Using a Flat Iron

I generally do not recommend those with long hair to apply too much heat to their hair, as you risk frying it, especially if you do not take proper precautions to protect your hair from the heat. However, those who do not have straight hair, or have to style it for various occasions, here's an article that may be of use to you.

Proper Way to Use a Flat Iron
By Naomi West

Women in all walks of lifes and in every country battle with one of the same things certain mornings of their lives. What could that possibly be you ask? The bad hair day! This day wreaks fear in the heart of most women. We are here to offer a solution for some of you in order to help you through this traumatic time.

Not everyone has the same type of hair and almost all of us wishes we had someone else's. One of the hardest hair types to have is the thick hair that doesn't learn to lie flat on its own. For some people using many conditioners and serums doesn't cut it. The minute you blow dry the hair it sticks out in every direction. The best way to fix this problem is to purchase a flat iron.

A flat iron is similar to a curling iron in the fact that it uses heat to help tame the hair and let it flow in the direction that you are going in. They are affordable for anyone and can range in different sizes depending on how long your hair is and how often you will be using it.

Because you use heat to straighten your hair with a flat iron you need to make sure that your hair is thoroughly dried before you begin. Also keep in mind that the heat can damage the hair (much like a blow dryer can) so you may not want to use a high heat every time. The best type of flat iron to purchase are ceramic ones because they diffuse the heat and can cause less damage.

There are a few steps you need to take to help make the straightening process faster and much easier on you. The first thing you will want to do is to place styling cream in your hair while it is still damp. Those of you with coarse, curly hair should consider using a straightening balm. You will also need to use a heat protective spray before you blow dry. Part your hair into four sections and blow dry each of those sections.

After the hair is dry separate the hair into sections again. To straighten take two inches of your hair and squeeze the flat iron over it and as close to the scalp as you can. Pull down the iron slowly over the full length of hair.

When you have finished straightening all of your hair apply a serum gloss (not too much) to your hair. This will help to calm any stray frizzies and to give your hair extra shine. A flat iron is one of the best hair salon equipment that we can keep in our home.

Having the best straightening iron and other Salon Equipment is just one step when starting your own salon. You also need to find Used Salon Furniture and more Hairdressing Equipment to complete the ensemble.

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