Whether you have curls, waves, or coils, one thing is undeniable, your hair is beautiful and incredibly versatile. But sometimes, you may want to switch things up and go for the straight look. Now, when straightening your curly hair, damage may be the first thing that comes to mind. But you can absolutely straighten your hair without causing any damage–all you need are a few key tricks up your sleeve.
In this article, we'll be discussing how to safely straighten your curls. Read ahead to discover how to rock straight hair while keeping your curls healthy.
Clean And Prep Your Hair
To prepare your hair for the straightening process, start by shampooing your hair with our Hydration Shampoo. After shampooing, rinse your hair thoroughly and follow up with our Manuka Honey Deep Conditioning Mask to strengthen your hair and fortify it against any damage. Leave the deep conditioner on your hair for 15-30 minutes and detangle thoroughly from ends to roots before rinsing.
Moisturise And Section Your Hair
Straightening the hair with heat can leave it feeling pretty dry so it is very crucial to load up on moisture beforehand. Apply a generous amount of Sofnfree's Manuka Honey Leave-in Conditioner and then divide it into 4-6 sections.
Blow Dry With Heat Protectant
The first major step to achieving straight hair is to stretch your curls with a blow dryer. Working one section at a time, apply some heat protectant and blow dry your hair. Start from the root and focus on blow drying downwards while using a brush to stretch and comb through the hair. Repeat the same process on each section of hair until the entire head of hair is completely stretched.
Flat Iron Cautiously
To achieve the silky straight silk press look on your curls, you’ll need a flat iron to straighten your hair. Place the flat iron on low heat and pass it through very small sections of hair, gradually working from the back until you cover the entire head. To prevent heat damage and deliver the best results, do not use more than one or two passes of the flat iron on each section of hair.
Trim Your Ends
The best time to snip off your split ends and trim your hair is after straightening it since you will be able to see the full length of your hair and properly assess what needs to be cut off. Use hair shears to trim about half an inch off your ends. Additionally, you can find and snip off any knots and tangles by combing your hair with a fine tooth comb from roots to ends. If you find any areas where the comb does not glide through easily, there are most likely knots that need to be snipped off in that area.
Finish With a Hair Oil Or Serum
To give your hair a sleek shine and minimise frizz, apply a few drops of a hair oil or serum like our Hair & Scalp Oil. Be sure to smooth the oil down from roots to ends.
Add Some Finishing Touches With Gel
To keep your edges sleek, you can use a little bit of our Curl Elongating Gel to style your baby hair into cute swoops.
How To Preserve Your Straight Hair
● Section And Wrap Your Hair Before Bed: To keep your straight hair smooth and silky, divide it into two sections and wrap each section around your head to keep it secure and prevent frizz while you sleep. After wrapping each section, use Bobby pins to hold them in place.
● Wear a satin scarf: Protecting your hair with a satin scarf before going to bed is essential for preserving your straight hair. The scarf will keep your hair in place and prevent frizz by keeping it from rubbing against the fabric of your beddings.
● Use an Anti-humidity spray: if you live in an extremely humid area, using an anti-humidity spray can help to fight off frizz and help your straight hair last longer.
● Avoid sweaty gym sessions: If you want your straight hair to last long, it is best to avoid getting sweaty at the gym as much as you can or at least plan your heavy-hitting workouts towards the end of the week after straightening your hair. Sweat can cause your straight hair to revert to its curly state, so this is pretty important.
● Use a shower Cap: if you like taking hot showers, the steam can easily make your straight hair develop some frizz. So it is best to protect your hair with a shower cap before hopping into the shower.
Straightening your curls is a great way to switch up your look and try something different with your hair. However, you can only achieve good results and keep your curls healthy by following the steps we've highlighted in this article. So be sure to follow each step diligently and don't go overboard with the heat. It's fine to do it once in a while but avoid making it a constant part of your routine if you want healthy hair..