How to Straighten Hair with Pins

Use bobby pins instead of flat irons to straighten your hair.

There are many methods of straightening curly or wavy hair. Chemical and thermal hair straightening will smooth your hair permanently, while flat irons and brushing and blow drying methods are temporary hair-straightening techniques. Using bobby pins is a lesser-known method of temporarily removing curls. Bobby pins allow you to straighten your hair without damaging heat or chemicals. Use this hair-smoothing approach to create a great new look.

Things You'll Need

• Light hold gel
• Bobby pins
• Fine-toothed comb
• Spray bottle with water

Instructions

1. Wash and condition your hair.

2. Apply light hold gel liberally. Comb through with a fine-toothed comb.

3. Part hair as desired for styling. As you work, keep your hair wet using a spray bottle.

4. Comb hair straight down, starting at the part, toward the front of your head. Secure hair with bobby pins at temples.

5. Comb hair midway back to the ear. Place pins at bottom of the ear.

6. Comb hair at the back of your head to the nape of the neck. Place pins at the hairline.

7. Comb hair that extends longer than the hairline. If this hair is longer than two inches, loop it around your hand at the back and pin it in a wide loop. This will keep your hair straight while it dries in place.

8. Let hair dry naturally.

9. Remove pins when hair is dry. Run fingers through hair, but do not brush or comb after hair has dried.

References

• Lori Pacheco; Owner and operator, Totally Clips Hair Salon; Kingston, Ontario
• TargetWoman: Hair Straightening

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish