purchase a boar bristle brush to protect the health of your hair
Normal plastic bristles can break and break them. A round brush with a combination of boar and nylon bristles is best for smoothing hair.
Step 4. Use the hair dryer at a lukewarm temperature
Set the blast of air to the lowest temperature and speed available. If the power and heat are excessive, the chances of your hair becoming frizzy increase and static electricity making it flutter after drying. Be patient and use the least damaging temperature and speed for straight hair.
Step 5. Direct the jet of air downward, away from the roots
It is an essential practice to smooth and flatten the cuticles, thus preventing the hair from becoming frizzy. You can use the brush or comb to guide the hair in the right direction as you blow dry it.
Use a round brush to save time and tame wavy hair as you blow dry. If they are smooth by nature, the use of the straightener may be unnecessary
Step 6. Use cold air to set the fold
Keep the air speed to a minimum and press the "cold shot" button on the hairdryer. Brush the hair from underneath with a large brush and the bristles pointing towards the nozzle of the blow dryer.
Step 7. Make sure your hair is completely dry before you leave the house
If they are even slightly damp, once outdoors they will gradually become puffy and frizzy. Dry them thoroughly before going out to make sure they stay smooth and disciplined until the evening.
Step 8. Try using an ion hair dryer to reduce frizz
This is a latest generation technology capable of breaking down water molecules to make hair dry faster. Compared to normal ones, ion hairdryers damage the hair less, which will therefore look healthier and more tidy.
Part 3 of 4: Straighten Hair
Step 1. Apply a heat protection spray before straightening your hair with the straightener
In addition to protecting the hair from intense heat, it serves to make it adhere better to the perfectly smooth surface of the plate.
Step 2. Use a ceramic plate
It is a material that flows very smoothly on the hair and for this reason it damages them less as well as straightening them better. Check if your straightener is ceramic and, if not, consider buying a new one to safeguard the beauty and health of your hair.
Step 3. Straighten a small section of hair at a time
By passing the straightener over a large section of hair, you will get a mediocre result. Separate them into sections 3-5 cm wide to allow the straightener to do its job at best.
- By passing the straightener over a section of hair that is too large you will be able to iron only those located on the outside of the lock, while the central part will remain unchanged.
- If you have thick or frizzy hair, make sections no more than 2-3 cm wide.
Step 4. If possible, straighten your hair before going to sleep
By using the straightener before going to bed, your hair will have time to cool down and settle down before exposing it to the outdoors and humidity. The next morning you will have the opportunity to fix any unruly locks.
Part 4 of 4: Counteracting Moisture
Step 1. Apply a straightening oil to straightened hair
After using the straightener, massage a small amount of straightening oil into your hair to protect it from moisture and keep frizz at bay. Argan or coconut oils are effective and are also used by hairdressers. Alternatively, you can buy an anti-frizz serum or cream in perfumery or at the supermarket.
- Apply the oil starting from the ends and massage it up to the middle of the lengths;
- Do not use oil on the roots.
Step 2. Protect your hairstyle with umbrella when it rains
Rain can easily ruin your work, so always keep an umbrella in your bag to avoid getting your hair wet. Also use it simply when the air is very humid to prevent them from becoming frizzy.
The umbrella can also be useful in very hot weather to protect you from the sun and avoid sweating. Sweat is just as much an enemy of straight hair as moisture
Step 3. Keep your hair tidy with a wide-toothed comb throughout the day
The large space between the teeth of the comb allows you to untangle the knots without risking breaking the hair. Keep the comb in your bag or car to give yourself a quick fix without running the risk of your hair becoming frizzy.
Step 4. Use hairspray to set the crease
Spray it on perfectly dry hair after straightening it with the straightener. Brush them briefly to evenly distribute the hairspray and tame fluttering hair.
Use a light hold hairspray. Medium-strong hold products tend to weigh down and harden the hair
Step 5. Keep a rubber band and barrettes in the bag to tie your hair in case of need
If you have to travel from one place to another on a humid day, you can keep your hairstyle intact by pulling your hair up with barrettes or a rubber band. You will be able to untie them once you reach your destination, after having protected them from humidity.
Step 6. Use a shower cap when you want to wash without shampooing
Wrap your straight hair in the cap to protect it from moisture and therefore frizz.
Advice
- Fill a spray bottle with whole milk and spray it on your hair 20 minutes before shampooing to make it smoother and more nourished.
- Use a silk pillowcase to keep your hair from getting electrified and dry while you sleep.
- Keep your hair wrapped in a silk scarf while you sleep to retain the moisture necessary for their health.
Warnings
- Always apply a heat protection product before straightening your hair with a blow dryer or straightener.
- Make sure your hair is perfectly dry before using the straightener to avoid damaging it unnecessarily.
