How to use hair straighteners

How to straighten hair at home with a straightener

1. Wash your hair using a regular shampoo and conditioner and if your hair has been recently bleached consider using a deep conditioner.
2. Apply a blow dry spray onto wet hair.
3. Blow dry hair completely dry.
4. Apply a hair protectant spray heat protectant but this time a spray.
5. Brush out any knots.
6. Straighten hair with flat iron. A hair straightener with a brush can help smooth out the hair and process.  [3] [4] [5] [AD]

How to use hair straighteners

1. Ensure you have a heat resistant mat and place the straightener on the mat.
2. If you are going to use a high temperature consider wearing heat resistant gloves.
3. Turn the straightener on and wait until it has heated up.
4. Begin to use the straightener and always apply a heat protectant spray.  [3] [6] [7] [AD]

How to perfectly straighten hair

Using a brush and straightener can help you achieve the perfect straight hair look, a hair straightener with a brush is also available as an all-in-one solution. [5] [AD]

How to permanently straighten hair at home

Consumers can purchase a hair straightening treatment that can help you permanently straighten hair at home without visiting a salon but it is to be noted that using chemicals in your hair without the help of a professional can be more damaging than effective. [8] [AD]

How to perm hair straight

The best way to find out how to perm your hair straight is to speak to a professional hairdresser so they can carry out a check and see what will be required.

How to make thick hair straight

Thicker hair is harder to manage but the same straightening process used on normal hair can be used. The only difference is the use of a paddle brush to ensure there are no knots in the hair.

How to get silky straight hair

Silky straight hair can be achieved by using a heat protectant with shine and specifically shine enhancing shampoos and conditioners in combination with the right flat iron.

How to straighten short natural hair with a flat iron

A straightener with a narrow plate is best, as it will straighten the hair close to the roots and without causing burns.

What is the best hair straightener for thick hair?

Thicker hair requires additional time to straighten. To cover the most hair in the quickest amount of time a plate larger than one plate will be most suitable. For frizzy hair detangling hair straightening irons can be used as it detangles the hair and reduces the amount of frizz whilst straightening the hair. [14] [AD]

How to make wavy hair straight

1. Wash as normal.
2. Use a hairdryer to reduce flyways and frizz.
3. Apply heat protectant.
4. Use a comb or paddle brush and follow through with a straightener.
5. Use hairspray to keep the hair in place.

How to make curly hair straight naturally

There are treatments available but there are a few steps that you can take at home to make your hair straighter naturally:

1. Use the right shampoo and conditioner made to straighten hair.
2. Once or twice a week use a deep-conditioner to prepare your hair.
3. Air dry your hair and use an absorbent towel.
4. Ensure to brush you hair as it dries to create straight hair.

This is most effective on people with loose curls. There are many treatments available but it can costly as it is for a longer time period and on a permanent basis. The best way to find out is by contacting your hairdressers and arranging a consultation.

How to make thick curly hair straight

Thicker hair requires more time to straight as there is more hair and potentially additional frizz if not taken care of properly. With thicker hair a paddle brush is most appropriate as it untangles the hair without putting too much pressure on each strand. Note that detangling hair straighteners are available specifically for thicker hair. [14] [AD]

How to make curly hair straight without a straightener

There are perms available to make curly hair permanently straight however this can be extremely damaging to your hair if not carried out properly and, it is a costly treatment.

How to straighten hair with a curling iron

The right tool for straightening your hair is a straightener or a hairdryer. A curling iron is designed to create waves and curls.

How to make puffy hair straight

The best way to control puffy hair is with the right use of shampoos, conditioners and the correct type of straightener for your hair type.

How to flat iron African American hair straight

1. Start of by washing hair with regular shampoo and leave-in conditioner to prepare the hair.
2. Use a smoothing balm or serum and this is most effective if the hair chemical-free.
3. Apply heat protectant all over the hair.
4. Avoid oil before using a flat iron.
5. Begin straightening your hair with a flat iron only if the hair is completely dry.
6. Wrap the hair at night and cover with a silk or satin before bed to maintain the straight hair.

