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QuestionWhat should I use to dry my hair if I want to avoid frizz?Christine George is a Master Hairstylist, Colorist, and Owner of Luxe Parlour, a premier boutique salon based in the Los Angeles, California area. Christine has over 23 years of hair styling and coloring experience. She specializes in customized haircuts, premium color services, balayage expertise, classic highlights, and color correction. She received her cosmetology degree from the Newberry School of Beauty.I would suggest grabbing an old t shirt or a microfiber towel and scrunching the water out of your hair instead of rubbing your hair with a cotton towel.
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QuestionWhich method works the best on long hair?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.The elastic hair band method is the best way to straighten your hair if it is very long.
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QuestionI have a shoulder length hair. Which option will work best for me?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.The wrapping method works very well for hair that is shoulder length.
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QuestionWhat do I do if I want to have shiny and smooth straight hair?Community AnswerMix conditioner and shampoo. Leave it in for a minute or two, then rinse out thoroughly. Dry 50% with a towel, then leave the rest to air dry. Then brush to finish off the shine.
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QuestionWill this technique work for short hair?Community AnswerYes, this should work for both short and long hair. Depending on how short your hair is, the method on "Using the Wrapping Method" may be the most effective. If your hair is long enough to put into elastics, then refer to the method on "Using Elastic Bands."
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QuestionHow do I make my hair look wavy but straight?Community AnswerPart your hair down the middle and divide it into two sections. Braid both sections and leave the braids in overnight.
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QuestionWouldn't the hair bands leave a mark, which would make my hair wavy and not straight?Community AnswerNo. As the article mentions, use soft, loose elastic hair bands, like Scrunchi's, Emmy Jay's, or other creaseless hair bands, so there are no visible marks or creases.
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QuestionWhy is the lower part of my hair hard and curly?Community AnswerTypically because it is drier and has split ends. Make sure to apply a good amount of conditioner to the ends.
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QuestionMy hair is thin but I have a lot of hair which makes it look thick, so which method is the best for that?Community AnswerIf your hair is thin, then the first and second methods should work the best. If your hair is too thick, the second option works the best. If your hair is thin, it will be easier to wrap your hair around your head so that it won't fall.
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QuestionHave you tried all 3 techniques? If so, which one works the best?Community AnswerI have thick hair and the second one works best for me. But if you have thin hair, I would go with the first one.
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QuestionIf I have thick hair, will this technique work?Community AnswerYes. Technique two should work best for thick hair.
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QuestionIs there a way that I can do these without getting my hair wet?Community AnswerUnfortunately, in order for these to work, your hair must be wet. You can, however, straighten your hair using a flat iron. Make sure that you use a heat protection spray.
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QuestionWhy don't these techniques work for me?Community AnswerIf your hair is very curly it may just not work. However, you could try straightening your hair with a flat iron. If your hair is still damp, you can try blow drying it straight instead. Remember to use a heat protectant spray!
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QuestionHow can I keep it overnight if I straightened it with the straightener?Community AnswerPut your hair up in a loose, messy bun, then wrap it up over night. Do not put it in a pony tail. Twist up your hair into a bun without making a pony tail to start, then secure it with an elastic. When you wake up, your hair should still be straight, but you may need to comb it out a little.
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QuestionWhy is my hair always flat?Community AnswerOt may be because of the conditioner you use. If you put too much conditioner, it will flatten the the hair.
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QuestionWill this work on curly hair?Community AnswerYes, the second method especially should work on curly hair.
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QuestionFor the second method, can you use peoper hair elastics, like the clear ones?Isabelle McNeaseCommunity AnswerYou could, but they might leave marks where the hair elastics were, making small waves instead.
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