If you want to straighten your hair at home do be aware that there is a risk of damage to the hair unless you are careful and consider the following
It could be rather annoying if you cause damage to your hair unwittingly or if you are not 100% sure about what you are doing.
Good looking hair is a fabulous asset, yet if not cared for it can deteriorate. A heavy-handed approach with a straightening iron can cause split ends and damage that could take some time for the hair to recover from.
Im going to tell you exactly what to do to prevent your hair from damages caused by improper use of hair straightening tools and lack of protection.
First of all good tools are essential: The use of ceramic straightening iron is a must if you straighten your hair often. Use a blow-dryer with a strong air flow, not just a very hot one. If blow-drying hair straight regularly, use a treatment, weekly, to prevent your hair from drying out and frazzled ends.
A regular deep conditioning of the hair is also a good idea in order to keep it healthy, bouncy and shiny. A very good product that I use for this is Bonacure Q10 from Schwarzkopf.
After straightening you should use good detangling products and a wide-toothed comb. For the sake of good hair its a good idea to have it trimmed every month and to drink plenty of water.
How to prepare your hair for the straightening? Always use a protective product when styling your hair straight. The best for this in my opinion is Osis Slick flattening liquid and the Osis Flatliner. Once out of the shower, wring hair out until it doesnt drip anymore, then dry as much as possible with a towel.
After showering or washing your hair, wring it out to remove a lot of the water, and then towel dry as much as possible.
Use a little bit of gel or cream or something to keep it straight and non-frizzy, and shiny. I use the Osis Sparkler for this. I think this product does a very good job in this.
Author: Erica Mate is an experienced hairdresser in London. She can help you to get the most out of your hair. For a limited time you can get a free haircut in her salon. To grab this offer don’t miss to have a look her website here.