How to Straighten Curly Hair

Curly hair are many a time extremely difficult to manage and need a lot of maintenance as compared to the straight ones. Moreover, they easily get messed up and can be an element that lessens your beautiful appearance. Not only women but many men too try straightening curly hair to beautify their looks. Many a time, hair straightening is done to have a change in the daily appearance, or if it a special occasion. It is always good to try the straight hair look once, before you opt for permanently straightening curly hair. Also, if you love to constantly experiment with your looks, then you can try temporarily straightening your locks. Here are some tips on how to straighten curly hair in various ways.

Using a Flat Iron

You are using an electronic appliance on your delicate hair, so remember to take extra care. It is always good to invest in a good quality hair straightening flat iron, which will give you the best results without causing any damage to your hair. The below procedure is also good to straighten permed hair.

1. Shampoo your hair to remove any oil or dust from it. Use a good conditioner after shampooing and wash it off thoroughly after a few minutes.
2. Dry hair properly and naturally. Check whether they are dry at the roots as well, before you start with straightening process. Wet hair won't give you the desired results.
3. Brush hair neatly to make them tangle-free. Apply a heat protection product to keep them from any damage due to the hot iron.
4. Take a small section of hair, of the width less than that of your hair iron and clip the rest of the hair with the help of claw clips. Always start from the nape and proceed upwards.
5. Hold the open iron close to the roots and take that section of hair in it, close it and slide through the length of the hair. Applying equal pressure over the iron while you slide it from the roots to the tips.
6. Follow the above step on each section, to cover the entire density of your hair. Once all the sections are covered, just brush them together with a fine-toothed comb. You can see the gorgeous looking straight and shiny hair.

If you are wondering how guys can get this done, then it's simple. There are no different straighteners for men; you have to follow the above tips and keep in mind a few things mentioned below.

Unless your hair is shoulder-length, you need to opt for a ceramic-plated straightening iron which is about 1 to 2 inches wide. A fine-tooth comb is best to be used. Hold the comb in one hand and the iron in the other. Take a small section of your hair with the comb. Follow by clamping the straightening iron at the roots and pulling it down the hair shaft towards the tips of the hair. Remember that the direction in which you pull the iron is the direction your hair will set. This becomes more important, when you work on the top layers, as it will affect the entire style. In general, you can pull the top layers straight up into the air, i.e. vertical from your scalp, or in a direction towards your nose so that they lay in a front direction when released from the iron.

Straighten Hair Permanently

Hair is treated with chemicals in this process. The results vary from person to person and the duration for which this will last depends on the texture and aftercare of the hair. Even though you go for permanent hair straightening, the hair keeps growing which is of the natural texture and this hair needs touch ups. Chemical hair straightening kits available in the market can be bought. Follow the steps mentioned below to have those beautiful and straight locks.

1. Clean your hair by shampooing the right way, followed by conditioner.
2. Follow the kit instruction leaflet to mix the chemicals. The proportion may vary from brand to brand.
3. Place a thick towel around your neck in order to avoid any skin irritation.
4. Make sections of your hair and start application of the straightening cream with a brush on the lowest section. Keep the rest of the hair tied above, while you work over one part. Starting from the nape, work towards the crown.
5. Apply the straightening cream thoroughly in the direction from 'the roots to the tips'. Cover the sections properly from inner and outer side with the cream.
6. Comb the section straight downwards with a plain comb. Be fast while you do this process, as you have to comb the entire hair together when all sections are covered. Remember that the hair will start becoming hard due to the chemicals as the time passes.
7. Once you are done with the application of cream over the entire hair, comb it straight downwards. Keep combing for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse it with lukewarm water. You need to make sure that no cream is left in the tangles.
8. Towel dry the hair and apply the neutralizing cream all over your hair.
9. Leave it over for 20 minutes.
10. Now rinse your hair to remove the cream with lukewarm water. Apply a conditioner over your hair and rinse it off after 4-5 minutes. The procedure is over and beautiful hair is just over your crown, have a look.

Straighten Hair Naturally

If you wish to make your hair straight without damaging it, here's the answer to it. But, remember these procedures to naturally carry the process needs to be repeated for several times. From the first time of using one of the techniques, you will definitely experience a drastic change in the texture of your hair, they'll be more soft, shiny, and less frizzy than before.

Milk
Wash and dry your hair before the process. Pour 1 cup of milk into a spray bottle. Spry it thoroughly over your hair. Comb through your curls and leave it over for an hour. Wash off with shampoo followed by conditioning as usual. You will find that your hair has become silky and straighter than before.

Hot Oil
You must have heard how beneficial is hot oil treatment for dry hair. It is one of the best hair care products which moisturizes your dry hair. To give a hot oil treatment to your hair, take your regular hair oil and heat it. Now, massage your scalp with this hot oil gently. Apply this to the entire length of your hair. Wrap your head and entire length of your hair with a hot towel and leave it for 15 minutes. Now, wash your hair with a mild shampoo followed by a conditioner. Your hair will be silky, well moisturized and straight.

Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is very effective in controlling your curly hair. Apply coconut milk on your hair and leave it for about an hour. Wash the hair thoroughly with a shampoo and let it dry naturally. You will see your hair is less curly and extremely shiny as well.

You have to just choose the best straightener according to your requirement. Remember to take proper hair care, so that you can play with your hair without damaging it.