Straightening procedures to straighten hair may vary depending on certain factors. These can include hair type (e.g. length, thin, thick, color, curly, or wavy), past or current presence of treatments (e.g. tints or dye), effective hair dryness (i.e. amount of moisture presence or absence) of the hair, any immediate prior hair cleaning (e.g. extent of shampoo and conditioning) and perhaps general healthiness and appearance of the hair (e.g. not too frizzy, absence of salt or chlorine exposure from swimming). To straighten hair with an iron, may require trial and effort (or error), until you find a procedure and it's products (i.e. iron and hair care items) that produces at least a satisfactory outcome. Image of girl by ophelia.Perhaps after considering hair straightener buying tips, and trying for the first time a flattening iron that you may have purchased cheap at a NZ online hair iron site, the following tips may help to achieve an ideal hair style. But for your hair to remain straight will require an effective hair iron, careful application for the type of hair, and possibly the application of suitable hair care products.
Hair Straightening Application Tips
Checking the Iron
* Ideally use a ceramic plated well known brand unit.
* Check that the unit is in good condition, and that it's plates are clean and intact and producing good even heat distribution. Perhaps wipe/clean the iron's plates with a damp cloth.
* Allow temperature stability - i.e for the iron to warm up before styling or straightening.
* Safety - Make sure that you are in a safe environment - i.e. absence of water, kids not playing nearby, no obstructions, any connecting cord out of the way. Do not leave the iron unattended when still switched on and switch off or remove it's plug from the wall.
* Perhaps avoid repeated use, as too much heat may cause at least partial hair damage.
* Perhaps avoid any gas powered irons or curling tongs - as they can leak, or worse explode.
Styling Application* Perhaps wash your hair - i.e. shampoo and condition, to set a nice clean, fresh hair layout that may be more receptive to heat application. Their are dozens of hair and skin care products and online beauty suppliers in New Zealand.
* Ensure that the hair is dry, either towel dry or as some have reported - carefully by blow drying with sufficient air flow- but not at hot/high temperatures.
* Once dry, then partition the hair in sections perhaps with hair clips, when rotating/moving the iron around your head.
* Apply a straightening balm or gel (e.g. Tresemme products) and/or a hair heat protection spray - to help reduce frizz and possible heat damage.
* Slide the heated iron at recommended temperature, slowly with gentle pressure down the hair sections - perhaps in 1 inch - 2 inch width sections.
* Initially slide from the base of the hair near your head, then along the hair section towards the hair's tips or ends. Then repeat for the other hair sections.
* Combing immediately after following the iron's travel down heavily curled hair sections should help smooth and layer your hair.
* Temperature should be ideal - not too cold or uneven heat, otherwise the hair's style may not last long enough for the day or night.
* Then look objectively in the mirror and ponder any possible improvements that may make a difference. Maybe a higher temperature setting, increased or alternative hair drying technique, a better hair styling iron and application, etc.
Hair straightening can become a bit of a routine, but by applying the above tips, and then adjusting to your particular hair's profile, procedure, and iron styling products, should become easier and faster. You may want to apply other hair and also skin care natural products to compliment your hair style. Perhaps visit NZ skin care suppliers online for selection of beauty care products. Maybe it's in the hair that many people care, as a quote (unknown author) says: How can one control their life - if they cannot control their hair...Image of pondering girl by McKenna71.
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