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  • Question
    How do you straighten your hair with a straightener?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Start with clean, dry hair misted with thermal protectant and divided into 1-inch thick sections. Run the iron through each strand from root to ends. Use firm even pressure and repeat if necessary.
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    How do you make your hair curl?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    You can create curls with a curling iron or rollers. If your hair has natural wave, you can enhance it with a curl cream and a diffuser.
  • Question
    Can you use a curling iron to straighten hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Yes, but it's more effective if you have an iron with a large barrel (at least 2 inches). This method also tends to work better on loose curls than on very curly hair.
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    Can I straighten my hair without using heat protection?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Yes, you can straighten your hair without applying heat protectant spray beforehand. However, doing so is not recommended. Without protection, the heat from the iron may damage your hair.
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    If the ends of my hair look damaged, will the curling iron make them look better?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    No, a curling iron will not help with dead ends. The only way to make your ends look better is to get your hair trimmed.
  • Question
    Is it okay to straighten my hair before going to sleep?
    Community Answer
    It is fine to do that; however, your hair may not be as straight as you want it to be when you wake up.
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    Can I straighten my hair without using heat products and that takes less than an hour?
    Community Answer
    It is much easier to do it with a heat product. There isn't much else you can do but try a hairdryer with high heat and a brush.
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    My hair is very short but frizzy, what would be the best hair straightener to buy?
    Community Answer
    Any straightener will work, but some are better quality than others. I would just stay away from extremely cheap ones, as they are more likely to damage your hair, or even become a fire hazard.
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