How to Straighten Hair Like a Pro

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How to Straighten Hair Like a Pro

Want to learn how to flawlessly straighten hair.. Here's the guide. With the right products, I've seen clients pay $90 and up for a straightening service.

Ms. Sheila

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Start with clean, shampooed hair. Section the hair to stay in control.

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Blow dry with a natural bristle round brush and a blow dryer with a concentrator attachment.

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Work in 1/2" sections & hair 90-degrees from its section to get closer to the scalp. Bring iron down hair strands slowly, don't rush. Hold comb IN FRONT of iron if you need to use the teeth of comb.

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Comb ALWAYS in front of iron. Work at a slower pace, don't rush.. Would you pay $90+ for a rush job? Plus, the hair will look more 'pro' if you take your time.

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NEVER use teeth of comb BEHIND the iron. It will leave separations. Wait until you're completely done with entire head, let cool, them comb. Remember, comb in FRONT of iron. NO TEETH after the iron!

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This is what-NOT-to-do...see the teeth separations in the hair.. That's what your whole head will look like if you do this. You want a PRESSED look, not a separated look.

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Before; natural curly hair. After, paper & silky straight. Once the hair has cooled, the teeth of the comb can be used. Try it, it makes a world of difference!

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Remember to work in neat, clean sections holding the hair 90-degrees from the head to get close to the roots. A true-ceramic or tourmaline iron will make this a 1-pass per-section job.

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Be sure to use a thermal protectant before ironing. Depending on what products are used, you can 'bake' conditioners into your hair. What a treat! Have fun & notice the difference!

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Ms. Sheila

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I'm a salon owner & stylist & you're absolutely on point! We go slow because we have control of the heat. If you go to slow you can burn your hair so take thinner sections to get the heat even. Great post!!!

Trisha Dawkins 3 weeks ago

i have straight hair naturally i was just looking at random guides. This guide is so much simpler than what ma friends do! I will tell them!

Zo J 4 weeks ago

@Keliana Maka, see my comment below..

Ms. Sheila (author) last month

Use the CHI INFRA line (shampoo, conditioner, keratin mist & silk Infusium serum) you'll love it!

Ms. Sheila (author) last month

Have you heard of the Brazilian Blowout treatment that straightens your hair? I have puffy curly hair and it takes too long for me to straighten. I'm scared to get this treatment on my hair though because I still enjoy having my curly hair sometimes. Do you have any suggestions?

Keilani Maka last month

@ariess x3 the iron I use is a 1" BaByliss

Ms. Sheila (author) last month

Hey what Hair iron do you use ?

ariess x3 last month

Cool! I don't have very curly hair though its just wavy, but I sometimes still straighten my hair.

Alyssa James last month

Since its a shop bought dye my hair might not react well to highlights but ill give it ok thank you

Hannah Mclaughlin'x 2 months ago

@Hannah Mclaughlin'x, no way to make it fade faster, however you could add highlights to it to 'break' the color up.

Ms. Sheila (author) 2 months ago

You seem like an amazing hair dressed was wondering if you would know how to make hair dye fade away quicker ?

Hannah Mclaughlin'x 2 months ago

Great guide! Tanks so much.

River Haven 3 months ago

You have any experience with dreadlocks?

Shawn Parker 3 months ago

That's exactly right. I go to my beautician which she only charges $65 and she does this. I have virgin hair too and I swear it always comes out looking very beautiful! This is probably the cheapest way to do it yourself instead of going to the Dominicans and having them charge you $100+. Also another thing my beautician does to make my hair look shiny is spray some CHI on my hair before she flat comb it.

Maria Wilcher 4 months ago

@ashley sharpe, you are using the correct temp already. High may be too much for your hair. Lightly mist your hair with spray ONE TIME only. Shake your head while you spray.

Ms. Sheila (author) 4 months ago

Hi! Just wondering what temp you suggest I use on fine thin hair. Mine has a temp guide but I usually just go by high med. and low. Also how much heat spray do you use. Since I have fine hair it can weigh my hair down

Ashley S 4 months ago

Hi I have the same question as Nikki Davis (3 wks ago). I see you use Catswalk Sleek Mystique for styling. Thanks so much for your guide, I hope you do more!

