How to Use a Hair Straightener Effectively
Hair straighteners, or flat irons, are a miracle tool for women with curly, frizzy and unruly hair. Using a hair straightener can give you the silky straight locks you've always wanted. If you've never used one, it can be a little intimidating. However, once you get the hang of it, you'll find it's easy and quick to straighten your hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Dry wet hair using a blow dryer.
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Comb your hair into sections. You'll first straighten the bottom, underneath sections of your hair, so pin the top layer of your hair and bangs up using long clips. The sections should be roughly an inch wide.
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Plug your straightener in and give it a few moments to achieve the maximum temperature.
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Grab a section of hair and open the straightening iron. Clamp the iron around the hair at the very top of the section, as close to your scalp as you can get. Run it down the length of the hair slowly. Release the hair.
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Repeat this process for all of the sections underneath, then remove the clips from the top sections of your hair and straighten those. Straighten your bangs last.
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Check the back of your hair in a hand mirror to make sure it's all straight. Repeat any sections that still have wave in them.
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Set the style with hair spray once you're satisfied with the way your hair looks.
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Tips & Warnings
Hold onto the iron when you get to the ends of your hair and turn it under while letting the hair slip out. This will create a neat, turned-under look for the ends of your hair.
References
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