How to Straighten Hair Without Frizz
Get the right product based on your hair type., Skip the nylon brush and use a boar bristle brush instead., Use a heat protectant spray before you straighten., Use a flatiron with ceramic plates and avoid ones made from steel., Make sure that you...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Get the right product based on your hair type.
Use shampoos and conditioners that contain the word "smoothing" or that are designed to fight/prevent frizz.
They will give your hair extra moisture, and prevent it from becoming too dry.
Dryness can often appear as frizz.
Comb the conditioner through your hair, then rinse it out well., If you can't get one, try to find one that's at least a boar bristle and nylon mix.
Plastic brushes tend to cause static, which leads to frizz.
Boar bristle brushes help polish and smooth your hair better., You can also apply a little bit of moisturizing oil into your hair while it is still wet.
This will help nourish your hair and keep it smooth while you straighten it.
After you are done straightening, you can apply a little bit of oil to smooth down any remaining frizz., Steel plates can damage your hair by tugging and pulling on the strands.
If you have curly hair, however, you may need something tougher; in this case, choose a gold or titanium flatiron.Don't get anything that is wider than 1½ inches (3.81 centimeters).
If the flatiron is too wide, you won't be able to reach the roots of your hair. , You should also give your hair time to cool down before you apply it.
Avoid products that contain too many silicones and oils.
Instead, give your brush a spray with some light hold hair spray, then pass it through your hair.If you must apply some oil or serum, go for a natural product, and focus it on the ends of your hair. , If you can, use a specialized shampoo and conditioner that's meant for smoothing hair and taming frizz.
Make sure that you do this well ahead of time, as your hair will need to be perfectly dry before you straighten it. , When you towel dry your hair, don't rub the towel vigorously across your hair; this will only bring out your hair's natural curl and give you more work.Instead, gently pat and squeeze your hair dry with an absorbent towel, preferably microfiber.
Microfiber towels are much gentler on the hair because they don't rip or tear your hair, like regular towels can.Ripped, torn hair can look frizzy. , A heat protectant of sorts would also be a great idea.
Apply the cream throughout your hair, focusing on the ends, which tend to get dry/damaged the most.
If you have thin hair or short hair, you will probably only need a dime-sized amount.
If you have thick hair or long hair, start with a quarter-sized amount.
Don't apply too much! Doing so will weigh down your hair and cause it to become limp once dry. , Always point the nozzle downwards towards your hair; this will help the cuticles on your hair to lie flat.
Pull a round, bristle brush through your hair as you blow dry it.
This will help straighten it and give you less work later on.Consider switching between the hairdryer's hot and cold settings to give your hair a break from all that heat.
You can shake the hairdryer to help your hair dry faster, but always keep the nozzle pointed down.Never straighten your hair while it is wet.
Doing so can damage your hair.
Always blow dry it first (or let it air dry). , It will be much easier to work with smaller sections than huge chunks of hair.
You will also get a sleeker, smoother result.
Simply pull the top half of your hair into a bun at the top of your hair, and secure it with a claw clip.
If you have very thick hair, you might want to pull up two-thirds to three-fourths of your hair up into a bun. , Even with a heat protectant, high temperatures can damage your hair—and damaged hair often looks frizzy.
Don't use the highest setting; instead, set the temperature somewhere between 300 and 350°F (150 and 177°C).
If you have thicker hair, you can use a higher temperature, but using a gold or titanium plated flatiron would be better.Avoid going past 420°F (215°C), as this is when the keratin in your hair breaks down, which can lead to split ends and damage; remember, damaged hair often looks frizzy.Some research has shown that the ideal temperature for straightening hair is 365°F (185°C)., Use a brush to pull a 1 to 2-inch (2.54 to
5.08 centimeters) wide section of hair as taut as you can.
Use your free hand to clamp the flatiron down onto the section, close to your roots.
Pull the flatiron down the length of your hair in a single, fluid motion.
Repeat 1 to 2 more times, if necessary.
Avoid using a comb; use a good, bristle brush instead.
Combs tend to cause too much static and split-ends on dry hair.If you pull your hair taut, you won't have to pass the flatiron over it more than once or twice.
If you find that you have to pass over your hair repeatedly, you might not be pulling it taut enough., Once the entire bottom layer of your hair is down, undo the clip, and let down the rest of your hair.
Continue straightening your hair using the same technique.
If you have very thick hair, let down another one-fourth or one-third of your hair instead. , Ideally, you should use only a spray, but thicker hair might need a little bit of oil or serum to smooth down any frizz.To avoid using too much product, apply some spray to your hairbrush, them gently comb your hair.
Use your fingers to apply some serum or oil to the ends of your hair, where frizz tends to happen the most. , As your hair cools, the style will begin to set.
If you rush out too soon, your hair will be more likely to frizz up again. -
Step 2: Skip the nylon brush and use a boar bristle brush instead.
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Step 3: Use a heat protectant spray before you straighten.
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Step 4: Use a flatiron with ceramic plates and avoid ones made from steel.
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Step 5: Make sure that you are using the right finish.
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Step 6: Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
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Step 7: Towel dry your hair.