Nani Blyleven 4 months ago

I love the look and feel of my hair when its straightened, but I still have trouble using the correct technique my hairdresser uses (not to mention his years and years of expertise LOL!). This breaks it down into simple but effective steps. I still have yet to master blow drying though. ;) Thanks for this awesome guide. :)

Tennille Rehm 4 months ago

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Brant Vermeer 5 months ago

@Carol Sowa; keratin treatments are great when done with a true-ceramic iron such as CHI or Babyliss. Follow directions and iron the hair according to this guide. You'll love it! Be sure to get ends trimmed first.

Ms. Sheila (author) 5 months ago

Great tutorial can you tell me if you know anything about keratin treatments ?

Carol Sowa 5 months ago

I HAVE spent a fortune at a salon having my hair straightened...it's super wavy in the wrong places. Am going to try this when my Keratin treatment start to "wear off". If this works I will love you forever and send a donation to the local Food Bank in your name...thanks for sharing!

BUNNY TRUDE 5 months ago

@diane this is the way I straighten my hair it's super curly and hits a bit below my shoulder when straight. I like to part in 4 sections when blowing it out.

Adeze Wilford 5 months ago

Will this work on short curly hair? Any good tips. I'm a white girl with very curly thick hair.

Diane Weyker 5 months ago

I have got to try this! Thanks this looks so much easier than what I was doing

Sandra Jerry Meza 5 months ago

Great tutorial. I'm naturally curly so this is great info for me!

Kristi Shanks 5 months ago

Good pictures! The girls have very pretty hair.

Lacoda Owens 5 months ago

This tutorial is great. I have curly hair but now it is realy staight

Esther Montero 5 months ago

Hi! I really like your tutorial! I was just wondering if baking conditioner into your hair is a good thing? And if so, what kind of products and such to use to do it! I recently got my hair done and the ends are pretty fried, and I have been using conditioner in the shower along with a leave in conditioner to try to help but It doesn't work very well, and I was wondering if you had any ideas to help this type of problem, and If 'baking conditioner' into my hair with the flat iron would help. I hope this doesn't sound silly, haha! Thank you ma'am, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Nikki Davis 5 months ago

On pg 8 is that the same person??

Jonica Rasi 5 months ago

Thanks! I use Catwalks Sleek Mystique

Ms. Sheila (author) 5 months ago

What heat protectant do you use? I am worried about damage I have natural hair too. Your guides are great btw

Adeze Wilford 5 months ago

I used Catwalks Sleek Mystique

Ms. Sheila (author) 5 months ago

Which products did u use

Sarah Rose 5 months ago

Yes, I can. What would you like to know?

Ms. Sheila (author) 5 months ago

Hi I have natural hair I don't a perm but sometimes I like to wear my hair straight can u help

Connie Maya 5 months ago

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Nice love it its the best press out ever

Nattisha Myers 3 months ago

(con't)Hair shiny

Ms. Sheila (author) 5 months ago

Yes, the skinny rectangle that concentrates the air flow. It makes the blown dried

Ms. Sheila (author) 5 months ago

No. @maria it's like a skinny little rectangle shape that focuses all the air from the blow dryer in one spot.

🎀Annie Mae🎀 5 months ago

What is a concentrater element? I'm guessing a comb like attachment

Maria Daniels 5 months ago

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Where's that picture from? The hair colour just changed😯

ℐuℓⅈ@ L 5 months ago

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The before hair is pretty! :)

Mayra Espinoza last month

I really would like to know what heat protectant you recommend, baked conditioner?

Maria Daniels last month

What do you mean by Bake conditioners in your hair? I know nothing about hair I'm trying to learn to straighten my natural hair... I can use all tips!! :))

Shanda B 5 months ago

What products do you suggest?

Maria Daniels 5 months ago

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