How to Use Flat Irons
Using flat irons to temporarily straighten your hair is one quick way to change up your style. There are many different kinds of flat irons on the market, so finding one you like may be a matter of trial and error. While some are pricy, you can find plenty of flat irons at moderately inexpensive prices that work very well. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Heat your flat iron. Some take longer than others to heat up, but it usually only takes a few minutes to reach the desired temperature.
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Separate clean, dry hair into four sections: two in the front and two in the back. Use hair clips on your hair you need to hold it out of the way.
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Begin at a back section of your hair. Take a section of hair that's no wider than one inch.
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Clamp the flat iron onto this hair section close to your scalp without actually touching your scalp.
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Bring the flat iron down the shaft of hair in one smooth motion.
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Repeat Steps 5 through 7 over your entire head.
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Tips & Warnings
Ironing small sections of hair yields better results than ironing large sections.
If you're not sure of your flat iron's heat, start with a lower heat setting and apply the flat iron to a small section of hair before increasing the heat or ironing your entire head.
Only flat iron clean dry hair.
Do not flat iron hair that is wet or damp in any way.
Do not apply a flat iron that's too hot to your hair. Your hair will scorch and be damaged beyond repair.
Too much heat can be damaging to your hair, so it's best to not flat iron every day.
