How to straighten hair? Blow dryer or flat iron?

rahulk · Jul 9, 2010

Hi guys, so I've been growing my hair long for a while now and I'm about to start trying out different techniques to straighten it. I am still learning how to straighten it with a flat iron. I never used one before so I still got a learning curve on that. I also bought a 2" iron instead of a smaller one, so that was the first mistake. Today I went to the salon and got my hair styled. My stylist did it using just a blow dryer and a curling hair brush.

I was wondering what some people on the forum are using and if they have any advice/tips on this subject.

Additionally, do any of you guys use anything in particular after straightening it to give it a nice wet look and keep the hair straight? I've noticed that if I just add a little bit of water after straightening it, the hair just becomes wavy again.

willpower · Jul 10, 2010

Just go get a Brazilian Blowout or Brazilian Keratin Treatment at the salon. You won't have to do any flat ironing.
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rahulk · Jul 10, 2010

That stuff is seriously way too expensive. I'd rather just spend money on a good flat iron and do it myself.

markuk · Jul 10, 2010

Just cut it off

v1100110 · Jul 10, 2010

I use a 1" flat iron(this one), my hair isn't long enough for a 2". Straightening with a blow dryer doesn't work very well for me.

willpower · Jul 10, 2010

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v1100110 · Jul 10, 2010

Originally Posted by willpower

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Haha, this is pretty good. I wish my hair was as straight as his just after drying though. Mine is pretty wavy, but it straightens out well.

Joannedepan · Sep 4, 2010

Originally Posted by v1100110

I use a 1" flat iron(or this one), my hair isn't long enough for a 2". Straightening with a salon hair dryer doesn't work very well for me.

Yeah a flat iron is probably easier for that. There are many tips and tricks on the internet though about straghtening your hair. It also depends a lot on:
- Length of your hair
- How curly is it
- How moist is it during the day. Moist weather will mess with your straightened hair.

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Dragon · Sep 4, 2010

The problem about the iron is that result will be flat. I think the dryer + good roll brush is the best method.

- start with damp hair
- apply product (straightening serum or something)
- start blow drying the roots, then work your way towards the ends.
- keep the brush constantly rolling/turning
- make sure the air from the dryer is pointing towards the roots (makes the hair more smooth and shiny)
- apply cold air when finished (locks in the style and gives the hair extra shine)
- apply a little bit of product at the end (settles the hair down a bit)

entrero · Sep 5, 2010

Get relaxer. Works wonders for MJ, Prince etc.

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