How to Keep Hair Straight After Flat Ironing

While straightening itself can be a huge problem for many girls that can’t really get the desired results by using a flat iron, keeping hair straight after flat ironing can sometimes prove to be an even more daunting task. You really need to use a combination of right tools and techniques in order to do it but once you discover them, it becomes much easier to keep your hair straight for the rest of the day and sometimes even longer than that.

Don’t worry, getting your hair to stay straight after it has been styled isn’t rocket science. I will provide you with a barrage of simple yet effective tips that can really help you.

Make sure your hair is dry

Never straighten wet hair unless you have a special kind of straightener which can be used on wet hair (for example, Remington Wet 2 Straight). That could save you a lot of time in the mornings but if you don’t have this kind of flat iron then you need to blow-dry your hair before you straighten it.

By using the combination of some heat and a flat brush, you can reduce waves and make your hair remain straight for a longer period of time.  Blow dry with a flat brush accurately section by section for better results.

Use Professional Flat Irons

Professional flat irons usually have ceramic or titanium plates and these kinds of plates reduce the potential damage done to your hair during the straightening process. The key advantage here is that professional flat irons distribute the heat evenly throughout your hair and don’t give hot spots. They do a really god job of straightening your hair and there is a bigger chance that your hair will also stay straight throughout the course of the day. Professional flat irons aren’t that expensive – you can easily buy one for less than 100 bucks and it will most likely be worth the investment when it comes to your personal style.

Treat the Hair Prior to Straightening

There are tons of anti- frizz sprays, serums and other hair care products that are designed to protect the hair from heat damage and also to keep it straight for a longer period of time. Some of these products are applied to the hair before straightening and some after straightening.

Avoid Moisture

After you’ve straightened your hair make sure you keep it dry. Humidity, moisture and obviously showers are things that can make your hairstyle go from straight and sleek to frizzy and wavy. Avoiding moisture and water for as long as possible after the hair has been straightened can help to retain your straight hairstyle without redoing the entire head of hair.

Use Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo can help to keep hair straight after it’s been styled by reducing the moisture, oil and buildup in the hair. Sprayed on to the roots of the hair, dry shampoo is brushed outwards removing the oil from the hair and keeping the hairstyle straight, long after it has been treated with a flat iron.

Summary

Straight hairstyles are not that hard to maintain if you know what to do. After trying some of the tips mentioned here and finding out which strategies work the best for you, straight hair which actually stays that way throughout the day can finally become a reality.

Discussion

What techniques do you use to keep your locks straight after using a flat iron?