Flat Irons

A flat iron is the perfect way to sleek, straight hair. It allows girls who have super curly corkscrew curls to girls with just wavy hair to get the stick-straight hair style that they want. Flat irons come in all types and shapes and are generally very easy and accessible to use. However, there are a few things that a person should be aware of before they run to their local drug store and begin straightening away.

The Heat Factor

Flat irons produce great amounts of heat and it puts them right on the hair. If flat irons are not used properly, you can severely damage your hair. When you start straightening your hair, especially if you do it everyday, you should switch to a heat shampoo, like Thermasilk. This will help your hair to be protected from excessive heat damage. You will also want to buy a flat iron that is hair-friendly and uses the lowest amount of heat possible. If you do these things, I promise that your hair will thank you.

How to Use a Flat Iron

Many people end up damaging their hair because they do not know how to use their flat iron properly. Here are a few simple tips that will help you to use your flat iron correctly:

Before you blow dry your hair and straighten it, make sure that you apply a frizz control product. Flat irons have been known to cause major drying and frizzing to the hair. Use a product to help prevent that.

Before you straighten your hair, make sure that your hair is completely dry. If your hair is even a little bit wet, it can damage the hair and flat iron and will make the straightening job not as effective.

Remember that flat irons are very hot and that they should be handled with care.

Once your hair is completely dry, draw thin sections of you hair through the flat iron slowly all the while keeping the iron moving. Never keep the flat iron a piece of hair for too long. This can cause severe damage to the hair.