Flat Iron Tips For Beautiful Hair

Flat Iron Tips for Beautiful Hair When you use a flat iron you can have the same hair that you see in those shampoo commercials where it shows a woman with the most beautiful straight and shiny hair. It’s not the shampoos that make their hair straight and smooth, the sleek look comes from the use of a flat iron. However, in order to get that smooth hair you need to make sure that you know how to flat iron your hair correctly or you may end up damaging it. Using the tips below you can prevent the heat from damaging your hair due to the constant use. The flat iron that you use should be the correct size for you hair type and length. 

The size of the flat iron is indicated by the width of the ceramic plate on the iron itself. Before you ever turn it on put it on your hair to get a feel for it Before you use the iron on your hair allow it to reach the correct temperature. The temperature that should be used on your hair needs to be determined before using it; style and texture will help to determine the setting of the flat iron. Make sure to keep the flat iron from dirt and build up. 

This will prevent unneeded damage to the hair and extend the life of the product.Before blow-drying, a styling aid should be used to keep the hair from frizzing. You can use a product that is specially made to protect the ends of the hair from frizziness; these are available from many companies such as Redkin, Matrix, Paul Mitchell and more. It is important to comb the section of hair that you are going to use the iron on prior to doing so. When using a flat iron it is important to only do small sections of the hair at a time. Hair will turn out straighter and have a weightless feel if you only flatten a little portion at a time. Barrettes or clips for the hair can be used to section off the hair so that you are only doing a section at a time. 

Start at the roots and pull the flat iron down to the end. Simply take a portion of the hair and start. Do not stop over any part of the hair. Apply even pressure all the way down the hair. Comb the section out or use hair spray if you want once the section is completed. Resist the temptation to put styling gels, hair spray and other products on your hair until you have finished using your straightening iron on the hair. When shaping the hair a wide bristled brush should be used. Take care of any frizzing with a lightweight serum once you have used your flat iron.

The flat iron should cool completely after using. Make sure to clean the iron thoroughly once you have done your hair to your satisfaction.