How to Blowout and Straighten Kinky Curly Natural Hair
Gather all your necessary equipment and supplies and have everything handy., Properly shampoo and condition your hair., Use a wide tooth comb and a spray leave in conditioner to detangle the hair., Once the hair is sectioned begin with one area at a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather all your necessary equipment and supplies and have everything handy.
The specific product that you use with be contingent upon what you like, what’s in your hair care arsenal and your hair philosophy. -
Step 2: Properly shampoo and condition your hair.
It is important to first make sure the hair is thoroughly clean as you never want to flat iron dirty hair.
Next follow up with a conditioner or if you have time use your favorite deep conditioner and a hood dryer for added protection against the drying affects of heat and it will also be easier to blow dry the hair if it is properly hydrated. , Section the hair into 4 to 6 sections using the hair clamps. , You can use a silicone based serum for my shine if you do not have an issue with serums. , Take your time and dry the hair in a downward motion as this will ensure the hair gets straighter and makes for a more complete finish. , Resection the hair using horizontal partings.
You will begin smoothing the hair at the base of nape. , Try to use the lowest temperature setting. , If done properly you should not normally have to redo the hair. , Shake and flaunt your new Pocahontas straight look and in about a week, shampoo and resume the Foxy Brown Fro. -
Step 3: Use a wide tooth comb and a spray leave in conditioner to detangle the hair.
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Step 4: Once the hair is sectioned begin with one area at a time and apply the hair balm and/or serum.
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Step 5: Blow-dry the hair one section at a time with a paddle brush starting at the ends and going back from the roots to the ends.
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Step 6: Once the entire head is completely dry.
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Step 7: Using a ceramic flat iron starting at the nape of the neck gauge how high your temperatures needs to be increased to by starting at around 250 degrees and progressively working your way up.
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Step 8: Use 1/8th inch thin partings with the rat tail comb and smooth the hair with smooth even tension with the flat iron.
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Step 9: After your hair is completely smooth
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Step 10: you can use a small amount of serum or natural hair oils for shine and to control flyaways.
Detailed Guide
The specific product that you use with be contingent upon what you like, what’s in your hair care arsenal and your hair philosophy.
It is important to first make sure the hair is thoroughly clean as you never want to flat iron dirty hair.
Next follow up with a conditioner or if you have time use your favorite deep conditioner and a hood dryer for added protection against the drying affects of heat and it will also be easier to blow dry the hair if it is properly hydrated. , Section the hair into 4 to 6 sections using the hair clamps. , You can use a silicone based serum for my shine if you do not have an issue with serums. , Take your time and dry the hair in a downward motion as this will ensure the hair gets straighter and makes for a more complete finish. , Resection the hair using horizontal partings.
You will begin smoothing the hair at the base of nape. , Try to use the lowest temperature setting. , If done properly you should not normally have to redo the hair. , Shake and flaunt your new Pocahontas straight look and in about a week, shampoo and resume the Foxy Brown Fro.
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