How to straighten ethnic hair

This is a article on how to get salon straight hair.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• shampoo conditioner: pantene works great on ethnic hair
• paddle brush
• comb
• flat iron
• towel
• blow dryer
• deep conditioner
• straithening serum or frizz controll
• styling spray

1. Wash hair thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner. towel dry the hair, don't rub hair with towel, wring hair over sink and pat dry. Make sure hair is free of any product build-up or debris. This will keep the hair light, bouncy and fresh through the straightening process

2. Apply a deep conditioning treatment. To straighten hair without chemicals, you have to use heat. Taking the time to deep condition the hair repairs any previous damage and prevents future problems.

3. Use appropriate supplemental products. Choose a lightweight serum for straightening and or frizz control. Or try a leave-in conditioner or thermal styling spray. These products reduce the effects of humidity, keep hair moisturize and help prolong the life of your straight style, without using harsh chemicals.

4. Use a blow dryer to straighten hair without chemicals. Units with comb or brush attachments straighten hair from the roots. For dryers without attachments, use a paddle brush with boar bristles or cushion brush to achieve a similar result.

5. Flat iron the hair. This removes any puffiness left after blow drying, leaving hair with a sleek, polished look and feel. Choose an iron with ceramic plates for the best results with the least amount of damage.

Tips & Warnings

• if you hesitate to get flat iron close to scalp hair wont be as straight.
• take long sleek motions with flat iron so their are no hesitation lines
• when using flat iron on ends slow down for sleeker ends
• warning get a professional cut and regular trims for best results.