How to keep African American hair straight

There are hair smoother treatments to help keep hair straight between washes and wrapping hair using silk or satin overnight can maintain straight African-American hair. [16] [AD]

How to curl hair with straighteners

Curling your hair with a flat iron can create defined or loose curls. It is best to start off with straight hair to reduce frizz and make the process easier. There are only a few items needed to create flat iron curls with a straightener:

• Paddle brush or comb.
• Heat protectant spray.
• Straightener of choice.

Steps to curl hair with a straightener

1. Prepare your hair with a heat protectant spray and cover your hair from the roots to the tips.
2. Untangle any knots and brush your hair to prevent any uneven curls and heat damage.
3. Start by placing your hair between the straightener and gently slide the straightener ¼ down your hair.
4. Twist the straightener either outwards or inwards and keep twisting until you reach the end of hair.
5. Outwards for curls away from your face and inwards for curls towards your face.
6. Repeat the process as needed.
7. For tighter curls the straightener needs to be closer to the roots but keeping a safe distance from the scalp and, for looser and voluptuous curls start curling from ¾ down.

How to curl straight hair

1. Use a straightener to twist the hair into curls. Firstly the hair needs to be protected from heat and any knots need to be untangled.
2. Twist the straightener around the hair.
3. Gently pull the straightener down to the tip of the hair.
4. Repeat as needed all over the hair.

How to curl fine straight hair

Using heat on thin hair can be more damaging and to reduce heat damage it is advised to use hair straighteners with different lower heat temperatures to prevent further heat damage.

How to add texture to straight hair

Use a Texture Manageability Kit on dry or damp hair to add texture and beach waves to straight hair. [22] [AD]

How to get beach waves with straight hair

Sea-salt spray is a product known for creating beach waves without using heat. It is good to note that on fine hair the sea salt spray might be non-effective or less effective as it would be on thicker hair.

1. Apply sea-salt spray onto wet hair
2. Scrunch your hair gently
3. Hair can be brushed out for more of a natural look  [23] [AD]

How to volumize straight hair

A trick to voluminizing straight hair is to flip the hair backwards and straighten upwards to add volume whilst a hair volumizing iron can aid in creating a voluptuous look. [24] [AD]

How to add waves to straight hair

Using a flat iron with different temperature settings to create waves on fine and silky straight hair can be tricky but with the right steps it is achievable. Curl the hair with a straightener as normal but instead of one continuous motion use a few motions to add waves to your hair. For more of a wave hairstyle the curls can be brushed out. [25] [AD]

How to scrunch straight hair

1. Use curl enhancing conditioner when washing your hair.
2. Wait until hair is damp.
3. Apply scrunching gel and scrunch hair until dry for desired effect.
4. A hair gel treatment can be used to help fasten the process. [31] [AD]

How to scrunch short straight hair

1. Use a curl enhancing product when washing your hair.
2. Work a hair scrunch gel through wet hair and scrunch until your hair is dry. [32] [AD]

How do I clean hair straightener plates?

With the appliance switched off a straightener can simply be cleaned with a dry cloth and with the use of a dedicated heat appliance cleaning solution. [33] [AD]

What is the best way to store a hair straightener?

There are many solutions available for storage including hair dryer storage.

• To store more than one tool a metal wall mounted organizer caddy can be used. It has three spacious slots that can fit a curler, hair dryer, flat iron and or brush.
• For smaller spaces an over cabinet hair care tools holder is an excellent choice as it stores three tools, doesn't take up additional space and is hidden out of sight.
• To manage clutter and prevent tools from getting tangled a hair appliance organizer is suitable. It is a good way to store hair tools out of sight but still have easy access to them.

Straighteners can heat up to high temperatures and it is advised to use a heat resistant mat to place the straightener on. [7] [AD]

Will my hair straighteners work in another country?

That will depend on if your hair straighteners can handle the same voltage as the one used in power outlets in the country you are visiting. If you're using either dual voltage hair straighteners or your hair straighteners is designed to operate using the same voltage as the country you are visiting and you have the appropriate plug adapter then you should be able to use it in that country. If not then then you will need to consider purchasing either dual voltage travel hair straighteners ^[1] or a heavier and more expensive power converter.  [2] [AD]