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Step 8: Apply some straightening cream or smoothing cream.
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Step 9: Use the right technique when blow-drying your hair.
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Step 10: Section your hair off.
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Step 11: Set your flatiron to the right temperature.
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Step 12: Work in small sections
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Step 13: and use the right technique when straightening.
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Step 14: Once that section is smooth
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Step 15: repeat the process on the next section of hair.
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Step 16: Finish off with a spray or serum.
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Step 17: Give your hair time to cool down before stepping outside
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Step 18: especially if it is very hot or humid out.
Detailed Guide
Use shampoos and conditioners that contain the word "smoothing" or that are designed to fight/prevent frizz.
They will give your hair extra moisture, and prevent it from becoming too dry.
Dryness can often appear as frizz.
Comb the conditioner through your hair, then rinse it out well., If you can't get one, try to find one that's at least a boar bristle and nylon mix.
Plastic brushes tend to cause static, which leads to frizz.
Boar bristle brushes help polish and smooth your hair better., You can also apply a little bit of moisturizing oil into your hair while it is still wet.
This will help nourish your hair and keep it smooth while you straighten it.
After you are done straightening, you can apply a little bit of oil to smooth down any remaining frizz., Steel plates can damage your hair by tugging and pulling on the strands.
If you have curly hair, however, you may need something tougher; in this case, choose a gold or titanium flatiron.Don't get anything that is wider than 1½ inches (3.81 centimeters).
If the flatiron is too wide, you won't be able to reach the roots of your hair. , You should also give your hair time to cool down before you apply it.
Avoid products that contain too many silicones and oils.
Instead, give your brush a spray with some light hold hair spray, then pass it through your hair.If you must apply some oil or serum, go for a natural product, and focus it on the ends of your hair. , If you can, use a specialized shampoo and conditioner that's meant for smoothing hair and taming frizz.
Make sure that you do this well ahead of time, as your hair will need to be perfectly dry before you straighten it. , When you towel dry your hair, don't rub the towel vigorously across your hair; this will only bring out your hair's natural curl and give you more work.Instead, gently pat and squeeze your hair dry with an absorbent towel, preferably microfiber.
Microfiber towels are much gentler on the hair because they don't rip or tear your hair, like regular towels can.Ripped, torn hair can look frizzy. , A heat protectant of sorts would also be a great idea.
Apply the cream throughout your hair, focusing on the ends, which tend to get dry/damaged the most.
If you have thin hair or short hair, you will probably only need a dime-sized amount.
If you have thick hair or long hair, start with a quarter-sized amount.
Don't apply too much! Doing so will weigh down your hair and cause it to become limp once dry. , Always point the nozzle downwards towards your hair; this will help the cuticles on your hair to lie flat.
Pull a round, bristle brush through your hair as you blow dry it.
This will help straighten it and give you less work later on.Consider switching between the hairdryer's hot and cold settings to give your hair a break from all that heat.
You can shake the hairdryer to help your hair dry faster, but always keep the nozzle pointed down.Never straighten your hair while it is wet.
Doing so can damage your hair.
Always blow dry it first (or let it air dry). , It will be much easier to work with smaller sections than huge chunks of hair.
You will also get a sleeker, smoother result.
Simply pull the top half of your hair into a bun at the top of your hair, and secure it with a claw clip.
If you have very thick hair, you might want to pull up two-thirds to three-fourths of your hair up into a bun. , Even with a heat protectant, high temperatures can damage your hair—and damaged hair often looks frizzy.
Don't use the highest setting; instead, set the temperature somewhere between 300 and 350°F (150 and 177°C).
If you have thicker hair, you can use a higher temperature, but using a gold or titanium plated flatiron would be better.Avoid going past 420°F (215°C), as this is when the keratin in your hair breaks down, which can lead to split ends and damage; remember, damaged hair often looks frizzy.Some research has shown that the ideal temperature for straightening hair is 365°F (185°C)., Use a brush to pull a 1 to 2-inch (2.54 to
5.08 centimeters) wide section of hair as taut as you can.
Use your free hand to clamp the flatiron down onto the section, close to your roots.
Pull the flatiron down the length of your hair in a single, fluid motion.
Repeat 1 to 2 more times, if necessary.
Avoid using a comb; use a good, bristle brush instead.
Combs tend to cause too much static and split-ends on dry hair.If you pull your hair taut, you won't have to pass the flatiron over it more than once or twice.
If you find that you have to pass over your hair repeatedly, you might not be pulling it taut enough., Once the entire bottom layer of your hair is down, undo the clip, and let down the rest of your hair.
Continue straightening your hair using the same technique.
If you have very thick hair, let down another one-fourth or one-third of your hair instead. , Ideally, you should use only a spray, but thicker hair might need a little bit of oil or serum to smooth down any frizz.To avoid using too much product, apply some spray to your hairbrush, them gently comb your hair.
Use your fingers to apply some serum or oil to the ends of your hair, where frizz tends to happen the most. , As your hair cools, the style will begin to set.
If you rush out too soon, your hair will be more likely to frizz up again.
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