Hair Straightening Tips
For a long while, the trend of voluminous and beachy-wavy hair was so in. But, we are glad to report that a head full of gorgeous sleek mane has been making its come back, and we’re here for it! They are also easier to achieve, especially when you are in a pinch due to time or budget. If you are like us and have a soft spot for straight hair, then you are going to want to read these hair straightening tips because they are life-changing!
Prep It Up!
Be it your face for makeup or hair for ironing tools, the need of the hour is prepping. Heat can be damaging for the tresses, especially when you have curly or frizzy hair. We recommend a conditioning heat protectant spray/ cream that doesn’t leave an oily residue.
Not on Wet Hair!
If you run the straightening iron on wet hair, then the possibility of burning increases. Gently dab it dry with a towel as rubbing can increase frizz. If you are going through the blow dryer route, then don’t forget to prep your hair for the double dosage of heat!
Turn Down That Heat!
The heat should be dependent on the coarseness of the hair. The thicker the hair, the more heat it can require and sustain. For thin hair, we recommend keeping the temperature between 120° and 150°. For normal hair, it should be at 180°, and for thick hair, it can be around 210°.
Section It Off!
Work in smaller sections to get the best effect, and it also ensures that the hair stays straightened for a longer time.
Technique Matters!
Keep the hair tight, avoid any jerky movement by hair straighter, and running the tool at least 2-3 times over the same section in a slow manner, are just some of the secrets that we hairstylists employ!
Methods to Straighten
Majorly there are three ways for hair smoothening or hair straightening – Combing with paddle/ round brush with a blow dryer, straightening iron, and permanent straightening.
At Petals Hair & Beauty Salon, we employ Matrix Opti.Smooth for clients that ask for permanent straightening with or without heat. With the treatment’s key ingredient being pro-keratin, it ensures that after everything is said and done, tresses come out looking soft, bouncy, and well-conditioned. It also protects hair with its patented ceramide technology!
So, the next time you put in ‘barber near me’ or ‘best salon near me,’ just come in over to Petals Hair & Beauty Salon for professional services. With proper sanitization procedures in place, our glowing testimonies are proof of how seriously we take our work! So, what are you waiting for? Leave the hairstyling for the professionals, and book an appointment now!
