Straightening thick hair can be difficult.If you've ever been frustrated by the process, you don't have to give up on pin straight locks.No matter how thick your hair is, you can achieve smooth, shiny, straight hair with the right preparation and tools.
Step 1: You should wash and condition your hair.
Straightening works best if you start with clean hair.If you want to avoid damage to your hair, wash it with a gentle cleanser.Follow up with a conditioner to make sure your hair is hydrated.They usually contain ingredients that help smooth your hair, such as argan oil, coconut water, and macadamia oil.If your hair is particularly dehydrated, you should wash it with a hydrating cleanser.If your hair is damaged or dry, you may want to use a deep conditioning mask.They sit on your hair for 10 to 20 minutes before you wash it off.
Step 2: You have to towel dry your hair.
When you finish washing and conditioning your hair, use a towel to dry it.The less time you have to use the heat on your hair, the better.The best way to dry your hair is with a microfiber towel.The material is more absorbent and softer than cotton so it doesn't rough up your skin while you're drying.
Step 3: Put a heat protectant on.
It is important to protect your hair before you blow dry it.A heat protectant protects the hair from burning and drying out.Creams work best for thick hair, but you can find heat protectant sprays.As a heat protectant, agne oil can work.Don't apply too much heat protectant because it goes a long way.You should lightly coat the length of your hair.You do not need to apply it to the top of your head.
Step 4: Use a round brush to blow dry.
It's a good idea to blow dry thick hair first so it doesn't get wet.As you dry your hair, use a round bristle brush.Use the brush to pull your hair as straight as possible so you don't have to use the iron.Before you use the iron, make sure your hair is completely dry.Don't use your iron on damp hair.That can cause serious damage to your hair and cause it to boil.As you dry your hair, switch between the hot and cool settings on your blow dryer.The choice is between a combination of natural and synthetic bristles.Using a brush with synthetic bristles can cause hair loss.You can let your hair air dry if you are concerned about using too much heat.It needs to be completely dry before you can use it.If your hair is thick, curly, or wavy, you may need to blow dry it with a round brush.
Step 5: Get the correct size.
Plates are available in a variety of sizes.The larger the plates you should use, the thicker your hair is.The plates on your iron should be 1 to 2 inches.It will allow you to cover a larger area in less time.If you have thick hair above the shoulders, choose an iron with plates that are between 1- and 1 12 inches wide.If you have long hair, you should use an iron with plates that are between 1 12 and 2 inches wide.
Step 6: Choose one that has variable heat settings.
The low, medium, and high heat settings are what the straightening irons come with.An iron that allows you to choose a precise temperature is the best.It helps to be able to choose a specific temperature setting because you want to use the lowest amount of heat possible.If you have thick, coarse hair, make sure your iron is set to between 350 and 400 degrees.Start at 350 degrees and see if the iron can help you with your hair.When you find the temperature that is hot enough to do the job, adjust by 10 or so degrees.
Step 7: Pick the plate material carefully.
The plates in a straightening iron can be made of a variety of materials, and some do more damage to your hair than others.Plates made of ceramic, titanium, or tourmaline are the best option for thick hair because they don't damage the hair as much.Negative ion can help make your hair shiny.Straighteners made of ceramic or teflon-coated plates should not be used.They can easily dry out thick hair because they don't heat evenly.
Step 8: Make sure the iron is hot.
It takes several minutes for a straightening iron to heat up.The heat settings should be adjusted according to the instructions.Most irons will light up in a certain spot if they reach the proper temperature.Wait to use your iron on your hair until it is fully heated.It can be bad for your hair if you use it at too low of a temperature.
Step 9: Divide your hair into sections.
If you want to smooth all of your hair, it is best to work in small sections.It is more difficult to straighten thick hair.You can start by dividing your hair in half.Depending on the size of your iron's plates, divide the lower half into sections that are 1 to 2 inches wide.If you accidentally run the iron over sections that you already straightened, you can expose them to too much heat.The thicker your hair is, the more sections you should create.After you finish with the bottom section of hair, unclip the top half and begin smoothing it.
Step 10: The iron should be moved in a fluid motion.
Quickly glide the iron over each section of hair by starting below the roots.The iron doesn't linger in one spot longer than another if you keep your pace steady.It is possible that you have to go over some sections of hair more than once.To make sure that the sections at the back of your head are straight and smooth, you should use a hand mirror.
Step 11: You can get closer to the crown's roots.
The sections of hair at the crown of your head need to be adjusted.If you want the iron to be as close to your roots as possible, you need to remove the sections from your head.Press firmly as you put the iron on your hair to make sure it is straight.
Step 12: Use a shine product.
After you have straightened your hair, you should apply a shine product.It's best to use a serum for thick hair.Put two to three drops on your palm.To coat the strands, lightly smooth it over the length of your hair.Don't apply too much shine serum.It can make your hair look greasy.The healthiest part of the hair is the roots.Only apply your shine product to the ends of your hair.