How to Lose Waves
Many people are born with naturally wavy hair. However, wavy hair can be unruly and difficult to control, and may prevent you from achieving certain hairstyles that require smoother locks. While certain chemical treatments allow you to boast long, straight hair for long periods of time, you can lose the waves easily at home using a blow dryer and flat iron. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Towel
- Hair products (heat protectant, smoothing serum, shine spray - optional)
- Blow dryer
- Natural bristle hairbrush
- Flat iron
- Hair clips
Instructions
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Shampoo, condition and towel dry your hair. Use volumizing products for fine hair and smoothing products on thick hair.
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Apply a hair product, such as a heat-protectant spray or smoothing serum, to your hair, if desired. Follow the instructions on the product's label.
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Use a hairbrush made with natural bristles while you blow dry your hair completely. Point the nozzle of the blow dryer down while applying pressure with the brush to begin removing the waves from your hair.
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Plug in your flat iron and turn the device on to heat up. Adjust the heat setting depending on your hair's texture; choose a temperature no higher than 300 degrees Fahrenheit for fine hair, and go as high as 400 degrees for thick hair.
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Use hair clips to divide your hair into small sections, which makes flat ironing easier.
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Run the flat iron down each section smoothly and evenly to straighten your hair and lose your waves. For the middle and bottom sections of your hair, begin flat-ironing the sections 1/2 inch from the roots. For the top layer, position the flat iron close to your roots.
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Finish your straight style with shine spray, if desired.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid using heat to style your hair on a regular or daily basis, as this can cause significant damage.
Exercise caution when working with a hot flat iron.
References
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