Flat Iron Tips

Who doesn’t love that sleek, smooth look that only a flat iron can achieve?
Don’t be fooled, there are some drawbacks to that silky-smooth straight look.
One of the most important drawbacks is damaging the hair follicles. Over-use and inappropriate use is a sure way to keep your hair from looking its best.
Whether you’re using a ceramic, thermal, metal or ionic flat iron, excessive or miss-use will result in damaging your beautiful locks. The heat that flat irons produce keeps your hair dry and brittle and may damage the ends of your hair over time.

There are ways you can still use these essential hair tools and keep your hair healthy.
Below, you’ll find a few tips that may assist you in your journey in the flat iron world.

• Cleanliness is next to Godliness. If you keep your flat iron as clean as possible, it will not only last longer, but will do less damage as well. After all, the last thing we want is straight damaged hair.
• Before you dry and touch a flat iron to your hair, apply a small amount of product. All of the leading product manufacturers offer hair care products just for this purpose. Utilizing these styling products will help reduce the look of frizzy hair.
• When it comes to sectioning out your hair, use small sections. The smaller the section the flatter and more weightless your hair will be.
• Always thoroughly comb each section just before you flat iron it. This will give you an even result.
• A smooth even stroke from the root to the tips of your hair is suggested when using any flat iron.
• Even pressure is recommended throughout the entire process in order to produce optimal results.
• After flat ironing your hair apply a small amount of lightweight serum to smooth away any frizz that remains.
• If preferred, a wide bristle brush is recommended to finish off your desired results.
• Remember to clean your flat iron after each use. When cooled, just wipe it down with a clean cloth.

Last but not least, practice makes perfect. Don’t get discouraged if your results aren’t what you’re looking for the first time. The more you practice the better the end result. Keep these tips in mind and you’ll be on your way to that sexy, smooth, sleek hair we all desire.