Wash with a regular shampoo that will remove buildup or at least prevent it.
Use a good conditioner that will not weigh the hair down, but still will condition it.
Once out of the shower, wring hair out until it doesn't drip anymore, then dry as much as possible with a towel.
Apply a little bit of straightening gel before blow drying and in between towel drying.
Blow dry by taking sections at a time and with a flat brush. It takes a while to master exactly how to straighten accurately but it's worth it.
Use a little bit of gel, cream or something to keep it straight and non-frizzy.
It should last about 2 days, depending on temperatures.
Quick Tips for Straightening with a Flat Iron
Everyone knows the fastest and easiest way to get straight hair is with a flat iron. Here are some tips to make sure you get the best results from your flat iron, every time!
Always make sure your flat iron plates are clean! Use a soft damp cloth on a cool iron to wipe away any residue.
Allow your flat iron to fully heat up to set temperature before styling.
Blow dry hair straight before straightening hair and makes sure hair is completely dry before straightening to avoid burning.
Use a heat protectant styling aid to keep hair healthy when using heated styling tools.
Section hair into layers so you can start with the back bottom layers of your hair and work your way up and around the head.
Straighten 1 inch sections of hair at a time.
Glide the iron slowly down the section of hair best results and to avoid having to go over the section of hair more than once.
If you hair is super curly, follow a comb with your flat iron down the section of hair during straightening to help smooth the hair.
Do not clamp the flat iron plates too tightly but do make sure you have a good grip on the hair as the pressure of the plates combined with the heat of the iron is what straightens the hair.
Make sure you are using a good flat iron! Check out our Flat Iron Page for tips on picking out the right flat iron for you.
