Things You'll Need:
- Smoothing shampoo and conditioner
- Styling cream or gel
- Hair dryer (optional)
- Wire-rimmed hairbrush
- Ceramic straightener
- Iron-smoothing hair product
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Step 1
Shampoo and condition your hair. Use a product that smooths and moisturizes your hair. One such product line is "Sleek Look" by Matrix. Because straightening can cause damage to the hair, consider using a "Recovery Treatment" system, which you can apply after shampooing your hair and leave in for two to three minutes before rinsing out.
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Step 2
Apply a styling cream or gel to your hair. To protect your hair from the heat used in the straightening process, use a product that protects your hair. This product may also control frizz but doesn't make your hair stiff.
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Step 3
Blow-dry your hair. Use a wire-rimmed hairbrush because its metal brushes become hot with the heat from the hair dryer, which allows you to begin straightening your hair while drying it.
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Step 4
Separate your hair into sections. Begin by straightening the bottom of your hair, better known as "underneath." Place the remainder of your hair on top of your head with a clip and pull down sections of your hair from the clip as you work your way around your head, straightening the sections as you go.
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Step 5
Use a smoothing iron spray. When you pull a section of your hair down, spray it with a protection and smoothing spray, such as "Iron Smoother" by Matrix. This spray will also leave your hair with a shine.
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Step 6
Complete your straightened hair. Because water can cause even the straightest hair to curl or become frizzy, it's important to use a water-free hairspray.
