How To Straighten Your Hair with Different Tools

Straight hair never goes out of style

Welcome to the world of sleek and shiny hair! Straightening hair with a straightening iron is a great way to get that silky-smooth look that everyone loves. But as with any heat styling tool, it’s important to know how to use it correctly to avoid damaging your hair. Don’t worry, though – with a little know-how, you can straighten your hair like a pro and keep it healthy at the same time.

Follow along as we show you how to straighten your hair with a straightening iron in a way that’s safe and healthy for your locks. We’ll also give you some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your straightening iron, so you can achieve that perfect, straight look every time. Let’s get started!

What you will need

• Professional Iron, or
• Professional Wide Iron
• Hairbrush or Wide Tooth Comb
• Sectioning Clips
• Heat Portectant

Optional

• Hairspray

How to get the look

1. It’s all in the prep! Start with clean, dry hair
2. Apply heat protectant, a step to never be missed. One for smoothing or frizz control will help best
3. Gently brush your hair, beginning at your ends and making your way to the roots
4. Optimise your straightener – follow our ideal temperature guide below to set the right temperature
5. Section your hair: Divide your hair into sections using clips or hair ties. This will make it easier to straighten your hair one section at a time. Start with the bottom layer and work your way up
6. Beginning near the root, grab your comb and move down the hair slightly, then
7. Place either your Professional Iron or Professional Wide Iron around that strand, ensuring the tool is closest to your roots, with the comb on the other side
8. With your Professional Iron, follow the comb down the length of your hair, remembering not to rush through the strand.
   Where possible, try to hold your hair tight as your move the comb to help create a sleek look
9. Repeat steps 8 & 9 until all of your hair has been straightened
10. To finish, use a shine spray or drops to help seal the cuticle ends and control humidity

Styling tips from our Kaleo Collective

• If your hair isn’t quite straight the first time, wait for that section to cool down entirely and then repeat steps 8 & 9 once more
• Notice flyaways on top of your head? Spray your favourite hairspray into the palms of your hands and gently touch over your flyaways to seal them down

Straightening your hair with a straightening iron is a great way to achieve a sleek, polished look. However it’s important to do it safely and in a way that doesn’t damage your hair. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can straighten your hair like a pro and keep it healthy at the same time.

With the above simple steps, you’ll be able to straighten your hair with confidence and ease. So go ahead, get that straightening iron out of the drawer, and start transforming your hair into the silky-smooth locks of your dreams!

Ideal temperature Guide