Straight, shiny hair is always all the rage. Fortunately, there are several effective techniques that guarantee a smooth and shiny hair, even for those with curly or wavy hair. Hair straighteners do all the work for us, but unfortunately, intense heat often causes damage. Experiment with these non-aggressive techniques to get that smooth hairstyle you love so much.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Follow a Wash and Dry routine
Step 1. Use a specific shampoo to straighten your hair
The smoothing shampoo and conditioner have been specially formulated to loosen curls. Look for the best products in perfumeries or beauty salons, or ask an expert for advice.
- Read the ingredients of the products you buy. Make sure that the main ones are not alcohol, which tends to dry the hair and make it difficult to straighten.
- Consider purchasing a straightening serum or mask to help straighten your hair.
Step 2. Wash your hair with straightening shampoo
Apply a smoothing conditioner and keep it on for 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the degree of natural hydration of your hair. Rinse off the conditioner and pat your hair dry with a towel.
Step 3. Spray your hair with a good product that protects it from heat
In this way the follicles will not be damaged during drying and will be more shiny in the end. Help yourself with a comb to distribute the product evenly.
Step 4. Use an ion hair dryer
Divide your hair into sections to work better. Work from behind your head forward and only change strands when it's smooth enough. With a boar bristle or hard plastic brush, help speed up drying. Proceed from root to tip, straightening your hair with the brush.
Step 5. Complete the styling with a fixing product
When the hair is completely dry, brush it carefully and smooth it with your hands. Finish off with a setting hairspray or mousse.
Method 2 of 4: Use a Fan
Step 1. Apply shampoo and conditioner to your hair
Pat them dry with a towel to absorb excess water. If desired, apply a smoothing serum product by distributing it evenly with your fingers.
Step 2. Secure most of the hair on the top of the head using a hair clip
Leave a section of hair free. It will be the one you dry first.
Step 3. Stand in front of a fan
Any kind of powerful vertical or tabletop fan will do. Turn it on and direct the air directly towards your head.
Step 4. Comb the hair with a flat brush
Make firm movements as you brush them in front of the fan, from root to tip. Place the brush at the beginning of the hair section and move it to the ends. Hold it in place for a few moments before releasing the lock again.
Step 5. As soon as the first section of hair is completely dry, move on to a second section
Continue like this until all your hair is completely dry. The whole process should take around 15 minutes, depending on the length, diameter and quantity of your hair.
- Continue until any residual moisture is eliminated. Even a small wet part would cause the curls to return.
- Pay particular attention to the roots, they will tend to curl again unless they are completely dry.
Step 6. Complete the styling with a fixing product
When the hair is completely dry, brush it carefully and smooth it with your hands. Finish off with a setting hairspray or mousse.
Method 3 of 4: Using Curlers
Step 1. Apply shampoo and conditioner to your hair
Pat them dry with a towel to absorb excess water. If desired, apply a smoothing serum product by distributing it evenly with your fingers. Brush your hair to make it as smooth as possible when you start rolling it.
Step 2. Pull a section of hair outward
Comb it carefully. Place a curler under the tip of the hair and move it towards the head by rolling the strand patiently. When the curler reaches the scalp, secure it with a bobby pin or nozzle.
- Repeat the whole process until all sections of hair have been rolled up and pinned carefully.
- Use a uniform technique to make sure your hair takes on a smooth hairstyle when the rollers are removed.
Step 3. Dry your hair
As with other straightening techniques, it is important that the hair is completely dry for the process to be complete. Decide whether to dry them rolled up using a hair dryer set on low heat or let them air dry.
Step 4. Remove the curlers
Remove the tips and let the sections of hair fall freely. You should have a smooth and shiny hairstyle.
Method 4 of 4: Other Methods
Step 1. Use a natural straightening remedy
Mix one egg in 2 cups of milk, then dip your hair in it as long as you can. In this way the binding of the proteins contained in the hair will remain smooth for longer.
- Keep the hair in the milk for 10 minutes, then wrap it in a plastic bag and let it rest for 30 minutes. Finally, do your usual shampoo.
- Afterwards, shampoo as usual and decide whether to blow dry your hair or blow dry your hair.
Step 2. Collect your hair by wrapping it around your head
Divide the clean and combed ones into two evenly sized sections. Lift the left section and wrap it around your head, overlapping the right section. Wrap it around your head and secure it in several places using hair pins. Lift the second section and wrap it around your head in the opposite direction. Secure it with numerous bobby pins. When the hair is completely dry, remove the bobby pins and brush them smoothly.
Step 3. Secure your hair
Divide the clean and combed hair into two evenly sized sections. Use woven hair bands to secure your hair.
- Start by placing the first band on the hair, at the base of the head.
- Add a second one just below the first. The two bands will have to touch each other.
- Keep adding more bands to completely secure your hair, from roots to ends. Repeat for the second section.
Advice
- Wash your hair in the mid-afternoon, not in the evening. First comb them well. Put the shampoo only on the head, rinsing it will also go on the length.
- Do not tie and braid your hair after shampooing, otherwise it will become wavy.
- Run the last rinse with cold water for shiny hair.
- Be careful if you comb your wet hair, you may iron or break the shaft. If you can't do without it, use a wide-toothed comb.
- Let your hair air dry, but comb it frequently.
- Keep your hair away from moisture.
- The intense heat of straighteners and hairdryers dehydrates the hair and causes the appearance of split ends.
- Comb damp hair only with a wide-toothed comb; if necessary, use a leave-in conditioner to detangle them.
- Before going to sleep, fix your hair so it doesn't move too much during the night.
Warnings
- Don't dry them from underneath - you'll only add volume.
- These non-aggressive techniques that do not involve the use of intense heat are not entirely effective on very curly hair. You will likely get a wavy hairstyle.
